From the Backstretch by Reuben Frank

The NJSIAA sectional program is a disgrace. How do issue a “meet program” that doesn’t even have meet records?

What are we doing here?

The NJSIAA programs never offered very much but they’ve always at the bare minimum included meet records. No more.

If I were in charge, every state program would include performance lists, all-time winners, all-time team champions and all kinds of cool stuff (as well as correct spelling, but that’s another issue). But you’ve got to list meet records.

Not the NJSIAA.

So as a public service to the South Jersey track community, here’s the only place in the world you’ll find accurate, up-to-date indoor South Jersey sectional meet records. With names spelled correctly. And in a readable format with no random lines all over the place and a modern typeface that doesn’t date back to 1953.

I included records from last weekend’s Group 1 and 4 sectionals and will update with Friday’s Group 2 and 3 meets. Best of all, if there are mistakes, I will correct them immediately. Just let me know.

Boys
Group 1
55-METER DASH
6.31 … Malachi James, Burlington City, 2024
400-METER DASH
49.83 … Alexander Osayemi, Clayton, 2024
800-METER RUN
1:57.36 … Jacob Clark, Pleasantville, 2013
1,600-METER RUN
4:18.15 … Luke Petela, Haddon Township, 2015
3,200-METER RUN
9:34.34 … Jonathan Vitez, Haddonfield, 2009
55-METER HURDLES
7.72 … Corsen Harter, Haddon Township, 2013
1,600-METER RELAY
3:35.09 … Willingboro, 2022
HIGH JUMP
6-8 … Tariq Adams, Pleasantville, 2015
POLE VAULT
14-6 … Michael Rivard, Haddonfield, 2010
SHOT PUT
55-11 ½ Damere Lassiter, Glassboro, 2024

Group 2
55-METER DASH
6.49 … Malachi Melton, Cedar Creek, 2019
6.49 … Corey Thomas, Oakcrest, 2023
400-METER DASH
49.70 … Gabriel Moronta, Pleasantville, 2020
800-METER RUN
1:57.29 … Gabriel Moronta, Pleasantville, 2020
1,600-METER RUN
4:17.72 … George Andrus, Haddonfield, 2023
3,200-METER RUN
9:18.41 … Seth Clevenger, Haddonfield, 2022
55-METER HURDLES
7.46 … Naseem Smith, Deptford, 2019
1,600-METER RELAY
3:25.91 … Haddonfield, 2017
HIGH JUMP
6-6 … Timothy Miller, Pinelands Regional, 2015
6-6 … Isaiah Davenport, Pleasantville, 2023
POLE VAULT
15-8 … Marco Morales, Delsea, 2020
SHOT PUT
68-11 … Braheme Days, Bridgeton, 2012

Group 3
55-METER DASH
6.39 … Damiere Byrd, Timber Creek, 2009
400-METER DASH
49.79 … Jamaad Muse, Timber Creek, 2014
800-METER RUN
1:58.79 … Miles Schoedler, Ocean City, 2011
1:58.79 … Nuriddin Wise, Highland, 2018
1,600-METER RUN
4:17.72 … Miles Schoedler, Ocean City, 2011
3,200-METER RUN
9:26.71 … Robert Rawls, Triton, 2011
55-METER HURDLES
7.59 … Kevin Hegamin, Timber Creek, 2014
1,600-METER RELAY
3:23.70 … Timber Creek, 2016
HIGH JUMP
6-6 … Larry Russell, Timber Creek, 2015
POLE VAULT
15-1 … Dylan Altland, Kingsway, 2014
SHOT PUT
57-3 ½ … Dan Gilligan, Toms River East, 2016

Group 4
55-METER DASH
6.35 … Ajani Dwyer, Washington Township, 2024
400-METER DASH
48.97 … Semaj Willis, Egg Harbor Township, 2020
800-METER RUN
1:57.09 … Stone Caraccio, Kingsway, 2020
1,600-METER RUN
4:20.73 … Joe Kotran, Toms River North, 2010
3,200-METER RUN
9:16.76 … Oliver Adler, Cherry Hill East, 2020
1,600-METER RELAY
3:22.63 … Egg Harbor Township, 2017
55-METER HURDLES
7.06 … Yashahya Brown, Washington Township, 2024
HIGH JUMP
6-8 … Devin Bradham, Williamstown, 2015
POLE VAULT
14-7 … Brian Banks, Eastern, 2011
SHOT PUT
58-5 ½ … Kofi Yamoah, Egg Harbor Township, 2013

Girls
Group 1
55-METER DASH
7.23 … Emily Carson, Haddonfield, 2013
400-METER DASH
57.65 … Faleesha Dowe, Penns Grove, 2014
800-METER RUN
2:19.92 … Greta Feldman, Haddonfield, 2009
1,600-METER RUN
5:03.25 … Brianna Gess, Haddonfield, 2016
3,200-METER RUN
11:15.72 … Shelby Cain, Haddonfield, 2013
55-METER HURDLES
8.52 … Andrea Olsen, Buena, 2013
1,600-METER RELAY
4:05.46 … Penns Grove, 2014
HIGH JUMP
5-5 … Alanna Woolfolk, Clayton, 2023, 2024
POLE VAULT
11-0 … Sarah Parr, Audubon, 2010
SHOT PUT
46-1 … Cydney Thomas, Haddon Heights, 2019

Group 2
55-METER DASH
7.14 … Audrey Wilson, Deptford, 2009
400-METER DASH
57.76 … Kiara Lester, Deptford, 2016
800-METER RUN
2:17.83 … Felicia O’Donnell, Delsea, 2011
1,600-METER RUN
5:00.27 … Briana Gess, Haddonfield, 2017
3,200-METER RUN
10:47.31 … Megan Venables, Highland, 2011
55-METER HURDLES
8.20 … Lenaami Morton, Camden, 2017
1,600-METER RELAY
4:04.07 … Camden, 2009
HIGH JUMP
5-8 … Madison Cappuccio, Barnegat, 2020
POLE VAULT
12-6 … Ashley Preston, Delsea, 2018
SHOT PUT
43-0 … Janice Rose, Delsea, 2011

Group 3
55-METER DASH
7.06 … Sianni Wynn, Pennsauken, 2023
400-METER DASH
56.29 … Michelle Brown, Seneca, 2010
800-METER RUN
2:16.68 … Grace Wassell, Highland, 2022
2:16.68 … Lily Oliver, Toms River South, 2022
1,600-METER RUN
5:00.60 … Danielle Leavitt, Lacey Townshp, 2014
3,200-METER RUN
10:47.06 … Alyssa Aldridge, Mainland Regional, 2016
55-METER HURDLES
8.04 … Ste’yce McNeil, Winslow Township, 2012
1,600-METER RELAY
3:58.18 … Winslow Township, 2017
HIGH JUMP
5-8 … Gabrielle Bennett, Winslow Township, 2015
POLE VAULT
11-0 … Emerson Dirk, Toms River East, 2023
SHOT PUT
41-7 ¼ … Ronetta Hunter, Burlington Township, 2015

Group 4
55-METER DASH
7.08 … English Gardner, Eastern, 2010
7.08 … Bria Mack, Williamstown, 2017
400-METER DASH
56.02 … Nijgia Snapp, Oakcrest, 2009
800-METER RUN
2:11.07 … Jillian Smith, Southern Regional, 2008
1,600-METER RUN
4:58.69 … Nicole Clifford, Cherokee, 2022
3,200-METER RUN
10:44.28 … Megan Lacy, Cherokee, 2012
55-METER HURDLES
8.09 … Claudine Smith, Atlantic City, 2019
1,600-METER RELAY
3:58.05 … Washington Township, 2011
HIGH JUMP
5-6 … Lindsey Walsh, Lenape, 2008
5-6 … Kelsey Evancho, Lenape, 2010, 2011
POLE VAULT
11-1 … Kaitlyn Derman, Millville, 2014
SHOT PUT
44-9 ¾ … Najeaya Singleton, Vineland, 2017