Boys Sprints Set the Tone Behind Rayvon Short's Double Presence
The boys' 100 meters opened the meet with immediate intensity, as Rayvon Short (Franklin Middle School) powered to a 12.44 win, holding off a tightly packed chase group led by Tobin Martin (Red Smith) and George Pierce (Red Smith). Franklin's presence in the top six, including Accardo McGinis, signaled early team depth that would carry throughout the day.
In the 200, it was Franklin again at the front, with Noah Doles (Franklin) breaking through in 24.60 for the win. Red Smith responded with a strong cluster of finishes through George Pierce, Tobin Martin, and Joshua Song, keeping the team race tight across sprint events.
Short's consistency across both sprints, paired with Doles' 200-meter victory, gave Franklin one of the most productive sprint groups of the meet.
Middle Distance Battles Highlight Red Smith Depth
In the 400 meters, Giovani Ayala (Lombardi) controlled the race from the front, winning in 59.23 and finishing as one of the few sub-minute performers on the day. Edison and Red Smith followed closely behind, with Lochlan Cullen (Edison) and Caleb Peterson (Red Smith) both under 1:02, signaling a strong middle-tier pack developing in the event group.
The 800 meters delivered one of the most balanced finishes of the meet, as Lochlan Cullen (Edison) doubled back to take the win in 2:23.69, holding off Trevor Deppe (Lombardi) and Cullen LaCombe (Red Smith) in a race separated by just seconds.
In the 1600, Red Smith's depth finally converted into a title, as Cullen LaCombe edged teammate Blake Matzke in a near-photo finish, 5:17.96 to 5:18.28. The 1-2 punch gave Red Smith one of its strongest distance statements of the meet.
Hurdles and Relays Bring Franklin and Red Smith to the Front
The boys' 100-meter hurdles belonged to Derrick Badgett (Franklin), who took control early and finished in 15.42, the only athlete under 15.50 in the field. Franklin's hurdle group added critical depth with Deron Williams also finishing in the top three.
Relay action ultimately defined the team race dynamic. Franklin struck first in the 4x100, running 49.20 to take the win and establish themselves as one of the most efficient sprint relay units of the meet. But Red Smith answered in the 4x400, running 4:11.58 to close the meet with a statement win and reinforce their middle-distance strength.
Throws and Jumps Feature Red Smith Overtake
In the shot put, Bennett Moore (Red Smith) won with 39-4, while teammate Lucas Krueger added a runner-up finish. Moore doubled as one of the meet's most versatile athletes, also scoring heavily in the discus, where he threw 91-0 for another top finish.
The discus saw a particularly strong Red Smith showing, with Trevor Marx and Moore both landing in the top three, giving the program clear dominance in throwing events.
In the jumps, Tobin Martin (Red Smith) captured the long jump title at 16-3.25, anchoring a strong sprint/jump crossover group that also included consistent contributions from Edison's Lochlan Cullen.
The high jump ended in a rare tie at the top, with Deron Williams (Franklin) and Jude Jean-Baptiste (Red Smith) both clearing 5-0, underscoring the balance between the two programs across disciplines.
Girls Sprints Fueled by Edison and Red Smith Duels
The girls' meet opened with a strong sprint statement from Ashlyn Vanden Bush (Edison), who took the 100 meters in 14.18, holding off a deep Red Smith group that filled multiple final lanes.
Red Smith responded in the 200 meters, where Layeesha Wilson (Red Smith) surged to a 30.39 win, giving her team a key sprint victory in a tightly contested field.
Edison's consistency showed again in the 400, where Zoey Sundling (Edison) ran 1:05.80 for the win, establishing herself as one of the more versatile sprinters of the meet and doubling back for a strong overall performance group.
Distance Events Anchor Edison and Red Smith Depth
In the 800 meters, Claire Boucher (Edison) led a 1-2 finish for her school, winning in 2:38.80 ahead of teammate Annabelle Olson, giving Edison control of the event from the front.
Olson would bounce back in the 1600 meters, winning in 5:45.19, while Boucher followed closely again to give Edison another strong distance pairing. Red Smith's Kenzie King also remained in the mix across both distance races, highlighting her consistency across the middle-distance disciplines.
Field Events Deliver Breakout Moments
In the shot put, Tiana Hill (Lombardi) dominated with a 32-10 winning mark, establishing separation from the field. Red Smith and Franklin filled out the top group with consistent throws across multiple athletes.
The discus title went to Charlotte Vlies (Red Smith), who threw 77-6 to secure one of the most commanding wins of the entire meet across all events. Her throw stood out not only for the distance, but for the margin over the field.
In the jumps, Aryssa Newo (Red Smith) won the long jump at 12-11.5, while Eva Robertson (Edison) claimed the high jump at 4-8, continuing Edison's strong showing across multiple event groups.
Final Takeaways
The 2026 Green Bay City Middle School Championships showcased a balanced spread of talent across Franklin, Red Smith, Edison, and Lombardi. Franklin's sprint strength, Red Smith's field event dominance, and Edison's distance consistency created a meet defined by parity and competitive depth.
With multiple athletes winning events in more than one discipline and a large group of underclassmen already posting strong marks, the future of Green Bay middle school track and field looks increasingly competitive heading into next season.