Andretta Celebrates Discus Win, Gets Ready for Nationals

Troy Andretta couldn’t be happier. The Kinnelon senior won the discus competition at the Morris County Track and Field Championships this week.

“It meant so much for me to do well,” Andretta said. “I’m so happy, not just for myself, but for the people who helped me get there.”

And that’s where the real story about Andretta is: his humility.

Andretta, who not only won the county championship for the discus, has qualified to compete at the New Balance Nationals in June. He will compete in the discus, hammer throw, and shot put in the national competition. He is one of the top 50 discus competitors in the country.

“I want to get that state sectional title,” said Andretta, a University of Mommouth commit, who is quick to thank his family, friends, and coaches for his continued success in the sport he loves so much, especially coach Anthony San Filippo.

“He’s made me more conscientious of the position my body’s in out there,” Andretta said. “He’s not afraid to let me know what I’m doing wrong. He’s helped me to improve everyday.”

San Filippo is quick to give Andretta all the credit for his success.

“To have an opportunity to come to Kinnelon and work with Troy was just amazing,” said San Filippo, who coached at Montville High School for years before coming to Kinnelon. “It’s a dream come true.”

Track and field isn’t the only sport Andretta excels at: a four-year starter on the football team, he helped Kinnelon win a state sectional championship this year. The team was 1-9 his freshman year.