Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field

05/05/2026

Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field concluded its 2026 outdoor season at the AHSAA (1A–3A) Track & Field State Championships, held May 1–2, 2026, at Cullman High School. The Broncos girls team delivered a strong performance, finishing 12th overall in a competitive field of 34 schools. The boys team narrowly missed placing earning two 9th-place finishes in the 4x100-meter and 4x800-meter relays.

On the girls’ side, the 4x400-meter relay team of Lakyra Johnson, Aniyah Childs, Amara Carr, and Ja’Nyla Lee placed 4th with a school-record time of 4:34. The 4x800-meter relay team—Kaylee Edwards, Aniyah Childs, Savannah Anderson, and Amara Carr—finished 5th, also setting a school record with a time of 12:21. Individually, Ja’Nyla Lee earned 5th place in the (1A) 300-meter hurdles with a school-record time of 51.05. Amara Carr placed 7th in the (1A) triple jump with a school-record distance of 31 feet, 1.5 inches, and also finished 20th in the (1A) 400-meter dash. Taraja Lee placed 15th in the (1A) high jump, and A’lesia McWilliams finished 20th in the (1A) discus. Notably, Samara Shepherd was unable to compete due to injury.

For the boys team, the 4x800-meter relay group—Shamar Witherspoon, Jr., Bryant Richard, Gabriel Harris, and D’Andre Hamner—placed 9th with a school-record time of 10:12. The 4x100-meter relay team of Wendel Crews, Jr., Kendarius Williams, Micah Jackson, and Keadyn Brown also secured a 9th-place finish. Individually, Anthony Nelson, Jr. placed 20th in the (1A) discus. Keadyn Brown finished 12th in the (1A) 400-meter dash and 16th in the (1A) 300-meter hurdles, setting a school record with a time of 48.06.

We are incredibly proud of our 21 state qualifiers this season, a significant increase from just five qualifiers last year. This growth reflects the program’s progress and provides valuable experience that will continue to strengthen our team moving forward.

We extend our sincere thanks to all the parents who traveled to Cullman to support our athletes. Your encouragement throughout the season means a great deal. Please join us for the Athletic Awards Banquet on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. as we celebrate and close out the 2025–2026 season.

Go Broncos!

04/27/2026

All Praises To God!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽Congratulations Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field and Coaches!!! ❤️🖤🩶🤍

Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field competed at the AHSAA (1A) Track & Field Regional held at Loachapoka High School in Auburn, Alabama, on Friday and Saturday, April 24–25, 2026. The progress of building a track program has shown imminent success. The continued growth of our program is evident, as our girls’ team finished 3rd overall and our boys’ team earned a 4th-place finish.

Last year marked our first season of eligibility to compete in the AHSAA (1A) regional meet. In that inaugural appearance, our girls placed 5th and our boys placed 6th, finishing in the middle of the pack among well-established programs. Building on that foundation, we set higher expectations for this year and our athletes delivered with outstanding performances and improved team finishes. Our Girls Team 3rd Place Finish & OurBoys Team 4th Place Finish.

We are extremely proud of the progress our track & field program has made in just its second year of regional competition.

This year, 22 of our athletes have qualified for the AHSAA (1A) Track & Field State Championship, which will be held in Cullman, Alabama, at Cullman High School on May 1–2. By comparison, we had five state qualifiers in our first eligible season last year, making this year’s accomplishment a significant milestone for our program.

We commend each of our athletes for their competitive efforts at the regional meet. We are also proud of our middle school track athletes for their performance at the West Alabama Middle School Track & Field Championship, held at Central High School on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

We extend our sincere thanks to our parents for their continued support and for traveling to both the middle school championship and the regional meet. Your encouragement means a great deal to our athletes and coaches.

We look forward to sharing an update next week following our performance at the AHSAA State Track & Field Championship.

Go Broncos!

04/27/2026

Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field competed at the AHSAA (1A) Track & Field Regional held at Loachapoka High School in Auburn, Alabama, on Friday and Saturday, April 24–25, 2026. The progress of building a track program has shown imminent success. The continued growth of our program is evident, as our girls’ team finished 3rd overall and our boys’ team earned a 4th-place finish.

Last year marked our first season of eligibility to compete in the AHSAA (1A) regional meet. In that inaugural appearance, our girls placed 5th and our boys placed 6th, finishing in the middle of the pack among well-established programs. Building on that foundation, we set higher expectations for this year and our athletes delivered with outstanding performances and improved team finishes. Our Girls Team 3rd Place Finish & OurBoys Team 4th Place Finish.

We are extremely proud of the progress our track & field program has made in just its second year of regional competition.

This year, 22 of our athletes have qualified for the AHSAA (1A) Track & Field State Championship, which will be held in Cullman, Alabama, at Cullman High School on May 1–2. By comparison, we had five state qualifiers in our first eligible season last year, making this year’s accomplishment a significant milestone for our program.

We commend each of our athletes for their competitive efforts at the regional meet. We are also proud of our middle school track athletes for their performance at the West Alabama Middle School Track & Field Championship, held at Central High School on Tuesday, April 14, 2026.

We extend our sincere thanks to our parents for their continued support and for traveling to both the middle school championship and the regional meet. Your encouragement means a great deal to our athletes and coaches.

We look forward to sharing an update next week following our performance at the AHSAA State Track & Field Championship.

Go Broncos!

04/07/2026

The Breakthrough Charter School Middle School Track & Field Broncos, along with our 5th and 6th Grade Track Club athletes, competed at the Elite Elementary & Middle School Track & Field Coalition-USA Showcase held on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at the newly opened 17 Springs Sports Complex in Millbrook, Alabama.

Our Broncos delivered an outstanding team performance across all divisions. The Elementary Girls team earned 2nd place overall, while the Elementary Boys team secured 3rd place. The Middle School Girls finished 4th overall, and the Middle School Boys tied for 10th place. Athletes placing 1st through 8th contributed points to their teams, and our Broncos successfully scored in all eight scoring positions across multiple events.

Top Finishers
First-place honors went to:
• Jakavien Sanders, 5th Grade – Elementary Boys 800 Meter Dash
• Giovanni Bryant, 6th Grade – Elementary Boys Shot Put

Second-place finishers included:
• Amara Carr, 8th Grade – Middle School Girls 400 Meter Dash
• Ava Eldridge, 5th Grade – Elementary Girls 200 Meter Dash
• Ethan Sykes, 5th Grade – Elementary Boys Shot Put

Strong performances in the 200 Meter Dash for Elementary Girls were also recorded by:
• Aunola Hinton (3rd place)
• Bailee Jackson (4th place)
• Victoria Kramer (5th place)

Our athletes that had a new personal best performance were Dextavia Morgan (Shot Put), Makayla Tabb (Shot Put), Samara Shepherd (200 Meter Dash), Amara Carr (400 Meter Dash), Gabriel Harris(800 Meter Run), Tywone Fraley (800 Meter Run), Isabella Kramer (800 Meter Run), Tia Grant (Long Jump), Olivia Skelton (Long Jump), Savannah Anderson (Long Jump), Brinesha Hopkins (Long Jump), and Charlotte Skelton (Long Jump).


This meet, hosted by Stanhope-Elmore High School, featured Track & Field Coalition-USA performance standards. Athletes’ results were evaluated against elite benchmarks to determine eligibility for Elementary and Middle School All-American honors.

We are especially proud to recognize Amara Carr (8th Grade), who earned 2026 Track & Field Coalition-USA Middle School All-American honors in the Girls 400 Meter Dash. Amara ran an impressive time of 1:06.20, meeting the elite qualifying standard for 7th and 8th grade girls. This achievement is a testament to her dedication, hard work, and perseverance.

This honor brings pride not only to Amara and her family, but also to our entire team, school, and community. Her accomplishment serves as powerful motivation for both our middle school athletes and our elementary track club members.

We would also like to thank our parents for their continued support and for traveling to cheer on our athletes.

The Broncos return to competition on Wednesday, April 8, in Selma at Bloch Park for the Francis Marion Invitational.

04/02/2026

The Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field Broncos returned to competition following Spring Break on Monday, March 30, at the Greensboro High School Quad County Track Meet. The team delivered an impressive performance across all divisions: the Junior High Girls captured 1st Place overall, the Junior High Boys earned 2nd Place, the Varsity Girls finished 5th, and the Varsity Boys placed 6th.

We would like to extend our sincere and heartfelt appreciation to our parents for traveling and providing their constant unwavering support. We are also deeply grateful for the encouragement shown from our relatives, friends, and fellow students.

Our varsity athletes will take a well-earned rest this weekend as we prepare to take our middle school team and 5th–6th Grade Track Club members to the Elementary & Middle School Track Meet in Millbrook, Alabama (hosted by Stanhope High School) on Saturday, April 4, 2026.

04/01/2026

🔥🍖 BBQ FUNDRAISER ALERT 🍖🔥

Come out and support the Breakthrough Charter Track & Field Team at our Barbecue Fundraiser! ❤️🖤

📅 Dates: March 30 – April 6, 2026
🥪 Pulled Pork Sandwich: $10
Includes chips & a drink
🍗 BBQ Plate: $12
Leg quarter with baked beans, coleslaw & a drink

📍 Pick-Up Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
⏰ Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 Location: Breakthrough Charter School Gym

🎽 See any track team member to place your order!

Thank you for supporting our athletes and helping us reach our goals!

03/23/2026

Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field Broncos surged into Spring Break closing out in impressive fashion! The girls team captured 1st place overall in the Junior Varsity division, while the boys team earned 2nd place overall at the Northridge Jaguar Invitational on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Despite a couple of key injuries early in the meet, the Broncos rallied together and delivered strong performances throughout the remainder of the competition. Athletes stepped up across multiple events, consistently placing and adding crucial points. It was truly a complete team effort.

This meet marks a historic milestone—the very
first set of trophies won in school history for the Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field program. What makes this historic achievement even more special is that, both the girls’ and boys’ teams reached this incredible milestone on the very same day.

The Broncos will enjoy a well-earned Spring Break before returning to action at Greensboro High School on Monday, March 30.

Go Bonding Broncos!

03/23/2026

Several athletes recorded new personal bests this week, including Westley Shaw, Jr. (shot put, discus), Katorris Norfleet (discus, javelin), A’lesia McWilliams (discus), Jaliyah Jackson (javelin), Sarai Brown (400-meter dash), Edriona Conner (200-meter dash), Curtasha Knox (triple jump), Isabella Kramer (2-mile), Olivia Skelton (1-mile), Charlotte Skelton (2-mile), and Gabriel Harris (2-mile).

Top individual finishes included:
• Aidan Thomas – 1st place (triple jump)
• Keadyn Brown – 1st place (high jump)
• Gabriel Harris – 2nd place (2-mile run)
• Edriona Conner – 2nd place (javelin)
• Anthony Nelson, Jr. – 2nd place (discus), 3rd place (shot put)
• A’lesia McWilliams – 2nd place (discus), 3rd place (shot put)
• Lakyra Johnson – 3rd place (400-meter dash)
• Conner Schmidt – 3rd place (2-mile run)
• Curtasha Knox – 2nd place (triple jump)
• Savannah Anderson – 3rd place (triple jump)
• Kendarius Williams – 2nd place (high jump)

Relay teams also performed exceptionally well:
• Girls 4x800 (Kaylee Edwards, Aniyah Childs, Savannah Anderson, Kaviona Brand) – 3rd place
• Boys 4x800 (Shamar Witherspoon, Jr., Gabriel Harris, Conner Schmidt, Aidan Thomas) – 4th place
• Girls 4x100 (Edriona Conner, Jaliyah Jackson, Ja’Nyla Lee, Aria Jackson) – 3rd place
• Boys 4x100 (Wendel Crews, Jr., Kendarius Williams, Micah Jackson, Keadyn Brown) – 2nd place
• Girls 4x400 (Edriona Conner, Curtasha Knox, Kaviona Brand, Ja’Nyla Lee) – 2nd place
• Boys 4x400 (Keadyn Brown, Micah Jackson, Davion Dallas, Shamar Witherspoon, Jr.) – 2nd place

We are incredibly grateful for the support of our parents, relatives, and friends who came out on Saturday. It was truly a family affair atmosphere and served as great motivation for our athletes.

Go Bonding Broncos!

03/20/2026

We would like to thank our track team for a job well done with our annual Krispy Kreme Fundraiser! 🍩 Phenomenal job! 👏

In addition, we would like to highlight our top sellers,

Kaylee Edwards and Shamar Witherspoon were our top sellers on the varsity side.

Savanah Anderson and Aidan Thomas were our top sellers on the middle school side.

For going above and beyond in their sales, each of them was rewarded with a dozen of assorted doughnuts.

12/18/2025

The Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field Family is very thankful for Mr. Ray Edwards as he worked tirelessly to get various donations from the surrounding area towards purchasing a customized tent for the Breakthrough Charter School Track & Field Program.

A special thank you is also deserving for Mr. Micheal & Cassie Edwards who spearheaded the team tent project. We are very appreciative of your efforts and we are extremely grateful for your support. The customized tent will give our track members a renewed sense of pride and ownership as we compete through the season.


Go Broncos! 🤩♥️🖤🩶