Thirteen athletes from the St. Croix Track Club (Mustangs) traveled to McDonough, Georgia, to compete at the Champions United Track & Field Meet, showcasing exceptional determination, competitive maturity, and the unmistakable spirit of the Virgin Islands. The athletes ranged in age from 11 to 18 years old.
Facing an excruciatingly hot and unfamiliar climate, the Mustangs rose to the challenge with grit and perseverance.
Many athletes competed in three to five events, spanning sprints, hurdles, jumps, middle distance, and relays. Despite the harsh conditions, the team produced multiple personal records (PBs) and earned several medals, including three gold‑medal performances.
Events included:
- 100m, 200m, 400m
- 100m & 400m Hurdles
- 800m
- Long Jump & High Jump
- 4x100m & 4x400m Relays
Charlise Morris delivered a commanding performance in the Long Jump, winning gold with a leap of 5.33 meters — a new personal best. Her result stood out as one of the top field performances of the meet. She also placed third in High Jump with a clearance of 1.47 meters. Another personal records. In the 4x100m Relay, the quartet of Yahraya Doctrine, Rajon Charles, Juvante Hurst, and Jah’Quan Creque captured gold with a blazing time of 43.27, just missing the Virgin Islands U20 record by nine hundred of a second. I
n a display of mental strength, endurance, and teamwork, Juvante Hurst, Yahraya Doctrine, Julio Soto, and Jah’Quan Creque secured gold in the 4x400m relay, clocking 3:46 and closing the meet with a dominant finish.
The team recorded numerous personal bests, including strong sprint improvements from athletes such as Malachi Maclorrain, Juvantia Hurst, Khaiem Hansen, Eve Frederick, Sophia Clarke, and Faith Eatmon, as well as a technical event breakthrough from Malachi Maclorrain who won gold in the High jumps.
“Our athletes competed extremely well under the harsh conditions, and I am truly proud of them,” said Coach Juan Robles, Head Coach of the under 13 athletes and Assistant Coach for the over 13 athletes. “They showed true grit, embraced the challenge, and represented the Virgin Islands with honor. Their performances reflect the discipline, heart, and commitment that define our program.”
Special thanks go to our parents, coaches, and the VI Lottery for their support and assistance. For questions, contact Keith A. Smith Sr. at 340-277-1123—Program Director. We are registered under the name—TeamVI. Full results can be found at — https://coachoregistration.com/dbi-bin/meetinfopage.pl
