Schuylerville High School junior Meaghan Lynch capped off a remarkable indoor track season, earning recognition as one of the top athletes in the state. Lynch’s performances this year were nothing short of extraordinary, with her crowning achievement coming at the NYSPHSAA State Championship meet, where she took first place in the long jump with a leap of 19’4.5” — an impressive mark that secured her spot as the 2025 State and Federation Long Jump Champion.
At the Section 2 championships in the Division III level, Lynch earned first place in three events: the 55 meter, the long jump, and the triple jump. Her dominance at the sectional level propelled her to new heights and earned her the prestigious title of Times Union Athlete of the Year, in addition to a spot on the Times Union First Team.
For Lynch, this season represented the culmination of years of hard work and dedication. It was also her first time qualifying for both state and national competitions. Throughout the season, she consistently pushed her limits, resulting in notable performances across multiple events. In addition to her state championship win in the long jump, Lynch also competed in the 55-meter dash and the triple jump at the NYSPHSAA Championships. Her result in the 55-meter dash was an 18th-place finish with a time of 7.32 seconds, and in the triple jump, she placed 9th overall, with her best jump measuring 36’8.25”. Furthermore, Lynch represented Schuylerville at the national level, competing in all three of her events at the prestigious New Balance Nationals Indoor Championship.
In an interview reflecting on her season, Lynch shared her excitement about the trajectory of her athletic career.
“I feel really, really happy about it because in the beginning of the season I was kind of doubting myself, and then I became more confident,” she said. “That’s when my numbers started to get higher or lower in races.”
Lynch also credited her coaches and team for helping her reach new heights.
“Once you work on your speed, everything else comes along with it,” she explained. “Also, the coaches are very good about giving you opportunities to get better. They’ve gotten me into bigger meets that help me work against people that are really good. That definitely pushed me, which I really liked.”
Lynch noted that her improvement came from both individual efforts and the opportunities provided by her coaches to compete against some of the best athletes in the region.
“I’ve been working towards this for several years now, and it feels amazing to finally achieve my goal of qualifying for state and national meets,” Lynch added. “Track is about both individual and team dedication, and I’ve really pushed myself this season to improve. It feels great to see all that hard work pay off.”