The 2026 Saint Lucia Island Secondary Schools Championships have reached a critical juncture following the conclusion of three days of intense field event finals. Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School and St Joseph’s Convent have emerged as the frontrunners, positioning themselves for a dramatic climax during Sunday’s track finals at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground.
In the girls’ division, St Joseph’s Convent holds a slender advantage with 93 points as they pursue their third consecutive title. Their southern rivals, Vieux Fort Comprehensive, trail closely with 85 points, setting the stage for a fierce competition. The Saint Lucia Sports Academy sits in a distant third place with 53 points, followed by Castries Comprehensive Secondary School and Micoud Secondary completing the top five.
The boys’ competition presents an equally compelling narrative, with Vieux Fort Comprehensive leading St Mary’s College 104-99. These two dominant institutions have established a significant gap over third-place Saint Lucia Sports Academy (66 points) and Micoud Secondary (65 points), while Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School rounds out the top five with 56 points.
Tuesday’s final day of field events produced several standout performances. Vieux Fort’s Nasri Edwin captured the Under-14 boys high jump with a 1.59m clearance, while Randall Monroe of SLSA demonstrated exceptional versatility by adding the high jump title (1.75m) to his long jump championship. Monroe has now qualified for the prestigious CARIFTA Games in the high jump discipline.
In throwing events, Vieux Fort’s Eavan Edgar delivered an impressive performance with a 13.28m throw to claim the shot put title, complementing his previous discus throw gold. Teammate Sean Pilgrim secured his second event victory with a 12.60m effort in the Under-18 class. The Under-20 category saw Shekim McRae of Sir Arthur Lewis Community College dominate with a 13.85m throw.
Female athletes equally shone in their respective competitions. Corinth Secondary’s Jahelle Henry triumphed in the under-14 girls’ high jump with a 1.35m clearance, while Anse Ger Sec’s Nyla Joseph claimed gold in the Under-16 division with a 1.54m effort. Vieux Fort’s throwing duo of Tamar Joseph (8.54m in Under-14) and Neriah Charlery (10.37m in Under-16) demonstrated the school’s field event prowess. St Joseph’s Convent’s Autumn Louis won the Under-18 shot put with a 10.81m throw, and SALCC’s Jennica Albert smoothly transitioned to the Under-20 ranks, capturing her third consecutive school title with an 8.87m throw.
The championship now moves to Wednesday’s semifinals at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground, where athletes will compete for spots in Saturday’s finals. The semifinals will include special competition for Under-20 track athletes who did not participate in preliminary rounds due to smaller participant numbers.