Goals galore! As Milo 2025 starts with exciting matchups
Dolphin Secondary, Abram Zuil Secondary and defending champions Chase’s Academic Foundation sent early warnings to the rest of the competition with dominating victories when the Milo Schools’ Under- 18 football tournament kicked off on Saturday.
While Chase’s Academy brought up the first victory of the tournament (5-0) on the back of a Bryan Wharton helmet- trick in the 2nd, 16th, 25th and 68th minutes; Dolphin Secondary followed closely behind with an 8-0 whipping of Tutorial High in the following game.
Jamal Williams led the charge for Dolphin with a hat trick in the 40th, 44th and 66th minutes while Ezekiel Frank David netted a brace in the 12th and 60th minutes. Gavin Adams (10th). Tyler Abrams (46th) and Rashleigh Hall (70th) contributed one Gowan each for Dolphin’s 8.
Jamal Williams led with a hattrick for Dolphin Secondary
In the final game at the Ministry of Education (MoE), last year’s runner-ups Waramuri Secondary cruised past South Ruimveldt 3-0. It wasn’t until the second half that Paul Lewis managed to break the ice between the two teams, after which Rondell Peters made it. 2-0 affair in the 65th. Erwin Booker added the icing on top with a shot from outside the box in the 68th for the 3-0 win.
Over at the Queen’s College, a LeBron Mendonca strike in the 16th minute helped Three Miles Secondary needle West Demerara.
Erwin Booker netted a stunner for Waramuri Secondary’s 3rd goal.
Led by an Omar Kendall brace in the 27th and 39th minutes, Abram Zuil Secondary romped to a 5-0 victory against St. John’s College. Lester Noel (35th), Eron Benjamin (42nd) and Jaden Evan’s (54th) added one goal each to the tally.
Charlestown Secondary later brought the curtains down on the day’s action with a 3-1 win over New Central High. Trevor Gordon opened the scoring for New Central Hogh in the 12th minute but Adriel Hamilton equalized in the 21st minute. 4 minutes later, D’Angelo Dick handed Charlestown the lead while Adion Marks extended the gap between the two sides in the 59th.
The Milo U18 Schools’ football tournament will continue next Saturday and Sunday with more group stage action.
