The Stonehill Skyhawks' men's track and field team achieved a third-place finish in the 4000 Distance Medley Relay on the first day of the 2026 New England NEICAAA Indoor Track Championships in Roxbury, Massachusetts. Several individual athletes also posted strong performances in distance events, jumps, and vaults. This marked a solid start for the team in the regional competition.
The 2026 New England NEICAAA Indoor Track Championships kicked off in Roxbury, Massachusetts, with the Stonehill College men's track and field team making an early impact. The Skyhawks' 4000 Distance Medley Relay team secured third place, clocking a time of 10:37.30, which highlighted their performance on day one of the event.
In the distance events, junior Ian Bubar placed 15th in the 5000-meter run with a time of 15:28.34. Sophomore Jaxson Merrill followed closely, finishing with a time of 15:53.65 in the same race. These results demonstrated the team's depth in longer distances.
Field events also saw notable contributions from freshmen. Kieran Miller earned seventh place in the long jump, achieving a mark of 6.74 meters. Meanwhile, Daniel Velez cleared 4.52 meters to finish sixth in the pole vault.
Overall, the Skyhawks' efforts on the opening day positioned them competitively within the New England indoor track scene, focusing on relay success and individual field performances. The championships continue to showcase regional talent in various track and field disciplines.
