The first day of the ISSA /Grace Kennedy Boys and Girls Championships passed without much fanfare. The only cheering that could be heard was after the singing of the national anthem and the official opening. The top three individual protagonists passed their preliminary rounds without accidents or incidents.

Kingston College’s Bouwahjgie Nkrumie, probably thinking safety first, sat in the blocks in the 100m heats until everyone was gone. He then ignited his rocket and zipped by the opposition at 50m before going away for a facile win in 10.51. Based on how he looks, only the wind could deny him a record on Wednesday night.

The match race for the class one girl's 100m between Edwin Allen's Serena Cole and Hydel's Alana Reid is on. They both looked super confident as they strutted through the line metres ahead of their peers in the heats. The times didn't matter as they both slowed considerably in the last 15 metres. Cole registered 11.57 while Reid posted 11.80, both into reasonable headwinds.

Your bet will be as good as mine should they get to the final on Wednesday evening. Another sprinter who looked immaculate was Tramaine Todd of Steths. The high-stepping class two speedster clocked 11.06 with incredible ease. Regardless of what happens in class one, Todd will have his own highlight reel in the final.

There were some pulsating actions in the girls' discus. Cedricka Williams of Holmwood broke the class one girls' discus records with 53.22m but moments later, Abigail Martin from the St Jago High prized it away from her with 55.17m. The final on Wednesday should be special.

Another event that will raise the pulse is the 400mh for girls. Tonyan Beckford of Edwin Allen ran 57.8 while Oneika McAnuff settled for second in the heat with 58.23. Annalice Brady of Holmwood posted 59.50 in a separate heat to set up a classy final.

The battle among the schools remains intriguing as none suffered any mishaps. Wednesday will see many finals with tension heightening.

Stay tuned.