CUTHBERTSON BREAKS THE MEET RECORD AT THE "WEIGHT STATE MEET"
Meet Information
MA Scholastic Weight Throw Championships
February 18, 2026
Reggie Lewis Center - Boston, MA
RESULTS
BOSTON, MA - LHS's Bomb Squad traveled to Reggie Lewis on Wednesday for the annual "Weight State Meet." Until last year, the MIAA did not include the weight throw in its championships, so this meet served as the de-facto state championship for Bay State throwers. As LHS has continued to drive the popularity of the event in Massachusetts, the meet now serves as a late season opportunity to compete in the event.
Unfortunately, before the meet began, controversy resulted in the head official wrongfully disallowing LHS's 20-pound implement. That meant the country's #1 female thrower, Ainsley Cuthbertson, had to borrow a ball from one of her competitors. Despite the unfamiliar implement, LHS's senior captain broke the meet record with her second round throw. The 20-pound weight traveled 16.21m (53'2.25") into the sector, which was nearly 10 feet farther than her competitors.
The boys' event ran much smoother for LHS. Senior Christian Brown was the top finisher for The Minutemen. Brown's best throw of the 25-pound weight landed at 16.75m (54'11.50"), which earned him the silver medal. Fellow classmate Franz Schroeder placed fourth overall with a mark of 52'10". Freshman Daniel Sun (45'1.75") made his debut in the event, and finished ninth. Meanwhile, senior Matheo Gomes (43'3.75") finished 12th.
Up Next
On Saturday, The Minutemen will travel to the TRACK at New Balance for the MIAA Meet of Champions. With no team title on the line, the meet is an opportunity to chase national qualifying marks for some, and for others, to have one final chance to put a stamp on their indoor seasons. Action begins at 10:30am, and live results can be found HERE.
MA Scholastic Weight Throw Championships
February 18, 2026
Reggie Lewis Center - Boston, MA
RESULTS
BOSTON, MA - LHS's Bomb Squad traveled to Reggie Lewis on Wednesday for the annual "Weight State Meet." Until last year, the MIAA did not include the weight throw in its championships, so this meet served as the de-facto state championship for Bay State throwers. As LHS has continued to drive the popularity of the event in Massachusetts, the meet now serves as a late season opportunity to compete in the event.
Unfortunately, before the meet began, controversy resulted in the head official wrongfully disallowing LHS's 20-pound implement. That meant the country's #1 female thrower, Ainsley Cuthbertson, had to borrow a ball from one of her competitors. Despite the unfamiliar implement, LHS's senior captain broke the meet record with her second round throw. The 20-pound weight traveled 16.21m (53'2.25") into the sector, which was nearly 10 feet farther than her competitors.
The boys' event ran much smoother for LHS. Senior Christian Brown was the top finisher for The Minutemen. Brown's best throw of the 25-pound weight landed at 16.75m (54'11.50"), which earned him the silver medal. Fellow classmate Franz Schroeder placed fourth overall with a mark of 52'10". Freshman Daniel Sun (45'1.75") made his debut in the event, and finished ninth. Meanwhile, senior Matheo Gomes (43'3.75") finished 12th.
Up Next
On Saturday, The Minutemen will travel to the TRACK at New Balance for the MIAA Meet of Champions. With no team title on the line, the meet is an opportunity to chase national qualifying marks for some, and for others, to have one final chance to put a stamp on their indoor seasons. Action begins at 10:30am, and live results can be found HERE.