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Edwin Allen, St Jago retain Central Champs titles

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Raymond Graham - STAR Writer
February 26, 2026
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Winaldo Faulknor of St Jago High School jumps while competing in the Class Two boys’ triple jump final at the ISSA Central Athletics Championships at G.C. Foster College in St Catherine on Wednesday. Faulknor won with a record of 14.00 metres.
Winaldo Faulknor of St Jago High School jumps while competing in the Class Two boys’ triple jump final at the ISSA Central Athletics Championships at G.C. Foster College in St Catherine on Wednesday. Faulknor won with a record of 14.00 metres.
Romeann Gray (right), 2:17.60, of Edwin Allen High School wins the Class Three girls’ 800m final ahead of her teammate, Aneka Lowe (second left), who clocked 2:17.80, at the ISSA Central Athletics Championships at G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport on Wednesday. Felicia Compass from Holmwood Technical (second right) was third in 2:17.97, while Holmwood’s Karcia Blair finished fourth in 2:18.23.
Romeann Gray (right), 2:17.60, of Edwin Allen High School wins the Class Three girls’ 800m final ahead of her teammate, Aneka Lowe (second left), who clocked 2:17.80, at the ISSA Central Athletics Championships at G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sport on Wednesday. Felicia Compass from Holmwood Technical (second right) was third in 2:17.97, while Holmwood’s Karcia Blair finished fourth in 2:18.23.
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Edwin Allen and St Jago retained their female and male crowns, respectively, after yesterday's second and final day of competition at the Central Athletics Championships at G.C. Foster College of Physical Education and Sports in St Catherine.

Edwin Allen topped the girls' standings with 406 points ahead of Holmwood Technical (370.5), St Jago (240), Vere Technical (232.5) and Alphansus Davis (105.5).

On the boys' side, St Jago captured yet another title, with 250 points. Edwin Allen finished second on 206, followed by Clarendon College (132), Manchester High (124) and St Catherine High (92).

Both head coaches were pleased with their teams' performances.

MOTIVATED

Despite fielding an under-strength squad, Edwin Allen rebounded from trailing Holmwood after day one to secure a convincing win.

"The team is always motivated to do well, especially coming to Central Championships against the likes of Holmwood, St Jago and Hydel," said head coach Michael Dyke.

"The girls were a bit disappointed that Hydel pulled out of the meet, but I motivated them. We had a lot of gaps as I pulled out several key athletes, but in the end I was very pleased with their performances ahead of the ISSA Boys' and Girls' Championships."

In his first year at the helm, St Jago's Carl Page was delighted with the outcome.

"Coming back to my alma mater and winning the team title is an overwhelming feeling. I am a bit concerned though with a few injuries among my Class Two boys, but we will do our best to fix this ahead of the ISSA Boys and Girls' Championships," said Page.

EARLY MOVE

Edwin Allen, entering the final day 17 points behind Holmwood, made their move early. They quickly reduced the deficit in the Open girls' 3000m and 400m hurdles.

Sushana Johnson led the charge in the 3000m, winning in 10:54.83, ahead of Donna Fraser of Vere Technical (11:08.97) and Chevelle Whyte of Alphansus Davis (11:15.45).

In the Open 400m hurdles, Maria Crossfield clocked a personal best 59.87 to win, with Holmwood's Maya Oakley second in 1:00.62 and Edwin Allen's Shanique Cassanova third in 1:03.78.

Edwin Allen also dominated the 800m, winning Classes Three and Two through Romean Gray (2:17.60) and Kevongaye Fowler (2:13.36), respectively, while Holmwood's Jovi Rose captured Class One in a record 2:14.37.

There was a 1-2 finish for Edwin Allen in the Class Three 80m hurdles, as Danelia Clarke set a meet record 11.27 ahead of teammate Dashanelle Clarke (11.41).

On the boys' side, Hydel produced outstanding individual performances in the hurdles, registering three record runs. Junior Gallimore won the Class One 400m hurdles in a record 51.77, while teammate Kavion Minott captured Class Two in a record 52.74. Robert Miller, who fell in the 400m hurdles, rebounded to win the Class One 110m hurdles in a record 13.80 seconds.

St Jago's Ryan Achua also etched his name in the record books with victory in the boys' Open 5000m in 15:05.97. Holmwood's Joshua Pryce set a record 2:09.50 in the Class Three 800m, while Denbigh's Markland Williams (1:58.02) and Edwin Allen's Joel Morgan (1:52.82) were winners in classes one and two, respectively.

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