Ridgewood’s Pash completes big weekend at nationals, earns All-American honors in mile

2025 NJSIAA Meet of Champions

Luke Pash of Ridgewood (right) holds off Luke Hnatt of Christian Brothers Academy CBA to win the boys 3200 meter run at the 2025 NJSIAA Meet of Champions, Wednesday, June 4, 2025, in Pennsauken, N.J. Andrew Mills | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

PHILADELPHIA— Luke Pash didn’t put much pressure on himself heading into his final two races at New Balance Nationals.

The Ridgewood senior, who was named the 2025 N.J. Track Athlete of the Year earlier this month, wanted his final race to truly be just a fun experience where he could put everything he learned from his coaches and teammates to the test.

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