Bay Shore Girls Varsity Indoor Track standout Maggie McCormick has earned national recognition for her remarkable performances, being voted National Girls Indoor Performer of the Week in MileSplit USA’s poll for the week of December 29, 2025, through January 4, 2026. A closer look at her accomplishments during that span makes it easy to understand why she received the honor.
At the Mile Championship during the Hispanic Games at The Armory on Friday, McCormick ran a 4:48, setting a new indoor personal best. It marked her second time breaking the 4:50 barrier and was an impressive eight seconds faster than her performance at the same meet one year earlier. She followed that effort on Sunday with another standout race at the Section XI Girls Crossover D meet, where she competed in the 600-meter championship. McCormick clocked a 1:40.55, nearly five seconds faster than her previous personal best and her first time racing the 600 meters since 2024.
As if those performances were not enough, McCormick was also recognized by News12 Long Island as a Scholar Athlete, an award presented weekly to one outstanding student-athlete during the school year. A three-time All-State distance runner, McCormick set the nation’s fastest high school girls mile time earlier this season with her 4:48 performance. She has collected nine All-County honors and has served as a team captain since ninth grade.
McCormick’s excellence extends beyond the track. She is a yearbook editor, a member of the Best Buddies club working with disabled students, and an active participant in the Interact Club. Her community service includes projects such as the Snapper Derby, Halloween cleanups, and work with the Bay Shore Beautification Society. She maintains a 95 unweighted GPA, works as a Fire Island lifeguard, and will continue her academic and athletic career at the University of Florida.