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Members of the 2024 boys track and field team include Noah Allen, Hayden Anderson, Donovan Anderson, Liam Anderson, Tristen Andreas, Daegan Barten, Riley Bates, Daniel Boeringa, Mason Boles, Cooper Bowman, Hayden Bowman, Cameron Bryant, Jordi Caballero, Tyler Cantu, Gavin Carlson, Samuel Cernetich, Trevor Cichon, Nicolas Cimino, Benjamin Clark, Kameron Cole, Jase Cook, Connor Coons, Ty Couch, Kameron Crayton, Kobey Dannenberg, Rylan Deichen, NIchola DeLuca, Ethan Denton, Daniel Diviello, Michael Dwyer, Parker Dyxin, Kyle Ebner, Christain Egwunwoke, Alexander Esquivel, Amari (AJ) Evans, Archer Fayman, Payton Fisher, Miles Foster, Samuel Forte, Alexander Foster, Bryce Furhman, Blake Garbin, Cayden Garcia, Nathan George, Adam Ghouleh, Ethan Gonzalez, Nathan Gonzalez, Izaac Gonzalez, Alessandro Gonzalez, Trenton Grabs, MIcah Hamilton, Zaylon Harvey, Tyler Herrera, Nathan Janulis, Carter Kenney, Caleb Kies, James Kopin, Jaxon Leach, Dominic Loffredo, Matthew Maffeo, Madden Manthey, Toby Mareno, Ethan Martin, Nathan Martinez, Rylan McFadden, Jeremiah McNease, Jeremy McPherso, James Miller, Avery Morang, Alexander Null, Sean O'Connor, Mason Oostema, Steven (Wes) Owens, Cayden Palloch, Jareq Parker, Jack Parker, Vincent Pizzo, Christian Ramirez, Efrein Ramirez, Jack Rasmussen, James (JT) Rayhorn, Joshua Reece, Cameron Regas, Brendan Regas, Jayden Reid, Mark Rodeghero, Brian Rodely, Giovanni Rycraft, Nathan Schalk, Grant Schumacher, Luke Sheehan, Gavin Sifuentes, William Simpson, Maddux (Max) Smith, Braden Smith, Darvell (Dejay) Smith, Paris Spears, William Splant, Wyatt Stupak, Jax Todd, Cayson Traxler, Cameron Tucker, Arturo Tucker, Alijah Tullis, Caden Uphoff, Vaughn Van Eck, Cristian Vargas, Ryan Veleker, Sammy Von Holten, Jaxson Waddell, Tony Walker, Matthew Whalen, Carter Wikoff, Evan Wilson, Whittaker (Whit) Windham, Zack Witcofski, William Woheel, head coach Nick Lundin, assistant coach Kevin Dorenkamper, assistant coach Liz Sherrick, assistant coach Matt Smith, assistant coach Brett Hespell, and assistant coach Rick Undesser.
4th at Sectionals
4th at Sectionals
1st in Conference
The 2023-2024 Minooka boys track and field team had a strong season, highlighted by standout individual performances and a deep roster of talent. Senior Dejay Smith qualified for the state finals in the 110-meter hurdles after narrowly missing out in previous years, capping off his high school career with a scholarship to Iowa Western Community College. He finished 3rd in the 110-meter hurdles at state. Minooka qualified all four of their relays for state and had eight total entries qualify out of the sectional. The team excelled at the SmithStrong Invitational, competing against top schools and placing third overall with 77 points. Key contributors included sprinters Micah Hamilton and Diego Garcia, as well as Donovan Anderson, who secured a top placement in the long jump. Minooka’s relay teams also showed strong performances, with George Anderson, Ethan Martin, and Smith excelling in the 4x100-meter relay. Nate George split time between the baseball team and the track team during the season, helping team rack up points in the sprints. The season was defined by competitive energy, with the team separating itself from the competition in multiple events and setting the stage for continued success in the years to come.
Page researched by Ayden Holt, Vinnie Visvardis, and Jeremiah Brown, 2025
Page researched by Ayden Holt, Vinnie Visvardis, and Jeremiah Brown, 2025
Head Coach: Nick LundinAssistant Coaches: Kevin Dorenkamper, Matt Smith, Liz Sherrick, Brett Hespell, Rick Undesser
Home track: MCHS Central Campus Stadium, 301 S. Wabena Ave., Minooka
IHSA Class: 3A Conference: Southwest Prairie
All-Conference Athletes: Cooper Bowman (pole vault), Nick DeLuca (pole vault), Hayden Bowman (4x100m relay), Donovan Anderson (4x100m relay, 4x400m relay), Matthew Maffeo (4x100m relay), Nate George (4x100m relay, 100m dash, 200m dash), Dejay Smith (110m hurdles, 100m dash, 300m hurdles, 4x400m relay), Caleb Kies (800m run, 4x400m relay), Carter Wikoff (4x400m relay), Nico Cimino (3200m run), Cayden Garcia (shot put), Micah Hamilton (discus)
State-Qualifying Individual Athletes: Dejay Smith (110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay), Cayden Garcia (shot put), Nick Deluca (pole vault), Caleb Kies (4x800m relay, 4x400m relay), Nico Cimino (4x800m relay), Jase Cook (4x800m relay), Gavin Carlson (4x800m relay), Hayden Bowman (4x100m relay, 4x200m relay), Donovan Anderson (4x100m relay, 4x200m relay, 4x400m relay), Max Smith (4x100m relay, 4x200m relay), Matthew Maffeo (4x200m relay), Carter Wikoff (4x400m relay)
All-State Athletes: Dejay Smith, 110m Hurldles, 3rd, 14.48
Outdoor Records: Nate George, 200m dash, 21.58, SmithStrong Invite, April 13, 2024
2023-24 Yearbook
Home track: MCHS Central Campus Stadium, 301 S. Wabena Ave., Minooka
IHSA Class: 3A Conference: Southwest Prairie
All-Conference Athletes: Cooper Bowman (pole vault), Nick DeLuca (pole vault), Hayden Bowman (4x100m relay), Donovan Anderson (4x100m relay, 4x400m relay), Matthew Maffeo (4x100m relay), Nate George (4x100m relay, 100m dash, 200m dash), Dejay Smith (110m hurdles, 100m dash, 300m hurdles, 4x400m relay), Caleb Kies (800m run, 4x400m relay), Carter Wikoff (4x400m relay), Nico Cimino (3200m run), Cayden Garcia (shot put), Micah Hamilton (discus)
State-Qualifying Individual Athletes: Dejay Smith (110m hurdles, 300m hurdles, 4x100m relay, 4x400m relay), Cayden Garcia (shot put), Nick Deluca (pole vault), Caleb Kies (4x800m relay, 4x400m relay), Nico Cimino (4x800m relay), Jase Cook (4x800m relay), Gavin Carlson (4x800m relay), Hayden Bowman (4x100m relay, 4x200m relay), Donovan Anderson (4x100m relay, 4x200m relay, 4x400m relay), Max Smith (4x100m relay, 4x200m relay), Matthew Maffeo (4x200m relay), Carter Wikoff (4x400m relay)
All-State Athletes: Dejay Smith, 110m Hurldles, 3rd, 14.48
Outdoor Records: Nate George, 200m dash, 21.58, SmithStrong Invite, April 13, 2024
2023-24 Yearbook
Sources: Boys Track & Field website, MCHS Athletic Office, Athletic.net
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