The TCNJ men’s track and field team saw 13 of its athletes named to the 2025-2026 All-NJAC Indoor All-Conference teams, with Maxim Rychkov receiving the Outstanding Track Athlete award.
Rychkov’s recognition marks the third major conference award of his career. He was previously named Outstanding Track Athlete in both outdoor and indoor competitions last year. At this year’s NJAC Indoor Championships, Rychkov set a new program and meet record in the 60-meter dash with a time of 6.72 seconds. “Rychkov secures the third major conference award of his career, having also been named Outstanding Track Athlete in both outdoor and indoor last year. At the NJAC Indoor Championships this year set a new program and meet record with his time of 6.72 in the 60m,” according to the release.
On the first team, Rychkov earned another gold medal for his performance in the 60m event. Noah Traverso achieved his first career first-team honor after winning gold in the 400m with a time of 48.52 seconds. Evan Melito also received his first career first-team award by finishing first in the 3000m race, while Josh Santiago claimed gold as a rookie in the 5000m.
For second-team honors, Rychkov added two silver medals—one each in the 200m and as part of the Lions’ 4×200 relay team alongside Traverso, Anthony Senatore, and Victor Akinboboye. Braden Paulmenn took home silver in shot put with a throw of 15.48 meters, while Jayvee Dumas secured his first All-NJAC honor by clearing 4.43 meters in pole vault.
In honorable mention recognitions, Thomas Blach earned his third career All-NJAC nod by taking bronze in the 800m (1:53.02). Kevin Matthews received an Honorable Mention for placing third in the mile (4:10.39). Jayson Lewis finished just behind Paulmenn to earn bronze in shot put (14.87 meters), and Zachary Kosinski joined Dumas on the podium for pole vault by clearing 4.13 meters for third place.
