Batavia boys and girls both win Class B1 indoor track sectional title

The Batavia indoor track and field teams claimed their 49th and 50th sectional championships.

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Batavia boys and girls indoor track and field teams both won the Section V Class B1 championship on Saturday night. The girls won their 20th sectional title since 2003, scoring 184 points, while the boys claimed their 13th sectional title with 161 points. Several Batavia athletes set school records, including Karizma Wescott in the 300-meter dash and the girls 4x200 relay team.

Why it matters

Batavia's indoor track and field program has a long and successful history, with the boys and girls teams combining for 49 and 50 sectional titles respectively. This latest sweep of the Class B1 championships continues that tradition of excellence and demonstrates the strength of the program across both genders.

The details

The Batavia girls were led by Karizma Wescott's school record in the 300-meter dash and the girls 4x200 relay team's school record. Mallory Boyce won both the 1500-meter and 1000-meter runs, while Sophia Lawrence, Mady Smith, and Drew Stevens also won individual events. On the boys side, Rylan Bohn set a school record in the 300-meter dash, and Brock Bigsby, Karvel Martino, Nate Kinsey, and E'Nhazje Carter won their respective events.

  • The sectional championships were held on Saturday, February 22, 2026.
  • The state qualifier meet will take place next Saturday at Nazareth University.

The players

Karizma Wescott

A Batavia athlete who set a school record in the 300-meter dash.

Mallory Boyce

A Batavia athlete who won the 1500-meter and 1000-meter runs.

Sophia Lawrence

A Batavia athlete who won the 600-meter run.

Mady Smith

A Batavia athlete who won the 55-meter hurdles.

Drew Stevens

A Batavia athlete who won the shot put and weight throw.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

Both the Batavia boys and girls teams will compete next Saturday at the state qualifier meet at Nazareth University.

The takeaway

Batavia's indoor track and field program continues to be a powerhouse, with the boys and girls teams combining for an impressive 49 and 50 sectional titles respectively. This latest sweep of the Class B1 championships demonstrates the depth and talent across both the boys and girls squads, and sets them up well for the upcoming state qualifier meet.