Rising Stars lift Bartica Baptist Church Under-15 Trophy
Rising Stars FC’s Under-15 team, under the stewardship of coaches Elwes Jones and Ryan Scott, on Sunday emerged triumphant in the final of the Bartica Baptist Church/ Victory International Ministry/BFA Under-15 Knockout Tournament.
Facing a determined and talented Potaro Strikers FC, the young “Stars” rose to the occasion to shut out their opponents 4-nil by way of a goal each from Chad Edwards, Christon Shewram, Ian Gomes Jr and Shomari Hunte.
Heading into the highly anticipated fixture, Potaro Strikers were considered a definite shoo-in for the title, having effortlessly won all their preliminary and semifinal games. They did not expect Rising Stars, as the underdog side, to bring to the competition their ‘A’ game, which stifled the Strikers’ main strikers to leave them goalless at the end of the match.
The victorious Rising Stars FC
In third-place play-off action, Beacon FC defeated Rivers View FC. Two goals from Chad Edwards, one from Christon Shewram and one from Daniel Williams were enough to blow away Rivers View FC 4 goals to nil on Friday.
In the presentation ceremony that followed immediately after, Edwards was adjudged the highest goal-scorer; Gomes Jr the most valuable player (MVP), and Delon Jones the best goalkeeper.
The Bartica Football Association hereby expresses gratitude to the Bartica Baptist Church and the Victory International Ministry for this great initiative, which is the second of its kind in as many years.
