William Floyd Girls Track Relay Team Wins State Championship

MASTIC, NY — The William Floyd Colonials girls winter track team made the district proud this weekend, taking home the state championship.

The New York State Indoor Track and Field Championships were held at the Ocean Breeze Athletic Complex in Staten Island. Leading the way for the Colonials were the 4x200 meter relay team of Kianna Hawkins, Jade Foster, Tatianna Kistner and Antoinette Miller, who set the all-time New York State meet team record of 1:41:49, which is also the fastest time ever for a Suffolk County team, the district said.

That victory resulted in the team earning the crown of New York State Federation Champions, as well as New York State Public High School Champions.

Triple jumper Kaylah Britt also put forth a tremendous performance jumping 37’ 9¾” to clinch third-place overall in the state. Kaylah finished the indoor track season ranked No. 1 in Suffolk County, No. 1 on Long Island and No. 3 in New York State, earning her All-County, All-Long Island and All-New York State honors in the process, the district said.

“Their performances on the track this season have been nothing short of extraordinary,” said head coach John Ryan, who along with assistant coaches Gil DeCicco and Kristine Dunscombe continue to do a fantastic job with these talented student-athletes. “Even more impressive than their athleticism has been their conduct. They have represented William Floyd High School and our community in a way that would make us all proud. Their sportsmanship and humility are to be commended.”

Next up for the Colonials is the New Balance Nationals Championship Meet this upcoming weekend at the New Balance Armory Track and Field Center in New York City where they will look to add All-American honors to their résumés.

Patch courtesy photos.