. Hingh named MVP

Marian Academy last evening got the better of St John the Baptist 2-1 to lift the MVP Sports Girls U-11 Schools Football trophy for the first time in the tournament’s seven-year history.

Facing a spirited St John the Baptist team, it took a last minute goal (40’) to grasp the title for Marian as Haley Kaberkorn struck a deflected shot through the legs of the St John keeper to spark wild celebrations from her side’s supporters, coach and teammates.

Earlier in the first half, Skylar DeNobrega had scored her 10th goal of the tournament in the 13th minute to put her side ahead, however, not to be outdone, Shemia Hingh produced a mazy run to walk the ball into the net after she had rounded the Marian Academy goalkeeper to equalise for her side.

Hingh ended as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player with a tally of 9 goals while DeNobrega with her 10 won the accolade for the Highest Goalscorer.

Earlier in the day, last year’s winners North Georgetown and West Ruimveldt could not find a deciding goal and North Georgetown won the penalty shootout 5-2 to finish third.