DATE: Saturday, May 16, 2026
LOCATION: Fork Union, VA | Gus Lacy Track
RESULTS: 9th out of 16 teams

SHORT STORY: The Fork Union Military Academy outdoor track & field team delivered another strong performance on its home track Saturday afternoon, placing ninth overall at the 2026 VISAA State Championships. Competing against a talented 16-team field, the Blue Devils recorded 14 scoring performances and earned two podium finishes during an impressive showing to close out the season.

QUOTE: "What an incredible weekend and season for our school," said head coach Winston Brown. "To think we hosted a two-day state meet here at Fork Union is pretty incredible. Our athletic staff did a tremendous job, and FUMA completely nailed it. I was very proud of our team for the way they competed all weekend. We had 14 scoring performances and 21 participants, and we really closed the meet strong. We will certainly miss our seniors. Robert Callahan, George Owino, and our 4x400 relay team were fantastic, and our field event athletes stepped up in a big way as well."

KEY PERFORMANCES:

• 2nd – Robert Callahan, 3200-meter: 9:42.41
• 3rd – George Owino, 400-meter: 50.74
• 4th – 4x400 Relay: 3:31.68
• 5th – Javier Rosa, Triple Jump: 39-00.25
• 6th – Julius Mondesir, Shot Put: 43-05.5
• 7th – Shaun Matthews, 300-meter hurdles: 42.85
• 7th – 4x100 Relay: 44.70
• 7th – 4x800 Relay: 9:02.11
• 8th – Cameron Gray, Discus: 130-00
• 9th – Munjum Ndze, 110-meter hurdles: 18.18
• 9th – Nathaniel Wood, Pole Vault: 9-06.00
• 10th – Tyran Johnson, 800-meter: 2:05.22

Congratulations to the Blue Devils on a fantastic season and a strong finish at the VISAA State Championships!