(Kaieteur News) – President’s College produced the biggest victory of the day with a commanding 10-0 win over Hope Secondary in the girls’ division as the ExxonMobil Under-18 Schools Football Competition continued on Saturday, October 10, with 10 matches across Georgetown, Region Three and the East Coast of Demerara.
Organised by the Vurlon Mills Football Academy (VMFA), the competition saw several impressive performances, including convincing victories for Leonora Secondary, Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary and Cummings Lodge Secondary, while two encounters were decided by penalty shootouts.
President’s College FC were relentless during their recent clinic with the ball.
In the East Coast Demerara division, President’s College dominated the girls’ encounter against Hope Secondary, with Kimora Edwards, Dilma Edwards, Shermel Blake and Ronlyn Dublin each scoring twice. Selena Williams and Ryana Gounga added one goal apiece to complete the 10-goal performance.
However, Hope Secondary gained some revenge in the boys’ division, defeating President’s College 3-1. Quashaun Campbell, Joseph Waite and Lebron Semple were on target for Hope, while Davis Samuels scored the consolation goal for President’s College.
Over in Georgetown North, St. George’s Science School recorded a comfortable 3-0 victory over Queenstown Secondary in the boys’ competition. Adiel Hamilton led the scoring with a double, while Corlan James added the third goal.
Cummings Lodge Secondary also enjoyed a successful outing in the girls’ division, defeating Christ Church Secondary 4-1. Ashanti Bissessar scored twice, while Deshauna Bovell and Carla Amara contributed one goal each. Haley Jack registered Christ Church Secondary’s lone goal.
The action in yesterday’s round of ten ExxonMobil U18 Schools football
In another closely contested Georgetown North encounter, St. John’s College edged St. Joseph’s High 2-1 on penalties after the teams finished regulation time locked at 2-2.
Dexter John and Josiah Nedd scored for St. John’s College, while Samech Starke netted both goals for St. Joseph’s High.
Meanwhile, in Georgetown South, Dolphin Secondary secured victory over West Ruimveldt Secondary in the girls’ division following a goalless draw in regulation time. Dolphin prevailed 3-1 in the subsequent penalty shootout.
The New Central High School also registered a victory in Georgetown South, defeating Freeburg Secondary 3-1 in the boys’ competition. Joshua Paul, Isiah Ramsaroop and Donte Thornhill each found the back of the net for The New Central High, while Tahir Cox scored for Freeburg.
In Region Three, Leonora Secondary recorded a 4-1 victory over Stewartville Secondary, with Shamer Persaud and Yuan Culley scoring two goals each.
Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary also impressed with a 4-2 victory over Patentia Secondary. David Williams led the charge with two goals, while Jamal Johnson and Treyon McLean scored once each.
DeWillem Secondary completed the Region Three results with a narrow 1-0 win over Westminster Secondary, courtesy of a lone goal from Brandeis Rollox.
The latest round of matches highlighted the growing competitiveness of the tournament, with schools from different communities continuing to provide young footballers with opportunities to demonstrate their abilities.
Operating under the banner “Play, Learn, Lead,” the Vurlon Mills Football Academy is using the ExxonMobil U18 Schools Football Competition as a platform to promote holistic youth development through sport.
Founded by former national footballer Vurlon Mills, the Academy aims to bridge the gap between youth and senior football while creating opportunities to identify and nurture emerging talent across Guyana.
Beyond competition, the tournament places strong emphasis on academic engagement, discipline, leadership and the development of essential life skills.
Through this initiative, VMFA seeks to encourage young athletes to balance their sporting ambitions with their education while developing the confidence, responsibility and character needed to become future leaders.
The ExxonMobil U18 Schools Football Competition is scheduled to continue through November, providing participating schools and players with further opportunities for competitive football, personal development and talent identification.
Source: Kaieteur News
