Henry hits hat-trick as AGS blank IBWS in schools football

By Neto Baptiste
Tamarey Henry produced a clinical hat-trick to lead the Antigua Grammar School (AGS) to a commanding 3-0 triumph over the Irene B. Williams Secondary School (IBWS) when they met in the Boys’ Under-14 division of the Cool & Smooth/Joma Caribbean-sponsored Schools Football Competition on Saturday.
Playing at the Keithley Sheppard Recreational Park, Henry proved unstoppable, scoring in the second, 12th and 39th minutes to complete his treble and secure all three points for AGS.
In other under-14 action, Jennings Secondary School (JSS) edged the St. Mary’s Secondary School (SMSS) 1-0, courtesy of Ajay Kirwan’s 18th-minute strike.
The Clare Hall Secondary School (CHSS) and Ottos Comprehensive School (OCS) shared points in a 1-1 draw. OCS took the lead through a fourth-minute own goal before Zadeak Telemaque equalised for Clare Hall in the 12th minute.
The All Saints Secondary School (ASSS) and Sir Novelle Richards Academy (SNRA) also played to a 1-1 draw. Karique Martin put Sir Novelle ahead in the 25th minute before Ojay Polimis equalised for All Saints in the 41st minute.
Meanwhile, Friday’s matches at the Antigua and Barbuda Football Association (ABFA) Technical Centre produced victories for Princess Margaret School (PMS) in the Boys’ Under-14 and Under-20 divisions, while the Antigua Girls’ High School (AGHS) recorded an emphatic win in the Girls’ Under-20 competition.
PMS defeated St Joseph’s Academy (SJA) 2-0 in the under-14 division, with Kiran Cordice opening the scoring in the 10th minute before Aiquan Scott sealed the victory in the 38th.
In the Girls’ Under-20 division, AGHS thrashed Ottos Comprehensive School (OCS) 5-0, with Nafisa Quashie scoring all five goals. Quashie found the back of the net in the third, 26th, 51st, 53rd and 62nd minutes to complete an outstanding individual performance.
PMS also came out on top in a nine-goal thriller in the Boys’ Under-20 division, defeating Sir Novelle 6-3.
PMS had goals from Roshon Samuel in the first minute, Jahmari George in the 15th and 72nd minutes, Mario Lewis in the 32nd, Nashawn Williams in the 48th and Shumba Thomas in the 63rd minute.
Sir Novelle responded through Caseam Dennis, who scored in the third and 70th minutes, and Ajay Barthley in the 67th but their efforts were not enough to prevent PMS from claiming the victory.