THE quest for supremacy and $200 000 first prize in the inaugural Premiership Sports Promotion (PSP) Georgetown Under-17 Schools football competition got off to a false start yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground. A strong and determined-looking St George’s lineup graced the venue from 12:30hrs in preparation for an intense battle with their nemesis Dolphin Secondary, but lo and behold, Dolphin did not turn up, thus St George’s got the win via a walkover.

In the second game of the day, the organisers’ efforts to contact Charlestown Secondary with regard to their 15:00hrs clash with St Stanislaus proved futile and St Stanislaus were also awarded the win via a walkover.
In the interest of not having both St George’s and St Stanislaus’ efforts go in vain, a friendly encounter to kick off the tournament was played between the two, with St George’s winning 3-0.
A restart of the tournament will be held today at the same venue, with East Ruimveldt opposing Tutorial in the first encounter at 13:00hrs, followed by Bishops’ High taking on Queen’s College from 15:00hrs.
The schools listed to participate are: St George’s, Charlestown, St Stanislaus, East Ruimveldt, Tutorial, Lodge, North Georgetown, Bishops’, Queen’s College, Tucville, North Ruimveldt Multilateral, St Mary’s, Christ Church, Queenstown and St John’s College.
The team placing second are guaranteed $150 000 while third- and fourth-place finishers will receive $100 000 and $75 000 respectively, with all matches being played at the Ministry of Education ground, including the final which is scheduled for Sunday, December 21. (Calvin Roberts)