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Both Island Mixx volleyball teams bounced back from early losses Thursday, closing pool play with victories and carrying momentum into the single-elimination bracket at the AAU National Championships.

Island Mixx 13U (IM 13U) turned the tables in their final match of the day Thursday at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, and earned an impressive straight-set victory.

Island Mixx 12U captured their first wins at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday. IM 12U lost the first set (25-20) to Winter Park Volleyball Club Central Black in their opening match of the day. However, the team buckled down and came back to take the second and third sets (25-21) and (15-9), respectively, to claim their first win of the tournament. 

Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith closed out her NCAA season with a pair of exceptional performances at the 2026 NCAA Division I Track & Field Championships.

Island Mixx Volleyball Club has four teams participating in the championships. Their 12U and 13U girls’ teams are taking the court through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center. Island Mixx 15U and 16U will showcase their talents from June 28 to July 1.

Island Mixx Volleyball Club has four teams participating in the 53rd 2026 Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Girls National Volleyball Championships. Their 12U and 13U girls’ teams will take the court Tuesday through Friday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.  Island Mixx 15U and 16U will showcase their talents from June 28 to July 1.

The event is scheduled for 6:27 p.m. Pacific Time, which is 9:27 p.m. in the Virgin Islands, on Saturday June 13 giving fans back home the perfect primetime moment to tune in and cheer her on.

Three Virgin Islands athletes, Mikaela Smith, Malique Smith, and Omar Simpson, continued their international competition tour in Canada with determined performances at the Johnny Loaring Classic WACT Bronze Meet on June 7. 

Coach Quinlan's appointment is effective immediately. She will continue to oversee the U-17 Women's National Team while leading preparations for upcoming Senior Women's National Team activities and competitions.

Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador and University of Georgia sophomore Michelle Smith delivered another exceptional championship performance at the NCAA Division I East Regional Championships, advancing in both of her events to the NCAA Division I Championships in Eugene, Oregon, scheduled for June 10–13.

The Olympiad will bring together more than 200 national teams for two weeks of elite competition, cultural exchange, and global celebration of chess.

Michelle Smith, a sophomore at the University of Georgia, delivered another composed and dominant performance in the 400m hurdles.

The USVI Soccer Federation invites all affiliated clubs and stakeholders to attend our upcoming Club Licensing Workshops, taking place in St. Thomas and St. Croix. We strongly encourage each club to send at least one representative to ensure all clubs receive critical updates and guidance related to evolving club licensing...

Virgin Islands Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith delivered another exceptional performance.

With this victory, she has secured her place in the finals, set to take place on Saturday.

Five teams representing the U.S. Virgin Islands hospitality and tourism industry competed in the 7th Annual Hotel & Tourism Association Regatta on Saturday, May 9, hosted by the St. Thomas Sailing Center at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. 

Nine Virgin Islanders proudly represented the St. Croix Track Club at the Association of Youth/Junior Athletics League Championship Finals for the 14–19 age divisions.

Beginning the week of May 11, the archery range will be open Thursday evenings from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.and Saturday mornings from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

With each competition, Michelle Smith strengthens her reputation as one of the most promising athletes to emerge from the Virgin Islands. Her record‑breaking run in Athens is another milestone in a career that continues to ascend—and a reminder that she is far from finished.