A Journey to the New Balance Nationals Austin Prep’s Indoor Track and Field season was extended to the Nationals by the success of the 4 x 400 meter relay team comprised of Nico Fanuele ’22, Colby Medeiros ’22, Tristan Miller ’23 and Steven Galatis ’22, who also set a record pace in the 1,000 meter race.
A Senior’s Reflections Steve Galatis ’22 reflected on the wins and what it took to get there: “Setting the school record in the
This postseason run began with the team winning the Division 4 State Championship in the 4 x 400 meter relay event at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston, qualifying them to run at the All-State Meet.
beginning of the season, I wanted to test my body’s limits and
Their continued success earned them invitations to the New England Championship and the New Balance Nationals in New York City.
I had the chance to, and the only possible way to accomplish this
“This is a talented group of young athletes. They worked hard all season; pushing each other to their max. I am so proud of their accomplishments,” says Head Coach Brad Harkins. “This is a true example of what you can accomplish when working together as a team toward a common goal. It is Unitas in action.”
an amazing feeling. Our coaches helped get me the most prepared
Austin Prep’s 2022 Championship 4 x 400 Relay Team
came together and won the TCL championship. Hearing Austin Prep
1,000m was definitely something that I will never forget. In the challenge myself. Yes, it was going to hurt a lot, but the feeling of accomplishment makes it all well worth it. You have to be disciplined, trust the process, and ultimately believe that you can do it. I knew was to work as hard as I possibly could at every practice and during every race. Crossing that finish line and looking at the timer was possible for that particular race for All-States which got me an eighth place finish in the state of Massachusetts. I am truly thankful for that and for what they have done to help my teammates and me. On the relay team side of things, I couldn’t be more proud. We being announced as the winner was one of my favorite track and field memories of all time, and I’m so happy because we all worked so hard to accomplish this and leave our mark for the 2021-2022 season. Our 4 x 400 meter relay definitely was a success, winning the Division 4 State Championship, placing fourth at New Englands, and placing fifth in the Rising Stars division at New Balance Nationals Indoor in New York City, all while repeatedly setting the school record in the process. My relay mates, Nico, Tristan, and Colby, are probably some of the best runners I have competed with in a relay, and we knew from the beginning of the season that we could stir up something special. We have all become good friends and have formed a great
Tristan Miller ’23, Nico Fanuele ’22, Colby Medeiros ’22, Steven Galatis ’22 Brad Harkins, Head Coach, Nicolle Renick, Assistant Coach Joseph Hickey, Assistant Coach, Jack Brady, Assistant Coach
bond which is super important to our success. As we head into the spring season, we just want to continue to run fast and the results will follow...because everything you do comes back to you.”
10
Spring 2022
