Honestly, if you weren't at Our Lady of Good Counsel in Olney back in May, you missed out on some of the most electric high school sports I've ever seen. The WCAC track and field championship 2025 wasn't just another meet; it was a total changing of the guard. We saw historic "firsts" and some of the tightest point spreads in the history of the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference.
It was a movie.
Usually, these championships have a predictable rhythm, but this year felt different from the first gun. By the time Saturday night rolled around, the air was thick with that specific kind of Maryland humidity and pure, unadulterated tension.
The Night the Archbishop Carroll Girls Made History
Let’s talk about the biggest story of the weekend. For the first time ever—and I mean ever—the Archbishop Carroll girls took home the team title. They didn't just win; they fought off a relentless St. John’s College squad that refused to quit.
The final score was 161 to 152.5.
It was basically a two-horse race by the time the relays started. Jasmine Cook was a huge reason why. She swept the sprints, taking the 100m in 11.64 and the 200m in 23.94. You’ve gotta respect the speed. But it wasn't just the stars. It was Demia Dobbins launching the discus 131-08 to grab gold and Chayse Mitchell leaping 40-07.25 in the triple jump. That’s how you build a 161-point total. You win everywhere.
Elizabeth Seton finished third with 107 points, which is respectable, but they just couldn't match the depth Carroll brought to the field events this year.
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That Wild Finish in the Boys' Competition
If the girls' side was a statement, the boys' side was a heart attack.
Bishop McNamara eventually emerged as champions, but it came down to the absolute wire. They finished with 117 points. St. John’s was right on their heels with 114.5. Archbishop Carroll—who almost pulled off the double sweep—ended with 110.
Think about that. Seven points separated the top three teams.
McNamara basically secured the trophy in the final race of the night. It’s the kind of stuff they make sports documentaries about. Earlier in the day, Brandon Freeman set the tone for McNamara by winning the discus with a toss of 145-02. Then you had Layla Hasan over on the hurdles side chipping in major points.
But we have to talk about Jake Odey-Jordan.
The kid from Archbishop Carroll is a problem. He clocked a 10.49 in the 100m and a 20.90 in the 200m. Watching him come off the curve in the 200 is something else. He looks like he’s running on a different surface than everyone else.
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Distance Duels and Field Feats
While the sprinters usually get the TikTok highlights, the 1600m and 3200m were where the tactical brilliance happened. Caleb Rock from St. John’s was a machine. He pulled off the distance double, winning the 1600m in 4:12.79 and the 3200m in 9:21.49.
He didn't just run; he dictated the pace.
It was sorta beautiful to watch him sit on the shoulder of the leader and then just explode with 300 meters to go. Nobody could answer.
Other notable winners that shook up the standings:
- Boys High Jump: Vance Harris (Archbishop Carroll) cleared 6-10.00. That’s elite height for a high schooler.
- Girls 400m: Cymia Yourish (St. John’s) went 53.98. Sub-54 is serious business.
- Boys 800m: Daden Grogan (DeMatha) held on for a 1:52.44.
- Girls Long Jump: Brooklyn Lyttle (Elizabeth Seton) hit 19-10.50.
What Most People Get Wrong About the WCAC
People think it’s just about who has the fastest 4x100m relay. It isn't.
The WCAC track and field championship 2025 proved that the field events are where the titles are actually won. If Carroll doesn't dominate the jumps and the throws, St. John’s wins that title easily. If McNamara doesn't scrap for every 4th and 5th place point in the shot put and discus, the boys' trophy goes to DC instead of Forestville.
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It’s about the grind in the circle and the sand pit just as much as the flash on the track.
The Takeaway for Next Season
If you’re an athlete or a coach looking at these results, the message is clear: depth is king.
Carroll's girls' win wasn't a fluke; it was the result of a balanced roster. St. John’s is going to be hungry in 2026, and with Caleb Rock’s performances, their distance program looks untouchable. But McNamara has that "find a way to win" DNA that makes them the team to beat every single May.
Actionable steps if you're following the WCAC circuit:
- Watch the sophomores: A lot of the point scorers this year weren't seniors. The 2026 meet is going to be even faster.
- Focus on the field: If your school wants to move up from 5th to 3rd, you need a high jumper who can clear 6 feet consistently.
- Check the rankings: Keep an eye on the Milesplit and Athletic.net updates through the winter indoor season. That’s where you’ll see who’s been putting in the work.
The 2025 championship set a new bar for the DMV. It’s easily one of the best high school conferences in the country for a reason.