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Hoover Today
By the People, for the People
Huskies Edge Hoover for State Indoor Track Title
Hewitt-Trussville boys clinch victory in final 4x400 relay, girls tie for third
Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:44pm
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The Hewitt-Trussville High School boys track and field team won the Class 7A indoor state championship by a single point over four-time defending champion Hoover, clinching the title in the final 4x400 relay. The Huskies girls team finished tied for third place. Raphael Boakye-Yiadom led the boys team with a victory in the triple jump and strong showings in the hurdles and long jump.
Why it matters
Hewitt-Trussville's victory over powerhouse Hoover, which has won 8 of the last 10 state indoor titles, is a major upset and highlights the strength of the Huskies' track and field program. The close finish also underscores the competitiveness of Alabama high school indoor track.
The details
Hewitt-Trussville scored 112 points to Hoover's 111 in the team competition, with Huntsville and Vestavia Hills finishing a distant third and fourth. Boakye-Yiadom led the Huskies with a win in the triple jump and top-3 finishes in the hurdles and long jump. Other standouts included Noah Jordan (2nd in 1,600, 3,200), Hadley Turner (1st in 1,600, 5th in 3,200), and Devin Kouanvih and Braylon Walker with 2nd-place finishes. The Huskies also won the 4x400 and 4x200 relays.
- The state indoor track meet was held on January 31, 2026.
- Hoover has won 8 of the last 10 state indoor titles prior to this year.
The players
Hewitt-Trussville High School
A public high school located in Trussville, Alabama that fields a strong track and field program, having now upset powerhouse Hoover to win the Class 7A indoor state championship.
Hoover High School
A public high school located in Hoover, Alabama that has dominated Alabama high school indoor track, winning 8 of the last 10 state titles before being edged by Hewitt-Trussville this year.
Raphael Boakye-Yiadom
A standout athlete for the Hewitt-Trussville boys track team, winning the triple jump and finishing in the top 3 in the hurdles and long jump events.
What’s next
The Hewitt-Trussville and Hoover track teams will next compete in the outdoor state championships in the spring.
The takeaway
Hewitt-Trussville's thrilling one-point victory over Hoover in the Class 7A indoor state track meet demonstrates the growing strength and competitiveness of the Huskies' program, which was able to dethrone the four-time defending champions and cement itself as a track powerhouse in Alabama.
