Masters Academy humbled St. Rose’s High School 8-1 when the fifth annual Milo U18 Secondary Schools football championships continued yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
Calvin Peters recorded a hat-trick on either side of halftime in the 11th, 44th and 62nd minute. He was supported by Andel Smith who recorded a brace in the 37th and 64th minute.
Contributing to the rout were Derwyn George, Randy Smart and Kareem Caines in the 28th, 51st and 59th minute correspondingly. Recording a consolation goal in the 22nd minute was Joel Morrison.
Similarly, Buxton Youth Developers hammered North Ruimveldt 5-0. Kifumbo Goodman registered a double in the 15th and 19th minute whilst Shamar Beckles and Teffrel Campbell scored in the second and 16th minute correspondingly. An own goal added to the rout in the 61st minute. Meanwhile, Bishop’s High overcame a 1-0 deficit to defeat Ann’s Grove Secondary 2-1. Tyrone Singh and Tyrese Souvenir scored in the 54th and 60th minute respectively.
Shemar McPherson gave Ann’s Grove the lead in the 12th minute. The tourney will continue today at the same venue with four matches. At 11:00hrs, Kingston Secondary engages St. Mary’s while Tucville Secondary battle Charlestown Secondary from 12:30hrs.
The third fixture will witness former champion Lodge Secondary matching skills with East Ruimveldt Secondary whilst Morgan Learning Center opposes St. John’s College from 15:30hrs in the final match.
The championship which is slated to conclude on April 23rd, will feature 32 teams competing in an initial round robin format of eight group of four teams. Upon the conclusion of the group stage, the top two finishers in each group will advance to the elimination round.
Winner of the tourney will receive $500,000 towards a school project and the championship trophy while the second, third and fourth placed sides will pocket $300,000,$200,000 and $100,000 respectively towards a school initiative and a trophy.
