MILO/Massy schools U-18 football championship…
THE Ministry of Education and Queen’s college grounds are set to come alive on Saturday and Sunday as the Petra Organization kicks off round two of the Milo Schools football championship with the top sides from around the country competing.
On Saturday, Bartica firstly line up against Carmel Secondary at 12:30 hours with the defending champion, Chase Academy, then taking on West Demerara.
The champs Chase had a prolific start to their defence with a 5-nil stoppage of Hope Secondary last weekend.
Santa Rosa who dominated Brickdam in their opener 9-nil compliments of a hat trick from Daren Williams will suit up against New Central at the Education ground.
Over at QC ground on Saturday, 3 Mile Secondary meets Hope Secondary, South Ruimveldt plays New Amsterdam and Charlestown is set to battle with Brickdam secondary.
Then on Sunday, the MOE ground features three more fixtures.
Ann’s Grove play Bushlot, Essequibo’s Abram Zuil takes on West Minister and Waramuri will line up against Vreen-en-Hoop.
At QC ground the action continues with President’s College playing Tutorial, Dolphin clashing with Yaracabra and West Ruimveldt coming up against St John.
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 place 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.