MileSplit South Carolina looks at freshman girls sprinters in the first MileSplit Future Stars of the 2026 outdoor track and field season. Blythewood freshman Alexandra Francique is the top 2026 freshman 100 and 200 in South Carolina high school track and field.
"Alex continues to lead the way with her top marks and relentless determination. There is so much she will unpack as the season goes on. Her work ethic, focus and drive push our entire team to be better every day. I'm very grateful of the standard she sets and the example she continues to be for Blythewood Track & Field." - Coach Aleshia Hawkins
Francique has a 100 personal best of 11.99 (Ridge View Meet #1) and 400-meter personal best of 58.45 (Blythewood meet). The Bengal finished 12th in the 100 at the 2025 SCHSL State Championships - AAAAA Div. 1 and ninth in the 200-meter dash with a 25.28 personal best.
Irmo's Janiyah English is your second-ranked freshman 100m runner. Richland Northeast's Demya Porterfield is third (12.39). The top five 100 sprinters have a season best of 12.48 or faster. See South Carolina 100m track and field freshman girls rankings.