The West emerged victorious in four out of five matches at the annual Bermuda School Sports Federation's East-West School All-Star Football Classic held at PHC Stadium.
The event showcased the island's top young footballing talent,
Primary School Girls
The West claimed a 2-1 victory in the Primary School Girls game, with two second-half goals proving decisive. Day Dill of Northlands Primary gave the East an early lead in the 5th minute, but West End Primary's Zaya Cann-Berkeley levelled the score with a long-range effort in the 33rd minute. Warwick Academy's Lee Terceira secured the win for the West five minutes later with a well-placed free-kick. Cann-Berkeley was named MVP for the West, while St. George's Prep's Kierra Broadley-Samuels earned the East MVP award.
Primary School Boys
A seven-goal thriller saw the West emerge as 4-3 victors in the Primary School Boys match. The first half witnessed a flurry of goals, with Purvis Primary's Kimori Azzario-Woods and St. George's Prep's Jahni Burch exchanging goals with Somersfield Academy's Jeremy Ngarurya. Azzario-Woods then restored the West's lead before the break. In the second half, Koah Stovell (Gilbert Institute) and Cove Bailey (West End Primary) scored in quick succession to seal the win for the West, despite a late consolation goal from Northlands Primary's Kimmij Butterfield. Ngarurya and Azzario-Woods were named MVPs for their respective teams.
Middle School Girls
The West continued their dominance with a 4-1 win in the Middle School Girls match. Warwick Academy's Riley Khan opened the scoring with a powerful strike before setting up teammate Anabelle Shah for the second goal. Somersfield Academy's Mia Daponte pulled one back for the East with a curling corner kick, but second-half goals from Devi Samuels and Shah secured the victory for the West. Khan was named West MVP, while BHS midfielder Avery Taylor claimed the East MVP award.
Middle School Boys
The West maintained their winning streak with a 2-0 victory in the Middle School Boys game. Sandys Secondary Middle School's Russon Bailey scored in the opening minute, capitalizing on a goalmouth scramble. Bermuda Institute defender Steven Astwood doubled the lead with a thunderous free-kick. Saltus Grammar School's Adam Barritt and Warwick Academy's Ja'Zhari Ingham were named MVPs for their respective teams.
Senior School Boys
The East finally tasted victory in the Senior School Boys match, securing a 2-0 win. CedarBridge Academy's Amir Brangman opened the scoring with a low drive from distance, and Saltus Grammar School's Malik Paynter doubled the lead after a superb pass from teammate Kydan Browne. Mount Saint Agnes' Olek Rymon Lipinski and CedarBridge Academy's Xave Smith were named MVPs for their respective teams.
The East-West School All-Star Football Classic once again provided a platform for Bermuda's young footballers to showcase their talent and passion for the game. The West's dominance across the age groups highlights the strength and depth of footballing talent in the western parishes, while the East's victory in the Senior School Boys match offers a glimpse of their potential for future success.
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