DATE: Saturday, April 11, 2026
LOCATION: Fork Union, VA | The New Gus Lacy Track
RESULTS: 5th out of 17 teams
SHORT STORY: The Fork Union Military Academy outdoor track & field team delivered a strong showing on its home track, placing fifth overall at the 27th Annual Gus Lacy Track Classic Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils recorded 23 top-10 finishes and five medal-winning performances in a highly competitive field of 17 teams on the men's side.
Hosting more than 30 teams overall at the newly renovated Gus Lacy Track, the meet also served as a special homecoming for the program, welcoming back numerous alumni and honoring this year's distinguished guests, John Ransone and Fred Hardy. Although Micky Sullivan was unable to attend, he was recognized in spirit as part of the celebration.
One of the highlights of the day came in the 4x100 Throwers Relay, where Fork Union successfully defended its title with a winning time of 3:34.47.
QUOTE: "What an absolutely beautiful day to be at Fork Union Military Academy," said head coach
Winston Brown. "To see so many alumni of the track program was just a blast. I think our team really put forth a great effort and produced so many good performances in what a very competitive meet was. Track is back at Fork Union!"
KEY PERFORMANCES:
Division 1:
- 1st – 4x100 Throwers Relay: 3:34.47
- 2nd – Javier Rosa, Triple Jump: 39-03.00
- 2nd – 4x800 Relay: 8:37.71
- 3rd – 4x400 Relay: 3:32.90
- 3rd – Shaun Matthews, 300-meter hurdles: 43.95
- 4th – Cameron Gray, Discus: 121-06.00
Middle School:
- Elijah Green placed third in both the 100-meter (12.72) and 400-meter (1:00.98)
- Rylan Smith earned second in the long jump with a mark of 17-04
UP NEXT: Fork Union returns to action this weekend at the Volunteer Track Classic, a two-day event beginning Friday, April 17 at 4 p.m. in Knoxville, Tennessee.
