Kelsey Benjamin shot seven past a listless North Ruimveldt Secondary to lead Chase Academic Foundation to a record 17-nil victory in the 5th edition of the Petra Organised Milo under-18 Schools Football Championships on Saturday at the Ministry of Education Ground.
Kelsey Benjamin (with ball) was torn in the defence of North Ruimveldt with his canny dribbling skills on Saturday at the Ministry of Education Ground
The two-time defending champions eclipsed the previous record of 13-0 this year set by both Morgan Learning Centre and Sir Leon’s Lessons.
Benjamin first netted in the 5th minute then added goals in the 29th, 30th, 50th, 53rd, 57th and 65th minutes to round off a memorable day.
Sprightful assistance came from Ryan Hackett in the 46th and 54th minute while Nicholas McArthur, Job Caesar, Reshawn Ritch, Rondell Peters, Wayne Baker and Jeremy Garrett scored in the eighth, 23rd, 25th, 31st, 58th and 61st minute respectively. Own goals in the 28th and 55th minute added to the score line.
In another goal rush, Buxton Youth Developers crushed St. Joseph 7-0; Ablamy Robertson netted a brace in the 53rd and 77th minute whilst Shemar Beckles, Elton Sullivan, Justin Jarvius, Joel Anderson and Kifambo Goodman scored in the 26th, 30th, 31st, 50th and 61st minute respectively.
Also, Masters Academy continues their impressive performances as they won 3-1 against Ann’s Grove. Ryan Dowden, O’Neil Glasgow and Colwyn Peters in the 45th, 50th and 60th respectively. On target in the defeat was Kobe Durant in the fourth minute. In the final game, The Bishops’ High School and St. Roses High battled to a scoreless draw. The tourney will continue today at the same venue with four more matches. At 11:00h, East Ruimveldt engages St. Mary’s High while St. John’s College battle Pure Masters from 12:30h.
The third fixture at 14:00h will bring together former winner Lodge Secondary who will match skills with Kingston Secondary whilst Morgan Learning Centre opposes Tucville from 15:30h.
The championship which is slated to conclude on April 23rd, features 32 teams competing in an initial round robin format of eight group of four teams.
Upon the conclusion of the group stage, the top two finishers in each group will advance to the elimination round.
Winner of the tourney will receive $500,000 towards a school project and the championship trophy while the second, third and fourth placed sides will pocket $300,000,$200,000 and $100,000 respectively towards a school initiative and a trophy.
The event is also supported by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Health with an emphasis on Gender Based Violence.
