National Indoor Track Performances
Congratulations to the track and field team, which competed as Miami Havana, for their outstanding performances at the 2025 Nike Indoor National Championship at the renowned Armory Track in New York City. This is a first for the Track and Field Program.
The 4x1 Mile Relay team, comprising of Justin Ruiz '25, Marco Prieguez '25, Marcelo Mantecón '27, and Joseph "Tiago" Socarrás '25, clinched the championship title with an impressive time of 17:06.50 (4th fastest all-time).
Individually, Marcelo Mantecón '27 showcased exceptional endurance by winning the 5,000 meters with a remarkable time of 14:14.38 (fastest sophomore time all-time). Joseph "Tiago" Socarrás '25 also delivered a stellar performance, securing victory in the 1 Mile Championship with a time of 4:07.32 (Florida #3 all-time).
We also recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of team members Diego Magariño '25, Michael Brunet '25, Jack Michalak '28, Carlos Rodriguez-Novoa '26, and Nicholas Veloso '28, whose dedication and hard work were instrumental in the team's success.
Their collective achievements have made Belen, Miami, and Florida proud! Click here to see the photo album.
BELEN JESUIT PREPARATORY SCHOOL
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
500 SW 127th Avenue, Miami, FL 33184
phone: 305.223.8600 | fax: 305.227.2565 | email: webmaster@belenjesuit.org
Belen Jesuit Preparatory School was founded in 1854 in Havana, Cuba by Queen Isabel II of Spain. The task of educating students was assigned to the priests and brothers of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), whose teaching tradition is synonymous with academic excellence and spiritual discipline. In 1961, the new political regime of Cuba confiscated the School property and expelled the Jesuit faculty. The School was re-established in Miami the same year, and over the next decade, continued to grow. Today, Belen Jesuit sits on a 30-acre site in western Dade County, only minutes away from downtown Miami.