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High school track meets produce qualifiers and repeat champions

PUBLISHED May 22, 2026, 5:05 AM ET

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Marietta, Ohio. The Hillsboro High School Indians tied for 10th place with Sheridan at the Division II District meet this week in Marietta, scoring 29 points; the Hillsboro 4×400 relay (3:29.63) and Cooper Swope (400m in 50.71) qualified to advance to the Regional meet next week in Troy. West Orange and New Jersey sectionals also reported notable results: on May 15-16 Irvington's Sharifa Trocard won the 800m (2:18.09) and East Orange Campus HS repeated as 4×100 sectional champions (42.56), while Seton Hall Prep hosted and won the NJ Catholic Track Conference meet on May 17 with 122.5 points; these performances set up regional schedules and team standings for the coming week.

By Lauren Mitchell | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

May 15-16: New Jersey sectional meets held (Irvington, East Orange) with sectional titles and placings recorded.
May 15-16: Irvington's Sharifa Trocard won the 800m at North Jersey, Section 2, Group 4.
May 15-16: East Orange Campus HS won the boys 4×100 Section 1, Group 4 title with a 42.56 time.
May 17: Seton Hall Prep hosted and won the NJ Catholic Track Conference Championship meet, scoring 122.5 points.
This week (meet opened Monday, concluded Thursday): Hillsboro tied for 10th at the Division II District meet in Marietta; several qualifiers advanced to Regionals next week in Troy.

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These high school track meets shape the future of athletics in your community. They're a chance for young talent to shine and for schools to build their reputations. If you're a sports fan, consider attending a meet. You might witness a future Olympian in action.

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Who Benefited

Qualifying athletes and their schools benefited through advancement to regional competition, increased recognition for individual performances, and momentum for relay and individual events heading into next-week regional meets.

Who Impacted

Teams and individuals who finished outside qualifying positions, including those narrowly missing higher placings, saw lost opportunities to advance and fewer points in team standings at their sectional or district meets.

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