Providence Catholic Men Coast to Victory at Marmion Triangular

AURORA, Ill. — The Providence Catholic men’s track and field team continued its strong spring season on Wednesday afternoon, capturing a commanding victory at the Marmion Triangular #1 meet hosted by Marmion Academy on April 8, 2026.

The Celtics compiled 92 team points, more than doubling the score of runner-up Riverside-Brookfield (43 points). Host Marmion Academy finished third with 37 points.

Providence Catholic was paced by a dominant performance in the sprints, led by senior Teagan O’Brien. O’Brien swept the short sprints, claiming first place in the 100-meter dash with a season-best time of 11.45 seconds and winning the 200-meter dash in 23.23 seconds. Junior Bryce Vlasak provided excellent depth for the Celtics, finishing right behind O’Brien in the 200 meters (23.41) while also soaring to a victory in the triple jump with a season-best mark of 13.27 meters.

The Celtics also asserted their dominance in the relays and middle distances. Senior Kyle Szafranski captured the 400-meter title in 58.02 seconds, and junior Richard Simanis won the 300-meter hurdles in 49.51 seconds. Providence Catholic’s relay squads were nearly untouchable, taking first place in the 4×100, 4×200, and 4×400-meter events. In the field, freshman Piotr Witowski cleared 1.52 meters to win the high jump, and junior Jack Tiernan won the pole vault by clearing 3.05 meters.

Riverside-Brookfield secured second place thanks to key victories in the distance and jumping events. Senior Emmitt Olson was a standout for the Bulldogs, winning the 800-meter run in 2:16.32 and helping his team secure a victory in the 4×800-meter relay (9:09.42). Senior Cooper Sahlas added another gold for Riverside-Brookfield, taking first in the long jump with a personal-best leap of 5.80 meters.

For the host Marmion Academy Cadets, junior Jack Galindo was a dual-winner in the throwing circle. He won the shot put with a 13.11-meter toss and dominated the discus with a personal-best throw of 42.62 meters. On the track, senior Lucas Galindo claimed the 1600-meter race with a personal-best time of 4:58.66, and senior Grant Buchner won the 110-meter hurdles in 18.88 seconds.

Game Summary

Score by Quarters

(Note: Track team totals are represented below in lieu of quarter-by-quarter scoring)
| Team | Total Points |
| :— | :— |
| New Lenox (Providence Catholic) | 92 |
| Riverside (R.-Brookfield) | 43 |
| Aurora (Marmion Academy) | 37 |

Scoring Drives

(Note: Track events are broken down by event phases in lieu of scoring drives)

• Quarter 1 (Sprints & Hurdles)

  • 100m: Teagan O’Brien, Providence Catholic (11.45)

  • 200m: Teagan O’Brien, Providence Catholic (23.23)

  • 110m Hurdles: Grant Buchner, Marmion Academy (18.88)

  • 300m Hurdles: Richard Simanis, Providence Catholic (49.51)

• Quarter 2 (Mid-Distance & Distance)

  • 400m: Kyle Szafranski, Providence Catholic (58.02)

  • 800m: Emmitt Olson, Riverside-Brookfield (2:16.32)

  • 1600m: Lucas Galindo, Marmion Academy (4:58.66)

• Quarter 3 (Relays)

  • 4×100: Providence Catholic (44.32)

  • 4×200: Providence Catholic (1:34.65)

  • 4×400: Providence Catholic (3:43.77)

  • 4×800: Riverside-Brookfield (9:09.42)

• Quarter 4 (Field Events)

  • Shot Put: Jack Galindo, Marmion Academy (13.11m)

  • Discus: Jack Galindo, Marmion Academy (42.62m)

  • High Jump: Piotr Witowski, Providence Catholic (1.52m)

  • Pole Vault: Jack Tiernan, Providence Catholic (3.05m)

  • Long Jump: Cooper Sahlas, Riverside-Brookfield (5.80m)

  • Triple Jump: Bryce Vlasak, Providence Catholic (13.27m)

Individual Statistics

• SPRINTS & HURDLES: Teagan O’Brien (PROV) – 1st in 100m (11.45), 1st in 200m (23.23); Kyle Szafranski (PROV) – 1st in 400m (58.02); Grant Buchner (MAR) – 1st in 110mH (18.88); Richard Simanis (PROV) – 1st in 300mH (49.51).

• DISTANCE: Emmitt Olson (RB) – 1st in 800m (2:16.32); Lucas Galindo (MAR) – 1st in 1600m (4:58.66).

• THROWS: Jack Galindo (MAR) – 1st in Shot Put (13.11m), 1st in Discus (42.62m).

• JUMPS & VAULT: Cooper Sahlas (RB) – 1st in Long Jump (5.80m); Bryce Vlasak (PROV) – 1st in Triple Jump (13.27m); Piotr Witowski (PROV) – 1st in High Jump (1.52m); Jack Tiernan (PROV) – 1st in Pole Vault (3.05m).