Student-athletes from Ward Melville High School delivered a strong showing at the New York State boys and girls indoor track championships, with multiple competitors earning top finishes and all-league recognition.
Representing Ward Melville at the state meet were Aliya Leonard, Julia Schmitz, Lina Muy, Gabriela Del Carpio, Elizabeth Wright, Emma Failla, Isabella Horn, Joglanio Alcindor, Anthony Anatol, and Andrew Senf. The group competed across a variety of events, showcasing the depth and talent of the Patriots’ track and field program.
The girls 4x800-meter relay team turned in one of the top performances of the meet, finishing seventh overall in the state. In individual events, Joglanio “J.J.” Alcindor placed sixth in the 55-meter dash, earning a spot among the state’s top sprinters. Anatol also delivered a strong performance, finishing sixth in the 3,200-meter race, while Senf placed 11th in the same event.
Anatol’s result marked significant progress from last season, when he finished 21st in the state championships. Both Anatol and Senf have been key contributors to Ward Melville’s distance program, including their participation in last year’s New Balance Nationals Indoor in Boston, Massachusetts. At that event, they were part of a relay team that shattered the school record in the 4x1-mile, posting an impressive time of 17:51. Both athletes also earned All-League honors this season.
Beyond track, Leonard has also excelled on the national stage, representing the United States in U17 lacrosse competition. Meanwhile, Schmitz, Muy, Horn, and Wright each earned All-League, All-Division, and All-County honors this season, further highlighting the program’s depth.
Ward Melville’s performance at the state championships reflects a well-rounded and competitive team, with athletes contributing across sprint, distance, and relay events. The strong finishes and individual accolades underscore the continued success of the school’s indoor track program in New York.