Holmwood Technical is stepping into this year’s ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Championships with quiet resolve and sharpened ambition. While the spotlight remains on traditional powerhouses, the Christiana-based girls’ squad is preparing to make some noise of their own — without the fanfare.
Head Coach Dave Anderson has intentionally kept his team under the radar this season, steering clear of the usual hype that precedes the five-day spectacle at the National Stadium. Instead, Holmwood has spent the past few months focused on fine-tuning their execution, rebuilding confidence, and embracing the idea of surprise.
“We’ve been working behind the scenes, letting the performances speak for themselves,” Anderson said. “This season wasn’t about statements — it was about setting a foundation and giving ourselves a fighting chance.”
The results suggest that foundation is solid. Holmwood made their presence felt at the Central Championships, finishing second to reigning champions Edwin Allen. The performance not only boosted morale but offered a glimpse of the team’s upward trajectory heading into Champs.
Rather than obsessing over medal projections or point calculations, Anderson says the team is locked in on one thing: execution.
“We haven’t gotten into the numbers. We’re just pushing to have every athlete deliver their best,” he explained. “Once you’re ready, the opportunities will come — and you have to be in position to take them.”
Leading the charge for Holmwood will be Captain Kiara Meikle and an exciting lineup that includes the Rose sisters — Jovi, Cindy, and Kerita — along with Florence Nafamba, Abrina Wright, and Tracey Evans. With the right conditions, this core could be the difference between a strong showing and a title push.
Holmwood’s last championship win came in 2013, a closing chapter to a dominant era that saw the school rack up nine straight titles from 2003 to 2011. Since then, the climb back to the top has been gradual. But with a quietly confident squad and a head coach who knows how to peak at the right time, Holmwood isn’t just here to compete — they’re here to capitalize.
“This year isn’t about noise. It’s about readiness. And I believe we’re ready,” Anderson concluded.
