In a nail-biting finish at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, St Theresa Secondary School successfully defended their title at the 2025 St Joseph’s Convent athletics championships, narrowly overcoming a formidable challenge from Blessed Anne. The final standings saw St Theresa accumulate 650 points, with Blessed Anne finishing a close second at 631 points. St Anne secured third place with 540 points, while Maria Goretti completed the competition with 504 points.
The championship unfolded as a dramatic two-day battle between the top contenders. St Theresa established a significant advantage during the opening day’s road race, fun sports, and field events, building a 45-point cushion with 311 total points. However, Blessed Anne mounted a spectacular comeback on the track finals day, dominating with 367 points compared to St Theresa’s 339 in track events.
Individual performances highlighted the exceptional talent across all divisions. St Theresa’s victory was propelled by Imara-Marie Fadlien-Fevriere, who dominated Division 3 with victories in the 100m (13.6 seconds) and 200m (28.5 seconds), while also leading her teams to relay triumphs. Breyanie James contributed crucial points with her 400m win in 1:19.5.
Blessed Anne’s campaign featured outstanding performances from Destinee Cenac, who demonstrated remarkable versatility in Division 1. The CARIFTA silver medalist set a high jump record during field events before claiming triple gold in the 100m (12.7), 200m (27.7), and 400m (1:15.0), culminating in a 4x100m relay victory.
The competition showcased emerging talent across all age groups. First-former Skai Sammy made waves for Maria Goretti with Division 5 wins in the 80m (10.7) and 150m (20.0), adding to her earlier shot put record. Kimaura Francois of Blessed Anne set school records in the Division 4 100m (13.3) and 200m (27.3), while St Theresa’s Miracle Isaac claimed the 400m in 1:10.8.
Physical education teacher Michael Annius revealed the strategic preparation behind St Theresa’s success, noting that training had commenced since September with the objective of securing a third consecutive Island Champs trophy. “We stress preparation from the beginning of the year, not just months before the event,” Annius explained to St Lucia Times. “Everyone is coming for us, we know that. And it’s all about coming out big, coming out strong to retain our championship.”