ExxonMobil U18 Football Tournament: Christ Church, New Amsterdam record big wins

Christ Church Secondary and New Amsterdam Secondary produced two of the biggest victories in the ExxonMobil Under-18 Football Tournament on Saturday, October 17, with commanding wins in their respective regional fixtures. Christ Church thrashed North Georgetown Secondary 7-0 in Georgetown North, while New Amsterdam Secondary handed Vryman’s Erven Secondary an identical defeat in Region Six.

Christ Church’s emphatic victory was led by Jadel Liverpool, who scored four goals. Darrious Haynes, Andel Richards and Daniel Worrell added one goal each to complete the comprehensive win.
New Amsterdam were equally impressive, with DeAndre Fullerton scoring twice in the 7-0 triumph over Vryman’s Erven. Enqi Leacock, Eon Williams, Domonique Rodrigues, Jeremiah Hawker and Yannick Parker each found the net once.
Waramuri Secondary also enjoyed a productive day in Region One, defeating Kwebana Secondary 5-0. Wade Ferreira scored twice, while Randy Williams, Denzil John and Jaden France contributed one goal apiece.
The Waramuri girls were even more dominant, recording a 7-0 victory over Kwebana Secondary in the female competition. Altia Marks scored twice, while Breanna Henry, Anina Lewis, Brenita Marks, Habitats Harris and Darwina Boyal each scored once.
Several other teams registered convincing victories across the tournament’s regional zones, while a number of closely contested female matches were decided by penalty shoot-outs.
In Georgetown North, Queens College defeated St. George’s School of Science 4-1, with Isa Bremner scoring a hat-trick and Antoine Liverpool adding the other goal. Adiel Hamilton scored the lone goal for St. George’s. New Campbellville Secondary also secured a comfortable 6-1 win over Cummings Lodge Secondary, led by Shacoby Willis, who scored twice. Nokajo Parris, Emanuel Clarke, Richard Garnette and Kendrick Matos each scored once for the winners.
Marian Academy’s girls delivered another strong performance, defeating Queens College 6-0. Skylar Nobrega and Ella Fernandes scored two goals each, while Breanna Nobrega and Sarrah Samaroo added one apiece.
In Region Three, DeWillem Secondary overcame West Demerara Secondary 2-1, with Brandis Rollox scoring both goals. Jaquan Smith scored for West Demerara. Vreed en Hoop Secondary also won by the same margin against Leonora Secondary, thanks to a brace from David Williams, while Isiah Wilson scored for Leonora.
Region Four East Coast Demerara saw Hope Secondary defeat Beterverwagting Secondary 2-0, with Yohance King and Lebron Semple scoring one goal each. Ann’s Grove Secondary recorded an identical victory over Golden Grove Secondary through goals from Jaylon Adams and Kennard Haley.
In Region Five, Mahaicony Secondary completed a double over Belladrum Secondary in the male and female competitions. The girls secured a narrow 1-0 win through Scerefena Sealey’s goal, while the boys claimed a 2-1 victory. Nishaun Daw and Terrell Daniels scored for Mahaicony, with Deandre McKenzie replying for Belladrum.
Region Six also saw Tutorial Academy defeat Port Mourant Secondary 2-0, with Jaylon Grant and Deandre Hemerding scoring. In the female competition, Vryman’s Erven Secondary defeated Berbice Educational Institute 2-0, with Latoya Williams scoring both goals.
Penalty shoot-outs proved decisive in several female fixtures. Santa Rosa Secondary and St. Nicholas Primary Top drew 1-1 in regulation time before Santa Rosa prevailed on penalties. Leah Rodrigues scored for Santa Rosa, while Sheena Fredericks netted for St. Nicholas. Waramuri Secondary’s girls subsequently defeated Santa Rosa 1-0.
North West Secondary’s girls also advanced after overcoming Hosororo Secondary in a penalty shoot-out, winning 3-2 after the teams drew 1-1 in regulation time. Angelina Lall scored for North West, while Priyanka LaRose found the net for Hosororo.
New Amsterdam Secondary’s girls edged Tutorial Academy 2-1 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Seirra LaCruz scored for New Amsterdam, while Chandani Thakoor scored for Tutorial Academy.
In the Georgetown South fixtures, Dolphin Secondary defeated West Ruimveldt Secondary 2-1. David John and Omari Nascimento scored for Dolphin, while Yannick Fox netted for West Ruimveldt. Dolphin’s girls also advanced after defeating New Central High in a penalty shoot-out, winning 1-0 following a 1-1 draw in regulation time. Jayda Goodwin scored for Dolphin, while Janicia Rocke scored for New Central.
The Region One boys’ competition also saw Santa Rosa Secondary defeat St. Nicholas Primary Top 4-0, with Shane James, Lando Williams, Marcus Atkinson and Arvin Henry scoring one goal each. In the other Region One boys’ match, Hosororo Secondary defeated North West Secondary 2-1 through goals from Delwin Bailey and Reon Jocintho, while Christian Scott scored for North West.