Big wins for Waramuri, Bartica as regional legs heat up

There were big wins throughout the country as the 2023 Edition of the Digicel schools Football tournament continued at venues throughout the country yesterday.

In region one, there was victory for Hosororo via a 1-0 margin over Wauna at Green Park with Waramuri winning 3-1 against Kamwatta at the 2 miles ground.

Bruce Vincent (15th, 25th and 43rd) had a hat-trick for the winner’s who came from behind to surpass Ravi Benjamin’s 4th minute goal.

In region Three, Leonora beat Vergenoegen 3-0 thanks to an own-goal as well as one strike each from Keon Grant (42nd) and Tromayne Hercules (47th).

Meanwhile, Westminister went down 2-3 on penalties to Vreed-en-Hoop, after a two-goal stalemate during regulation time.

On the East Bank of Demerara (region Four), Soesdyke made light work of Camille’s Institute, beating them 4-0 thanks to strikes from Jermin Lewis (14th, 26th and 42nd) and William Davis (52nd).

Alpine Academy were disqualified from the tournament after fielding a player that was not on the school’s register in their game against Diamond Secondary.

Over on the East Coast of Demerara, hosts Buxton won via walkover from Ann`s Grove while President’s College beat Bygeval 2-0 at the same venue thanks to a brace from Shamar Barrington (48th and 59th).

In region five, Paradise played hosts to two games.

In the first, Mahaicony Technical Institute overcame Woodley Park 3-1 after Winton Hartman’s one goal in the 16th was overturned by Mahaicony Tech’s Jaheim Drakes (44th), Rolston McDonald (55th) and Duwrad Wilson (63rd).

Fort Wellington went down to Belladrum thanks to a lone strike from Dendary McKenzie (26th).

Bartica thrashed Three Miles Secondary 8-0 in region Seven while in region 10, Kwakwani won 3-1 on penalties against New Silver City after a two-goal drawn encounter.

Kwakwani had Keron Phillips (10th and 55th) on target while New Silver City had Clinton Fingal (14th) and Rawle Heney (65th) on target.

Meanwhile, matches continue today at various venues. See fixtures below:

Georgetown:
North Ruimveldt vs Carmel Secondary (Ministry of Education Ground ) 12:00hrs
Excelsior Academy vs St. John’s College (Ministry of Education Ground) 13:30hrs
Tutorial High vs Dolphin Secondary (Ministry of Education Ground) 15:00hrs
Brickdam Secondary vs Chases Academy (Ministry of Education Ground)16:30hrs

St. Roses’ vs New Campbellville (NIS) 13:00hrs
Charlestown Sec vs North Georgetown Sec (NIS)14:30hrs
St Winefrides vs The Bishops’ High (NIS)16:00hrs

Region Nine (9):
Aishalton vs Sand Creek (Aishalton) 13:00hrs
Anai vs St. Ignatius (Aranaputa) 10:00hrs

Region Six (6)
Canje Sec. vs Corentyne Comprehensive at the Scott’s Ground 3nd July 14.30hrs