Colours International's tail-end batsman Kirk Nelson drives during his team's Milo-sponsored Portmore Metropolitan Under-15 Cricket League final against Ken's Wildflower at the Bridgeport sports ground on Sunday. Colours International won by two runs. - Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer
Cavalier are KSAFA Under-15 champions
Cavalier won the KSAFA/ Shipping Association-sponsored Under-15 football competition for the Winston Chung-Fah Trophy last Friday when they defeated Boys' Town 4-2 on penalty kicks at the Harbour View Mini-stadium.
In an evenly-contested match, both teams failed to score in regulation and extra time and it came down to penalty kicks.
Cavalier kept their composure in the shootout with Romario Jones, Michaelous Martin, Chad Lewis and Don Scotland converting their penalty kicks to give Cavalier their first hold on the trophy after five attempts at this level.
Rudolph Speid, chairman of Cavalier, said he was proud of the youngsters and said this should help to motivate the over-17 team which is unbeaten in its zone.
"It is significant to note that this was the same team that came third in the Under-13 competition last year and their success speaks volumes for the youth development programme at Cavalier," said Speid.
Colours International take Under-15 title
Colours International captured the Christine Cummings Cup for the first time after a hard-fought two-run victory over Ken's Wildflower in the final of the Milo-sponsored Portmore Metropolitan Under-15 Cricket League at the Bridgeport ground on Sunday.
Colours International batted first and posted a modest 97 all out off 33 overs with Terrence Brown top scoring with 25, and Chevon Morris making 22. Damion Mullings was Ken's chief wicket taker with astonishing figures of 4-3 off seven overs, while Shaun Hodge supported well with 2-14 in six overs. In reply, Ken's Wildflower were bowled out for 95 in 32 overs. Jermaine Johnson 15, and Oshane Jones 14, made most runs for Ken's against the bowling of Colours' all-rounder Morris 3-25 and Albert Rose 3-27.
UWI football tournament on today
The University of the West Indies (UWI) Mona Campus Sports Unit, which kicked off the inaugural UWI Summer Football Mania, appropriately themed 'Unearthing Talent' on July 21, will have its tournament today.
With almost 40 campers in attendance daily, the two-week camp has proved to be highly competitive and each camper has had the opportunity to refine football skills and learn new ones.
The annual UWI Memorial Shield football tournament culminates Football Mania and top teams in the island will participate in matches as preparation for the upcoming football season.
Athletes will also have the opportunity to further their sporting talents as they vie for a university sports scholarship. The tournament takes place today starting at 9 a.m. at the UWI Mona Bowl.
Participating schools include the semi-finalists from the daCosta Cup and Manning Cup competitions in 2007, such as Kingston College, Jamaica College, Bridgeport, Waterford, Glenmuir, Rusea's, Cornwall and Garvey Maceo.
Players enjoying summer camp
Learning about basketball, netball, volleyball, hockey and softball is what this year's MultiCare Sports Summer Camp, currently on at Breezy Castle, is all about.
Officially opened in July, the camp provides coaching for boys and girls in a variety of sports. In addition to the acquisition of sporting skills, the camp focuses on sportsmanship, cooperation, tolerance and understanding.
Portmore, Cumberland showdown
Portmore United and Cumberland meet in a big semi-final showdown of the Portmore Division Two league at Ferdie Neita Park tomorrow. Match time is 1 p.m.
The other semi-final pits ever-improving Daytona against former champs Rodwood at the venue at 3:00 p.m.
The final is scheduled for next Sunday, also at the Ferdie Neita Park, at 3:00 p.m.
Portmore United finished on top of Zone A with 25 points and were followed by Rodwood with 22 points, while Naggo Head placed third with 21. In Zone B, Daytona finished on top with 23 points, two ahead of Cumberland and Watson Grove. Cumberland advanced to the semi-finals by virtue of a superior goal difference.
In last Sunday's matches, three of the four semi-finalists scored wins. Rodwood hammered Greater Portmore 7-0, Portmore United outscored Dunbeholden 3-1, Cumberland whipped Portmore Gardens 5-0, while Daytona drew 1-1 with Wanderers.
In other results, Naggo Head thrashed Portsmouth 6-0, Portmore Pines tagged Garveymeade 2-0, Hellshire edged Christian Pen 2-1, Independence City also clipped Braeton United 2-1 and Watson Grove defeated Racing 1-0.
Oracabessa at the double
Oracabessa Primary completed a rare double as they captured the girls' football and boys' basketball leagues in the Island Sport Trust third-term sports competitions.
On the basketball court, Oracabessa fought off a tough Galina side, led by league MVP and leading scorer Romario 'Rambo' Sherman. Both teams played well and Romario did all he could to keep Galina close.
In the end, Oracabessa claimed a 28-18 victory.
The girls' football league saw Mason Hall easily dispatch Albion Mountain 4-1 in the first semi-final. Oracabessa eked out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Labyrinth.
The experience of that close match served them well in the final.
Duan Chin wins Hot Shots tourney
Duan Chin won the Hot Shots double elimination 'B' class pool tournament last weekend, defeating Richard Thompson 3-1 in the best-of-five final at Hot Shots, 103 Constant Spring Road.
Chin disposed of some good players to reach the final. He defeated Alex Kennard 3-2 in the quarter-final and Marvin Grey 3-0 in the semis. For his efforts, he picked up the $50,000 prize and Hot Shots Trophy, while Thompson secured $30,000.
In the playoff for third, Grey beat Francine Cardoza 3-1 to secure $10,000 with Cardoza picking $5,000 for fourth, plus $5,000 for being the best female player. The players finishing from fifth to eighth place (Kennard, Ryan Kellier, Craig Butterfield and Francis Grizzle) got $2,000 each. Forty-five entries were received.
The next big open tournament is the Best of the Best Part I (eight ball) double elimination at Hot Shots on August 23 and 24. Sponsors are Allied Protection, Tropical Metal Products, PDC Imports, Century Wrecker Service and WSI. First prize will be $70,000.
