Warwick Academy mirrored their Primary School counterparts, seizing victory in the BSSF Middle School Girls Six-A-Side Tournament with a nail-biting 1-0 win over BHS in a final that kept spectators on the edge of their seats.
The decisive moment arrived courtesy of Leyana Williams, who unleashed a thunderbolt from deep within her own half. The ball took a wicked bounce, deceiving the BHS goalkeeper and finding the back of the net, sending the Warwick supporters into raptures.
The path to the final was paved with dominant displays from both teams. Warwick stormed into the final with a resounding 5-1 victory over Saltus Grammar School. Devi Samuels and Anabelle Shah were the stars of the show, each bagging a brace, while Riley Khan added the fifth. Leydi Raynor managed a consolation goal for Saltus.
BHS, equally impressive, cruised to a 5-0 win over MSA in their semi-final clash. Avery Taylor spearheaded the attack with a double, while Erica Singleton, Kelia Crusenzo, and Sophie Tindall all contributed to the scoring spree.
The battle for third place saw Saltus emerge victorious with a 4-1 triumph over MSA. Phoenix Williams initially gave MSA the lead, but Leydi Raynor leveled the score before the break. In the second half, Zara Soutter took center stage, firing in two goals for Saltus, while Sydney Pithick added a solo strike to seal the deal.
Warwick Academy's victory marks a double celebration for the school, showcasing their dominance in girls' six-a-side football. Leyana Williams' wonder goal will be etched in the memories of all who witnessed it, a fitting climax to a thrilling tournament.
BSSF Middle School Girls Six-A-Side Results POOL A BHS 2 Saltus 1 Somersfield 2 Dellwood 0 BHS 2 Dellwood 0 Saltus 1 Somersfield 1 BHS 1 Somersfield 0 Saltus 4 Dellwood 0 POOL B Warwick Academy 3 Sandys 0 MSA 1 Whitney Institute 0 Sandys 3 Whitney Institute 0 Warwick Academy 6 MSA 1 MSA 1 Sandys 0 Warwick Academy 5 Whitney Institute 0 SEMI-FINALS BHS 5 MSA 0 Warwick Academy 5 Saltus 1 THIRD PLACE Saltus 4 MSA - 1 FINAL Warwick Academy 1 BHS 0
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