Meet the 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys indoor track team

The state featured some remarkable sprinters, though that's not all the 2025-26 season had to offer.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:34pm

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The 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys indoor track team was highlighted by standout performances in sprinting events, including records set in the 200-meter dash. However, the season also featured impressive showings in distance running, hurdles, and field events.

Why it matters

The Varsity Maine All-State team recognizes the top high school indoor track athletes in the state, showcasing the talent and dedication of Maine's young athletes. These accolades can help propel these students' athletic careers and inspire the next generation of track and field competitors.

The details

Berry was the dominant athlete in the 55-meter hurdles, winning Class A and SMAA titles, and placing seventh at the New England championships. Carter had a standout 200-meter performance, with a time that would have set a meet record if not for Ditanduka's faster run. Ditanduka broke the Class A 200-meter record and also helped the 800-meter relay team set a new record. Gervais beat tough competition to win the 55-meter dash at championship meets. Gilbert excelled in distance events, winning the 1-mile and 2-mile runs. Hobbi won state titles in the 55-meter hurdles and 400 meters. Holden took the Class A long jump title and placed highly in other events. LeBlanc's pole vault clearance was the best in Maine in six years. Rivard won the 800-meter, 1-mile, and New England 1-mile titles, earning Varsity Maine Boys Indoor Track Athlete of the Year. Wood defended his 2-mile title and placed second in the mile.

  • Berry won the Class A (7.76 seconds) and SMAA (7.75) 55-meter hurdles titles, and placed seventh at the New England championships (7.78).
  • Carter's 200-meter time of 22.21 at the Class A championships would have set a meet record if not for Ditanduka's winning time of 22.14.
  • Ditanduka broke the Class A 200-meter record (22.14) and helped the 800-meter relay team set a new record (1:31.87).
  • Gervais beat the competition to win the 55-meter dash at championship meets, finishing in 6.50 seconds.
  • Gilbert won the Class B state and Western Maine Conference 1-mile run titles in 4:40.11 and 4:29.49, respectively, and the WMC 2-mile run (10:01.50).

The players

Berry

The junior was the state's dominant athlete in the 55-meter hurdles, winning Class A and SMAA titles, and placing seventh at the New England championships. He also ran the second leg for the Red Riots' SMAA title-winning 800 relay team.

Carter

His 200-meter time of 22.21 at the Class A championships would have set a meet record if not for Ditanduka's faster run. Carter also took second in the 200 and 55 at the SMAA championships.

Bossay Ditanduka

The senior broke the Class A 200-meter record with a time of 22.14 and helped the 800-meter relay team set a new record by more than a second. He also won the SMAA title in the 200.

Drew Gervais

The junior beat stiff competition to win the 55-meter dash at championship meets, finishing in 6.50 seconds to beat Ditanduka at Class A states after pipping Carter at the SMAAs.

Gilbert

The runner followed his outstanding cross-country season by winning Class B state and Western Maine Conference 1-mile run titles, as well as the WMC 2-mile run. He was also runner-up in the 800-meter and 2-mile at states.

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What they’re saying

“Despite losing 2024-25 Varsity Maine Boys Indoor Track Athlete of the Year Arnaud Sioho from a team that finished fourth at Class A states last year, Kahill's Red Riots had a remarkable season in 2025-26. South Portland won its fifth consecutive SMAA title before topping Lewiston by 22 points to win its second state title in three years.”

— David Kahill, South Portland Head Coach

The takeaway

The 2025-26 Varsity Maine All-State boys indoor track team showcased the depth and talent of Maine's high school athletes, with standout performances in sprinting, distance running, hurdles, and field events. These accolades highlight the dedication and hard work of these young athletes, and serve as inspiration for the next generation of track and field competitors in the state.