Regional titles decided as ExxonMobil U18 Championships continue October 30 and 31
The ExxonMobil Under-18 Football Championships will continue on October 30 and 31 with matches across six districts, following the last round in which Vreed en Hoop Secondary and Dolphin Secondary secured both the boys’ and girls’ titles in their respective districts.
Friendship Secondary also secured both East Bank Demerara representative places, while Ann’s Grove Secondary claimed the East Coast Demerara boys’ championship and President’s College won the girls’ title.
The upcoming programme begins on October 30 in Region One, where Hosororo Secondary will face Santa Rosa Secondary in the boys’ competition at 11:00 a.m. in Moruca. Waramuri Secondary and North West Secondary will meet in the girls’ match at 1:00 p.m.
In Region Six, Vryman’s Erven will face New Amsterdam Secondary in the girls’ competition at 2:00 p.m., followed by Tutorial Academy against New Amsterdam Secondary in the boys’ match at 3:30 p.m. at All Saints.
Region Ten’s girls’ competition will continue at Wisburg on October 30, with the winners from the preceding round meeting at 3:30 p.m.
At Queen’s College, Marian Academy will face Chase’s Academic Foundation in the Georgetown North girls’ competition on October 30 at 3:30 p.m. Chase’s boys will meet the winner of the Queen’s College and New Campbellville Secondary encounter, also scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the same venue.
On October 31, Abram Zuil Secondary and Charity Secondary will meet in both divisions at Queenstown in Region Two. The girls will play at 1:30 p.m., followed by the boys at 3:00 p.m.
Region Five’s October 31 programme will feature Mahaicony Secondary against Bygeval Secondary at No. 5. The girls’ match will begin at 1:00 p.m., with the boys taking the field at 3:00 p.m.
The fixtures follow matches on October 23 and 24 that produced several district champions and strong individual performances.
In Region Three, Vreed en Hoop defeated DeWillem Secondary 3–0 in the boys’ final, with Sherwin Softleigh, Kareem Milton and Treyon Mclean scoring once each. Vreed en Hoop’s girls also overcame West Minster Secondary, whose own goal decided the encounter.
Dolphin completed the championship double in Georgetown South. In the boys’ final, Omari Nascimento and David John scored twice each to secure a 4–0 victory over The New Central High.
On the East Bank, Friendship’s boys defeated Diamond Secondary 2–0 through goals from Micheal Correia and Demetri Younge before beating Dora Secondary 6–0 to become district champions. Jerome Johnson and Brandon Bruce each scored twice against Dora, while Delroy Williams and Correia contributed one goal apiece. Friendship’s girls will also represent the district, having been its only female entrants.
Ann’s Grove won the East Coast boys’ title after defeating Hope Secondary 4–1 on penalties following a 1–1 draw. Kennard Haley scored for Ann’s Grove, while LeBron Semple netted for Hope.
President’s College delivered a commanding performance in the East Coast girls’ final, defeating Annandale Secondary 10–0. Kimora Edwards led the scoring with four goals and Reyanna Gounga added two. Nalini LaRose, Neisa Lewis, Esinam Kissoon and Selena Williams scored once each.
In Region Two, Charity Secondary defeated Cottonfield Secondary 6–1. Lorenzo Joseph struck a hat-trick, with Janaldo Charles, Johnny Smith and Micah James adding a goal each. D’Aaron Romeo scored Cottonfield’s consolation. Abram Zuil Secondary beat Aurora Secondary 2–0 through goals from Justin Sewprashad and Marcanthony Obermuller.
Bygeval Secondary defeated No. 8 Secondary 3–1 in the Region Five boys’ encounter. Devonte Vaux, Jefferson Rodriguez and Kheim Henry scored for Bygeval, while Aaron Crandon replied for No. 8.
Bygeval also prevailed in the girls’ match, winning the penalty shootout 2–1 after the teams finished regulation time level at 2–2. Rayenna Duncan and Jakayla Ethard scored for Bygeval, with Rean Semple and Teonza Gordon finding the net for No. 8.
New Amsterdam Secondary enjoyed success in both divisions against Canje Secondary in Region Six. The girls won 1–0 on penalties after a goalless match, while the boys secured a 5–0 victory. Vincent Newyear, Jonathan Daniels, Domonique Rodrigues, Mitchell Cameron and Naeem Liverpool each scored once.
Tutorial Academy also won through a penalty shootout, defeating Berbice Educational Institute 4–3 after their match ended goalless.
In Georgetown North, Chase’s Academic Foundation defeated New Campbellville Secondary 6–0 in the girls’ competition. Leandra Henritto scored a hat-trick and Thea Rodrigues added two goals. Marian Academy’s girls defeated Cummings Lodge Secondary 4–0, with Ella Fernandes scoring twice and Ashley Walton and Skylar DeNobrega contributing one goal each.
Chase’s boys recorded a 10–1 victory over Christ Church Secondary. Brendan Parks scored four goals, Akeel Young added two, and Brandon Kissoon, Nash Moe, Aaron Vasconcellos and Fabio Kowlessar netted once each. Lebron Halford scored for Christ Church.
St. John’s College defeated New Campbellville’s boys 6–0, with Shangi Welch and Dexter John scoring twice each and Josiah Nedd also finding the net.
