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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Berkeley Complete Senior Sweep with Six-a-Side Triumph
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The Berkeley Institute completed a senior school sweep after edging Saltus Grammar School 1-0 in the Bermuda School Sports Federation (BSSF) Senior School Boys Over-16 Six-a-Side final.
Damori Baxter proved the difference in a tightly contested championship match, finding the back of the net late in the first half to secure the title for Berkeley.
Saltus pushed for an equaliser after the interval, but Berkeley's defence stood firm throughout the second period to see out the narrow victory and seal the sweep.
Berkeley Green had booked their spot in the showpiece with a commanding 4-1 semi-final triumph over Mount Saint Agnes Academy.
Baxter was also on the scoresheet in the last-four tie alongside Norico Furbert and Khiry White, with an own goal rounding out Berkeley's tally. Steven Osborne netted the lone consolation goal for MSA.
In the other semi-final, Saltus advanced to the title decider after claiming a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Warwick Academy, courtesy of a decisive strike from Curtis Jackson.
POOL A
Warwick Academy White – 2
Berkeley Gold – 0
Warwick Academy White – 4
MSA – 1
MSA – 2
CedarBridge Academy White – 0
MSA – 3
Berkeley Gold – 0
Warwick Academy White – 5
CedarBridge Academy White – 0
Berkeley Gold – 3
CedarBridge Academy White – 0
POOL B
Saltus Grammar – 1
Warwick Academy Blue – 0
Berkeley Green – 2
CedarBridge Academy Blue – 1
Berkeley Green – 6
Warwick Academy Blue – 0
Saltus Grammar – 1
Berkeley Green – 3
CedarBridge Academy – 4
Warwick Academy Blue – 1
Saltus Grammar – 1
CedarBridge Academy Blue – 0
SEMI FINAL
Saltus Grammar – 1
Warwick Academy White – 0
Berkeley Green – 4
MSA – 1
FINAL
Berkeley Green – 1
Saltus Grammar – 0
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Saturday, November 14, 2026
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Donawa & Tar Heels Advance To ACC Final
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Jace Donawa and his No. 12 North Carolina men's soccer teammates advanced to the ACC Championship final with a 1-0 win over NC State. The Tar Heels extended their unbeaten run to 11, including eight victories. Carolina will play for the conference title for the second time in the last four years and the 10th time overall against No. 1 SMU on Sunday at 4 p.m. in Cary's First Horizon Stadium.
The game was largely a slugfest with NC State committing 21 fouls to Carolina's 15, and each team had six shots with two on target. It required a moment of brilliance, and Joschi Schelb provided it when Bertil Rygaard Hansen found him in the center of the box. Schelb juggled the ball, swiveled and looped a ball over the Wolfpack keeper in the 63rd minute to produce the game winner.
The goal was the 17th of the season for Schelb, which ranks second nationally and leads the country in goals from open play. He moved into sole possession of fourth on UNC's single-season list.
After the Heels went up, they were able to keep the Wolfpack at bay. They used a mixture of stiff defending, excellent goal keeping and an ability to hold on to the ball and play around the Wolfpack.
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Thursday, November 12, 2026
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Jennings & Sheffield United U17s Reach PDL Cup Knockout Stages
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Bermudian midfielder Z'Ani Jennings featured in the starting line-up as Sheffield United's Under-17s secured a commanding 4-1 victory away at Port Vale to book their place in the knockout stages of the Professional Development League Cup.
Playing at Evans Park on Tuesday night, the young Blades delivered a dominant display to top their group and ensure progression in the competition.
Jennings, a Bermuda youth international who signed formal academy scholarship terms with the Championship club ahead of the 2026-27 campaign, played just over an hour of the contest before being replaced by Buckle in the 62nd minute.
Sheffield United controlled proceedings throughout against the Valiants, wrapping up the group stage in style with four goals to seal a comfortable three-goal margin of victory.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Bermudian Trio Shine as Westtown School seal Quarter-Final Spot
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Bermudian prospects Malik Paynter, Amori Simons and Amir Weller played starring roles as Westtown School Boys' Varsity soccer team advanced to the quarter-finals of the Pennsylvania Independent Schools Athletic Association (PAISAA) Tournament.
Westtown secured a hard-fought 1-0 victory over rivals Hill School in a tense first-round encounter to keep their post-season campaign firmly on track.
The trio, who recently helped Westtown capture the Friends Schools League (FSL) title with a 2-0 win over Shipley School, were once again at the heart of their team's success, displaying the grit and technical quality that has made them standout performers this season.
A single goal proved enough to separate the sides in a fiercely contested match, with Westtown's resilient defence—anchored by tireless performances from their international talent—holding firm to preserve another crucial clean sheet.
Paynter (Class of 2028), Simons (2030) and Weller (2029) have been instrumental for the Pennsylvania-based outfit, and their collaborative triumph on the big stage once again highlights the growing influence of Bermudian talent in US boarding school soccer.
The victory sees Westtown take one step closer to a coveted state title as they march into the PAISAA quarter-finals.
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026
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Hornets Fight Back to Lift Gregory Grimes Plate
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North Village Rams 1 Dandy Town Hornets 3
Dandy Town Hornets were crowned Under-13 Gregory Grimes Plate champions after coming from behind to secure a 3-1 victory over North Village Rams.
North Village struck first in a lively contest, opening the scoring inside six minutes when Malik Tomaz found the back of the net to hand his side an early advantage.
Town responded with composure, gradually finding their rhythm before Chance Franks levelled the scores in the 22nd minute. The momentum swung firmly in the Hornets' favour moments later, with Mazaii Tucker slotting home to overturn the deficit and give his side a 2-1 lead heading into the break.
North Village pushed for a route back into the contest after the interval, but Franks struck again to net his second goal of the match and provide Town with crucial breathing room at 3-1.
The Hornets managed the closing stages with discipline to protect their two-goal cushion, sealing the silverware at the final whistle.
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