The boys track & field team at West Hartford’s Kingswood Oxford School took home the title this spring.

Submitted by Jackie Pisani, Kingswood Oxford

Kingswood Oxford’s boys track & field team delivered a dominant performance at the 2025 New England Division III Championships, bringing home the team title in a thrilling display of speed, strength, and depth across events.

Leading the charge was Tyler Brown ’26, who put together a championship meet for the ages. Brown captured first place in the 200m, long jump, and triple jump – and anchored the first-place 4x100m relay team. His outstanding all-around performance earned him the prestigious NEPSAC MVP award.

Tyler Brown. Courtesy photo

The 4x100m relay squad – Brown, Christian Gordon ’25, Joey Kalinowski ’25, and Justin Morle ’26 – took the top spot with seamless chemistry and explosive speed. The 4x400m team of Kalinowski, Dan Petruzella ’26, Robin Benz ’27, and Christian Gordon ’25 added critical points with a strong third-place finish.

Individually, KO had standout performances across nearly every event:

• Joey Kalinowski ’25 took second in the 100m
• Christian Gordon ’25 placed second in the 400m
• Robin Benz ’27 earned third in the 800m
• Dorian Ciscel ’26 claimed sixth in the 800m
• Leo Ladewig ’26 ran fifth in the 3000m
• Justin Morle ’26 dominated the throws, winning the discus and finishing second in the shot put

This well-rounded group scored across sprints, distance, jumps, and throws – proving that KO’s depth and preparation were unmatched. The championship is a testament to the team’s hard work and the rise of some of the region’s most exciting young athletes.

 With a title in hand and a strong core returning, the future of KO track & field looks faster, stronger, and brighter than ever.

Like what you see here? Click here to subscribe to We-Ha’s newsletter so you’ll always be in the know about what’s happening in West Hartford! Click the blue button below to become a supporter of We-Ha.com and our efforts to continue producing quality journalism.