Photos: Glen Ridge HS track teams compete at state sectionals

Joe Ragozzino Published: May 21, 2026 | Updated: May 21, 2026 1 minute read

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In the girls 800 meter run (from left): Caroline Ward (2:37.96, 12th of 40); Beatrice Reining (2:41.46, 15th) & Maddie Nichols (bkgd, center right, 23rd in 2:52.52)

GLEN RIDGE — The Glen Ridge High School boys and girls track and field teams are shown competing at the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic Association’s North Jersey, Section 2, Group 1 Championships at Ridge High School in Basking Ridge on Friday and Saturday, May 15-16.

The girls 4×800-meter relay team took third place, qualifying for the NJSIAA’s Group 1 state championships at Franklin High School in Somerset on May 30.

In the girls 800 meter run (from left): Caroline Ward (2:37.96, 12th of 40); Beatrice Reining (2:41.46, 15th) & Maddie Nichols (bkgd, center right, 23rd in 2:52.52)

Head Coach Paul Kartanowicz (left) poses with the bronze medal 3200m relay squad. From left: Reni Nahabedian, Maddie Nichols, Caroline Ward & Beatrice Reining.

Maddie Nichols carries the baton during the girls 3200 meter relay as the Ridgers ran 11:08.78 for third place of seven relay teams.

Oliver Lemon races to the finish line in 24.01 in the 200 meter dash, 17th of 42 sprinters.

Sophia Schumann runs 22.84 in 17th place in the 100- meter high hurdles.

Left, Lucas Kelsey (2:24.06, 32 of 51) and Ben Edelman, background, (2:33.58 in 41st), are seen at the start of the boys 800 meters.

David Ness had a 30′ foot, 9 1/4 inch-toss in the shot put to finish 24th of 34 throwers.

Kate Breslin threw the javelin 45′ 8″ to place 28th of 34 girls.

Photos Courtesy of Glen Ridge High School assistant track and field coach Christopher Troyano

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