The St. Croix Track Club delivered a series of impressive performances at the Association of Youth/Junior Athletics (AAJI) first qualification Track & Field event held in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on March 8.
According to the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation, competing against top young athletes, each participant was allowed to enter two events, with the top eight in lane events (100m, 100mh, 200m, 400m, 400mh) and the top 12 in field events advancing to the Finals in May.
The event was marked by personal records, first-place finishes, and standout performances. Among the highlights, Safiya Prasad dominated the 400m Hurdles, setting a personal record of 1:09.50 to secure first place. She also placed second in her heat for the 200m, clocking in at 27.82.
Jahleya George impressed in the field events, finishing third in the shot put with a throw of 6.52m and securing seventh place in the javelin throw with a distance of 15.43m.
Wilfredo Concepcion showcased his strength in the shot put, claiming first place with a personal record throw of 10.49m. He also earned second place in the javelin throw, with a distance of 32.79m.
Another top performer was Kahlan Beaupierre, who took first place in the javelin throw with a throw of 33.09m and second place in the shot put with a throw of 9.63m.
On the track, Faith Eatmon delivered a standout performance in the 400m, winning the event with a personal record of 1:00.82. She also finished first in her 200m heat with another personal best of 26.92, placing third overall.
Juvante Hurst dominated the sprints, securing first place in both the 400m (54.79) and 200m (23.19).
Aminah Prasad also had a strong showing, winning her 200m heat with a personal record of 26.83, finishing second overall. She placed third in her 100m heat, clocking in at 13.68.
Sprinter Charlise Morris placed third overall in the 100m with a time of 13.30 and won her 200m heat in 27.28, finishing sixth overall.
Jah’Quan Creque won his 100m heat in 11.60, finishing fourth overall. He also secured fourth place in the 200m, running a 23.00.
Other athletes also recorded notable results, including Barecia Brooks, who achieved personal records in both the 100m (14.52) and 200m (29.73), and Yahraya Doctrine, who finished third overall in the 100m (11.48) and third in his 200m heat (23.62).
Meanwhile, Yahana Doctrine secured third place in his heat and ninth overall in the 100m (11.75) and finished fourth in his 200m heat (24.48).
In the longer sprints, Brianna Arjune completed the 400m in 1:24.66 (placing fifth in her heat) and ran a 200m time of 35.35, finishing fourth in her heat.
Curtis Charlery Jr. placed fourth in his 100m heat (12.38) and fifth in his 200m heat (26.13).
The St. Croix Track Club expressed pride and appreciation for the athletes' dedication, as well as gratitude for the supporters who continue to contribute to the development of young talent.
These strong performances at the AAJI qualification event set a high standard for the Finals in May, as the athletes look to continue representing their club and community with distinction.
For a full list of results, visit FinalLapTiming | AAJI.
