ExxonMobil School Football: Defending champs East Ruimveldt through to final

A chance at title retention is on the cards for the girls of East Ruimveldt Secondary after they stormed into the final of the ExxonMobil Boys and Girls Under-14 School Football Tournament.

East Ruimveldt topped New Campbellville 4-0, led by a hat-trick from Azaria Wilson (7^th, 21^st, 30^th) and Antwana Williams (39^th) and are now one win away from retaining the title.

They face Charlestown Secondary at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue, on Saturday.

Charlestown needled New Central High 1-0 with Aquenna Griffith making the difference in the 48th minute.

In the other placement match for the girls, Tucville defeated Ann’s Grove 2-0 with goals from Shania Waldron (4th) and Allgera Williams (30th).

In the boys’ category, a new champion will be crowned after Ann’s Grove Secondary edged the defending champions Cummings Lodge 3-2.

The East Coast unit was led by Shaquan David (2^nd), Antwan Payne (14^th) and Selwyn Payne (37^th) whose efforts proved good enough despite a late fightback from the former champs via goals from Nicholas Watts (40^th) and Keshan Daniels (45^th).

Ann’s Grove will meet Charlestown Secondary, who defeated West Ruimveldt 4-2.

Colwin Kissoon (10^th), Malcolm Hendricks (14^th, 38^th) and Jeremiah David (40^th) did the damage for Charlestown, while Donavan Welcome’s brace kept West in the fight with goals in the 43^rd and 46^th.

New Central High and Dolphin Secondary were the other sides to win placement matches.