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Standout Performances Define the 2026 St. Croix Interscholastic Track and Field Championships

The 2026 St. Croix Interscholastic Track & Field Championships brought high‑energy competition across the 7th and 8th grade (JV‑A), 9th and 10th grade (JV‑B), and 11th and 12th grade (Varsity) divisions, showcasing the island’s deep pool of emerging talent.

Eulalie R. Rivera ruled the JV‑A division, sweeping both the girls and boys titles with commanding performances. (Submitted photo)

Athletes delivered clutch performances, seized championship moments, and pushed the competitive standard higher than ever. From decisive team victories to electrifying sprint finishes, the meet highlighted the strength and promise of the next generation of St. Croix track and field stars.

Team Champions Across All Divisions

JV‑A (7th and 8th Grade) Division

Eulalie R. Rivera ruled the JV‑A division, sweeping both the girls and boys titles with commanding performances.

  • JV‑A Girls
    • 1st – Eulalie R. Rivera (50 points)
    • 2nd – Free Will Baptist (46)
    • 3rd – John H. Woodson (4)
  • JV‑A Boys
    • 1st – Eulalie R. Rivera (81 points)
    • 2nd – John H. Woodson (6)

Eulalie Rivera’s middle school program showed exceptional balance, scoring in all events to secure both championships.

JV‑B (9th and 10th Grade) Division

The JV‑B division featured tight battles, especially on the girls’ side, where Central High and Complex traded blows throughout the meet.

  • JV‑B Girls
    • 1st – St. Croix Central High School (80 points)
    • 2nd – St. Croix Educational Complex (52)
    • 3rd – Good Hope Country Day (14)
  • JV‑B Boys
    • 1st – St. Croix Educational Complex (66 points)
    • 2nd – Good Hope Country Day (53)
    • 3rd – Free Will Baptist (19)
    • 4th – St. Croix Central High School (9)

Varsity Division

The Varsity division delivered the closest team race of the entire championship, with the girls’ title decided by just two points.

  • Varsity Girls
    • 1st – St. Croix Educational Complex (68 points)
    • 2nd – Good Hope Country Day (66)
    • 3rd – St. Croix Central High School (8)
  • Varsity Boys
    • 1st – Good Hope Country Day (84 points)
    • 2nd – St. Croix Educational Complex (66)
    • 3rd – St. Croix Central High School (24)

Good Hope Country Day’s boys surged ahead with strong sprint and mid‑distance results, while Complex’s girls edged out GHCD in a nail‑biter.

Event Champions

1500m Champions

  • JV‑A Girls: Olivia Jones – Eulalie R. Rivera – 6:27.47
  • JV‑B Girls: Makayla Walcott – St. Croix Central High School – 6:25.04
  • JV‑B Boys: Cole Cullinan – Good Hope Country Day – 4:47.67
  • Varsity Girls: Kennedy James – St. Croix Educational Complex – 5:46.61
  • Varsity Boys: Ayden Cintron – St. Croix Educational Complex – 4:24.14

100m Champions

  • JV‑A Girls: Juvantia Hurst – Free Will Baptist – 14.49
  • JV‑A Boys: Ismael Mansebo – Eulalie R. Rivera – 12.94
  • JV‑B Girls: Faith Eatmon – Good Hope Country Day – 13.26
  • JV‑B Boys: Juvante Hurst – Free Will Baptist – 11.29
  • Varsity Girls: Sarai Gomez – St. Croix Educational Complex – 13.53
  • Varsity Boys: Rajon Charles – Good Hope Country Day – 11.06

400m Champions

  • JV‑A Girls: Juvantia Hurst – Free Will Baptist – 1:10.39
  • JV‑A Boys: Ismael Mansebo – Eulalie R. Rivera – 59.51
  • JV‑B Girls: Faith Eatmon – Good Hope Country Day – 1:02.94
  • JV‑B Boys: Juvante Hurst – Free Will Baptist – 52.66
  • Varsity Girls: Sarai Gomez – St. Croix Educational Complex – 1:07.28
  • Varsity Boys: Vedant Mittal – Good Hope Country Day – 52.52

800m Champions

  • JV‑A Girls: Olivia Jones – Eulalie R. Rivera – 3:22.86
  • JV‑B Girls: Makayla Walcott – St. Croix Central High School – 3:11.99
  • JV‑B Boys: Kolebert Daisely – St. Croix Educational Complex – 2:18.53
  • Varsity Girls: Kennedy James – St. Croix Educational Complex – 2:54.83
  • Varsity Boys: Ayden Cintron – St. Croix Educational Complex – 2:07.37

200m Champions

  • JV‑A Girls: Juvantia Hurst – Free Will Baptist – 30.34
  • JV‑A Boys: Ismael Mansebo – Eulalie R. Rivera – 26.27
  • JV‑B Girls: Faith Eatmon – Good Hope Country Day – 27.02
  • JV‑B Boys: Juvante Hurst – Free Will Baptist – 23.06
  • Varsity Girls: Nehalia Giddings – Good Hope Country Day – 28.31
  • Varsity Boys: Rajon Charles – Good Hope Country Day – 22.53

The 2026 St. Croix Interscholastic Championships highlighted the strength of youth athletics across the island. From middle school newcomers to varsity veterans, athletes delivered performances that energized the crowd and elevated the competitive standard.

Eulalie R. Rivera’s sweep of the JV‑A division, Central’s and Complex’s battles in JV‑B, the razor‑thin Varsity girls’ finish, and the strong Good Hope Country Day finish in Varsity boys’ all underscored the depth and passion of St. Croix’s track and field programs.

The future of Virgin Islands athletics continues to shine brightly, powered by athletes who are already showing the discipline, talent, and competitive spirit needed to excel at the next level.

 

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