New York Girls Outdoor Breakthrough Performances: May 18

Several New York high school track and field athletes posted personal records at meets during the past week.

Alayuh Scantlebury (Success Academy of the Liberal Arts - Harlem) ran 12.47 in the 100 meters at the Bulldog Invite on May 16, improving from her previous best of 13.12. The sophomore's time ranks #73 in New York and #15 among sophomores statewide, finishing 6th of 119 competitors. Scantlebury also set a personal record in the 200 meters, clocking 26.94 after entering with a best of 27.72.

Kaleigha Kosek (Iroquois) cleared 5-5.25 in the high jump at the CCAA Pentathlon - Steeplechase on May 16, bettering her previous mark of 5-2 from April 2026. The junior's clearance set a school record and ranks #12 in New York and #4 among juniors, winning the event among 10 competitors. Kosek also improved her shot put personal record from 25-11 to 26-0.5 at the same meet.