Ridgewood varsity boys track

Senior and junior athletes lead Ridgewood's varsity track team under coach Slusser

Ridgewood’s varsity boys track team includes seniors Talon Carns, Cody Croy, Kaleb Nettles, Braylon Williams; juniors Drake Angle, Shawn Beckelhimer, Jayke Chaney, Caleb Chiapetta, Breyor Ford, Christian Horstmann, Maverick Lockard, Connor Miller, Rhett Reynolds, Bryce Tolliver, Logan Wince; sophomores Miles Conrad, Jared Hostetler, Logan Israel, Abel McComber, Grey Seibert; and head coach John Slusser and assistant coach Wendy Croy.

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Published April 1, 2026 - 3:08 p.m.

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