McQuaid Sweeps Relay Titles at State Meet

Knights' relay team makes history with unprecedented clean sweep.

Mar. 18, 2026 at 7:05am

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The McQuaid High School boys' relay team, consisting of seniors Ben Hinds, Xavier Joseph and Luke McCormack along with junior Ian Miller, made history by sweeping all three relay titles at the New York state track and field championships.

Why it matters

McQuaid's relay team was already one of the best in the state last year, but their unprecedented clean sweep of the relay events this year cements their legacy as one of the most dominant high school track teams in recent memory.

The details

The McQuaid relay team won the 4x100m, 4x400m, and 4x800m relay events, becoming the first team in New York state history to accomplish that feat. Their performances were highlighted by record-breaking times in the 4x400m and 4x800m relays.

  • The New York state track and field championships took place on March 15-16, 2026.

The players

Ben Hinds

A senior on the McQuaid High School boys' relay team.

Xavier Joseph

A senior on the McQuaid High School boys' relay team.

Luke McCormack

A senior on the McQuaid High School boys' relay team.

Ian Miller

A junior on the McQuaid High School boys' relay team.

McQuaid High School

A private Catholic high school in Rochester, New York, known for its strong track and field program.

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What they’re saying

“Last year we left the meet really hopeful, and we really wanted to go after those titles.”

— Ben Hinds, Senior, McQuaid High School (Daily Messenger)

What’s next

The McQuaid relay team will look to continue their dominance at the upcoming national championships, where they will aim to cement their legacy as one of the greatest high school relay squads in the country.

The takeaway

McQuaid High School's boys' relay team has solidified its place in New York state track and field history with an unprecedented clean sweep of the relay events, showcasing the program's depth, talent, and dedication to excellence.