NEW STATE RECORD! The 4x100m relay of TyJah Horton '28, Samara Crowley '29, Nyomi Seals-Presti '27, and Alanna Loyd '27 now own the Wisconsin State Record in the 4x100m, also breaking their own school record by almost .4!• Go Popes!
TRACK & FIELD
20 TIME STATE CHAMPIONS!
Popes - We highly recommend completing the athletic registration EARLY to ensure your son/daughter is able to participate in their desired sport - Athletic registration is due one week before the season begins - Hang on to your son's/daughter's WIAA Physical Form as you will need to upload it to the online registration form by taking a picture of it or scanning it
PIUS XI SETS SCHOOL AND STATE RECORDS
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This season, we didn’t just come to compete, we came to reimagine Pius XI Track & Field. Through every single rep, this team bought into our new mission and vision, setting a new standard of excellence for the program. Numerous school, meet, facility, and state records fell and the blueprint has been firmly installed with the best yet to come for our boys and girls.
4x100m Relay (TyJah Horton, Samara Crowley, Nyomi Seals-Presti, & Alanna Loyd): STATE CHAMPIONS & STATE RECORD HOLDERS! Bringing home the first Pius XI state title in 19 years!!! | 4x200m Relay: The same fierce-some foursome executed flawlessly on the big stage, breaking the existing state record for a time before ultimately finishing as State Runner-Up Champions to the new state record holders. |Mya Gensucki: Vaulted her way onto the podium with an elite 3rd place finish in Pole Vault! | TyJah Horton: Building on her success from last years’ state meet, TyJah earned a 5th place medal in the 100m to start day 2 of the meet. | Alanna Loyd: Alanna had a full 2-days competing in 4 events capping it off with a 6th place finish in the 200m as well as competing well in LJ! | Vonna Shill: Delivered a massive performance to claim 7th in the State in Shot Put! | Samara Crowley: The Pius XI school record holder raced beyond her years capturing 8th in the 100m in her very first state meet! Chelinda Spector, Andrew Yates & Mekhai Thomas: Chelinda competed extremely well, securing a 10th-place finish in the 300h. Andrew and Mekhai turned in great performances finishing 13th in High Jump and Pole Vault respectively!
TO OUR COMMUNITY To our student-athletes: thank you for trusting the process, embracing the standard and a new way, and redefining what it means to wear the Pius XI jersey. Continue to grow in your faith in God, faith in yourself, faith in your teammates, and faith in the program. Be strong and courageous for your God goes with you. To our families: THANK YOU for the early mornings, the late nights, the loud cheering sections, and the unwavering support you’ve shown throughout the season. Because of you the bar has officially been raised for our program.
Pius XI girls win first title in 19 years
Mark Stewart -Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - June 6, 2026
Pius XI's 800 relay couldn’t hold on to the lead down the stretch and took second.
However, those same four runners would not be denied later in the 400 relay. Sophomore TyJah Horton, freshman Samara Crowley, junior Nyomi Seals-Presti and junior Alanna Loyd won with a time of 47.76 seconds. Friday those four athletes set a Division 2 record of 47.60 in the prelims.
So when was the last time Pius had a state champion? That would be 2007 when Sonja Zoric won the Division 1 shot put. The relay was the Popes fourth WIAA state title in school history.
WHAT A WEEK FOR PIUS XI TRACK & FIELD
May 29, 2026
Regional Champions. Sectional Runner-Up Champions. Two School Records. State Qualifiers in Nine Different Events.
History doesn't happen quietly at Pius XI — and this week, the Popes Track & Field program made sure the entire state heard them coming.
It started at the Regional Championship Meet, where both the boys and girls squads swept several events and punched more combined tickets to the Sectional Championship Meet than any Pius XI team in school history. Then, at Sectionals, they did it again — qualifying athletes for the WIAA State Track & Field Championships in nine different events and breaking two school records along the way.
The girls program was simply dominant. Chelinda Spector ran to a Sectional Championship in the 300m Hurdles, while the 4x100m Relay team of TyJah Horton, Samara Crowley, Nyomi Seals-Presti, and Alanna Loyd claimed a Sectional title of their own. That same core — Horton, Crowley, Loyd, and Seals-Presti — came back to take Sectional Runner-Up in the 4x200m Relay, setting a new school record in the process.
Samara Crowley turned heads individually as well, finishing as Sectional Runner-Up in the 100m and setting a new school record in the event. TyJah Horton earned a State qualifying spot with a third-place finish in the 100m, and Alanna Loyd did the same in the 200m while also claiming Sectional Runner-Up in the Long Jump.
In the field events, Mya Gencuski vaulted to a Sectional Championship in the Pole Vault. Vonna Shill powered her way to Sectional Runner-Up in the Shot Put. And Alanna Loyd added yet another State qualification with her Long Jump performance — the kind of multi-event versatility that defines this team.
The boys made their mark too. Andrew Yates earned Sectional Runner-Up in the High Jump, qualifying for State, while Mekhai Thomas secured a State spot in the Pole Vault with a third-place Sectional finish.
Your 2026 WIAA State Qualifiers:
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Samara Crowley — 100m (Sectional Runner-Up, New School Record)
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TyJah Horton — 100m (3rd at Sectionals)
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Alanna Loyd — 200m (3rd at Sectionals) & Long Jump (Sectional Runner-Up)
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Chelinda Spector — 300m Hurdles (Sectional Champion)
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TyJah Horton, Samara Crowley, Nyomi Seals-Presti & Alanna Loyd — 4x100m Relay (Sectional Champions)
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TyJah Horton, Samara Crowley, Alanna Loyd & Nyomi Seals-Presti — 4x200m Relay (Sectional Runner-Up, New School Record)
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Andrew Yates — High Jump (Sectional Runner-Up)
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Mya Gencuski — Pole Vault (Sectional Champion)
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Mekhai Thomas — Pole Vault (3rd at Sectionals)
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Vonna Shill — Shot Put (Sectional Runner-Up)
Two Sectional Champions.
Five Sectional Runner-Ups.
Two school records broken.
Nine events represented at State.
This is what building a program looks like.
Next stop: the WIAA State Championships.
Go Popes. 🏆
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Pius XI: Off to a Flying Start!
The Varsity Boys and Girls T&F Teams competed at the prestigious Nelson Daniels Invitational at UW-Whitewater on Friday, March 20, 2026. Without a single distance entry, the girls team placed 3rd out of a field of 24 teams that included many top teams from northern Illinois and perennial powerhouses throughout Wisconsin. The boys team competed and executed well, earning several PRs.
Individual results include:
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Event Champions
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Alanna Loyd in the Long Jump
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Mya Gencuski in the Pole Vault
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Runner-Up Event Champions
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Vonna Shill in Shot Put
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Mekhai Thomas in the Pole Vault
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Placers/Point Scorers
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Chelinda Spector placed 3rd in the 55m Hurdles
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Alanna Loyd placed 5th in the 55m Dash
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Vonna Shill placed 5th in the 55m Hurdles
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Payson Perry placed 5th in Triple Jump
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Mya Gencuski placed 6th in Long Jump
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TyJah Horton placed 7th in the 55m Dash
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Girls 4x200m Relay of TyJah Horton, Laila Negron, Nyomi Seals-Presti, and Niya Winston placed 8th
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Angelica Jones placed 8th in Shot Put
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Indoor State Qualifiers
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Alanna Loyd in the Long Jump and 55m Dash
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TyJah Horton in the 55m Dash
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Chelinda Spector in the 55m Hurdles
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Mya Gencuski in Pole Vault
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Mekhai Thomas in Pole Vault
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Payson Perry in Triple Jump
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Vonna Shill in the Shot Put.
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Andrew Yates in High Jump
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The varsity squads will again be in action on Thursday at West Allis Central HS and Saturday at UW-Parkside.
Pius XI Track & Field:
Excellence in Motion
T&F Program Mission Statement
Track & Field is the ultimate expression and measure of athleticism. Our mission is to develop a program where student‑athletes pursue the highest expression of their God‑given potential. We challenge each athlete to strive toward their genetic ceiling through disciplined preparation, intentional habits, and a belief system grounded in faith—faith in God, faith in themselves, and faith in the program.
We foster a culture where attitudes shape performance, where innovation and thoughtful risk‑taking are encouraged, and where failure is understood as a necessary component of long‑term success. Through this process, our athletes learn to lead with integrity in their church, school, home, and community. Above all, we seek to form disciples of Jesus Christ who compete with purpose, serve with humility, and live with conviction.
T&F Program Vision Statement
We envision a program that unites athletic excellence with spiritual formation, producing athletes who are strong in character, resilient in adversity, technically disciplined, capable of executing their skills with precision under pressure. and confident in their identity in Christ. Our vision is a team defined by shared beliefs, disciplined habits, and a commitment to leaving a legacy that endures beyond the track.
We see our athletes emerging as leaders and disciples who elevate every environment they enter—setting standards, inspiring others, and carrying their faith boldly into the world. (continued click below)
“Built by Faith. Driven by Purpose. Committed to Legacy.”
Boys & Girls Varsity Track & Field 2025-26
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For prospective student-athletes, the Pius XI Track & Field program offers opportunities for athletes of all experience levels. Whether you're a seasoned competitor looking to reach new heights or someone interested in trying track and field for the first time, our program provides a supportive environment where hard work, dedication, and team spirit are valued.
Each new season brings opportunities to add new achievements to our program's storied history. Today's Pius XI Track & Field athletes carry forward the legacy of excellence established by generations of champions who have proudly represented the Pius XI community on tracks and fields across Wisconsin.
