Harrison Central boys track will get fuel from several sources this spring

The Harrison Central boys track and field team enters the new season with both experience and optimism, fueled by a deep roster and a strong senior class determined to make its mark.

The Huskies feature 38 athletes this spring, including 14 seniors and 16 returning lettermen, giving the program a blend of leadership and proven performance. Head coach Luke Turner said the numbers alone provide an advantage.

“I am super excited for the upcoming season,” Turner said. “We have a large team of 38 athletes, and this gives us strengths all over.”

That depth is evident across all event groups, from sprints to field events. Among the key returners are Beau Rinkes, Parker McAfee, Nathen Dulkoski, Jacob Quito, Brody Zeroski, Cooper Thompson, Noah Thaxton, Vitto Parziale, Chace Byers, Bryce Sobleski, Triston Cole and Michael Stock. Their experience is expected to anchor the team in most meets.

The senior class, reflects the program’s leadership core, as athletes such as Rinkes, Quito, Jaden Harris, Chaz Culbertson, Jake Evans, Brennan Engstrom and Hunter Fulton are part of a group that has grown together and now looks to cap its final season with success.

Harrison Central also returns several standout performers who have already made an impact at the postseason level. Trenten Allison, a two-time regional qualifier in the pole vault, leads the field events. Quito, an OVAC champion in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes, returns as one of the area’s top sprinters. Rinkes brings consistency in the hurdles as a three-time regional qualifier in the 110-meter event.

Beyond the returning standouts, the Huskies are also counting on new athletes to elevate the team’s overall competitiveness. The influx of newcomers adds depth and creates internal competition that could push performances to a higher level throughout the season.

Assistant coaches Ty Kenny, Ian Lowry, Brandon Haney, Megan Lowry and Chase Clark, along with Curtis Haney, support Turner in guiding the team’s development. Their collective experience provides stability and structure as the roster continues to grow.

With a balanced lineup and strong leadership, Harrison Central has set high expectations. The combination of seasoned veterans and emerging talent positions the Huskies to compete across multiple events and meets.

“We have high hopes for the season,” Turner said.

As the season unfolds, the Huskies will rely on their depth, experience and unity to chase those expectations and build on last year’s success.