Group A
In Group A action, Holland High secured a 1-0 win over Maldon at Irwin High as action continued in the ISSA Dacosta Cup on November 16th. In the 3:30 kick-off at Irwin, Herbert Morrison clipped the hosts 1-0. Other action in the group saw St. James High and Spot Valley play out a 1-1 draw at William Knibb in the 1:15 game while in the 3:30 game at the same venue, William Knibb secured a 4-3 win over Cornwall College.
Group C
The lone Group C encounter of the day saw Lacovia secure a comfortable 4-1 victory over competition newcomers Mt. St. Joseph.
Group E
Group E action saw Edwin Allen, propelled by hat tricks from Jaheim Harris and Richard Henry and a double from Ackeem Mullings, score a mammoth 11-0 win over Claude McKay in the 1:15 kick-off at Turners Field. The 3:30 game at Turners Field saw defending champions, Clarendon College, held to a goalless draw by Lennon High. In the 3:30 kick-off at Glenmuir High, the hosts secured a 4-1 win over Denbigh.
Group G
A 68th-minute strike from Devontie Buckley allowed Port Antonio High to clip Seaforth 1-0 in a 3:30 game at Lynch Park. In the other Group G encounter on the day, St. Thomas Technical defeated Paul Bogle High 1-0.
Bradley Jacks is a budding journalist and an avid sports fan. His love of research and sports has led him to SportsMax.tv, a place where those passions work hand in hand to allow him to produce content.
Edwin Allen second in Champions of America girls’ 4x800m as Union Catholic sets National Record
Edwin Allen had to settle for second position in the Championships of America high school girls’ 4x800m, as they were soundly beaten by New Jersey-based favourites Union Catholic in the final on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday.
Not only did Union Catholic defend their title, but the team of Jimmiea King, Peyton Hollis, Sophia Thompson, and Paige Sheppard did so in emphatic fashion, clocking a National Record of 8:41.20. They lowered the previous mark of 8:43.12 set in 2008 by Roosevelt.
Edwin Allen’s quartet of Tanesia Gardiner, Monique Stewart, Kevongaye Fowler, and Rickeisha Simms, gave a credible effort in second at 8:50.76, while Virginia-based South Lakes (8:50.8), were third.
The other Jamaican schools, Holmwood Technical (8:58.94) and Alphansus Davis (9:13.83), placed fifth and ninth respectively.
Hydel successfully defends High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m title
Hydel High successfully defended their High School Girls Championships of America 4x100m relay title, as Jamaican schools swept the podium on day two of the 128th Penn Relays at the Franklin Field in Philadelphia on Friday.
The team comprising Shemonique Hazel, Alliah Baker, Shania Myers and Jody-Ann Daley, clocked 44.71s in victory, as they fended off the challenge of Edwin Allen’s quartet Trezeguet Taylor, Theianna-Lee Terrelonge, Renecia Edwards and Jounee Armstrong of Edwin Allen, who clocked 44.96s. St Jago's team of Briana Campbell, Adora Campbell, Bryana Davidson and Quanna Walker, placed third in 45.14s.
Hydel’s captain Baker beamed with delight at the feat.
“We came out here to win and we executed we always say that we are one team, we are here for each other and so we just came out and delivered. We were confident, so we just told each other to stay calm and trust God,” she said shortly after the race.
Edwin Allen celebrates 10th Girls' title at ISSA/GraceKennedy Championships: Coach Dyke promises many more titles to come
The grounds of Edwin Allen High School in Frankfield, Clarendon, erupted with jubilation on Monday as the school basked in the glory of its 10th girls' title at the 2024 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships. The atmosphere was electric as students, teachers, and staff gathered to celebrate a decade of dominance in Jamaican high school track and field.
This year's victory held special significance for Edwin Allen, as they faced stiff competition from defending champions Hydel High School. The battle for supremacy came down to the wire, with Hydel pushing Edwin Allen to the final event of the meet, the 4x400m relay. Despite Hydel's valiant effort to claim victory in the relay, Edwin Allen's second-place finish secured their 10th consecutive title, finishing with a total of 335.5 points, just ahead of Hydel's 326 points.
Addressing the crowd gathered in the school's quadrangle, winning coach Michael Dyke expressed his pride and congratulations to his team for their remarkable achievement. He singled out individual medalists and relay teams for their outstanding performances throughout the championship, acknowledging their dedication and determination in bringing the trophy back home to Edwin Allen.
Among those commended by Coach Dyke were athletes Kemoya Campbell, Denique Palmer, Kevongaye Fowler, Shandre Brown, Theianna-Lee Terrelonge, Dionjah Shaw, Sushana Johnson, Kellyann Carr, Horecia Love, Tonyann Beckford, Natasha Fox, Rickeisha Simms, Rasheeda Samuels, Alliah Gittens, Daijanae Bruce, Jounee Armstrong, and Monique Stewart, whose contributions played a pivotal role in securing victory.
Each name drew celebratory cheers and the sound of vuvuzelas.
Coach Dyke also extended his gratitude to the coaching and support staff, whom he hailed as some of the best in Jamaica. He credited their dedication and commitment to the team's success, emphasizing the crucial role they played behind the scenes.
Furthermore, Coach Dyke expressed his determination to continue the legacy of excellence at Edwin Allen, affirming that the championship trophy would remain at the school for many years to come.
SportsMax is the Caribbean sports channel of choice, committed to providing sporting content of the highest quality to the Caribbean, delivered by a team of highly innovative, passionate and qualified professionals.
(876) 619-7629
digitalmedia@sportsmax.tv
