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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.

Soufrière Combined Schools have successfully defended their title as champions of District 8’s primary school track and field competition, cementing their dominance in the region’s sporting landscape. The annual meet, held on March 13 at Soufrière Stadium, showcased exceptional young talent from the district’s five competing schools, two of which participate as a combined entity.

Demonstrating remarkable athletic prowess, Soufrière Combined accumulated an impressive 773 points to secure top honors. The battle for second place proved intensely competitive, with Bouton and Canaries (BouCan) narrowly edging out Les Etangs by just five points (599 to 594). Fond St Jacques Primary completed the standings with 491 points.

Individual excellence shone through across various age categories. In the Under-13 girls’ division, Hadassah Jules—recently named Saint Lucia Athletics Association Juvenile Athlete of the Year—and her teammate Kayla Gills delivered outstanding performances, each securing two gold medals and one silver. Chance Isaac dominated the boys’ division with a perfect trio of gold medals.

The Under-11 category witnessed BouCan’s Neveah Hippolyte capturing two golds and a silver in girls’ events, while Soufrière’s Jayden Jn Baptiste claimed the boys’ title with three gold medals. Younger athletes also impressed, with Sherval Gonzague (Soufrière) taking two golds in Under-9 girls’ events, and BouCan’s Kallam Toussaint sharing honors with Les Etangs’ Etahj Alexander in the boys’ division.

The Under-7 competition featured Lily George of Les Etangs sweeping both gold medals in girls’ events, while Lawrenzo Sylvester (Soufrière) and Mavrick Daniel (Fond St Jacques) each earned a gold and silver among the boys.

With internal competitions concluded, District 8 now turns its attention to the upcoming national championship on April 1 at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground. The district’s athletes, many of whom maintain regular training and club competition schedules, enter as confident defenders of their regional title, poised to represent their communities beneath the iconic Pitons.

The Saint Lucia Sports Academy witnessed exceptional athletic performances as the Island Champs tournament resumed on Monday, March 17, with Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (VFCSS) establishing early dominance in throwing events. The school captured four out of six available gold medals during the opening day of field competitions, setting a competitive tone for the championship.

Fifteen-year-old Eavan Edgar delivered a standout performance in the Under-16 boys’ discus throw, achieving a remarkable personal best of 45.13 meters. This throw not only secured him the gold medal but also exceeded the CARIFTA Games qualifying standard of 44 meters. Teammate Renard Bernard contributed to VFCSS’s success by claiming the silver medal in the same event.

Barbara-Marie Maximin, already qualified for CARIFTA in her specialty Under-17 long jump, expanded her achievements by winning the Under-18 discus throw with a distance of 25.50 meters. While this represented one of only two discus golds not won by VFCSS, Maximin’s victory ensured representation from southern schools in the winner’s circle.

Additional discus champions included Neriah Charlery (VFCSS) in Girls U16 with 26.28m, Katelyn Charles (VFCSS) in Girls U20 with 25.51m, and Sean Pilgrim (VFCSS) in Boys U18 with 37.25m. Shawn Hubert from Babonneau secured the Boys U20 title with a throw of 31.80m.

The competition expanded to jumping events on Tuesday featuring long jump, triple jump, and discus across various divisions. Notable performances included Darvin Forde of Sir Arthur Lewis Community College winning the triple jump open with 14.10m, though falling short of the CARIFTA qualifying mark by half a meter. Forde also claimed victory in the long jump with a leap of 6.39m.

Other jumping event winners included Kanil Nelson (St Mary’s College) taking Under-18 long jump gold with 6.25m, Randall Monroe (SLSA) capturing Under-16 long jump with 6.16m, and Christiano Nestor (Choiseul Secondary) dominating the Under-14 division with 5.27m.

The championship now moves to the track semifinals at Daren Sammy Cricket Ground on Wednesday, building toward Sunday’s finals where athletes will compete for top honors in this prestigious interscholastic competition.

Megan Nestor, the formidable forward for the University of North Texas (UNT) women’s basketball team, has achieved a significant milestone in her collegiate career by being selected as a finalist for the 2026 Lilly Women’s College All-Star Game. The announcement places the Saint Lucian athlete among an elite group of 107 senior standouts from across the nation, all vying for one of the coveted 20 spots in the prestigious exhibition.

The final roster will be determined within the next fortnight by a panel of national media experts. The game itself marks a return to the national championship weekend, scheduled for April 4th at the Global Credit Union Arena on the campus of Grand Canyon University in Phoenix. The event, which will be broadcast nationally on ESPN2, has historically served as a premier showcase for future professional talent. The previous edition featured four All-Americans, six WNBA Draft selections, and five WNBA free agent signees, playing to a capacity audience.

Nestor’s inclusion on the list comes on the heels of a spectacular breakout season at the Division I level. She has established herself as one of the most dominant interior players in the country, posting remarkable averages of 12.8 points and a nation-leading 14.1 rebounds per game. Her prowess on the boards is historic; she has already shattered both the UNT and American Conference single-season rebounding records with an astounding 464 rebounds to date. Furthermore, her 21 double-doubles lead the conference, cementing her status as a top-10 national player.

She was one of only seven players from the American Conference to be named a finalist. Her stellar season culminated in a strong performance during the conference tournament semifinals, where despite a narrow 71-67 loss to Rice, Nestor recorded a team-high 16 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, and three steals, demonstrating her all-around capabilities on the court.

In a spectacular display of athletic prowess, Dame Pearlette Louisy Primary School (DPLPS) claimed decisive victory at the District 1 Primary Schools Track and Field Championships held at Daren Sammy Ground on March 13th. The event served as a crucial preparatory competition for the upcoming Inter-District Track Finals, where District 1 aims to challenge District 8’s recent dominance.

DPLPS amassed an impressive 1,159 points, establishing overwhelming superiority over runner-up Gros Islet Primary (771 points) and third-place Monchy Primary (606 points). The complete standings featured Balata (488), Fond Assau (456), The Montessori Centre (356), Grande Riviere Primary (329), Babonneau (309), La Guerre (277), Boguis/Des Barras Combined (231), Bonne Terre Prep (72), and The International School (10).

The championship witnessed exceptional individual performances across age categories. In Under-13 divisions, Asa Emmanuel (boys) and Monchy’s Timikah Bernard (girls) emerged victorious. Avary Maryat and Lu-Marie Ottley shone in Under-11 competitions, while Kaeden Casimir and King James shared Under-9 boys’ honors. Daniqua Emmanuel dominated the Under-9 girls’ category.

Notable track achievements included Asa Emmanuel’s double gold in 80m (10.1s) and 150m (19.6s), with teammate Jeremiah Etienne securing silver in both events. Gros Islet’s Orlando Felix claimed 300m gold (47.8s), Babonneau’s Dre Volney won the 600m (1:49.3), and Balata’s Jahvis Emmanuel took 1200m victory (4:21.5).

Monchy’s Bernard demonstrated remarkable versatility with wins in 80m (11.0s), 150m (20.7s), and ball throw, narrowly defeating DPLPS’s Chloe Emanus in sprint events. DPLPS’s Ezabel Charles dominated distance events with 600m (1:59.4) and 1000m (3:48.7) victories.

The championships concluded with District 1 athletes demonstrating significantly improved form as they prepare to host the Inter-District Finals, determined to overcome last year’s fourth-place finish and break District 8’s championship streak.