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Thursday, November 05, 2026
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Bermudians Star as Thomas College Sweep into Final
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Thomas College marched into the North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Men's Soccer Championship final in emphatic fashion, sweeping aside fourth-seeded University of Maine at Farmington 5-0 at Smith Field.
With Bermudian talents Tre Burgess, Cody Robinson, Justin Sukdeo, Chance Eve, and T’syi Showers heavily involved, the top-seeded Terriers delivered a ruthless attacking clinic to set up a blockbuster title clash against bitter rivals and second seeds Husson University on home turf.
The hosts signaled their intent from the opening whistle, testing the visitors' goalkeeper early through fierce efforts from Burgess, Zayin Clugh, and Brynjar Johannsson.
The breakthrough arrived in the 11th minute following a slick piece of build-up play. Clugh and playmaker David Ivarsson combined neatly to pick out Robinson, who finished with composure to hand Thomas a 1-0 lead.
Just six minutes later, the Terriers doubled their advantage. Ivarsson turned provider once more, threading a pass into Clugh, who made no mistake from close range to put the home side firmly in the driving seat.
UMF rallied briefly to craft a few counter-attacking opportunities, but Thomas dominated the remainder of the first half to preserve their 2-0 cushion into the interval.
The contest turned increasingly physical after the restart, with the referee issuing a flurry of yellow cards over a fiery 20-minute spell. However, the Terriers kept their discipline where it counted and struck a decisive blow in the 65th minute. Ivarsson notched his third assist of the match, finding Robinson to slot home his second of the evening and make it 3-0.
Thomas added late gloss to an already dominant display with two goals in the space of 30 seconds. In the 79th minute, Billy Saunders delivered an inch-perfect assist for Marcus Larsson to sweep in the fourth. Straight from the restart, Daud Abdi slipped in Serafin Garcia, who emphatically rounded off the rout.
The Terriers will now host Husson University in the NAC final on Saturday, November 7th, with silverware and an automatic berth in the NCAA Division III tournament on the line.
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Thursday, November 05, 2026
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Heartbreak for Watson & West Virginia State in Shootout
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Danni Watson and West Virginia State University suffered tournament heartbreak as their Mountain East Conference Championship run was ended by Davis & Elkins College in a dramatic penalty shootout.
Officially recorded as a 1-1 draw after regulation and extra time, the quarter-final tie was decided from 12 yards, where the clinical Senators converted all three of their spot-kicks to seal a 3-1 victory.
The match began with early adversity for the Yellow Jackets. Davis & Elkins struck inside the opening quarter of an hour, converting from a set-piece in the 14th minute to take a 1-0 advantage.
West Virginia State spent much of the afternoon chasing an equalizer, dictating long stretches of play and probing for an opening against a resilient defensive line. Their persistence finally bore fruit in the 78th minute.
Pouncing on a loose ball scramble inside the penalty box, Cali Questel reacted quickest to bundle the ball into the back of the net and send the Yellow Jackets' bench into delirium.
With neither side able to find a winner in the closing stages, the contest was settled by the lottery of penalty kicks.
The shootout started in frustrating fashion for WVSU, as Maria Alejandra Hernandez Diaz saw her opening strike parried away. The woodwork then intervened on the second attempt, with París Filter’s powerful strike rattling against the crossbar.
Sharon Freire Omonigho kept Yellow Jackets' hopes alive by calmly converting their third penalty, but with Davis & Elkins flawless from the spot, the pressure mounted. When Karam's subsequent effort was pushed away by the goalkeeper, Davis & Elkins' progression to the semi-finals was confirmed, bringing a cruel and abrupt end to Watson and WVSU's post-season campaign.
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Wednesday, November 04, 2026
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Jimenez Scores in Hibs Derby Win against Hearts
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Bermuda international Logan Jimenez capped a commanding Edinburgh derby display as Hibernian Under-19s swept aside rivals Hearts 3-0 at Oriam.
The Hibees dictated terms to secure their second victory of the 2026-27 CAS Elite Under-19 League campaign, with Jimenez getting on the scoresheet alongside Reiss Downie and Cole Shankland.
Downie set the tone in the opening period, producing a sharp first-half finish to fire Hibernian into a deserved lead.
The visitors maintained their intensity after the interval, and Shankland doubled the advantage with an emphatic strike early in the second half to put Hibs firmly in control.
Any hopes of a Hearts comeback were effectively extinguished in the 72nd minute. Hibernian substitute Jay Gallacher caused havoc down the left flank, chopping inside his marker before being brought down inside the penalty area.
Jimenez stepped up to the spot and showed complete composure from 12 yards, drilling his penalty into the bottom corner to make it 3-0 and cap an emphatic derby win.
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Friday, October 30, 2026
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Donawa Nets First Career Goal for North Carolina
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Bermudian forward Jace Donawa opened his collegiate account in emphatic fashion as 15th-ranked North Carolina swept past William & Mary with a commanding 6-0 victory at Dorrance Field.
The Tar Heels asserted their authority from the opening whistle at the Play2Dream Legacy Stadium, never looking back after a dominant first-half display set the tone for an unblemished night.
Joschi Schelb spearheaded the attacking masterclass with a clinical hat-trick, while Max Fisher and Riley Berge added their names to the scoresheet as Carolina relentlessly dismantled the Tribe's defensive lines.
At the other end, goalkeeper Alan Rutkowski and an unyielding Carolina backline operated with absolute discipline, comfortably securing their fifth clean sheet of the campaign.
With the hosts cruising at 5-0, Donawa provided the crowning moment of the evening in the 79th minute.
A sharp sequence of combination play unlocked the visitors' defence, with Etienne Veillard linking up seamlessly with Benjamin Maitre. Maitre slipped an incisive through ball into the path of Donawa, who kept his composure to finish cleanly and open his NCAA scoring tally.
The comprehensive result consolidates North Carolina's momentum, providing a resounding boost to their national standing as they head into the business end of the collegiate season.
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Thursday, October 29, 2026
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Jiménez & Hibees Hard-Fought KDM Evolution Trophy Draw
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Bermudian International Logan Jiménez and his Hibernian Development Squad wrapped up their KDM Evolution Trophy league phase campaign with an entertaining 2-2 draw against William Hill League Two outfit Stirling Albion.
Darren McGregor’s youngsters showed plenty of resolve against senior league opposition, responding to a swift second-half turnaround to take a deserved share of the spoils.
The young Hibees made an ideal start, establishing control of possession in the opening exchanges before breaking the deadlock through Jacob MacIntyre, who finished neatly to give Hibs the lead heading into the break.
Stirling Albion mounted an assertive response after the restart, capitalising on a lapse in the Hibernian backline as Lucas Fyfe struck twice in quick succession to flip the contest on its head.
Undeterred by the deficit, McGregor’s side regrouped, with Jiménez and his teammates maintaining attacking pressure in search of an equaliser. Their persistence paid off when MacIntyre struck for a second time, slotting home to level the scores at 2-2.
The spirited fightback caps a competitive developmental cup run for Jiménez and the Easter Road academy prospects, providing crucial senior-level experience against seasoned Scottish league opponents.
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