The four teams to make the playoffs of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL) may have been decided but that did not stop the Barbados Royals and St Lucia Kings slugging it out in Providence with bragging rights and momentum all to be played for.
Both sides have booked their place in the 2024 CPL Playoffs along with Guyana Amazon Warriors and the Trinbago Knight Riders and there was only NRR to split them ahead of the match with both sides winning five of their seven matches and losing two to sit on ten points apiece.
Royals captain Rovman Powell won the toss and elected to field first but his bowlers struggled to make as much impact as they’ve been used to throughout the tournament so far. Nevertheless, Royals wicketkeeper Quinton de Kock showcased his lightning quick hands to get rid of Faf du Plessis and Roston Chase, both stumped off Maharaj and Theekshana respectively as the Kings chipped away.
Johnson Charles played some muscular sweep shots to clear the boundary rope, top scoring with 53 runs off 42 balls, he was supported by Ackeem Auguste with 35 off 32 before the latter had to retire hurt. Tim Seifert then struck a late flurry of boundaries to get the Kings to the highest total scored at Providence in this year’s competition – 162-3 would take some chasing.
The Royals stellar batting card got off to a flier in response – reaching 56 without loss before Alzarri Joseph got rid of the dangerous de Kock for 22 off 13 balls. Kadeem Alleyne had actually been the main aggressor for the Royals, particularly in the third over when he smashed three consecutive sixes off Roston Chase. The Kings then struck back by picking up both Rahkeem Cornwall and Rovman Powell cheaply
Royals reached 100/4 in the 13th over before Noor Ahmed stitched together a maiden to an increasingly frustrated David Miller in the 14th which left the Royals needing to hit 63 runs off the last 36 balls.
Miller atoned for his sluggish strike rate by bunting two boundaries in the next over but was caught at cover by du Plessis for 21 off 22 balls trying to find the fence again as the runs per over required climbed ever higher.
Alick Athanaze and Nyeem Young both fell in the latter stages to leave Royals needing 21 off the last over with Jason Holder and Maheesh Theekshana at the crease. Theekshana got a single off the first ball to get Holder on strike, an edge for four followed to keep Royals in the hunt. David Wiese then got the crucial breakthrough as Holder holed out to Khary Pierre on the long off boundary. Wiese held his nerve at the last to see Kings claim the victory by 13 runs.
Puerto Rico’s Jasmine Camacho-Quinn, the 2021 Olympic gold medalist and 2024 bronze medalist in the 100-metre hurdles, and Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone, the reigning world record holder in the 400-metre hurdles and four-time Olympic gold medalist, were honored as part of the University of Kentucky Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 on Friday night.
The induction ceremony, held at the Central Bank Center, celebrated the achievements of these two track and field stars along with fellow inductees John Cropp (administrator/coach), Henrik Larsen (rifle), Jodie Meeks (men's basketball), and Corey Peters (football).
Camacho-Quinn, who represented the University of Kentucky from 2016 to 2018, took to Instagram to reflect on her journey to this prestigious honour, sharing her gratitude and reflecting on her struggles. “I think I’m still lost for words," she wrote. "I started at the University of Kentucky a semester late. Spring of 2015 and was forced to redshirt. I wasn’t the most well-behaved student in high school and when I finally got my stuff together, it was too late. This caused me to stay home fall semester of 2014 and take online classes. But it was a part of my journey. This is MY story."
She went on to thank those who supported her through her college years, a time she admits was not always easy. "College wasn’t the easiest either. But everyone who truly believed in me and stuck by my side, Thank you.❤️ Thank you Mommy & Daddy. Thank you to my brothers James, Robert & Miguel. Thank you Sarah. Thank you Coach Flo. Thank you Barb & Passion. & Thank you God," she shared.
Though her college career spanned only three years, Camacho-Quinn's time at Kentucky was highly impactful. She won three NCAA titles—twice in the 100-metre hurdles (2016, 2018) and once in the 4x100m relay (2017). A six-time SEC champion, she also set four school records and remains one of the most accomplished athletes in Kentucky's track and field history.
"The journey wasn’t the easiest, but it was well worth it. Although I only got to represent for three years at Kentucky, those three years taught me so much about myself & life. Six years later after graduating, I am now a part of THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY HALL OF FAME!" she concluded.
McLaughlin-Levrone, who spent just one year at Kentucky in 2018 before turning professional, has become one of the most decorated athletes in the world. McLaughlin-Levrone set the collegiate record in the 400m hurdles during her time at UK, running 52.75 seconds to win the SEC Championship, a mark that still stands today. Her brief collegiate career also saw her win NCAA and SEC titles and break the world junior indoor 400m record.
Since leaving Kentucky, McLaughlin-Levrone has taken the track and field world by storm, winning four Olympic gold medals—two each in Tokyo and Paris—and setting the world record in the 400m hurdles in both Olympics. She most recently shattered her own record at the 2024 Paris Olympics with a stunning time of 50.37 seconds. In addition to her individual accolades, McLaughlin-Levrone anchored the U.S. women’s 4x400m relay team to gold in Paris, setting an American record in the process.
The Jamaican football community is in mourning following the sudden passing of longtime referee Wilverglen Lamey, who collapsed and tragically died while officiating a match on Saturday, September 21, 2024. Lamey, a well-respected figure in Jamaican football, collapsed about 15 minutes into a Business House semi-final match between Metrodade Security and Seprod at the Alpha Institute. Despite efforts to rush him to the Kingston Public Hospital, he passed away.
The Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), Kingston and St. Andrew Business House Football Association (BHFA), and Waterhouse Football Club have all expressed profound grief and sorrow at the news of his untimely death.
JFF President Michael Ricketts conveyed the federation’s devastation at the loss of such a committed servant of the game. “Mr. Lamey was a familiar face in games throughout the country. He was always ready to go in the middle in just about any competition. He served quietly and respectfully, ensuring that the games were held without disrepute. Sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the referee fraternity. May his soul rest in eternal peace,” Ricketts said.
The Kingston and St. Andrew Business House Football Association (BHFA), under which Lamey was officiating at the time of his collapse, also expressed its deep sorrow at the loss. BHFA President Wayne Shaw reflected on Lamey’s passion for refereeing and his impact on the game over the decades. “I have known Mr. Lamey for over 22 years. He was one of the most dedicated referees I have ever met. He loved what he did, and his passion for the game was evident in every match he officiated. He will surely be missed,” Shaw said, adding that Lamey’s death has left the entire football fraternity in shock.
The BHFA also encouraged the football community to rally around Lamey’s grieving family in this difficult time, acknowledging the deep impact his sudden passing has had on those who knew and respected him.
Waterhouse Football Club, a team familiar with Lamey’s refereeing, also issued a heartfelt statement honoring his memory. “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former FIFA referee Wilverglen Lamey. His dedication to the sport and his commitment to fairness on the field left a lasting impact on the football community. Wilverglen's passion for the game and his unwavering integrity as a referee will always be remembered. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. He will be greatly missed. Rest in peace, Wilverglen.”
Lamey’s long-standing dedication to the sport saw him officiating at every level of the game in Jamaica, earning the respect of players, coaches, and his fellow referees. His sudden passing leaves a void in the football community, but his contributions and passion for the game will not be forgotten
The Jamaica Down Syndrome Foundation (JDSF) is excited to announce the inaugural 'Bredrin Walk,' a 2km event designed to raise awareness, generate funds, and provide crucial resources for individuals living with Down Syndrome. Scheduled for October 13, 2024, at Hope Gardens in Kingston, the walk will celebrate Down Syndrome Awareness Month, observed globally in October. This milestone event signifies a significant step in Jamaica’s efforts to enhance understanding, acceptance, and inclusion of individuals with Down Syndrome while fostering unity across the community.
Inspired by the 'Buddy Walk,' an event established by the National Down Syndrome Society in 1995, the 'Bredrin Walk' has been rebranded to reflect the close bonds and mutual respect in the Jamaican community. The event will bring together families, friends, advocates, and supporters from across the island to celebrate the lives and achievements of individuals with Down Syndrome. Participants will walk side by side to promote the values of inclusion and solidarity, which have been central to the JDSF since its founding in 2007.
Since its establishment, the JDSF has worked diligently to support families raising children with Down Syndrome, providing emotional and practical assistance, educational resources, and advocacy. The organization maintains a database of families with Down Syndrome children and offers guidance on utilizing available resources. Additionally, the JDSF has been instrumental in global advocacy efforts, contributing to the United Nations' recognition of March 21 as World Down Syndrome Day in 2011.
Dr. Charmaine Scott, Founder and Chairperson of the JDSF, emphasized the importance of the Bredrin Walk, saying, "Down Syndrome is not a barrier to success, happiness, or love. It is a part of the beautiful diversity that makes our world richer and more vibrant. The Bredrin Walk will be more than just a fundraiser or an awareness campaign; it will be a celebration of unity, acceptance, and the relentless spirit of our community."
Funds raised through the Bredrin Walk will directly support programs and services for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families, including educational resources, therapy sessions, and advocacy initiatives. The JDSF also acknowledged the crucial support from sponsors, including Hope Gardens, Jamaica Moves (MOHW), Kemtek Development, Jamaica Producers Group, CB Facey Foundation, Tim's Big Heart Foundation, CIBC, Courts Jamaica Ltd., and ND Communications, whose contributions have made the event possible.
The JDSF invites all Jamaicans to participate in the Bredrin Walk and contribute to this movement of love, awareness, and support for individuals with Down Syndrome. With an entry fee of just $1,500, participants can register at Bredrin Walk Registration and be eligible to compete for a special armband raffle prize.
Together, let us take steps towards making a meaningful difference and showing our collective love and respect for individuals with Down Syndrome, because when we walk together, we walk stronger.
Reigning champions Guyana Amazon Warriors defeated Antigua & Barbuda Falcons by 27 runs to book a place in the latter stages of the 2024 Republic Bank Caribbean Premier League (CPL). The defeat for the Falcons means they are now eliminated and the final four for this year's event is now set.
The Falcons won the toss and elected to field first and in restricting the Warriors to 135-7, they gave themselves a real chance of pulling off a surprise victory. The Falcons bowling attack shared the wickets around and did well to restrict the Warriors batting card, only eventual Player of the Match Moeen Ali managed to really do any damage with the bat in hand for Warriors.
The recently retired England international struck 42 off 33 balls including three fours and the same number of sixes before a nifty run out by Joshua James put an end to his innings and kept the target a manageable one.
The Falcons batting unit got plenty of starts but the side eventually suffered for the fact that none were converted into a meaningful score. Wickets fell in a steady stream and were shared around by the Warriors – Ali picking up 3-/9 with his wily off spin and South African seamer Dwayne Pretorious pocketing three wickets from just 2.5 overs.
It was a sparkling performance in both disciplines from Moeen Ali who described it as an ‘honour’ to play for the Warriors adding “the crowd is unbelievable at home, it surprised me nicely!”
The defeat sees the end of the road in the 2024 competition for the Falcons, they had their moments but with only three wins in 10 games they depart with plenty to ponder.
The Warriors look a dangerous outfit in all facets of the game and were cheered on raucously by their home crowd who were left at the end of the evening with every reason to believe a title defence is firmly on the cards.
The 2024 CPL Playoffs will feature the Guyana Amazon Warriors, Barbados Royals, Saint Lucia Kings and the Trinbago Knight Riders.
Jonathan Rodriguez's stoppage-time header saw the Portland Timbers salvage a dramatic 3-3 draw at Real Salt Lake in MLS, after the hosts had inched ahead in the 89th minute.
Phil Neville's team, who are battling for an automatic playoff place in the Western Conference, twice appeared to be headed for defeat at America First Field.
They went 2-0 down within the first 22 minutes, Dominik Marczuk steering home at the far post before Diego Luna finished into an empty net.
Antony prodded home from a corner to half the arrears just after the hour mark, then Evander's stunning long-range free-kick levelled things at 2-2, but Real Salt Lake would inch ahead again late on.
Diogo Goncalves drilled home from the edge of the area to open his account in MLS, but that strike would not prove to be decisive as substitute Rodriguez met Miguel Araujo's hanging cross with a diving header, salvaging a point for Portland.
They sit eighth in the West with just four regular-season matches remaining, while Real Salt Lake are second but seven points adrift of the LA Galaxy, who beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-2 on Saturday.
Data Debrief: Portland's powers of recovery
Portland have made thrilling comebacks a theme of their campaign, and their powers of recovery were on full display once again on Saturday.
They have now scored 16 goals in the final 15 minutes of matches in MLS play this term, more than any other side in the competition.
William Knibb registered win number four on the trot in Zone D of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA)/Wata daCosta Cup as they blanked Cedric Titus 3-0 in a lopsided Trelawny derby at the parish’s stadium on Saturday.
Joshua Walker (36th), Jaheem Brown (50th), and Seron Williams (68th) propelled Dewight Jeremiah’s side to another three points as they remain in pole position ahead of Spot Valley, who also made it four-in-four as they blanked Muschett High 3-0 in the curtain-raiser of the double-header.
Both William Knibb and Spot Valley are on maximum 12 points, but the former continues to lead the way by virtue of a superior goal difference. Cedric Titus sit third on six points, and Discovery Bay is fourth on three points, while Muschett and Holland are yet to get on the board.
Jeremiah praised the performance of his youthful squad, which continues to grow with every game.
“The average age of the team is 14.5, but I think we learned from our last game against Discovery Bay that we had to be more creative when teams sit deep. The first goal epitomises what we did in training; we wanted all five vertical zones to be occupied when we attacked, and we had that in terms of the link up play, but the commitment that the boys showed today (Saturday) is above everything that we did, and that resulted in the clean sheet,” the tactician shared.
“Seron Williams is our second-string goalkeeper that we converted into a striker, and I think him and Jaheem Brown are just hugely technical. Joshua Walker also has an immense work rate; I played him at right back last season, and I am just teaching him to understand positional play in the middle of the park, and he soaks up everything,” he added.
Though William Knibb dominated proceedings, it was Cedric Titus that started more spiritedly as captain Terron Eccleston went on a break in the 25th minute and was taken out by a defender at the edge of the 18-yard box. However, the resulting freekick amounted to nothing.
Eccleston again threatened three minutes later as he found space deep inside William Knibb’s quarters for a right-footed effort that just rolled wide of the left upright.
Having heeded the warnings, William Knibb launched a few attacks of their own, the first coming in the 36th when Walker finished from close range after getting on the end of a decent through pass from Koran Henriques to break the deadlock.
William Knibb should have doubled the lead in the 41st when Cedric Titus’ custodian Anthony Riley failed to gather the ball cleanly, but Prince Bernard somehow failed to convert from point blank range.
Still, with a 1-0 lead in their favour at the break, William Knibb were not disheartened and maintained their momentum on the resumption. They eventually doubled the lead five minutes in courtesy of Brown’s ferocious right-footed freekick from just over 20 yards out that had Riley beaten all ends up.
Williams pushed the game beyond Cedric Titus’ reach when Walker placed the ball perfectly into his path for a firm right-footed drive that left the hapless Riley flat-footed.
William Knibb should have had a fourth in the 76th as Riley again spilled the ball. However, Williams effort came back off the crossbar.
Cedric Titus fought on as Eccleston was sent through on goal, but their hopes of pulling one back were dashed as Camoy Phillips, in goal for William Knibb, left his line well to avert the danger.
Wade Crawford, Cedric Titus’ head coach, felt his team was lacking in all departments.
“We started the game slow and I think the game got away from us midway through the first half. It boils down to inexperience and the youngsters are learning the game; we are not as deep as we were last year so we definitely will be getting better but we need to work a little harder on our finishing. So it’s a work in progress,” he stated.
Saturday’s Results
St James High 1, Cornwall College 2
Frome vs Rusea’s (Rained out)
Grange Hill 2, Little London 1
Spot Valley 3, Muschett High 0
William Knibb 3, Cedric Titus 0
Munro 1, STETHS 1
Belair 5, Manchester High 1
May Day 2, deCarteret College 1
Mile Gully 1, Holmwood 2
Central High 1, Clarendon College 0
Garvey Maceo 2, Old Harbour 3
Kemps Hill 2, Porus 0
McGrath 1, Dinthill 1
Ocho Rios 7, York Castle 0
Defending champions Mona High extended their unbeaten run to four games in the 2024 ISSA Manning Cup on Saturday.
They secured a 3-0 victory over Charlie Smith High to move to 12 points from a possible 12 atop Zone B.
Jonathan Grant remain second in Zone B, three points behind Mona after a 1-0 win over Tarrant High.
The day’s other Zone B game saw Waterford High get their first points of the season with a massive 9-0 win over Gaynstead High.
Kingston College still hold the lead in Zone C on goal difference over Penwood after a 5-0 win over Campion College.
KC now has 10 points from four games with a goal difference of 25, 11 more than Penwood who also have 10 points after a 1-0 win over Jose Marti.
In the day’s lone Zone G encounter, St. George’s College and St. Catherine High played out a 0-0 draw.
Jamaica’s senior Reggae Girlz Head coach Hubert Busby reaffirmed his team’s commitment to continuously improve their quality as he welcomed the three crucial upcoming friendly encounters against France and South Africa to cap the year on a high.
In fact, Busby was quick to point out that the matches—away to 10th-ranked France at the Stade Auguste-Bonal on October 25, and at home against 50th-ranked South Africa on November 29 and December 2—are part of the broader plan to enhance the team’s competitiveness on the global stage. They also represent crucial stepping stones in the Reggae Girlz preparation for next year’s World Cup qualifiers.
“Playing against top-tier teams like France and South Africa is exactly the kind of fixtures we need to raise our game. It’s important that we continue to test ourselves against the best, not only to see where we stand but also to continue the growth we’ve worked so hard for over the past few years,” Busby told SportsMax.Tv.
“So, we are pleased that we will have these quality matches to close out the year heading into 2025. Obviously, France is a top 10 opponent and South Africa have been a perennial African champions and World. So to be able to play France in a very hostile environment will be difficult for us, but again, it’s a challenge that we welcome and look forward to standing up to,” he added.
The South Africa encounters will mark the first time players that paraded their skills at the 2023 Fifa Women’s World Cup in Australia will be playing on home soil since the Olympic qualifying fixture against Canada last September.
This, Busby believes, will serve as a confidence booster for the team after two 0-4 losses away to Brazil in June and what will be another tough task against France. Prior to the Brazil friendly, a fairly young and inexperienced Reggae Girlz team lost two away friendlies to Chile.
“It will be great to have the players back in Jamaica in front of the home crowd. It has been a long time since the team has been in Jamaica so we are really looking forward to those games and really looking forward to have all the supporters and fans out to cheer the team on and further lift their spirits because I know they are excited to perform at home,” Busby shared.
Reggae Girlz against France at the 2023 Women's World Cup.
For Busby, high-profile friendlies against Brazil, France, and South Africa, in particular, are testament to the progress made by the Reggae Girlz in becoming a formidable force in Concacaf.
As such, the upcoming games presents an opportunity to assess the squad's strengths and weaknesses, as well as tactics and player combinations that will benefit the team in the long run as the Girlz set their sights on bigger goals for 2025 and beyond.
“These games aren’t just about results; they’re about performance and progression. We have a clear vision of where we want to go, and games like these are crucial in refining our style of play, building team chemistry, and ensuring we’re ready to take on the challenges ahead, especially in the World Cup qualifiers,” Busby stated.
“We will look at our playing model and dissect each and every area of that model in terms of how we are in and out of possession and how we transition both offensively and defensively. So each and every window we will target an area that we want to focus on and that is something that as a staff we are looking at now and we will head into these matches with some key areas of focus as it leads into the World Cup qualifiers next year,” the tactician noted.
The 42nd-ranked Reggae Girlz have made significant strides on the international stage in recent years, qualifying for back-to-back World Cups in 2019 and 2023, and their ambition remains to continue that momentum.
The Girlz suffered two 0-4 losses in two away friendlies to Brazil in June.
Busby believes that consistent exposure to high-level competition will be pivotal in maintaining and elevating the team’s standards as they seek an historic third-consecutive World Cup appearance.
“The goal is always the same and that is for this team to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil. So everything we do now is about how we chart that path to ensure that the qualification objective is met. It is an ever-changing football landscape; teams continue to get better, so the challenge for us is to get better at a high level, and that is something that players, staff, the federation, and other stakeholders are committed to,” the former national goalkeeper declared.
Still, Busby acknowledged that the road ahead will be challenging, but he is confident in his team’s ability to rise to the occasion.
“We’re not just looking at the here and now; we’re building for the future, and I have no doubt that this team has the quality, the dedication, and the heart to achieve great things We’re building a legacy, and these matches are a part of that journey,” Busby said.
James Sands equalised five minutes into second-half stoppage time as New York City fought back for a 1-1 draw with Inter Miami in MLS on Saturday.
Miami entered the game with an eight-point lead over the chasing pack in the Supporters' Shield standings, but they opened the door to their rivals by letting a lead slip at the death.
Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez returned to their lineup after being rested in their midweek draw with Atlanta United, but it was substitute Leonardo Campana who put them on the brink of victory with his goal 15 minutes from time, only for Sands to rescue a point for the hosts.
New York started brighter and saw Santiago Rodriguez strike the post with a curling free-kick early on, before Matt Freese was called into action by Messi at the other end.
The first half saw few other clear-cut opportunities, then Keaton Parks and Alonso Martinez both went close for Nick Cushing's hosts in the early stages of the second period.
But it was Gerardo Martino's men who went ahead in the 75th minute, with Jordi Alba cutting the ball back for substitute Campana to convert.
There was a twist to come five minutes into stoppage time, however, with Sands getting across his man to head Rodriguez's corner home. It was his first goal in MLS, sparking wild celebrations at Yankee Stadium.
Data Debrief: Miami fall short of record pace
Miami approached Saturday's game with 63 points from their first 29 games of the MLS campaign, and with Messi and Suarez restored to their lineup, they will have fancied their chances of earning a place in history.
The only previous team to collect 66 points through 30 matches of a regular season was the New England Revolution, who did so in their record-breaking 2021 campaign.
Miami were on the brink of matching that pace before Sands popped up with his late intervention, maintaining NYCFC's strong record against the Herons.
They have only lost one of their 11 all-time meetings with Miami (seven wins, three draws), with the last three matches between the teams all finishing level.
Top of the table Barbados Royals played a match to forget in Providence as they scored 96/9 in a match that saw them well beaten by 7 wickets by the St. Lucia Kings at Providence on Saturday.
The win means the Kings have now secured a spot in the 2024 CPL Playoffs.
The Royals elected to bat first upon winning the toss but Alzarri Joseph soon had them ruing that decision as he sent Quinton de Kock’s bails flying skywards with a delicious in-ducker that started the struggles from which the Royals never recovered.
Wickets fell steadily as Joseph and Roston Chase impressed with the ball in hand for the Kings, taking seven wickets between them as the Royals only just managed to bat out their overs – largely thanks to some lower order resistance from Keshav Maharaj and Maheesh Theekshana.
Johnson Charles was caught and bowled by Jason Holder as the Kings set about hauling in the total and secure the win that would see them book a place in the latter stages of the tournament. Faf du Plessis looked good for his 26 off 19 balls before attempting to open the shoulders to Maharaj and being stumped by de Kock, but in truth, the Kings never looked in any trouble.
Roston Chase and Tim Seifert made 39 and 21 respectively to knock off the runs with 37 balls remaining. Alzarri Joseph was duly awarded the Player of the Match award for laying the groundwork with his four wickets earlier in the piece.
It was an off day for the Royals who have looked imperious for most of the tournament so far. They’ll have to dust themselves down with the 2024 competition heading towards the final stages and a handful of teams seemingly hitting peak form at just the right time.
Regional youth cricket has long been a pathway for a number of young cricketers to make the transition to the senior ranks.
While developing the cricketing skills of the region’s young players is paramount, their development off the field is equally as important.
The latest initiative from the Jamaica Cricket Association is further emphasis of that fact.
To honour last year’s successful Jamaica under-19 double champions, the association, along with long-time partners Kingston Wharves Limited, handed out tertiary scholarship grants to two crucial members of the team, Brian Barnes and Steven Wedderburn.
Barnes, a left-handed top order batsman, was the team’s captain, a role he returned to in 2024.
Wedderburn, also a southpaw, was one of the top scorers during last year’s regional tournament and went on to represent the West Indies at the ICC Under-19 World Cup in South Africa from January 19-February 11 this year.
The pair was chosen from a shortlist of five under-19 players, following the application process, which required the cricketers to be accepted at a recognised tertiary institution.
The four-year scholarship grant will see Barnes and Wedderburn studying marketing at the University of the West Indies.
On the heels of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in the Caribbean in June, the Men in Maroon will welcome decades-long rivals, England back to the region’s shores.
On the heels of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup held in the Caribbean in June, the Men in Maroon will welcome decades-long rivals, England back to the region’s shores.
The series, dubbed The Rivalry, is set to kick off from Thursday 31st October, and will be played in both T20I and ODI formats until Sunday 17th November. Antigua, Barbados and St. Lucia are the three islands chosen to host the highly anticipated match-up.
Starting the action at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium Antigua, the home team takes on England with two ODIs, sponsored by CG United, on the 31st of October and 2nd of November at 2pm and 9:30am, respectively.
Both teams then travel to Barbados where the action continues at the Kensington Oval for the 3rd ODI on Wednesday 6th November at 2pm. The World Cup final hosts will also see the first T20I games on Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th November, both at 4pm.
The tour wraps up at the Daren Sammy Cricket Ground in St. Lucia with three T20I matches on Thursday 14th, Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th November. All matches begin at 4pm.
Fans can purchase tickets securely in advance from https://tickets.windiescricket.com to save tickets directly to their mobile device or print at home for presentation at the venue, avoiding the need to travel to or queue at the box offices. Fans can also take advantage of other benefits such as exclusive advance ticket windows and discounts.
Box offices will open several days in advance of the first match in each series.
Glenmuir High and Happy Grove High extended their unbeaten records in the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association/Wata daCosta Cup when they registered a fifth-consecutive win in their respective zones on Friday.
Orane Watson and Orelle Miller continued their rich scoring forms with braces in Glenmuir High’s 4-2 win over Foga Road, as Andrew Peart’s side opened a six-point lead over second-placed Garvey Maceo in Zone I.
The reigning Champions Cup kings have maximum 15 points, while Garvey Maceo and Kemps Hill both sit on nine points each, separated by goal difference. Foga Road (seven points), Old Harbour (five points), Vere Technical (four points), Winston Jones (three points) and the pointless Porus High complete the standing.
Meanwhile, Happy Grove blanked Yallahs High 5-0 in their Zone L game at Hector’s River.
Shevone Miller (29th and 70th), Oshane Chambers (17th), Jabari Ellis (31st), and Tajay McZanna (90th) did the damage for Happy Grove.
With the win, Happy Grove moved to maximum 15 points, eight ahead of Seaforth High (seven points), while Paul Bogle (six points) and Yallahs (six points) follow. Morant Bay (four points) sit fifth, with St Thomas Technical and Robert Lightbourne yet to get off the mark.
Friday’s Results
Maldon 3, Irwin 0
Herbert Morrison 0, Green Pond 2
Green Island 1, Anchovy 3
Christiana 7, Bellefield 0
Glenmuir High 4, Foga Road 2
Happy Grove 5, Yallahs 0
Saturday’s Games
St James High vs Cornwall @ Jarrett Park
Cambridge vs Knockalva @ Cambridge High
Frome vs Rusea’s @ Frome Technical
Grange Hill vs Little London @ Llandilo Community Centre
Spot Valley vs Muschett @ Trelawny Stadium (1:15 pm)
William Knibb vs Cedric Titus @ Trelawny Stadium (3:30 pm)
Holland vs Discovery Bay @ Holland High
Munro vs STETHS @ Munro College
Lacovia vs Newell @ Lacovia High
Maggotty vs BB Coke @ Lacovia Community Centre
Belair vs Manchester High @ Belair
May Day vs deCarteret College @ May Day High
Alphansus Davis vs Alston High @ Alphansus Davis High
Mile Gully vs Holmwood @ Mile Gully Community Centre
Thompson Town vs Claude McKay @ Thompson Town High
Central High vs Clarendon College @ Effortville Centre
Edwin Allen vs Lennon @ Edwin Allen High
Garvey Maceo vs Old Harbour @ Garvey Maceo High
Kemps Hill vs Porus @ Kemps Hill High
McGrath vs Dinthill @ McGrath High
Aabuthnott Gallimore vs Marcus Garvey @ Aabuthnott Gallimore High
Ocho Rios vs York Castle @ Drax Hall
Paul Bogle vs Morant Bay @ Paul Bogle High
St Thomas Technical vs Robert Lightbourne @ Golden Grove
Iona vs Horace Clarke @ Rio Nuevo
Titchfield vs Wycliffe Martin @ Carder Park
St Mary High vs St Mary Technical @ Highgate Community Centre
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