A Touch of Speed® youth track and field team kicked off the 2025 outdoor season with a strong showing at the 13th Annual V12 Invitational in Jacksonville, Florida! With a mix of new athletes and returning competitors, our team started the season with impressive marks and clear growth across the board.
High School Division Highlights
- Elijah Dejesus (Boys HS)
• 100m – 13.84
• 200m – 27.92
• 400m – 1:03.28 - DeMarie Washington (Girls HS)
• 400m – 1:04.21
• 200m – 28.59 - Jeniah Hunter (Girls HS)
• 400m – 1:07.99
• 200m – 29.57
Youth Division Standouts
- Kaden Green
• 100m – 15.07
• 200m – 32.35
• Long Jump – 3.96m (13-0), 7th place - Kennedi Miller (11U Girls)
• 100m – 16.01
• 200m – 33.92
9U Rising Stars
- Zaria Williams (Big improvements!)
• 100m – 17.82 (2024 opener: 19.61)
• 200m – 37.79 (2024 opener: 41.97) - Grayson Jefferies (Podium Finishes + PBs)
• 100m – 14.87 (4th place) (2024 opener: 15.42)
• 200m – 30.15 (2nd place) (2024 opener: 34.33)
• Long Jump – 3.66m (12-0), 4th place - Eli Rampersant
• 100m – 16.65 (2024 opener: 17.53)
• 200m – 35.96 (10th place) (matches 2024 opener)
• Long Jump – 2.90m (9-6.25), 9th place (2024 opener: 2.55)
7/8U Division
- Eden Lee
• 100m – 19.41
• 200m – 41.78 (6th place)
Middle School Division
- Braylen Brown (13/14U Boys)
• 400m – 59.63 (6th place)
• 800m – 2:39.32 (3rd place)
Throws Division
- Derby Ingram II (11U Boys)
• Shot Put – 6.91m (22-8), 2nd place (2024 opener: 6.35)
• Javelin – 17.50m (57-5), 3rd place (2024 opener: 15.42) - Summer Holmes (13/14U Girls)
• Discus – 14.58m (47-10), 4th place (2024 opener: 14.02)
• Shot Put – 7.65m (25-1.25), 5th place (2024 opener: 7.23)
🗣 Coach’s Thought
“This was a great start to the season. Our returning athletes showed clear growth, and our new athletes came ready to compete. We’re excited to build from here!”
– Coach Eboni Thompkins-Webber
