Saints Excel Against Tough Competition at St. Martin’s Invitational
April 16th, 2026
Our student-athletes demonstrated incredible resilience and skill at the St. Martin’s Invitational on April 15, 2026. The Saints delivered standout performances under clear skies and ideal racing conditions, as they stepped up to compete against many of the region's top programs from larger classifications.
Top Finishers and Individual Achievements
The Saints secured several podium finishes across both track and field events, proving their mettle against a highly competitive field.
In the field events, Destin Brooks dominated the shot put circle, also securing a 1st place finish. Jacob Odom led the charge on the track, claiming 1st place in the 400-meter run.
Noah Dunn had a remarkably busy and successful afternoon, earning 2nd place honors in both the discus and javelin, as well as a 3rd place finish in the shot put.
Performance Summary
| Athlete | Event | Result |
| Jacob Odom | 400m Run | 1st Place |
| Destin Brooks | Shot Put | 1st Place |
| Noah Dunn | Discus | 2nd Place |
| Noah Dunn | Javelin | 2nd Place |
| Alex Scheuermann | 200m Dash | 3rd Place |
| Benjamin Thompson | 3200m Run | 3rd Place |
| Kaliyah Larche | Javelin | 3rd Place |
| Noah Dunn | Shot Put | 3rd Place |
| Devyn McManus | 800m Run | 4th Place |
| Donny Lawrence | Javelin | 4th Place |
| Alex Scheuermann | 100m Dash | 5th Place |
| Benjamin Thompson | 1600m Run | 5th Place |
| Juliet Whitaker | 3200m Run | 5th Place |
| Kaliyah Larche | Shot Put | 5th Place |
Looking Ahead to District Championships
The Invitational served as a high-stakes tune-up for the Saints as they prepare for the postseason. St. Martin’s will return to the Latter & Blum Track next Wednesday, April 22, to host the District 10-1A Track & Field Championships. Field events are scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m., followed by the running events at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Photos by Wally Porter ’76
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