Long Island’s finest student-athletes once again proved they belong among New York’s elite, as Section XI competitors captured multiple State and Federation championships at the 2026 NYSPHSAA Track and Field Championships.

Leading the way were five Federation Champions, representing the highest level of competition in New York State.

On the boys side, Nigel Harris of Copiague claimed the Federation title in the 110-meter hurdles, while Jorden Peck of North Babylon captured gold in the 400-meter hurdles. Anthony Pisciotta of Commack dominated the discus competition and Alex Molter of Connetquot soared to a Federation championship in the pole vault.

For the girls, Maggie McCormick of Bay Shore earned Federation honors in the 1,500-meter run, adding another prestigious title to her outstanding season.

Several Section XI athletes also secured New York State Class Championships.

Pisciotta repeated as the Class A champion in the discus, while Molter added a Class A title in the pole vault. Evan Fraser of Patchogue-Medford captured the Class A championship in the 400-meter dash.

McCormick continued her remarkable postseason by winning the Class A girls 1,500-meter run. Joining her atop the podium was Bella Galeas of Sachem East, who earned the Class A state championship in the pentathlon after a stellar all-around performance.

In Class C competition, Alexa Jacobs of Port Jefferson captured a state championship in the girls 400-meter dash.

The championships highlight another banner year for Section XI athletics, with Suffolk County athletes continuing to excel against the best competition from across New York State. Their accomplishments reflect not only individual talent and dedication, but also the strength of the coaches, schools and communities that support them throughout the year.

The performances further reinforce Section XI’s reputation as one of the premier athletic sections in New York, producing champions who consistently compete and win on the state’s biggest stage.