MONROE, Conn. — The Masuk indoor track team released its schedule for the Panthers’ new season. Head Coach Donald Casey Jr. praised the way his young athletes are preparing for their meets.
“We are so proud of every student on our team,” he said. “Students work hard, support each other and have a lot of fun. Our indoor track family is so excited for their upcoming competition season.”
This year’s mantra is “we are a family.” Casey and assistant coaches Hannah Keating and Joseph Lato have been hosting activities encouraging Masuk’s 85 track athletes to bond with their teammates.
The Panthers’ schedule is listed below:
- January 3, 2026, SWC Morning Developmental Meet @ Bethel High School.
- January 10, 2026, SWC Morning Developmental Meet @ Bethel High School.
- January 24, 2026, SWC Afternoon Developmental Meet @ Bethel High School.
- January 31, 2026, Bethel High School Invitational.
The following meets are for student-athletes who qualify by achieving specific standards:
- February 7, 2026, SWC Championship Meet @ Bethel High School.
- February 12, 2026, Class L Championship Meet @ New Haven.
- February 21, 2026, State Open Championship Meet @ New Haven.
How the Panthers prepare
Each practice begins with a team meeting and cheer, “One, two, three! Masuk!” Captains of the team lead everyone in a warm-up lap and stretching.
Following warm-ups, students meet with positional coaches and learn safety, techniques and skills for the following indoor track events:
Running individual events
Sprints: 55 meter dash, 55 meter hurdles and 300 meter run
Distance races: 600, 1000, 1600 and 3200 meter runs
Jumping events: Long jump, high jump
Throwing event: Shot put
Relays
- 4 x 200 meter race
- 4 x 400 meter race
- 4 x 800 meter race
Panthers’ practices conclude with a cool down lap, stretching, meeting and team cheer.
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