SANTA ROSA and Ann’s Grove Secondary schools showed strength in their tournament openers Sunday on day 2 of the Milo U-18 Schools’ Football Championship at the Ministry of Education and Queen’s College grounds.
At the Ministry of Education ground New Amsterdam Secondary dominated Vreed-en-Hoop Secondary 5-2 in the opening contest
West Ruimveldt Secondary then playing West Minster Secondary showed fitness and composure to walk away 3-1 with West Ruimveldt Secondary’s Jeremiah Griffith netting the opener in the 12th minute before his teammate made it 2-0 in the 32nd.

West Minster Secondary’s Nickille Watson pulled back the advantage in the 32nd minute to make it 2-1 before Jeremiah Griffith again replaced the cushion with his second goal in the 68th minute which they held on for the victory 3-1.
Santa Rosa Secondary proved destructive on the day as they delivered a sound thrashing when they met Brickdam Secondary beating them 9-nil. Daren Williams was prolific in front of goal with a hat trick coming in the 8th, 9th and 24th minutes of play.

Keshan Campbell and Randy Chappelle also picked up doubles with Rupee Norton and Shameer David also grabbing goals in the win.
Over at Queen’s College ground, Bartica started off the day against Bush Lot Secondary. Bush Lot would lose the contest 5-3.
Next Ann’s Grove came up against Carmel Secondary with Ann’s Grove drubbing their opponents 8-1.
Ann’s Grove Secondary’s Devon Chance was unsung in the first half to record a triple with a double from Kennard Halley.
Carmel Secondary showed fight with Marcus Layne scoring their lone goal in the 32nd minute.
Goals from Isaiah Pellew, DeShawn John and Keevin Austin would complete the rout as they picked up the handsome victory 8-1.
President’s College brought the curtains down on the day with a draw against Yarrowkabra Secondary 1 a piece
President’s College Micheal Joseph scored for them with Yarrowkabra Secondary goal coming from Leroy Evans.
The schools are playing for bragging rights, championship trophy and the 300,000-dollar cash prize which will be used for a school project of their choice with 200,000 and 100,000 for the second and third-placed schools.
The final is set for May 9th at MOE ground. The tournament is sponsored by
Massy through nestle Milo brand, MVP Sports, Ministry of Education and the National Sports Commission. (NSC) .