Catoctin’s Newest State Champions and National Champion

The MPSSAA (Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association) Indoor State Track and Field Championship was held on February 17, 2026. Catoctin High School came home from the meet with two state champions!

Freshman Kaila Jones won the shot put with a throw of 36 feet 11.75 inches. This was a personal best, and she broke her own school record in the process.

Senior Olivia Baker won the 800-meter run with a time of 2 minutes 20 seconds (2:20.87). This time was a personal best. Olivia also placed third in the 500-meter run, with a time of 1 minute 19 seconds (1:19.69). Olivia holds the school record in the 500 meters.

The Adidas National Indoor Track and Field Championships were held March 20-22, 2026, in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Kaila won the freshman division of the shot put with a throw of 36 feet 6.75 inches. 

Congratulations to all the members of the boys’ and girls’ track teams who qualified and competed at Nationals and States this year. This indoor season saw numerous personal bests and school records broken.

Olivia Baker running her way to the state title.

Kaila Jones throwing her way to the National Title.