St. Joseph High School emerged champions of the Toolsie Persaud Group of Companies-sponsored Secondary Schools Tape Ball Cricket Competition after defeating Christ Church Secondary School in the final at the National Park tarmac on Sunday.
Christ Church batted first and scored 42 for three wickets in their allotted overs, with Jamal Samuels leading the way with 19 runs. Brian Sommersell claimed two wickets for 16 runs for St. Joseph.
In reply, St. Joseph reached 44 for four wickets to secure victory, with captain Savir Narine leading from the front with 18 runs, while Shane Austin contributed 14. Darrious Haynes was the pick of the Christ Church bowlers, taking two wickets for 22 runs.
Sommersell was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the competition for his outstanding performances.
Both finalists earned their places in the championship match through victories in the semi-finals, with Christ Church defeating Annandale Secondary and St. Joseph overcoming Patentia Secondary.
The competition was coordinated by James Lewis, head of Uprising Promotions, who acknowledged the contributions of several individuals who helped make the tournament a success, alongside the main sponsor, Toolsie Persaud Limited.
Those recognised included Ambassador Ivan Evelyn, Chief of Protocol; Rosalinda Rashul; Ambassador Audrey Waddle; Ambassador Keith George; and Honourable Carl Greenidge.
Lewis also indicated that another competition is being planned for the Diwali Festival of Lights in November, subject to sponsorship.
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