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Ben Francis Invitational Results
Shennare Williams (left) of Vere clears the hurdle marginally ahead of theHydel High pair of Britney Kerr (centre) and Samara Spencer in the Class One100m hurdles. Williams won in 15.86 seconds.
Athletics, Sports
February 22, 2015

Ben Francis Invitational Results

Event 1 Girls’ 2,000-Metre Steeplechase OPEN

1 27 Plummer, Kayce-Ann Vere Technical H 7:50.75

2 265 Senior, Conangela St Jago High 7:55.95

3 264 Richards, Nelecia St Jago High 8:11.02

4 29 Gordon, Aaliyah Vere Technical 8:19.02

Event 2 Boys’ 2,000-Metre Steeplechase OPEN

1 488 Haye, Larone Unattached 6:29.04

2 820 Morgon, Kyle St Jago High 6:33.36

3 1058 Robinson, Omar Innswood High 6:42.38

4 824 Pierre, Joel-Jean St Jago High 6:51.29

Event 3 Girls’ Javelin Throw OPEN

1 902 Gayle, Paulan Edwin Allen High 36.63m

2 967 Brown, Devia Hydel high 35.82m

3 268 Higgins, Tiffany St Jago High 33.68m

4 900 Oconner, bristrol Edwin Allen High 29.68m

Event 4 Boys’ Javelin Throw OPEN

1 1070 Williams, Michael XLCR 47.46m

2 700 Jeremiah, Messan Lennon High 46.37m

3 701 Williams, Shevoy Lennon High 45.11m

4 758 Denton, Aval Edwin Allen High 44.70m

Event 5 Girls’ 400-Metre Hurdles OPEN

1 50 Walker, Sanique Vere Technical H 1:03.40

2 965 Duncan, Britaney Hydel High 1:03.46

2 6 Clarke, Shanice Vere Technical H 1:03.80

3 22 Clarke, Tamara Vere Technical H 1:10.16

Event 6 Boys’ 400-Metre Hurdles OPEN

1 86 Brown, Lenroy Vere Technical H 57.78 2

2 1005 Ferron, Amario Hydel High 58.86 1

3 754 Anderson, Robin Edwin Allen High 58.88 1

4 83 Ferron, Ricardo Vere Technical H 1:00.15 2

5 94 Johnson, Clive-Ray Vere Technical 1:05.94 1

6 665 Reid, Travis Old Harbour High 1:08.69 2

Event 7 Girls’ 3000-Metre Run OPEN

1 12 Whyte, Sasha-Gay Vere Technical H 11:24.16

2 26 Dixon, Britany Vere Technical H 11:24.19

3 983 Coley, Emily Hydel High 11:35.57

Event 9 Boys’ 5000-Metre Run OPEN

1 1063 Thomas, Henry Central High 17:17.42

2 735 Nelson, Tevin Edwin Allen High 17:21.97

3 741 Thomas, Ameil Edwin Allen High 18:33.25

4 288 Sweeney, A J Central High School 19:58.56

Event 10 Girls’ High Jump CLASS 1

1 960 Kerr, Britney Hydel High 1.70m

2 905 Byan, Danique Edwin Allen High J1.70m

3 8 Gyale, Dahlia Vere Technical H 1.60m

4 278 Oswalt, Gayle Anna Central High J1.60m

Event 11 Girls’ High Jump CLASS 2

1 977 Salmon, Shiann Hydel high 1.70m

2 907 Ingram, Shanae Edwin Allen High 1.55m

3 25 Constantine, Tijau Vere Technical H 1.50m

Event 12 Girls’ High Jump CLASS 3

1 937 Ashley, Annia Edwin Allen High 1.65m

2 564 Walters, Anissa Holy Childhood High 1.55m

3 998 Parr, Shada Hydel High 1.50m

3 63 Chance, Tanaya Vere Technical H 1.50m

Event 13 Girls’ High Jump CLASS 4

1 1000 Rose, Taffara Hydel High 1.50m

2 1016 Boothe, April Hydel High 1.45m

2 73 chance, Caleisha Vere Technical 1.45m

4 945 Brown, Kadine Edwin Allen High 1.40m

Event 15 Boys’ Long Jump CLASS 1

1 830 Thompson, Shawn-d St Jago High 6.77m

2 88 Bell, Tasirco Vere Technical H 6.67m

3 810 Cawley, Ronaldo St Jago High 6.55m

4 817 Graham, Lando St Jago High 6.45m

Event 16 Boys’ Long Jump CLASS 2

1 1023 Beckford, Ashane Glenmuir High 6.28m

2 674 Brown, Ryan Old Harbour High 6.06m

3 141 Ellis, Shakim Marcus Garvey Te 5.69m

4 293 Carty, Renford Central High School 5.60m

Event 17 Boys’ Long Jump CLASS 3

1 783 Morrison, Derrico St Jago High 5.47m

2 237 Foster, Dantja Windward Road Pr 5.10m

3 239 Hanson, Kenakey Windward Road Pr 5.10m

4 772 Edwards, Jamar St Jago High 5.01m

Event 19 Boys’ Discus Throw CLASS 1

1 761 Gayle, Demar Edwin Allen High 53.68m

2 837 Rickardo, Witter St Jago High 45.65m

3 1009 Spencer, Derrick Hydel High 42.52m

4 958 Wlaker, Martin St George’s College 35.30m

Event 20 Boys’ Discus Throw CLASS 2

1 1142 Douglas, Cyrus Hydel high 42.24m

2 1057 Barnett, Phillipe XLCR 40.75m

3 807 Beckford, Howards St Jago High 39.00m

4 751 Stanberry, Romaine Edwin Allen High 37.50m

Event 22 Girls’ Shot Put CLASS 1

1 892 Frazer, Rochelle Edwin Allen High 13.62m

2 14 Bradshaw, Kiona Vere Technical H 13.00m

3 269 Johnson, Tia-Gay St Jago High 12.70m

4 270 Simms, Tracey-Ann St Jago High 11.50m

Event 23 Girls’ Shot Put CLASS 2

1 967 Brown, Devia Hydel High igh 14.39m

2 271 Henry, Yanike St Jago High 13.49m

3 33 Pryce, Avery Vere Technical 12.97m

4 1053 Patterson, Charlen XLCR 12.66m

Event 24 Girls’ Shot Put CLASS 3

1 980 Byan, Tyest Hydel High 11.05m

2 1051 Lugg, Kimberly XLCR 8.37m

3 1050 Burgher, Shadae XLCR 7.87m

4 259 Lloyd, Shanique Windward Road Pr 7.45m

Event 26 Girls’ 70-Metre Hurdles CLASS 4

1 1086 Williams, Velecia Hydel high 11.38 4

2 67 Medley, Britany Vere Technical H 11.39 4

3 1017 Clayton, Gizel Hydel High 11.46 1

4 951 Brown, Lisandra Edwin Allen High 11.54 1

Event 27 Girls’ 80-Metre Hurdles CLASS 3

1 51 Foster, Roxan Vere Technical H 12.23 2

2 54 Lewis, Codesha Vere Technical H 12.24 1

3 37 Anderson, Britnie Vere Technical H 12.37 3

4 557 Richardson, Britne Holy Childhood 12.40 2

Event 28 Girls’ 100-Metre Hurdles CLASS 2

1 16 Brown, Amoi Vere Technical H 14.98 2

2 978 Thompson, Brittani Hydel High 15.00 1

3 17 Roswell, Demesha Vere Technical 15.37 1

4 1048 Griffiths, Tashaun XLCR 17.03 2

Event 29 Girls’ 100-Metre Hurdles CLASS 1

1 5 Williams, Shennare Vere Technical H 15.86

2 960 Kerr, Britney Hydel High 16.02

3 959 Spencer, Samara Hydel High 17.16

4 9 Blackwood, Lisa Vere Technical 17.55

Event 31 Boys’ 100-Metre Hurdles CLASS 3

1 120 Johnson, Jemar Ocho Rios High S 20.55

2 128 Johnson, Malike Ocho Rios High S 20.72

Event 35 Girls’ Discus Throw CLASS 1

1 962 Lawrence, Shadae Hydel High 48.22m

2 14 Bradshaw, Kiona Vere Technical 44.60m

3 892 Frazer, Rochelle Edwin Allen High 44.39m

4 902 Gayle, Paulan Edwin Allen High 43.92m

Event 36 Girls’ Discus Throw CLASS 2

1 967 Brown, Devia Hydel High 44.73m

2 33 Pryce, Avery Vere Technical H 40.09m

3 271 Henry, Yanike St Jago High 38.03m

4 923 Bailey, Rochelle-a Edwin Allen High 37.46m

Event 37 Girls’ Discus Throw CLASS 3

1 938 Reid, Kimone Edwin Allen High 35.40m

2 980 Byan, Tyest Hydel High 31.98m

3 566 Wright, Seana’Kaye Holy Childhood 31.19m

4 565 Adams, Adrienne Holy Childhood 30.23m

Event 39 Girls’ 400-Metre Run CLASS 1

1 7 Hill, Derri-Ann Vere Technical H 57.00 1

2 896 Smith, Davia Edwin Allen High 57.61 2

3 961 Hemmings, Semoy Hydel high 57.79 2

4 964 Thomas, Chriss-Ann Hydel high 59.80 1

Event 40 Girls’ 400-Metre Run CLASS 2

1 972 Kelly, Allesha Hydel High 56.54 2

2 920 Moore, Janiel Edwin Allen High 57.60 3

3 970 Duggan, Taqece Hydel High 57.73 1

4 909 Barnes, Moisha Edwin Allen High 58.88 2

Event 41 Girls’ 400-Metre Run CLASS 3

1 211 Allen, Annakay St Catherine High 58.96 1

2 48 Thomas, Jhonelle Vere Technical H 59.90 2

3 924 Brown, Monique Edwin Allen High 1:00.19 1

4 57 Knight, Naomi Vere Technical H 1:01.30 1

Event 43 Boys’ 400-Metre Run CLASS 1

1 804 Allen, Nathon St Jago High 49.58 2

2 818 Henry, Ivan St Jago High 49.93 1

3 1004 Ferron, Romario Hydel High 50.76 2

4 805 Baliey, Sean St Jago High 50.99 4

Event 44 Boys’ 400-Metre Run CLASS 2

1 748 Hanson, Chevanne Edwin Allen 51.98 5

2 115 Stephens, Richard Ocho Rios 53.25 6

3 747 Green, Shane Edwin Allen High 54.92 6

4 510 Dyer, Clive Clarendon College 55.13 2

Event 45 Boys’ 400-Metre Run CLASS 3

1 121 Edwards, Kwani Ocho Rios High S 54.06 3

2 1011 Russell, Raheem Hydel High 55.36 1

3 776 Samms, Keniel St Jago High 55.89 2

4 1014 Guthrie, Jason Hydel High 56.81 2

Event 47 Boys’ Shot Put CLASS 1

1 739 Williams, Alroy Edwin Allen High 12.88m

2 755 Gabriel, Renardo Edwin Allen High 11.74m

3 758 Denton, Aval Edwin Allen High 10.47m

4 1079 Hewitt, Anthony Central High School 8.28m

Event 48 Boys’ Shot Put CLASS 2

1 1025 Campbell, Zico Glenmuir High 13.94m

2 750 Meredith, Rajeev Edwin Allen High 13.06m

3 807 Becford, Howards St Jago High 12.96m

4 704 Mullings, Tyronne Lennon High 11.45m

Event 50 Boys’ High Jump CLASS 1

1 1008 Murphy, Odel Hydel high 1.95m

2 989 Cole, Shem XLCR 1.90m

3 987 Shaw, Shemar XLCR 1.85m

4 831 Wate, Jordain St. Jago High 1.80m

Event 51 Boys’ High Jump CLASS 2

1 674 Brown, Ryan Old Harbour High 1.80m

2 793 Mckoy, Jahlive St Jago High 1.70m

3 1057 Barnett, Phillipe XLCR J1.70m

Event 52 Boys’ High Jump CLASS 3

1 239 Hanson, Kenakey Windward Road Pr 1.65m

2 242 Earnacles, Kristop Windward Road Pr 1.60m

Event 54 Girls’ Long Jump CLASS 1

1 894 Lewis, Shanice Edwin Allen High 5.81m

2 963 Lawrence, Shardia Hydel High 5.61m

3 959 spencer, Samara Hydel High 5.50m

4 890 Brisco, Telecia Edwin Allen High 5.24m

Event 55 Girls’ Long Jump CLASS 2

1 919 Camerson, Tanique Edwin Allen High 5.35m

2 966 Belnavis, Isheena Hydel High 5.30m

3 969 Dayle, Yanique Hydel High 5.26m

4 163 Williams, Jessica Merl Grove High 5.08m

Event 56 Girls’ Long Jump CLASS 3

1 937 Ashley, Annia Edwin Allen High 5.53m

1 37 Anderson, Britnie Vere Technical H 5.53m

3 998 Parr, Shada Hydel High 5.34m

4 994 Shauntia, Davidson Hydel high 5.15m

Event 57 Girls’ Long Jump CLASS 4

1 1086 Williams, Velecia Hydel High 5.00m

2 69 Dacosta, Shianne Vere Technical H 4.68m

3 1016 Boothe, April Hydel High 4.67m

4 529 Clarke, Ashantia Gaynstead High 4.60m

Event 59 Girls’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 4

1 955 Davis, Kevona Edwin Allen High 13.06 8

2 950 Rowe, Shanique Edwin Allen High 13.09 7

3 953 Myles, Salieci Edwin Allen High 13.27 8

4 215 Bowra, Shakiera St Catherine High 13.33 2

Event 60 Girls’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 3

1 997 Moore, Ashanti Hydel High 12.97 2

2 36 Dawkins, T-Anna Vere Technical 13.00 2

3 996 Martin, Jada Hydel High 13.22 3

4 934 Brown, Amelia Edwin Allen High 13.28 5

Event 61 Girls’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 2

1 922 Cameron, Kasheika Edwin Allen 12.72 3

2 914 Hopkins, Aaliyah Edwin Allen High 12.89 5

3 911 Campbell, Tamia Edwin Allen High 12.91 1

4 969 Dayle, Yanique Hydel High 12.92 4

Event 62 Girls’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 1

1 897 Cameron, Saqukine Edwin Allen High 12.30 2

2 1 Medley, Rene Vere Technical 12.43 2

3 204 Griffiths, Carmale St Catherine High 12.87 3

4 890 Brisco, Telecia Edwin Allen High 13.05 3

Event 64 Boys’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 3

1 1054 Campbell, Craig XLCR 12.30 2

2 121 Edwards, Kwani Ocho Rios High S 12.44 6

3 784 Garriques, Taiwane St Jago High 12.53 3

4 367 Watson, Rohan York Castle High 12.61 3

Event 65 Boys’ Triple Jump OPEN

1 1008 Murphy, Odel Hydel High 14.01m

2 810 Cawley, Ronaldo St Jago High 13.41m

3 830 Thompson, Shawn-d St Jago High 13.33m

Event 66 Girls’ Triple Jump OPEN

1 905 Byan, Danique Edwin Allen High 12.12m

2 963 Lawrence, shardia Hydel High J12.12m

3 960 Kerr, Britney Hydel High 11.80m

4 5 Williams, Shennare Vere Technical H 11.55m

Event 67 Boys’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 2

1 115 Stephens, Richard Ocho Rios High S 11.98 5

2 369 Crooks, Alistair York Castle High 12.13 1

3 1023 Beckford, Ashane Glenmuir High 12.17 2

4 749 Jackson, Jamel Edwin Allen High 12.18 1

Event 68 Boys’ 100-Metre Run CLASS 1

1 836 Walkers, Chad St Jago High 11.52 1

2 88 Bell, Tasirco Vere Technical H 11.72 3

3 83 Ferron, Ricardo Vere Technical H 11.83 1

4 77 Bartley, Kemar Vere Technical H 11.86 4

Event 70 Girls’ 1500-Metre Run CLASS 3

1 932 Donald, Cemore Edwin Allen High 5:08.89

2 929 Ingram, Aneisha Edwin Allen High 5:10.76

3 39 Skyer, Alisha Vere Technical H 5:20.56

4 983 Coley, Emily Hydel High 5:21.21

Event 71 Girls’ 1500-Metre Run CLASS 2

1 915 Robb, Asshanni Edwin Allen High 4:58.33

2 912 Jacobs, Teresha Edwin Allen High 5:01.78

3 27 Plummer, Kayce-Ann Vere Technical H 5:16.26

4 982 Campbell, Shy-Ann Hydel High 5:17.16

Event 73 Boys’ 1500-Metre Run CLASS 3

1 744 Humphery, Christop Edwin Allen High 4:44.55

2 504 Thomas, Kevon Clarendon College 4:53.46

3 1012 Jones, Tafari Hydel High 4:57.80

4 787 Allen, Shaquan St Jago High 5:00.01

Event 74 Boys’ 1500-Metre Run CLASS 2

1 803 Lloyd, Shanik St Jago High 4:34.35

2 288 Sweeney, A J Central High School 4:39.75

3 93 Reid, Calis Vere Technical H 4:39.81

4 411 Davy, Stanford Bethel College 4:47.72

Event 75 Boys’ 1500-Metre Run CLASS 1

1 757 Deacon, Shamar Edwin Allen High 4:19.40

2 816 Forrester, Jaheem St Jago High 4:20.21

3 737 Stone, Johneil Edwin Allen High 4:21.37

4 375 Campbell, Derman York Castle High 4:24.11

Event 77 Girls’ 4×400 Metre Relay OPEN

1 Vere Technical High School ‘A’ 3:50.58

2 Edwin Allen High ‘A’ 3:51.58

3 Vere Technical High School ‘B’ 3:52.43

4 St Hugh’s High ‘A’ 4:07.27

Event 78 Girls’ 1500-Metre Run CLASS 1

1 898 Howell, Alvina Edwin Allen High 5:03.60

2 265 Senior, Conangela St Jago High 5:18.16

3 264 Richards, Nelecia St Jago High 5:36.03

4 13 Thompson, Sahoy Vere Technical H 5:49.98

Event 79 Women’s Shot Put OPEN

1 1135 Brown, Shanice Unattached 13.80m

2 1136 Barrnet, Tarasue Unattached 13.78m

3 1137 Powell, Sheena Unattached 10.14m

Event 80 Women’s Discus Throw open

1 1136 Barrnet, Tarasue Unattached 55.55m

2 1135 Brown, Shanice Unattached 51.03m

3 1137 Powell, Sheena Unattached 44.00m

Event 81 Girls’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 1

1 Vere Technical High School ‘A’ 48.79

2 Hydel High ‘A’ 49.95

3 The Queen’s School ‘A’ 51.70

Event 82 Girls’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 2

1 Edwin Allen High ‘A’ 47.42

2 Hydel High ‘A’ 47.53

3 The Queen’s School ‘A’ 50.53

4 St. Hughs High ‘A’ 50.85

Event 83 Girls’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 3

1 Vere Technical High School ‘C’ 48.13 2

2 Hydel High ‘A’ 48.14 2

3 Vere Technical High School ‘D’ 50.02 2

4 Edwin Allen High ‘A’ 50.24 2

Event 84 Girls’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 4

1 Edwin Allen High ‘B’ 49.70 2

2 St Catherine High ‘A’ 51.30 2

3 Hydel High ‘A’ 51.33 2

4 Clarendon College ‘A’ 51.59 2

Event 86 Boys’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 1

1 St. Jago High ‘A’ 42.56

2 Vere Technical High School ‘A’ 43.18

3 Old Harbour High ‘A’ 45.38

4 Jose Marti Technical School ‘A’ 45.77

Event 87 Boys’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 2

1 York Castle High ‘A’ 46.57

2 Ocho Rios High School ‘A’ 46.66

3 Clarendon College ‘A’ 46.82

4 Jose Marti Technical School ‘A’ 48.34

Event 88 Boys’ 4×100-Metre Relay CLASS 3

1 St Jago High ‘A’ 48.17

2 Clarendon College ‘A’ 48.59

3 York Castle High ‘A’ 49.34

4 Windward Road Pri & Jun High ‘A’ 49.78

Event 89 Boys’ 4×400-Metre Relay OPEN

1 Vere Technical High School ‘A’ 3:29.49

2 Edwin Allen High ‘A’ 3:33.95

3 Hydel High ‘A’ 3:34.81

4 Jose Marti Technical School ‘A’ 3:37.04

 

 

 

Ashanti Moore of Hydel (third left) wins the ClassThree 100m in 12.97 seconds ahead of T-AnnaDawkins (left) of Vere Technical in 13.00 seconds.
(L)Vere Technical’s Kayce-Ann Plummerclears the hurdle on her way tocapturing the 2000m steeplechasechampionship event in 7:50.75minutes. (PHOTOS: BRYANCUMMINGS)&(R)St Jago’s ChadWalker easeshome to winthe Class One100m in 11.52 seconds.
(L)Central High School’s Henry Thomas seconds.(foreground) moves away from the fieldto win the 5,000m open in 17:17.42minutes&(R)It’s a quinella for Vere Technical asSasha-Gay Whyte (left) and BritanyDixon (right) lead home the pack in the3,000m event. Whyte won in 11:24.16minutes just ahead of Dixon in11:24.19 minutes.
(L)Vere Technical’sDerri-Ann Hill is allalone in winning theClass One 400m in57.00 seconds&(R)Nathan Allen of St Jago High cruisingto victory in the Class One 400m in49.58m seconds

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