Benedictine boys, Jenkins girls shine at SCD track meet

Cadet sprinters, Jenkins hurdlers and jumpers lead strong performances

Apr. 16, 2026 at 2:09am

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The Benedictine boys and Jenkins girls track and field teams had standout showings at the Savannah Country Day Track and Field Meet No. 6. Benedictine's boys finished second overall, led by wins from junior Stanley Smart Jr. in the 100m, senior Josh Washington in the 400m, and junior Tucker Hollis in the 1600m. The Jenkins girls won the team title, paced by senior Ivey Hall's victories in the 400m and 200m, and senior Blessed Diogo's wins in the long jump and triple jump.

Why it matters

This meet served as a final tune-up for the teams before the crucial Region 1-4A championships next week, where Benedictine's boys will look to capture their eighth straight regional title. The strong performances by both schools' athletes highlight the depth of talent in the Savannah-area track and field scene.

The details

Benedictine's boys scored 62.5 points to finish second behind Glynn Academy (68 points). Junior Stanley Smart Jr. won the 100m in 10.84 seconds, with classmate Eron Mallard taking second. The Cadet 4x100m relay team of Smart, Mallard, Washington, and Stewart Dunn won in 41.77 seconds, edging Jenkins. Washington, who is signed to play football at New Hampshire, won the 400m in 51.04. In the 1600m, BC junior Tucker Hollis won with a personal-best time of 4:38.05. On the girls' side, Jenkins scored 52 points to beat Glynn Academy by 4.5 points. Senior Blessed Diogo won the long jump (18-4.25) and triple jump (36-0), while senior Ivey Hall took first in the 400m (57.89) and 200m (25.63).

  • The Savannah Country Day Track and Field Meet No. 6 took place on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.
  • The Region 1-4A championships will be held next week at Wayne County High School.

The players

Galen Houston

The head coach of the Benedictine track and field team.

Stanley Smart Jr.

A junior at Benedictine who won the 100m and ran on the winning 4x100m relay team.

Ivey Hall

A senior at Jenkins High School who won the 400m and 200m events.

Blessed Diogo

A senior at Jenkins High School who won the long jump and triple jump.

Aarya Patel

A student at Savannah Country Day School who won the girls' 800m race.

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What they’re saying

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

— Stanley Smart Jr., Junior, Benedictine

“I feel like I run better in the heat. And the 400 is my favorite race.”

— Ivey Hall, Senior, Jenkins High School

“We take a lot of pride with our track and cross country teams. It's like a community and we're best friends on and off the track. Our goal is to run a sub 9:50 (in the 4x800) and win a state title.”

— Aarya Patel, Student, Savannah Country Day School

What’s next

The Region 1-4A championships will be held next week at Wayne County High School, where Benedictine's boys will look to capture their eighth straight regional title.

The takeaway

This meet showcased the depth of talent in the Savannah-area track and field scene, with Benedictine's boys and Jenkins' girls both delivering strong team performances that should have them well-positioned for success at the upcoming regional and state championships.