Courts Optical Pee-Wee: Rosignol, St John, St Pius, Enterprise end group stage on a high

Several teams made a last-gasp on Saturday last in the Courts Optical Under-11 Pee-Wee football tournament in order to avoid elimination – a factor which made for entertaining football match-ups among the nation’s youngest stars.
St John the Baptist Primary kicked off proceedings by extending their dominance with a third win, this time against Timehri Primary, 8-0. Kareme Welcome led the charge for the Region Seven outfit with goals in the 3rd, 16th, 22nd and 26th minutes, while his teammate Kriston Chandler (1st, 5th) added a brace. Marcellus Elvis (29th) and Orlando Deeges (40th) netted one each to add the cherry on top for St John the Baptist.
A hat-trick off the boots of Jadon Sampson in the 7th, 10th and 23rd minutes led Belladrum Primary to a 5-0 victory over Potaro Primary. Kenroy Gordon (19th, 30th) was the other goalscorer, netting a brace.
North Georgetown Primary later registered a similar number of goals to walk away with a win over Tapakuma Lake Primary. Jahiem Bourne (3rd, 7th, 11th) netted three for North Georgetown while Avion Lynch (8th) and Damarion Devine (22nd) scored one each. However, Tapakuma Lake had three, with goals from Raffel Fredericks (1st), Jorden Benjamin (12th) and Brandon Fredericks (27th).

The biggest win of the day came from Rosignol Primary who trampled FE Pollard Primary 12-0. The massive win was powered by five goals from Abdul Kadir (1st, 2nd, 10th, 21st, 25th) and a helmet trick off the boots of Jeremiah Mc Donald (8th, 12th, 29th, 30th). Also adding their names to the scoresheet were Jeremiah Seecharran (15th) and Jaime Bourne (18th) while an own goal accounted for their final strike in the 36th.
Winfer Gardens Primary rebounded from a loss last week to defeat St Mary Primary 4-2. Omari St Hill led the way for Winfer Gardens with a hat-trick in the 5th, 7th and 29th minutes, while Nathaniel Bishop netted in the 34th. On the other hand, Dequacy Paul was responsible for St Mary’s replies in the 11th and 34th.
Another team that rebounded on Saturday were Georgetown International Academy (GIA), who whipped Colaaco Primary 2-1. Yacine Amri (10th, 40th) and Caleb Nnoli (13th, 16th) both scored braces for GIA while Esa Mirza (39th), Greyson Gee (34th) and Emmanuel Smeenk (34th) also found the back of the net. Shakeel Fraser scored Colaaco’s consolation in the 30th.
With goals off the boots of Seon Horsham (5th, 35th); Eli Bryant (20th, 30th) and Jaseem Parris (36th), West Ruimveldt cruised past Golden Grove Primary 5-0.
St Gabriel’s Primary also turned their fortunes around in round three of the group stage, drubbing Genesis Primary 8-0. Devon Jones (28th, 30th, 32nd) and Treyvon Byass (3rd, 22nd, 25th) were the chief marksmen while Zion Hickerson (18th) and Nathan Melville (10th) registered another two goals between them.
Also in the winners’ circle were Marian Academy with a comprehensive 3-0 win over School of the Nations. Cristiano La Rose (2nd, 24th) netted a brace while Chase Hodge (18th) was responsible for the other strike.
With a helmet trick off the boots of Dontay Kowlessar in the 7th, 11th, 27th and 30th minutes, Enterprise Primary kept their winning streak alive with a 6-0 win over Smith’s Memorial Primary. Shine Arthur (13th) and Kymari Younge (40th) also found the back of the net for Enterprise.
Defending champions St Pius Primary also kept their record squeaky clean, as they defeated Tucville Primary 4-0. Aleem Younge struck thrice in the 1st, 8th and 20th minutes, while Jovaine Wright (4th) scored once.
A solitary goal was the difference between Santa Rosa Primary and Ann’s Grove Primary in a 1-0 encounter. Ethan John netted the game- winner for Santa Rosa in the 34th minute.
In other results, Redeemer and Stella Marris Primary Schools played to a nil-all draw while Batavia and Den Amstel Primaries had a 1-1 draw. Andrew Robin opened the scoring for Den Amstel in the eighth minute while Randy Lyte netted the equaliser in the 22nd.
The Under-11 tournament is expected to continue with the Round of 16 this Saturday, October 12 at the same Carifesta Avenue venue.