By JONATHAN BURROWS
Tribune Sports Reporter
jburrows@tribunemedia.net
SILVER Lightning Athletic Club thanked participants, schools, clubs and sponsors for supporting the seventh annual William “Knucklehead” Johnson Cross Country Invitational, which was held at St Augustine’s College on Saturday.
The event featured age group races for boys and girls, an open male division and a walk race, with athletes competing across several categories despite rain delaying the start.
In the under-7 boys’ division, Tyrone Fernander of Team Hurry Murray Athletics finished first in 4:22.33, ahead of Kids Athletics Academy’s Luke Spence, who clocked 4:22.85. Joshua Ezeugo of Team Hurry Murray Athletics placed third in 4:29.48.
Tyler Munroe of Rhythm Runners Athletics won the under-7 boys’ race in the results listed for that division, clocking 5:04.10, with Kenzen Adderley of Kids Athletics Academy second in 5:33.54 and Cornelius Bar of Unique Athletics third in 5:37.89.
In the under-9 girls’ division, Milani Greenslade of Kids Athletics Academy claimed first place in 4:42.29. Violet Delaney of 3PA Stallion Track Club finished second in 4:46.07, while Jordan Bethel of X-Treme Athletics was third in 4:52.70.
Teneya Cassell of 3PA Stallion Track Club won the under-7 girls’ race in 4:23.87. Amarie Amertil and Jaliyah Rigby, both of X-Treme Athletics, placed second and third in 4:36.99 and 4:38.56, respectively.
Felicia Moss of Rhythm Runners Athletics won the under-11 girls’ division in 4:09.14. Erynn Strachan and Khyanne Cash, both of Kids Athletics Academy, completed the top three in 4:13.52 and 4:16.45.
In the under-11 boys’ division, Mason Sadowski of King’s College School won in 3:52.50. Omari Ferguson of Kids Athletics Academy placed second in 3:54.11, while Max Mackey of King’s College School finished third in 3:59.72.
Frankie Wright of T-Bird Flyers Track Club captured the under-13 boys’ division in 7:58.02, ahead of Maximillian Van Der Riet of King’s College School in 8:06.87 and Clinton Brown of X-Treme Athletics in 8:13.67.
Ella Brueckner of King’s College School won the under-17 girls’ division in 13:38.68, while Devonte Crowl of Fast Forward Athletics topped the under-17 boys’ field in 10:09.36.
In the under-15 girls’ division, Elexia Strachan of Team Velocity recorded the fastest time visible in the results provided, clocking 8:30.98.
Samantha Saunders of Peak Athletics won the under-20 girls’ division in 13:10.28. Lauren Bonilla of Rhythm Runners Athletics finished second in 13:51.37, while Breynice Kemp of Team Hurry Murray Athletics placed third in 15:17.38.
Dario Butterfield of Noble Preparatory Academy led the under-20 boys’ division in 10:03.80.
In the open male race, Fabian Sautil of Infinite Distance Athletic finished first in 10:21.54, followed by Jaydian Miller of Legacy Nation Athletics Track and Field in 18:01.64.
Nekeno Demeritte of X-Treme Athletics led the walk race with a recorded 1K time of 11:56.41. Gladstone McPhee of Rhythm Runners Athletics followed in 12:54.92, while Cedricka Rolle of 3PA Stallion Track Club was third in 13:19.80.
Silver Lightning Athletic Club also announced its pizza party winners, with 3PA Stallion Track Club taking the club award and C.H. Reeves Junior High School winning the school award.
In its message of appreciation, the club thanked Johnson for allowing the event to be held in his honour and acknowledged the clubs, schools, participants and walkers who supported the meet despite the weather delay.
The club also expressed gratitude to its sponsors for helping make the event possible, while congratulating the participants who completed their races.
Special thanks were extended to coach Ednal Rolle for setting up the course, coach Bernard Newbold for ensuring the event ran smoothly and Chip Elite Timing Services for managing the cross country meet.
The club said it hopes to welcome participants back in 2027, with plans for more prizes and giveaways.