Buxton Stars received their prizes for winning the East Coast Sweet 16 Football Championship during the official presentation ceremony at the club’s community centre ground yesterday.
Buxton Stars defeated Pele 1-0 to walk away with the coveted title. They received $500,000, the championship trophy, and medals. Meanwhile, Pele pocketed $200,000 and the second-place trophy and medals.
Santos, who bested Mahaica Determinators 4-2 on penalty kicks in the third-place playoff, received $100,000 and the corresponding trophy and medals. Mahaica pocketed $75,000 and a trophy.
On the individual side, Joshua Bentick of Pele secured the highest goal scorer award, while Shawn Edwards copped the best goalkeeper accolade.