Section 4 Class Indoor Track & Field Champions Crowned

Numerous high school athletes add to their first-place collections at Cornell University's Barton Hall

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The best Section 4 indoor track & field athletes gathered at Cornell University's Barton Hall this past weekend, with numerous high school athletes adding to their first-place collections. See who took the top spots in the 2026 Section 4 Class Championships across various events.

Why it matters

The Section 4 Class Indoor Track & Field Championships showcase the top high school talent in the region, providing a platform for student-athletes to compete at a high level and potentially earn recognition for their achievements.

The details

The championships featured a variety of events, including sprints, distance runs, hurdles, relays, and field events. Standout performances were seen across the board, with athletes from schools like Corning, Oneonta, Horseheads, and Ithaca among the top finishers.

  • The Section 4 Class Indoor Track & Field Championships took place this past weekend at Cornell University's Barton Hall.

The players

Logan Aman

A senior from Candor High School who won the boys' 55-meter dash.

Dejah Taylor

An athlete from Sidney Track who won the girls' 55-meter dash and 300-meter dash.

Gavin Heath

A senior from Owego Free Academy who won the boys' 300-meter dash.

Cella McLaughlin

A star athlete from Corning High School who won the girls' 55-meter hurdles and long jump.

Christopher Lawson

A Corning High School athlete who won the boys' 3200-meter run.

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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)

The takeaway

The Section 4 Class Indoor Track & Field Championships showcased the impressive talent and dedication of high school athletes in the region, with numerous standout performances across a variety of events. These championships provide a platform for these student-athletes to showcase their skills and potentially earn recognition for their achievements.