Section 9 Athletes Win Seven Golds at NY State Indoor Meet

Section 9 athletes captured seven gold medals at the New York State Federation indoor track and field championships at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex on Staten Island on March 5, 2026. The haul marked a concentrated success for the regional contingent at the state-level indoor meet.

The New York State Federation indoor championships at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex assembled top competitors from around New York, and Section 9’s seven first-place finishes stood out among entries across multiple events. The Ocean Breeze venue on Staten Island hosted the competition and served as the site where Section 9 athletes secured their gold medals.

For Orange County readers, the seven golds underline Section 9’s depth at the indoor season’s culminating meet. Those victories on March 5 will factor into how coaches and athletes plan the transition to the spring outdoor schedule and to sectional and state qualifiers that follow the federation circuit.

The performance at Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex also highlights the value of continued investment in local youth sports programs and indoor training opportunities. Strong results at a state federation meet on Staten Island reflect both athlete development and the support structures—coaching, school programs, and travel resources—that Section 9 athletes rely on to compete away from home.

With the federation championships concluded on March 5, Section 9 now carries momentum and measurable success into the coming weeks of the high school track calendar. The seven gold medals from Ocean Breeze stand as a clear benchmark for the section as athletes prepare for outdoor meets and the remainder of the 2026 season.