Two Northeast Florida coaches named best in state for track and field
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 11:59 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Steven Bellamy of Raines and Ricky Fields of Creekside have been recognized as the top coaches in Florida for 2026 by the Florida Dairy Farmers Awards. Bellamy led Raines to a Class 2A team championship at the FHSAA meet, marking the school’s fourth overall title and first since 1998. Fields coached Creekside to a Class 4A championship by two points over St. Thomas Aquinas, securing the win with a standout performance in the 4x400 relay. This award comes after their respective teams’ successful seasons in May.
- •Bellamy won boys track coach of the year award.
- •Fields named girls track coach of the year.
- •Raines claimed Class 2A title with a 49-point margin.
- •Creekside won Class 4A by two points, securing key relay victory.
- •Awards were announced on June 3, 2026.
- 11:59 AMYahoo Sports — After championships, two Northeast Florida coaches named state's best
"The Florida Dairy Farmers Awards recognized two Jacksonville-area champion track and field coaches as the state's best for 2026.
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