Bellport HS Girl's Track And Field 4 X 200m Relay Team Headed To State Champs

The team qualified with a first-place win in Division 1 at the Section XI State Qualifiers.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

The Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team has qualified for the state Track and Field Championships on March 6 at the Ocean Breeze track facility in Staten Island. The team, consisting of Ava Cooley, Shania Creary, Olivia Francis, and Arielle Ross, crossed the finish line with a time of 1:48.57 to earn their spot by winning Division 1 at the recent Section XI State Qualifiers in Brentwood.

Why it matters

Qualifying for the state championships is a significant achievement for the Bellport High School girls' track and field team, showcasing their athletic prowess and dedication to their sport. The 4 x 200 meter relay event is a highly competitive event, and the team's first-place finish at the Section XI State Qualifiers demonstrates their ability to perform at a high level.

The details

The Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team, consisting of Ava Cooley, Shania Creary, Olivia Francis, and Arielle Ross, qualified for the state Track and Field Championships by winning Division 1 at the recent Section XI State Qualifiers in Brentwood. The team crossed the finish line with a time of 1:48.57, earning them a spot to compete at the state meet on March 6 at the Ocean Breeze track facility in Staten Island.

  • The team qualified at the Section XI State Qualifiers in Brentwood recently.
  • The state Track and Field Championships will be held on March 6 at the Ocean Breeze track facility in Staten Island.

The players

Ava Cooley

Member of the Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team.

Shania Creary

Member of the Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team.

Olivia Francis

Member of the Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team.

Arielle Ross

Member of the Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team.

Bellport High School

The high school that the girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team represents.

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What they’re saying

“The district congratulated the team and "wishes them continued success at the state meet.”

— South Country School District (Patch.com)

What’s next

The Bellport High School girls' Varsity Track and Field 4 x 200 meter relay team will compete in the state Track and Field Championships on March 6 at the Ocean Breeze track facility in Staten Island.

The takeaway

The Bellport High School girls' track and field team has demonstrated their athletic excellence by qualifying for the state championships in the highly competitive 4 x 200 meter relay event. This achievement showcases the hard work and dedication of the team members, and the support of their school and community.