Chase Academy, Friendship Secondary dominate ExxonMobil U18 football action

Chase’s Academic Foundation and Friendship Secondary produced commanding performances on Friday as the ExxonMobil Under-18 Schools Football Tournament continued with eight matches across Georgetown, Demerara, and Berbice.

Chase’s Academic Foundation recorded convincing victories in both the boys’ and girls’ competitions against Richard Ishmael Secondary, while Friendship Secondary registered a 10-0 win over Camille’s Academy (Diamond) in the East Bank Demerara division.
In Georgetown, Chase’s girls delivered the biggest victory of the day, hammering Richard Ishmael Secondary 16-0, with Thea Rodrigues and Emilla Barrett leading the charge with four goals each.

Leandra Henritto also made her mark with a hat-trick, while Dianna Edwards scored twice. Shemia Hing, Sabana Simon and Czanna Reuben contributed one goal each to complete the rout.
Chase’s boys were equally dominant against Richard Ishmael Secondary, securing a 9-0 victory. Brendon Parks led the scoring with three goals, while Aaron Vasconcellos registered a double. Dance Vancotten, Germaine Garnett, and Mark Jordon Glasgow were also among the scorers.
Meanwhile, Friendship Secondary enjoyed a productive outing on the East Bank of Demerara, defeating Camille’s Academy (Diamond) 10-0.
Brandon Bruce spearheaded the victory with four goals, while Jerome Johnson scored twice. Michael Correia, Malcolm Roach, Kendo George, and Anthony Thomas each added a goal.
In another East Bank encounter, Diamond Secondary secured a comfortable 4-0 victory over Camille’s Academy (Soesdyke). J Samsodin scored twice, with Alex Bentick and Jonothan Gordon contributing one goal each.
Over on the East Coast of Demerara, Golden Grove Secondary edged Bladen Hall Secondary 2-1 in a closely contested boys’ encounter. Yao Roberts and Daville Robertson scored for Golden Grove, while Deon Benn registered Bladen Hall’s lone goal.
In the Georgetown South division, Charlestown Secondary prevailed over Lodge Secondary following a penalty shootout. The teams were locked at 1-1 at the end of regulation time before Charlestown secured a 4-3 victory from the penalty spot.
Meanwhile, the two matches played in Region Six produced contrasting results between Canje Secondary and Lower Corentyne Secondary.
In the girls’ competition, Canje Secondary secured a convincing 4-0 victory, with Kishanna Fyffe leading the way with two goals. Wayanna DeJonge and Jameila Shepred scored once each.
However, Lower Corentyne Secondary reversed the result in the boys’ competition, defeating Canje Secondary 4-1.
Joel Leitch and King David each recorded a double for Lower Corentyne, while Jermaine Junor scored Canje’s consolation goal.
The tournament, organised by the Vurlon Mills Football Academy, continues over the weekend, with schools from across the participating regions battling for honours in the boys’ and girls’ competitions.