Chase Academy storms to Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football title

Chase’s Academic Foundation continued their impressive dominance in the school football scene by clinching their second consecutive title in the Petra-organised Under-18 Schools’ Football League.

The final match on Sunday evening at the Ministry of Education ground on Carifesta Avenue saw Chase overpower Dolphin Secondary with a resounding score of 8-1.

Both teams entered the championship match level on points, each having garnered 18 points from six wins in their previous games, which set the stage for a thrilling showdown.

Bryan Wharton, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player and top scorer, netted five of his 15 goals this season in the final.

Neron Barrow, Omar Sam, and Neeiaz Baksh also contributed to the victory.

The title not only marked a significant achievement for Chase’s Academic Foundation, which finished the league with a perfect record of 7-0 and a total of 21 points, but it also positioned them for future competitions.

Despite the defeat, Dolphin Secondary finished second with 18 points and will also represent Guyana at the upcoming KFC Goodwill International tournament.

In addition to the glory of the championship title, Chase’s Academic Foundation was awarded a cash prize of $300,000, while Dolphin Secondary received $150,000.

The third and fourth-place finishers, Waramuri Secondary and West Ruimveldt Secondary, were also recognized with prizes of $75,000 and $50,000, respectively, all designated for their chosen school projects.

In other matches on the same day, South Ruimveldt delivered an impressive 7-0 victory over East Ruimveldt Secondary, aided by the standout performances of Zaphenath Hutson and Seon Grant, who scored braces.

Furthermore, West Ruimveldt showcased their prowess with an 8-0 demolition of President’s College, highlighted by a remarkable five-goal haul from Jeremiah Griffith, demonstrates the high level of talent in this year’s league.