In a stunning reversal of fortunes, Jn Charles House claimed victory at the Augier Combined School track meet on Wednesday, February 11, marking their first triumph in five years. The defending District 6 champions showcased exceptional athletic prowess on their home grounds, overcoming significant odds to secure the championship title.
The competition witnessed the dethroning of previous champions St Jour, who fell just five points short despite entering the track finals with a commanding 16-point advantage. Initially, St Jour led the standings with 257 points, followed by Jn Charles (241), Surage (206), and Louis (178). Through determined performances in individual events, Jn Charles narrowed the gap to a mere three points heading into the relays.
The decisive moment came during the relay competitions, where Jn Charles athletes delivered a spectacular performance that propelled them to a final total of 689 points. St Jour finished closely behind with 684 points, while Surage and Louis completed the standings with 583 and 504 points respectively.
Individual excellence highlighted the meet, with Theon William of Jn Charles, the 2025 District 6 victor ludorum, dominating the Under-13 boys category with three gold medals. Millie Alexander also impressed with three golds and a bronze. In the Under-9 division, Heaven Cenac (Jn Charles) captured four gold medals among boys, while Isa Jn Baptiste (Surage) stood out among girls with three gold medals.
The event featured remarkable performances across age groups, including Naomi Louis (Jn Charles) and Dervon Cornibert (St Jour) each securing two gold medals in their respective categories. Grade 1 competitions saw shared honors between Jada Actille (Jn Charles) and Kalani Adjayeb (St Jour), while Terry Paul (Jn Charles) emerged as the clear boys’ champion.
The meet extended to kindergarten participants, with Naomi Charlemagne winning two events for Jn Charles and Trevon Wilfred of St Jour capturing gold and silver. Special Olympic recognition was awarded to Pison Nicolas for outstanding achievement.
Beyond the athletic competitions, attendees enjoyed live performances from the school cheerleading squad and an exhibition cycling race organized by the Saint Lucia Cycling Association, featuring six students from the school.