Marian Academy, Santa Rosa to battle for crown

A scene from the Santa Rosa (pink) and St. John the Baptist encounter

Courts Pee Wee Football

Marian Academy and Santa Rosa of Region #1 will contest the final of the Courts Optical Pee Wee Boy’s U-11 Football Championship following hard-fought semifinal wins yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Marian Academy eliminated defending champion St. Pius by a 2-1 score. Cristiano La Rose recorded a double in the 10th and 25th minutes. For the loser, Jovaine Wright scored.

In an identical manner, Santa Rosa defeated St. John the Baptist 2-1. Deon Henry and Ethan Richards scored in the 14th and 17th minutes, respectively. Kareem Welcome scored for the loser in the 27th minute.

Part of the action between Marian Academy and St. Pius