Junior Journee Belcher of Rickards had an outstanding day in the 3A championship with three individual state titles in the 200m, 400m, and the high jump, and managed a 3rd in the 100m.
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The junior girls class made a major statement at the 2026 FHSAA Outdoor State Finals, capturing 21 of the 60 state championships contested across Florida's four classifications.
3A led the way with eight junior champions, while 1A followed closely behind with seven. 4A produced four junior winners and 2A added two more as 18 different athletes combined to claim 21 state titles during the four-day meet in Jacksonville.
Few athletes had a bigger impact than Rickards' Journee Belcher.
The 3A star put together one of the meet's most impressive all-around performances, winning three individual state titles in the 200 meters, 400 meters, and high jump. Belcher sprinted to victory in the 200m in 23.60, dominated the 400m in 53.19, and successfully defended her high jump ...
