The dust has settled as the premier school’s football championship ‘The Courts Optical U11 Football Tournament’ head into the round of 16.
The top 16 teams will begin their battles to reach the final in the knock-out stage of the competition at the Ministry of Education ground from today, October 12.

On Saturday, the CARFESTA Avenue ground will see the start of the business end of the competition with the top schools already separating themselves from the pack as they look to earn a place in the quarter final next week.
Serial winners and former champions, West Ruimveldt who are boasting two wins and a draw, top their Group D and are set to open the day’s proceeding when they meet Tapakuma Lake Primary who have two wins and a loss.

On field two, North Georgetown, a storied school football team who captured two wins in the round robins’ segment to finish as the best third place side in group A will clash with the ever-impressive St John the Baptist who were flawless to reach the round of 16 beating St Gabriel, Genesis Primary and Timehri by large margins.

Next, Belladrum, another unstoppable side this year with three wins in three clashes with Batavia who finished second in group D with a lone win in what should be a good contest.
Georgetown International Academy who had a slow start with a couple of losses came back strong to qualify for the round of 16. They will test their mettle against an inform Rosignol team that have showed good skill and intent to top Group F.

School of the Nations, another best third place qualifier lines up against defending champions St. Pius who have looked unbeatable with wins over Winfer Gardens, St Mary and Tucville to top their group H and will be eager to reclaim their coveted Pee Wee title.
Winfer Gardens who had a lukewarm showing with two wins and a loss is schedule to take on the undefeated Marian Academy.

Marian Academy has been a school to watch and have been steadily improving every tournament and looked poised to reach the semifinals again this year.
The day’s final two fixtures feature another former winner in Enterprise who also took two win in the round robin stage taking on Stella Marris and Santa Rosa clashing with St Gabriel’s will bring the curtains down on the day’s action.