Saturday | Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center — Boston
STATE RUNNING NETWORK MEET HUB!
2026 LIVESTREAM
MEET INFORMATION
LIVE RESULTS-courtesy of Last Time Out
SCHEDULE:
- Packet Pickup begins at 11:30am
- 1:00pm -Hurdles/Dash & Shot Put
- 2:00pm Long Jump, High Jump
- 2:00pm Oval/ Events
This coming Saturday one of the more unique track and field meets takes place at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. The 38th New England Indoor Track and Field Championship invites the very best from all 6 New England states to compete in the largest, maybe only, regional championship in the United States. One of the reasons the northeast, particularly New England, is the mecca of indoor track and field, this meet is always competitive with many surprises! Top 6 in each event earn a medal and All-New England honors! This year New Hampshire heads to Boston with legitimate contenders across sprints, distance events, relays, and the field — setting up one of the deeper Granite State showings in recent memory.
Here’s what New Hampshire fans should be watching closely on Saturday.
Sprint Events: NH Speed on Display
New Hampshire sprinting continues its upward trajectory, and several athletes arrive seeded in scoring position.
In the girls 55 meters, Manchester Central senior Angela Cenesca enters as NH’s top seed with a 7.37 seed — firmly competitive in a loaded field dominated by Connecticut and Massachusetts programs. Reaching the final would mark a major breakthrough. Her next event gives her a better shot as Cenesca will be doubling back to the 300 meters as the 12th seed in 40.89. This event also sees a great chance for All-New England as NH actually has 2 legit shots with D2 State Champ Gilford’s Macy Sawyer coming in as the 9th seed at 40.79.
On the boys’ side, Manchester Central’s speed again headlines the Granite State presence. Ceasar Flahn enters the 55-meter dash seeded 6th at 6.43 — among the fastest entries outside southern New England states elite sprint programs and very much within striking distance of the final. Pinkerton Academy adds depth with Winston George and Travis Cavallo, both seeded at 6.50–6.52 range, within a tenth of making the final. Throw in D2 Dash champ Bow’s Gavin Buxton and New Hampshire could realistically place multiple athletes into the championship.
Meanwhile, Con-Val’s Ross Stephens becomes one of the state’s top podium hopes in the boys 300 meters, carrying a strong 34.73 seed — fourth overall entering the meet. Keep in mind, Stephens popped a 48.02 400 at BU’s Valentine’s meet a couple weeks ago. He is certainly firing on all cylinders at the right time! If Stephens manages positioning through the stagger and handles the final curve well, a top-three finish is absolutely in play. Souhegan’s Brody Smith is NH’s next best and sees himself seeded within a half a second of a potential podium finish!
In the High Hurdles, CBNA’s Bristol Shirland had a breakthrough at the ultimate time when she won the D2 title in an amazing 8.50. This is her seed time which is less than 2 tenth’s away from a podium shot. Reaching the finals is certainly realistic. Kingswood’s Norah Pelletier and Oyster River’s Avery Baumgardt are seeded right behind Shirland; don’t sleep on these two! On the boys side, D1 champ Pinkerton’s John Child comes in as NH’s top seed ranked 10th with a 7.65. As the 6th seed is 7.62, Child has a legit shot at the podium. Similar to the the girls, watch for Alvirne’s Joseph Marcotte and Keene’s Wayne Crowell as they have realistic chances to make the final.
Middle Distance: Major Opportunities
Bedford’s Mikita Barry enters the girls 1000 meters seeded second overall at 2:54.95, immediately placing her among the meet favorites. As she will have company, will the current state record (2:48.25) be under threat?? On the boys’ side look for big things from the respective state champions, Monadnock’s Peyton Joslyn and Dover’s Melo Berdecia. With 6th seed at 2:32.46, both sit within 2 seconds of a podium position. NH has depth here as well with Keene’s Gavin Morton and Londonderry’s Joshua Twomey seeded close behind.
The 600 meters may quietly be one of New Hampshire’s strongest events this weekend.
Pinkerton Academy junior Joseph Gustavson enters the boys race seeded third overall at 1:21.31 — placing him directly among the championship favorites. The New England 600 often turns tactical early before exploding over the final lap, and Gustavson’s ability to close could make him a serious title challenger. Behind him, several Granite Staters could move up significantly:
- Portsmouth’s Will Hart (1:22.95)
- Bishop Guertin’s Sam Prescott (1:24.27)
- Winnacunnet’s Ryan Jamison (1:24.96)
All sit within range of All–New England podium positions depending on race dynamics.
On the girls’ side, Timberlane’s Charlotte Beaudoin headlines the field for New Hampshire as she is seeded fifth overall at 1:35.40 — one of the strongest medal opportunities of the meet for the state. Souhegan’s Samantha Swanbon, Pinkerton’s Sarah Rzasa, and Nashua North’s Rosalie Neveu add impressive depth for the Granite State.
Distance Events: Deep NH Charge
Distance running remains New Hampshire’s traditional strength at New Englands — and Saturday should be no exception. Oyster River’s Olivia Kavanagh is the top NH seed in the 1 mile, but remember she was doubling back from earlier events when she posted her seed time. She is the one to watch here. Don’t sleep on Londonderry’s Carson Fitzgerald as NH’s top seed on the boys’ side. While he is ranked 22nd because of his D1 Championship seed time, Fitzgerald dropped a 4:20 and change mile at the Harvard meet the week after. That time would put him in clear podium contention as the top seed is sitting at 4:19.
The distance event to watch has to be the 2 mile. Although she will be doubling back from the 4×800, NH D1 champ Lexi Paterna was clearly holding back over the 3k at states comfortably crossing in an equivalent to 11:04 which has her ranked 8th. Fresh off her 4:44 explosion of a race at BU’s Valentine’s meet, Paterna is the clear favorite here. That performance is the fastest recorded time for a NH girl indoors in that event and will translate to a blazing 2 mile time if she is pushed. Brianna Paterna is the next best NH seed at 14th in 11:13.
NH has 2 boys ranked in the top 3 in the 2 mile with Pinkerton’s Jason Robie and BG’s Ethan Fischer. These 2 waged war at states with neither backing down. Watch for them both to employ the same tactics. Robie’s kick may be event more potent if he is within striking distance. New England XC champ, UVA bound Sean Gray is the top seed at 9:13.
Relays: Exeter’s Title Push Headlines the Day
If there is one event where New Hampshire could realistically leave Boston with gold, it may be the girls 4×800 relay. Exeter enters as the top seed overall (9:15.38) — ahead of traditional Massachusetts and Connecticut distance powers. Keep in mind they did this on the 160 meter UNH short track solo. The quartet featuring the Paterna sisters alongside Eli Cross and Izzie Bremer has already demonstrated exceptional consistency this season. The New England record of 9:00 is not out of the question if they truly send it. Pinkerton and Bedford pose podium threats as well giving New Hampshire unusual statewide relay depth. Pinkerton is the top seed on the boys side of things as the 13th seed.
Exeter girls are also NH’s top seed in the 4×200 at 15th with Portsmouth at 16th but in the girls 4×400, Nashua North (4:06.10 seed) sits fourth overall entering the meet — another legitimate podium opportunity. The boys 4×200 sees Pinkerton as NH’s top seed at 15th with Alvirne right behind in 16th. Pinkerton is also NH’s top seed in the boys 4×400 at 16th with Nashua North seeded right behind them as well. Look for teams to load up one or both to make a run at the podium.
Field Events: Jumpers and Throwers in Podium Position
Field events could quietly deliver multiple medals.
In the girls long jump, Manchester Central’s Angela Cenesca returns as a major contender with an 18-2¼ seed — sixth best entering competition and well within striking distance of the podium. Gilford’s Pearl Marvel and Kingswood’s Pelletier also enter competitively in a deep field. Pelham’s Osinachi Nwabueze is NH’s top seed and podium threat on the boys side as he is seeded 6th. Watch for Central’s Flahn here as well as he is ranked 9th.
The high jump features New Hampshire’s state champ and All American Timberlane’s Danielle Bates (5-6 seed). Her PR has her as a major threat to take the New England title. Don’t overlook Londonderry’s Eres DeLorey or D2 champ Bow’s Camden Wilson. Souhegan’s Brody Smith is also a sincere All New England threat as NH’s top seed sitting at 6th heading into the meet.
The shot put sees NH D2 Champ, Mascoma Valley’s Georgia Kondi in a great position ranked 5th. With Concord’s D1 Champ Consuelo Borico seeded 8th, expect to see at least 1 Granite Stater standing on the podium. Pinkerton’s Thomas Blaszka is NH’s top seed on the boys’ side!
Good luck to all!
