In a spectacular display of athleticism and school spirit, Lynch House emerged as the decisive champion at the Christ Church Foundation School’s annual interhouse sports competition. The event, held under the lights at Church Hill on Tuesday evening, drew an enthusiastic crowd of over one thousand spectators, including passionate students and supporters.
Lynch House dominated the scoreboard, amassing an impressive 806.5 points to secure the overall title. Inniss House claimed a respectable second place with 766 points, followed closely by Wellington in third with 716 points. Talma finished fourth with 554 points, while the defending champions, Skeete House, rounded out the top five with 498.5 points.
The competition also crowned its individual champions. Jendaya Burke of Skeete House was awarded the Junior Victrix Ludorum (top junior female athlete), while Razziq Prescod of Talma earned the Junior Victor Ludorum (top junior male athlete) title. In the senior category, Alyssa Weekes of Wellington was named Senior Victrix Ludorum, and Rashawn Holder of Talma took the honor of Senior Victor Ludorum.
Siebert Straughn, a Physical Education teacher at the school, praised the event as an ‘overwhelming success.’ He emphasized the competitive yet safe nature of the meet, stating, ‘I was really pleased; it was a very competitive day, but the important thing is to get out of this meet injury-free, as we head toward the BSSAC Championships in the coming weeks.’ Straughn also highlighted the continuous improvements in the event’s infrastructure, noting that this was the school’s fourth successful year hosting a day-night format meet.
Acknowledging sponsors Dasani, Dr. Adrian Lorde, and the Barbados Olympic Association, Straughn issued a compelling call to action for broader corporate support. ‘When you get involved in supporting any school, you are supporting young people,’ he asserted. ‘They need all the help and encouragement they can get.’
In a related development, the Providence Secondary School held its own interhouse sports day on Wednesday, which resulted in an intensely close finish. The Yellow Yetis narrowly clinched victory with 757 points, merely five points ahead of the Red Ravens (752 points). The Green Giants finished a very close third with 750.5 points, making it one of the most competitive meets in recent memory.