List of 17 news stories.

• Meet of Champions

  5/24/2026
  At the Georgia Meet of Champions on Saturday, May 23 at McEachern High School, Benedictine Military School was represented in the throwing events by Max Carson and Meyer Hagin.

  Carson delivered a strong performance against competitors from all classifications, finishing 4th in the shot put with a throw of 54 feet, 4.75 inches (new school record) and placing 7th in the discus with a mark of 163 feet, 2 inches. Hagin added another solid showing for Benedictine, placing 11th in the discus with a throw of 151 feet, 2 inches.
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  GHSA Class AAAA State Runner-up

  5/11/2026
  A small team in numbers — but a giant force on the track and in the field.

  At this year’s Class AAAA State Track Meet, the Cadets proved that heart, determination, and talent outweigh sheer numbers every time. In one of the most remarkable performances of the 2026 season, the Cadets captured the Class AAAA State Runner-up title while scoring in just five events.

  Competing against schools with double — and in some cases nearly triple — their enrollment, the Cadets rose to the challenge and left an unforgettable mark on the State Championships. Their performance showcased not only elite athletic ability but also the grit, resilience, and competitive spirit that define Cadet athletics.

  For the first time, the GHSA State Meet was condensed from its traditional three-day format into a single, pressure-packed day of competition. There were no preliminaries, no second chances, and no room for error — only finals, with champions decided purely by time and distance.

  Benedictine’s sprinters answered the challenge impressively. Stanley Smart and Eron Mallard finished 2nd and 4th in the 100m dash. Stanley set a new school record with his State runner-up time of 10.52 seconds, while Eron won his heat and crossed the line in 10.72 seconds to place 4th overall. In the 200m. dash, Stanley was 3rd with a time of 21.50, and Eron finished 7th posting 21.92.

  Smart and Mallard electrified the track once again in the 4x200m relay, leading Benedictine to a 3rd place finish and another school record 1:26.71. Alongside them, Josh Washington and Cole Henderson delivered clutch performances as members of the blazing-fast relay squad.

  But the Cadets’ dominance did not stop on the track.

  In the field events, Max Carson unleashed powerful performances in both the shot put and discus, adding yet another layer to Benedictine’s impressive state meet showing. Carson placed 2nd in the shot put with a throw of 52'2.5". In the discus, Carson and Meyer Hagin finished 2nd (157'4")  and 4th (152'4"), respectively.

  From explosive sprint times to powerful throws, Benedictine’s athletes turned the state finals into a showcase of grit, speed, and championship spirit.

  Congratulations to the Benedictine coaches and athletes on extraordinary performances and an outstanding season.

  100m. Dash: 2nd Stanley Smart 10.52, 4th Eron Mallard 10.72
  200m Dash:  3rd Stanley Smart 21.60, 7th Eron Mallard 21.92
  4x200m Relay: 3rd 1:26.71  Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson,  Stanley Smart
  Discus: 2nd Max Carson 157'4", 4th Meyer Hagin 152'4"
  Shot Put: 2nd 52.2.5" Max Carson
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• Athletes Headed to State Championships on May 11

  5/2/2026
  The Cadets went head-to-head with the athletes from Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the GHSA Sectional Meet, with the top eight finishers in each event earning a spot at the Class AAAA State Championships on May 11 at Spec Towns Track in Athens. They’ll face the top qualifiers from Regions 5, 6, 7, and 8 in the final showdown. The sprinters led the charge, delivering explosive performances that showcased the team’s speed, power, and competitive edge. Max Carson was 1st in the shot put - also dominating this season. The athletes in bold will travel to Athens! Good luck and thank you coaches! Go Cadets!

   

  Results:
  100m. Dash - 7th Stanley Smart, Jr. 11.14, 8th Eron Mallard 11.21

  200m. Dash - 3rd Stanley Smart, Jr. 22.52, 6th Eron Mallard 23.00
  800m. Run - 11th Tucker Hollis 2:06.73

  1600m. Run - 11th Tucker Hollis 4:36.27, 13th Will Hoffman 4:50.96

  4x100m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr. 41.63

  4x200m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr. 1:27.37
  4x400m. Relay - 14th  Cole Henderson, Ca'ron Hall, Stewart Dunn, Josh Washington 3:42.88

  High Jump - 9th Ca'ron Hall 5’10"

  Triple Jump - 9th Gage Copeland  43'5"

  Discus - 2nd Max Carson 147'4", 3rd Meyer Hagin 142'8", 12th John Collins 115'6"

  Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 51’3.25"
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  Track & Field Region 1-AAAA Champions

  4/23/2026
  The Region 1AAAA Track & Field Meet was a two-day showdown packed with action and intensity! Day 1 kicked off with all field event finals, plus the 3200m, and the thrilling 4x800m relay. The Cadets had an outstanding showing leading the scoring with 80.5 points over 2nd place Warner Robins with 57 points. Max Carson won the Region Championship in the discus and the shot put. 
  On Day 2, the spotlight shifted to the running event finals—where every second counted and champions were made!  Stanley Smart (100m & 200m) and Tucker Hollis (800m & 1600m) finished as the Region Champions in their individual events and the 4x100m (Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr.) and the 4x200m relays (Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr.) took the top award. The Cadets won their 8th Championship by 47.50 points. with a total score of 206.50 points. We are so proud! They trained hard, pushed their limits, and met every challenge this season. Now it’s their time to compete, shine, and leave it all on the track! GHSA State Championships- here we come!

  Results:
  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.70, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.74, 6th Cole Henderson 11.09

  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.98, 2nd Eron Mallard 22.28, 5th Cole Henderson 22.76
  400m. Dash - 4th Josh Washington 51.90, 5th Cole Henderson 52.38, 8th Stewart Dunn 55.98 
  800m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 2:03.30 (PR), 4th Will Hoffman 2:05.10 (PR), 9th Ved Patel 2:20.40

  1600m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 4:48.07, 3rd Will Hoffman 4:51.39, 6th Wyatt Nolan 4:56.34 (PR)
  3200m - 2nd Will Hoffman 10:29.37, 3rd Tucker Hollis 10:39.99, 7th Fischer Valbuena 11:39.44
  110m. Hurdles - 8th Tristan Robertson 18.27, 14th Demari Perry 20.28, 15th Cole Williams 21.25

  300m. Hurdles - 6th Demari Perry 44.30, 8th Tristan Robertson 45.78, 10th Cullen Dunn 48.24 
  4x100m Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 42.04

  4x200m Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 1:29.03
  4x400m Relay - 3rd Gage Copeland, Stewart Dunn, Cole Henderson, Josh Washington 3:41.23 (SB)

  4x800m.- 2nd Will Hoffman, Tucker Hollis, Ved Patel, Wyatt Nolen 8:55.91 (SB)

  High Jump - 3rd Ca'ron Hall 6'2" (PR), 8th Gage Copeland 5'8" 

  Long Jump - 4th Gage Copeland 20'2", 8th Dontrey Ford 19'10", 14th Kyree Richards 17'10.5"

  Triple Jump - 4th Gage Copeland 41'9", 6th Kyree Richards 40'0" (PR), 12th Konrad Cail 36'10" (PR)
  Pole Vault - 2nd Meyer Hagin 10"0" (PR)

  Discus -1st Max Carson 148'6", 2nd Meyer Hagin 141'5", 4th John Collins 123'5"

  Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 49'11", 6th Dallas Radabaugh 42'1", 12th Meyer Hagin 38'2"

• Dennis Knight SMN Coverage of Track Meet #6

  4/16/2026
  Benedictine track and field coach Galen Houston brought his Cadet squad to the Savannah Country Day Meet No. 6 on Wednesday, hoping his athletes could round into form as they shoot for their eighth straight region title in the Region 1-4A meet at Wayne County High next week.

  The Cadets looked strong in a variety of events as they finished second to Glynn Academy (68 team points) with 62.5 points in the boys competition.

  Junior Stanley Smart Jr., who doubles as a star running back on the Cadet football team, won the 100 meters in 10.84 with his classmate, Eron Mallard, taking second in 10.95. Both ran legs, along with Josh Washington and Stewart Dunn, on the Cadet 4x100 relay team that won in 41.77 to edge Jenkins, which clocked a time of 41.85
  

  Washington, who as signed to play football at New Hampshire, won the 400 meters in 51.04.

  "This is a good meet for us because it's a final tuneup before we have our region meet next week," Smart Jr. said. "We've got a great relay team and some excellent sprinters. We're always pushing each other in practice every day."
  

  Cole Henderson usually runs the third leg in the Cadet 4x100 team. The Cadets won Class 4A state crowns in the 4x100 and 4x200 relay last year. But Bubba Frazier and Stephen Cannon, members of both relay teams, have enrolled early at Notre Dame and Texas Tech to play football and missed their senior track and field seasons.

  "That's what impresses me the most about our guys," Houston said. "We lost Bubba and Stephen and we had these kids step up to run some of the top times in the state this season."
  

  In the 1,600 meters, BC junior Tucker Hollis won with a personal best time of 4:38.05 just ahead of teammate Will Hoffman, who was second in 4:44.70.

  Cadet senior Gage Copeland won the long jump with a mark of 22-1 and finished second in the triple jump (42-6.5) in an event won by Jenkins junior Philip King (43-6).
  BC also did well in the discus, where Meyer Hagin, a 170-pound senior, was second with a throw of 144-11, with his classmate Max Carson third with a toss of 142-7.
  Photos: https://photos.app.goo.gl/ugtoCrMi4AGyj6mz9

• Ready for Region

  4/15/2026
  It has been an outstanding season for the Cadets track & field team. The athletes have worked hard and delivered impressive performances, earning respect for the athletes, coaches and school. This was the last meet of the regular season. The Cadets had numerous personal records throughout the day, however, Gage Copeland, had a special performance with a first place leap of 22'-1" in the Long Jump, breaking the 2017 record (21'-11") previously held by Wesley Kennedy III.

  The Region Meet, scheduled for April 21 and 23 at Wayne County High School, will determine who advances in the quest for state championships. The top finishers will move on to the Sectional Meet at Steele Road Stadium in Ellenwood, Georgia, on Saturday, May 2.

  The State Championships will take place on May 11 at the new Spec Towns Track in Athens.

  A great shout-out goes to the dedicated coaches and the supportive families who make these achievements possible. We are proud of our Cadets!
  

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.84, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.95, 19th Jayden Houston 12.18
  400m. Dash - 1st Josh Washington 51.04 (PR), 5th Cole Henderson 52.22 (PR), 11th Stewart Dunn 54.48 (PR)
  800m. Run - 4th Tucker Hollis 2:04.43 (PR), 6th William Hoffman 2:10.25, 11th Ved Patel 2:15.79 (PR)

  1600m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 4:38.05 (PR), 2nd Will Hoffman 4:44.70 (PR), 6th Ved Patel 5:11.85 (PR)

  3200m. Run - 3rd Fisher Valbuena 11:51.74, 4th Allen Perry 12:17.07, 6th Gaines Sewell 12:46.65 (PR)
  110m. Hurdles - 6th Demari Perry 16.81 (PR), 8th Tristan Robertson 18.58, 12 Cole Williams 21.69

  300m. Hurdles - 8th Demari Perry 43.65 (PR), 9th Tristan Robertson 44.78, 13th Cullen Dunn 50.11

  4x100m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 41.77

  High Jump - 3rd Gage Copeland 5'10" (PR), 4th Ca'ron Hall 5'10"

  Long Jump - 1st Gage Copeland 22'1" (PR) New School Record, 8th Dontrey Ford 19'5"

  Triple Jump - 2nd Gage Copeland 42'6.5" (PR), 10th Konrad Cail 35'9" (PR)

  Discus - 2nd Meyer Hagin 144'11", 3rd Max Carson 142'7", 9th John Collins 121'10"

  Shot Put - 4th Dallas Radabaugh 42'8.5"

• Top Performances in Track & Field in Area

  4/12/2026
  The track and field season in the Coastal Empire is looking to be one to remember as there are a number of teams and athletes performing at elite levels as the GHSA State Track and Field Meets are on the horizon from May 11-13 ― with all classifications competing at the University of Georgia.
  The Benedictine 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams are looking to defend their Class 4A state titles, and the 4x100 squad is second in the state across all classifications.
  

  100 meters
  Jacoby Pasley, Bradwell Institute, jr., 10.44

  Raleigh Wesley, Bethesda Academy, sr., 10.55

  Stanley Smart Jr., Benedictine, jr., 10.56

  Kendrick Joshua, Richmond Hill, sr., 10.62

  Eron Mallard, Benedictine, jr., 10.62
  
  200 meters
  Jacoby Pasley, Bradwell Institute, jr., 20.97
  Raleigh Wesley, Bethesda Academy, sr., 21.18
  Kendrick Joshua, Richmond Hill, sr., 21.39
  Stanley Smart Jr., Benedictine, jr., 21.50
  Jeremiah Chance, South Effingham, sr., 21.84
  

  
  High jump
  Ca'ron Hall, Benedictine, jr., 6-2

  Montavius Johnson, Liberty County, sr., 6-2

  Carlito Savea, Bradwell, jr., 5-10

  Marki Boone, Richmond Hill, jr., 5-10

  Jamison Lewis, Jenkins, sr., 5-10

  
  Discus
  Max Carson, Benedictine, sr., 168-2

  Meyer Hagin, Benedictine, sr., 158-0

  Jaleal Barnard, Richmond Hill, jr., 154-0.75

  Jordan Allen, Jenkins, soph., 139-9

  Berry Randolph, Effingham County, sr., 134-8
  

  
  Shot Put
  Max Carson, Benedictine, sr., 53-9

  Jaleal Barnard, Richmond Hill, jr., 51-9

  Devin Aaron, Effingham County, jr., 46-9

  Meyer Hagin, Benedictine, sr., 45-1

  Zarian Reynolds, Johnson, sr., 44-6
  
  4x100 Relay
  Benedictine 41.20

  Bradwell 42.22

  Windsor Forest 42.56

  Jenkins 42.56

  Richmond Hill 42.77

  
  4x200 Relay
  Benedictine 1:28.51
  

  Richmond Hill 1:29.13

  Bradwell 1:29.85

  South Effingham 1:30.98

  Windsor Forest 1:31.04

• Cadets Outscore Opponents by 33 points

  4/9/2026
  Despite a chilly, wind-swept April day, the Cadets once again rose to the occasion with an impressive performance at their second-to-last regular season track meet. Competing at SCD Meet #5, the team maintained its strong momentum and secured a decisive victory, finishing 33 points ahead of a competitive field of 11 schools.

  With the Region Meet approaching on April 21st & 23rd at Wayne County, the Cadets’ consistency and drive this season continue to build excitement. Their performance so far suggests they are well-positioned to carry this success into State competition.

  The team will wrap up its regular season on next Wednesday, April 15th at SCD, with field events beginning at 3:30 PM. Come out and support the Cadets—your energy makes a difference, and these athletes are ready to finish strong!

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 11.01, 2nd Eron Mallard 11.05, 8th Ca'ron Hall 11.95
  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.91, 2nd Eron Mallard 22.26, 4th Josh Washington 23.16
  400m. Dash - 4th Cole Henderson 54.34, 6th Stewart Dunn 54.86 (PR), 8th Wyatt Nolen 56.50 (PR)
  800m. Run - 2nd Tucker Hollis 2:09.71, 11th Wyatt Nolen 2:23.13, 15th Fisher Valbuena 2:29.21

  1600m. Run - 2nd Tucker Hollis 4:45.08, 8th Ved Patel 5:25.74 (PR), 10th Fisher Valbuena 5:28.01

  3200m. Run - 2nd Ved Patel 11:40.57 (PR), 7th Allen Perry 12:19.08
  110m. Hurdles - 3rd Demari Perry 16.93 (PR), 5th Tristan Robertson 17.92

  300m. Hurdles - 3rd Tristan Robertson 44.68, 4th Demari Perry 45.50 (PR), 10th Cullen Dunn 49.44 (PR)

  4x100m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, John Washington, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr. 43.02 

  4x400m. Relay - 2nd Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Cole Henderson, Gage Copeland 3:42.23 (SB)

  High Jump - 1st Ca'ron Hall 6'2" (PR), 3rd Gage Copeland 5'10" (PR)

  Long Jump - 1st Gage Copeland 20'4", 5th Kyree Richards 18'10.5"

  Triple Jump - 3rd Gage Copeland 40'3.5", 4th Kyree Richards 39'8" (PR), 9th Konrad Cail 35'0"

  Discus -1st Meyer Hagin 148'10", 2nd John Collins 128'2"

  Shot Put - 6th Max Carson 40'6", 8th John Collins 36'5"

• Carson Sets New School Record as Cadets Impress

  3/20/2026
  Another impressive performance by the BC track team as they competed against 15 teams from across the state, including powerhouse Starr’s Mill from Fayetteville. With programs representing GHSA classifications 6A, 5A, 4A, and 3A, the meet featured some of Georgia’s top talent. Many athletes in the field are competing at a college-bound level, and the Cadets proved they can rise to the challenge against elite competition. You learn more from tough competition than easy victories. 

  The Region 1-AAAA Meet is set for April 21st and 23rd at Wayne County High School. A consecutive region championship would be a strong testament to the dedication and hard work these athletes have put in throughout the season. Thank you, coaches!

  Best of luck to the BC team as they continue building momentum toward the State Championship!
  
  

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.72, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.86, 11th JoJo Sutton III 11.40 (PR)
  200m. Dash - 2nd Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.78, 5th Eron Mallard 22.22, 25th Ca'ron Hall 24.21
  400m. Dash - 12th Josh Washington 53.79, 27th Stewart Dunn 56.84
  800m. Run - 7th Tucker Hollis 2:07.60, 17th Wyatt Nolen 2:16.63 (PR)

  1600m Run - 6th Tucker Hollis 4:40.88 (PR), 13th Wyatt Nolen 5:01.75 (PR)

  3200m. Run - 6th Tucker Hollis 10:25.25 (PR), 13th Fischer Valbuena 11:31.61 (PR)
  110m. Hurdles - 13th Demari Perry 18.82, 26th Cole Williams 21.29

  300m. Hurdles - 26th Cole Williams 49.86

  4x100m. Relay - 3rd Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 43.20

  4x200m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 1:28.51 (SB)

  High Jump - 4th Ca'ron Hall 6'0", 7th Gage Copeland 5'8" (PR), 13th Ejay Washington 5'6" (PR)

  Long Jump - 13th Gage Copeland 20'8", 17th Dontrey Ford 19'11" (PR), 21st Kyree Richards 19'8.25" (PR)

  Triple Jump - 14th Gage Copeland 39'4.75"

  Discus -1st Max Carson 168'2" (PR) New School Record, 2nd Meyer Hagin 158'0" (PR), John Collins 10th 123'4"

  Shot Put - 2nd Max Carson 51'4", 5th Meyer Hagin 42'5", 15th Nesiah Higgenbottom 38'0"

   

• Dominating Cadets

  3/14/2026
  Another commanding performance by the BC Track Team against 10 teams from Southeast Georgia! It’s exciting to see a program that truly encourages its athletes to be the best they can be.

  The Cadets finished 1st with 189 points, followed by Long County with 132 points, and Brunswick with 113 points. BC athletes also delivered an incredible 10 first-place finishes across 18 events!

  The Region 1-AAAA Meet is scheduled for April 21–22 at Wayne County. With three more meets remaining, the team will continue sharpening skills, fine-tuning performances, and locking in the best events for each athlete before region competition begins.

  Momentum like this at this point in the season is a great sign. These upcoming meets will give the athletes valuable opportunities to improve times, distances, and confidence heading into regionals.

  Best of luck to the Benedictine Cadets as they continue building toward the State Championship!

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.77, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.81, 17th Dontrey Ford 11.75
  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.70, 2nd Eron Mallard 22.02 (PR), 15th JoJo Sutton 23.78
  400m. Dash - 1st Josh Washington 51.93 (PR), 10th Stewart Dunn 55.27 (PR), 16th Johnathan Black 57.77 
  800m. Run - 6th William Hoffman 2:17.42,  8th Tucker Hollis 2:19.37, 12th Wyatt Nolen 2:21.81

  1600m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 4:50.76, 2nd William Hoffman 4:52.34, 7th Wyatt Nolen 5:08.64 (PR)

  3200m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 10:50.67, 2nd William Hoffman 10:53.59, 6th Fischer Valbuena 11:50.17
  110m. Hurdles - 7th Tristan Robertson 18.19, 10th Cole Williams 21.11

  300m. Hurdles - 6th Tristan Robertson 43.99, 15th Cole Williams 49.62 (PR)

  4x100m. Relay - 1st 41.59 Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Johnathan Black, Stanley Smart, Jr.

  4x200m. Relay - 1st 1:30.54 Eron Mallard, Stewart Dunn, Josh Washington, Stanley Smart, Jr. (SB)

  4x400m. Relay - 6th 3:53.02 Johnathan Black, Stewart Dunn, Ca'ron Hall, Gage Copeland

  4x800m. Relay - 1st 9:00.26 William Hoffman, Fischer Valbuena, Wyatt Nolen, Tucker Hollis (SB)

  High Jump - 3rd Ca'ron Hall 6'2" Tied School Record (PR), 7th Gage Copeland 5'8" (PR)

  Long Jump - 10th Kyree Richards 18'6.5", 18th Dontrey Ford 17'6"

  Triple Jump - 3rd Gage Copeland 40'11.50" (PR), 8th Kyree Richards 38'0.5"

  Discus - 1st Max Carson 157'5"(PR), 2nd Meyer Hagin 145'5", 6th John Collins 126'1"

  Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 48', 3rd Meyer Hagin 41'4", 6th Nesiah Higgenbottom 38'9"

  Pole Vault - 5th Meyer Hagin 8'6"

• Track & Field Dominates

  3/11/2026
  All spring long, the Cadets have been sharpening their skills, pushing their limits, and locking in their best events—and the results are already showing. Throughout the season, the team has proven itself to be a true powerhouse, competing with intensity, heart, and determination. 

  Today’s meet was another great display of their talent and hard work. Of the nine teams competing, BC finished in 1st place with 95 points. Jenkins took 2nd place with 50.5 points, and SCPS finished 3rd with 27 points.

  One of the team’s greatest strengths is depth. Our cadets consistently capture the top two places in many events—and in some cases even sweep the top three spots. Their dedication and competitive spirit continue to set the standard this season.

  Now it’s time for you to bring the energy! Come out and support these incredible Cadets! Your cheers from the stands can make all the difference and will mean the world to these hardworking athletes! Go CADETS! 

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.85,  2nd Eron Mallard 10.93,  7th JoJo Sutton III 11.77
  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 22.22,  2nd Eron Mallard 23.06
  400m. Dash - 4th Josh Washington 52.98 (PR),  8th Tristin Robertson 56.08,  9th Stewart Dunn 57.53
  800m. Run - 1st Tucker Hollis 2:06.89,  3rd William Hoffman 2:08.65,  6th Wyatt  Nolen 2:21.42

  3200m. Run - 3rd Fischer Valbuena 11:50.71,  6th Allen Perry 12:24.45,  10th Gaines Sewell 13:04.21

  300m. Hurdles - 5th Cullen Dunn 50.00 (PR)

  4x100m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Johnathan Black, Stanley Smart, Jr. 42.01

  4x400m. Relay - 2nd Dontrey Ford, Johnathan Black, Chris Stokes, Stewart Dunn 3:59.28

  4x800m. Relay - 2nd William Hoffman, Ved Patel, Wyatt Nolen, Tucker Hollis 9:03.27

  High Jump - 1st Ca'ron Hall 6'2" (PR) Tied School Record, 3rd Gage Copeland 5'6", 5th Ejay Washington 5'2"

  Long Jump - 2nd Kyree Richards 19'5",  3rd Dontrey Ford 3rd 19'3"

  Triple Jump - 2nd Gage Copeland 40'1" (PR),  4th Kyree Richards 39'1"

  Discus - 1st Meyer Hagin 155'0" (SB),  2nd Max Carson 152'1" (SB), 3rd John Collins 129'0" (PR)

  Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 53'9" (PR) New School Record,  2nd Meyer Hagin 42'4",  3rd Nesiah Higgenbottom 40'9" (PR)

• School Records for Carson, Smart

  3/6/2026
  The team delivered a strong performance at the Bolles Bulldog Classic, hosted by the Jacksonville school, one of the premier track meets in the Southeast. The meet featured 60 schools and an exceptionally deep field of competitors across multiple events.

  BC finished 3rd overall, scoring 69.33 points, behind track and cross-country powerhouse Belen Jesuit Preparatory School of Miami. Belen Jesuit, a Catholic school serving 1,400 boys in grades 6–12, is the defending 2025 Florida State Champion. Lincoln High School of Tallahassee finished 2nd with 70.50 points. Lincoln is a coeducational public high school with approximately 1,860 students.  Considering the size and strength of the competing programs, BC’s 3rd-place finish was an outstanding team performance against some of the top programs in Florida and the Southeast.
  BC Senior, Max Carson, delivered a clutch performance in the shot put, competing against a field of 53 throwers. He opened strong with a throw of 51'9.25", then improved on his second attempt with 51'10.50". On his third throw, Max delivered his best mark of 52'11.75", securing 1st place, setting a personal record (PR), and establishing a new school record, breaking his previous mark of 52'9".

  Earlier in the meet, Max also competed in the discus, where he placed 2nd out of 56 throwers with a throw of 148'10", capping off an excellent overall performance in both throwing events.

  The boys’ 100-meter dash alone highlighted the scale of the competition. With 171 runners, the event required 26 sections. Stanley Smart, Jr. and Eron Mallard finished 1, 2 in the 100m. among the runners!!  Stanley also placed 1st in the 200m dash (21.50), breaking the 2018 record (21.71) held by Dennis Bailey, Jr. The meet served as an excellent midseason preview as teams continue preparing for championship competition later this spring. Performances at the Bolles Bulldog Classic provided a strong indication of where athletes stand as the season progresses and helped build momentum heading into the second half of the schedule.

  100m. Dash Group A (50 runners) - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr 10.56 (PR), 2nd Eron Mallard 10.62 (PR)
  

  100m. Dash Group B (121 runners) - 3rd Cole Henderson 11.03 (PR), 9th Johnathan Black 11.35 (PR), 14th Josh Washington 11.43, 26th Stewart Dunn 11.59, 39th Ca'ron Hall 11.75, 44th Demari Perry 11.82 

  200m. Dash -  (54 runners) 1st Stanley Smart, Jr 21.50 (PR) New School Record,  5th Eron Mallard 22.16 (PR) 
  400m. Dash - (59 runners) 42nd Josh Washington 54.90
  800m. Run - (71 runners) 44th Tucker Hollis 2:05.49 (PR), 54th Will Hoffman 2:09.55 (PR)

  1600m. Run Group A - (66 runners) 40th Will Hoffman 4:45.31 (PR), 57th Tucker Hollis 4:57.95
  1600m. Run Group B - (156 runners) 87th Wyatt Nolen 5:13.93 (PR)
  110m. Hurdles - (31 runners) 19th Demari Perry 17.14, 23rd Tristan Robertson 18:04
  4x100m. Relay - (20 teams) 2nd Eron Mallard, Josh Washington. Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr. 41.57
  Javelin - (58 throwers) 21st Meyer Hagin 126'3", 32nd John Collins 81'1"
  Discus - (56 throwers) 2nd Max Carson 148'10", 4th Meyer Hagin 145'6"
  Shot Put - (53 throwers) 1st Max Carson 52'11.75" (PR) New School Record, 18th Meyer Hagin 41'5.25"
  High Jump - (22 jumpers) 2nd Ca'ron Hall 5'11"
  Triple Jump - (29 jumpers) 11th Gage Copeland 38'11.75" (PR)

• Exciting Season for Track & Field

  3/4/2026
  Coach Houston and his staff have elevated the Cadets' Track & Field program to new heights in recent years. With two meets on the schedule this week, many athletes are stepping outside their comfort zones and trying new events to build depth across the team. The experienced veterans have embraced leadership roles, working closely with the younger Cadets on explosive starts, smooth baton exchanges, and proper running and throwing form.

  One standout Senior Cadet, Meyer Hagin, has set his sights on becoming a decathlete—a rare and demanding pursuit that requires mastering ten events. Finding meets that include specialized events like the javelin can be challenging, but his commitment to expanding his skill set reflects the drive and determination that define this team.

  The Cadets once again demonstrated their depth, speed, and strength at SCDS Meet #3, showcasing the progress and unity that continue to push the program forward. 

  100m. Dash - 1st Stewart Dunn 10.98 (PR), 8th Johnathan Black 11.58, 9th Rasheen Jackson 11.62 (PR)
  200m. Dash - 5th Stewart Dunn 23.40 (PR), 16th Dontrey Ford 25.43, 19th Chris Stokes 27.50
  400m. Dash - 7th Wyatt Nolen 57.69, 10th Hayden Hoffman 59.09, 13th Johnathan Black 59.29
  800m. Run - 18th Fischer Valbuena 2:27.75, 22nd Gaines Sewell 2:34.31
  1600m. Run - 7th Ved Patel 5:27.48, 14th Allen Perry 5:50.65, 15th Gaines Sewell 5:50.79 (PR)
  3200m. Run - 4th Fisher Valbuena 11:48.01 (PR), 7th Allen Perry 12:14.19
  110m. Hurdles - 5th Demari Perry 17.07 (PR)
  300m. Hurdles - 6th Tristan Robertson 45.21, 13th Cullen Dunn 50.41 (PR), 15th Cole Williams 53.45
  4x100m. Relay - 1st Eron Mallard, Josh Washington, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Jr.  41.77
  4x400m. Relay - 5th Ben Crosby, Caden Thomas, Hayden Hoffman, Chris Stokes 3:58.94
  4x800m. Relay - 6th William Hoffman, Wyatt Nolen, Ved Patel, Gaines Sewell 9:39.09
  Discus - 1st Meyer Hagin 154'8", 2nd Max Carson 140'2", 5th John Collins 123'
  Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 51'2.5", 5th Nesiah Higgenbottom 40'4.5" (PR), 7th Meyer Hagin 38'2.5"
  High Jump - 3rd Ca'ron Hall 5'10", 5th Gage Copeland 5'6"
  Long Jump - 1st Eron Mallard 20'5.50", 4th JoJo Sutton 20" (PR), 7th Dontrey Ford 19'10.5" (PR)
  Triple Jump - 5th Gage Copeland 37'7", 9th JoJo Sutton 34'2"

• Cadets Continue to Excel

  2/25/2026
  The BC track team has shown improvement at every meet this season. They dominated SCD Meet #2 with a score of 89. Next in line was South Effingham High School with 57.50. Athletes continue to set personal bests, and several are on track to break school records. It’s an exciting start to the season for the sprinters and throwers as they prepare for the State Championships in May.

  The 4x100m relay team is just 0.5 seconds away from breaking the school record, and Stanley Smart is only 0.05 seconds shy of the 100m record. Max Carson broke his own school record in the Shotput with a throw of 52'9", completely shattering his previous record of 50'8.50".  With performances like these, the team is building strong momentum early in the season.

  Track and field is an exhilarating sport to watch, filled with speed, determination, and thrilling finishes. With many local meets still ahead, now is the perfect time to come out and support these dedicated athletes as they continue to deliver outstanding performances.

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.82, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.85, 5th Josh Washington 11.34 (PR)
  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.92, 4th Josh Washington 23.74, 7th Johnathan Black 24:09 (PR)
  400m. Dash - 2nd Cole Henderson 52.64 (PR), 12th Stewart Dunn 56.35, 17th Hayden Hoffman 59.42
  800m. Run - 3rd Tucker Hollis 2:09.08, 4th William Hoffman 2:11.40, 7th Wyatt Nolen 2:17.25 (PR)
  1600m. Run - 2nd Tucker Hollis 4:44.85 (PR), 3rd William Hoffman 4:49.15, 14th Gaines Sewell 5:51.66 (PR)
  3200m. Run - 2nd Ved Patel 11:51.90 (PR), 3rd Fischer Valbuena 11:52.63 (PR), 4th Allen Perry 11:52.99 (PR)
  110m. Hurdles - 2nd Tristan Robertson 17.50 (PR), 3rd Demari Perry 18.16
  300m. Hurdles - 1st Tristan Robertson 43.16 (PR), 6th Demari Perry 46.09 (PR)
  4x100m. Relay - 1st Cole Henderson, Eron Mallard, Stanley Smart, Jr., Josh Washington - 42.59
  4x400m. Relay- 4th Ben Crosby, Hayden Hoffman, Stewart Dunn, Stanley Smart, Jr. 3:50.75
  Discus - 1st Max Carson 153'10", 2nd Meyer Hagin 148'2", 3rd John Collins 124'2"
  Shot Put - 1st Max Carson 52'9" (SR), 2nd Meyer Hagin 41'9.5", 7th Nesiah Higgenbottom 36'10"

  Long Jump - 2nd Dontrey Ford 18'9.25"
  
  

• Richmond Hill Alley Invite Meet #2

  2/20/2026
  The track season is one month in, and the Cadets are already making a statement. 

  The throwers and sprinters are setting the tone early, competing at a record-breaking pace and showing impressive depth across events. Their hard work in the offseason is clearly paying off, and it’s exciting to see that momentum building meet after meet. This meet was against 12 other teams, and the Cadets continue to improve their scores.

  A huge thank you goes out to the dedicated and outstanding coaching staff whose leadership, preparation, and commitment continue to elevate the program. Their guidance is helping our athletes reach new heights.

  If this first month is any indication, this is going to be a season full of big performances, personal bests, and unforgettable moments. It’s going to be fun to follow the Cadets all the way to championship time!
  

  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.59, 2nd Eron Mallard 10.76, 9th Cole Henderson 11.13
  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.84, 3rd Cole Henderson 22.49, 9th Josh Washington 22.96
  400m. Dash - 19th Stewart Dunn 55.90, 23rd Hayden Hoffman 57.70, 29th Meyer Hagin 59.11
  800m. Run - 3rd Tucker Hollis 2:07.40

  1600m. Run - 7th Tucker Hollis 4:49.69, 13th Wyatt Nolen 5:20.48

  3200m. Run - 3rd Will Hoffman 10:47.57

  110m. Hurdles - 7th Demari Perry 17.98 

  300m. Hurdles - 10th Demari Perry 47.32, 17th Cullen Dunn 50.70

  4x100m. Relay - 1st Cole Henderson, Eron Mallard, Stanley Smart, Jr., Josh Washington 41.20
  4x200m. Relay - 9th Rasheen Jackson, Jr., Stewart Dunn, JoJo Sutton, Johnathan Black 1:44.89

  High Jump - 11th Cullen Dunn 5'

  Long Jump - 11th Josh Washington 19'1"
  Pole Vault - 4th Meyer Hagin 9'6"

  Discus - 1st Max Carson 150', 2nd Meyer Hagin 135'5", 7th John Collins 124'6"'

  Shot Put - 2nd Max Carson 50", 3rd Meyer Hagin 45'1", 7th Nesiah Higgenbottom 38'9"

• Meet #1 Results

  2/12/2026
  Track practice began two weeks ago, and the Cadets have already competed in their first meet of the season with strong performances across the board. As winter sports wrap up over the next month, additional athletes will be joining their respective spring teams, adding even more depth to the roster.

  The sprints highlighted the meet, with Stanley Smart, Jr. delivering an outstanding performance by clocking 10.69 in the 100m in his first race of the season. He also anchored the winning 4x100m relay team, helping secure a big early-season victory. Max Carson set a new BC record in the shot put breaking his own record by 2 feet 4.5 inches - 50'8.5". Congratulations!

  After finishing as the Class AAAA runner-up last year, the Cadets are focused and determined to bring the championship home to BC this season.
  100m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 10.69, 2nd Cole Henderson 11.05, 6th Josh Washington 11.48
  200m. Dash - 1st Stanley Smart, Jr. 21.88, 8th Stewart Dunn 24.40, 10th Demari Perry 25.05
  400m. Dash - 11th Ben Crosby 58.05, 12th Hayden Hoffman 58.10
  800m. Run -  2nd Tucker Hollis 2:13.19,  13th Ved Patel 2:28.91

  1600m. Run - 3rd Tucker Hollis 4:50.06, 4th Will Hoffman 4:51.15, 8th Wyatt Nolen 5:14.10

  3200m. Run - 5th Ved Patel 12:19.77, 7th Allen Perry 12:28.64, 12th Gaines Sewell 13:09.03

  110m.Hurdles - 4th Cullen Dunn 19.24, 5th Demari Perry 19.25

  300m. Hurdles - 3rd Tristan Robertson 46.69, 7th Tristan Garvin 51.80

  4x100m. Relay - 1st  Eron Mallard, Cole Henderson, Stanley Smart, Josh Washington 42.52

  High Jump - 2nd Dontrey Ford 5'2"

  Long Jump - 5th Dontrey Ford 19'1.5", 6th Josh Washington 18'9.5", 8th JoJo Sutton 18'.5"

  Discus - 1st Meyer Hagin 145', 4th John Collins 119'

  Shot Put - 2nd Max Carson 50'8.5", 6th Nesiah Higgenbottom 38'4.5", 10th Erin Brown 33'6.5"
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  Hagin Competes in AAU Junior Olympics

  8/2/2025
  Congratulations to senior Meyer Hagin as he delivered a standout performance in the decathlon at the 2025 AAU Junior Olympic Games in Houston. He achieved personal records (PRs) in six events: 100m Dash, 400m Dash, 1500m Run, High Jump, Pole Vault, and secured 1st place in the Javelin with an impressive throw of 156'11"! Overall, Meyer boosted his total score by 160 points from his previous decathlon just a month ago, finishing with 4,608 points and placing 25th overall in a highly competitive field. The decathlon is a grueling two-day event consisting of 10 track and field challenges, testing an athlete’s speed, strength, endurance, and versatility across sprints, distance runs, jumps, and throws. Meyer set the school record in the Discus this spring with a throw of 157'7". Way to go, Meyer – your hard work and progress are truly inspiring!
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