2026 Virginia State Catholic Champions
Varsity Track & Field hosted the Virginia State Catholic Championships on Saturday, May 9, 2026, and made history as both the boys and girls teams walked away as the 2026 Virginia State Catholic Champions!
It was the first time both teams have won the title together! The competition was very close as the underdog Panthers took on eight Catholic teams from around the state, including Bishop O’Connell and Saint John Paul the Great, two very strong teams with a lot of depth. Our incredible Panther athletes came together to pull off the win!
Christian Rutland ’26 was named Field Event Athlete of the Meet after winning both the long jump (22-5.75) and triple jump (42-9) and setting new school records in both events! Cooper Colcombe ’28 won both the 400m (48.5) and the high jump (6’4”), setting new school records in both events! The girls 4x400m relay team of Keshia Kouami ’28, Elliana Taddeo ’27, Chloe Rakowitz ’26, Kathia Kouami ’28 won the event and set a new meet record of 4:08!
Christian Rutland ’26 was named Field Event Athlete of the Meet after winning both the long jump (22-5.75) and triple jump (42-9) and setting new school records in both events! Cooper Colcombe ’28 won both the 400m (48.5) and the high jump (6’4”), setting new school records in both events! The girls 4x400m relay team of Keshia Kouami ’28, Elliana Taddeo ’27, Chloe Rakowitz ’26, Kathia Kouami ’28 won the event and set a new meet record of 4:08!
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is a private Diocesan Catholic preparatory school for girls and boys in grades 9-12 in Chantilly, Virginia, seeking to help our students Grow in Grace and Wisdom. Our school is part of the Diocese of Arlington and offers rigorous academics, an inclusive community focused on spiritual and leadership formation, and a proud athletic tradition featuring nationally renowned programs competing in the Washington Catholic Athletic Conference and the Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
St. Paul VI Catholic High School is an accredited member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
