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Saturday, April 11, 2026
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Hornets & Bascome Secure Youth Glory in Finals
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 The future of Bermudian football was on full display at Bernard Park as the Bermuda Football Association’s Youth Finals delivered a day of high drama, clinical finishing, and landmark victories across the age groups.
Under 13 Tier II Final
Dandy Town Hornets 3 St. George’s Colts 1
The Under 13 Tier II Championship was settled in favour of the Dandy Town Hornets, who showcased remarkable resilience to overcome an early scare against the St. George’s Colts. The East Enders appeared to have the perfect start when Kayden Harvey found the net in the opening minute of the contest, but their lead was short-lived. Chance Franks restored parity for the Hornets just four minutes later, before Mazaii Tucker turned the game on its head in the 27th minute to hand Dandy Town a lead they would take into the interval.
The second half remained a tightly contested affair until Gebre Vickers doubled the advantage in the 61st minute, effectively securing the 3-1 victory and the title. Kobe Deane was instrumental for the champions, earning the Most Valuable Player award for his commanding performance, while Jack Walsh stood out as the top performer for a spirited St. George’s side.
Under 13 Tier 1 Final
PHC Zebras 1 FC Bascome 2
Drama continued in the Under 13 Tier I Final as FC Bascome edged out the PHC Zebras in a contest defined by a blistering start from the eventual winners.
Bascome wasted no time asserting their authority, with Mason Barioni striking in the 5th minute followed closely by a second from Remi Furbert in the 8th.
The Zebras mounted a valiant comeback attempt and pulled a goal back through their MVP Azai Burt in the 57th minute, but they could not find a way past FC Bascome’s MVP Xavier Hildago, who held firm to preserve the 2-1 win.
Under 15
Fc Bascome 4 Warwick Football Academy 1
FC Bascome’s dominance extended into the Under 15 final, where they produced a clinical display to dismantle Warwick Football Academy 4-1.
The afternoon belonged to MVP Jeon Wolfe, who delivered a sensational hat-trick to lead his side to glory. Wolfe was supported by a single strike from Micah Doran to round out the scoring for the victors.
Despite a consolation goal from Warwick's standout player Ja'Zhari Ingham, they were unable to contain a Bascome offensive that appeared to be operating at the peak of its powers.
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Friday, April 10, 2026
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Rams & FC Bascome Set for U18 Final Showdown
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The stage is set for a blockbuster conclusion to the youth football season as the North Village Rams and FC Bascome prepare to clash in the Bermuda Football Association Under-18 Knock-Out Final. The two sides will meet at the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium this Sunday at 1:30 pm, following a night of contrasting Semi-Final fortunes at the National Sports Centre.
North Village Rams 2 Somerset Trojans 0
The North Village Rams secured their place in the showpiece event with a disciplined 2-0 victory over the Somerset Trojans. After a tense and scoreless first half characterized by tactical caution from both sides, the Rams finally broke the deadlock in the 73rd minute.
Sar Smith proved to be the hero of the hour, finding the back of the net to give his side a precious lead. The Trojans pushed forward in search of an equaliser, but their hopes were dashed in the 82nd minute when an unfortunate own goal doubled the Rams' advantage and effectively ended the contest.
FC Bascome 3 Warwick Football Academy 2
FC Bascome’s path to the final was a high-scoring thriller that required a resilient response to a Warwick Football Academy comeback. Bascome appeared to have the game won within the opening ten minutes, racing into a 2-0 lead thanks to an early strike from Kyden Browne followed quickly by a goal from Carter Thomas. They carried that comfortable cushion into the interval, but the second half saw a spirited resurgence from Warwick.
The deficit was halved in the 53rd minute when Samuel Carolo struck for Warwick, and the momentum shifted completely in the 66th minute as Amari Smith found the equaliser to make it 2-2. With the game on a knife-edge and extra time looming, Isaiah Gibbons emerged as the match-winner for FC Bascome. His 84th-minute strike settled a dramatic encounter and ensured that Bascome would be the ones walking out onto the South Field turf this Sunday to challenge the Rams for the title.
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Thursday, April 09, 2026
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Final Four Set for Under 18 Knockout Showdown
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The path to youth glory reaches its penultimate stage this Friday, as four of the island’s premier development sides descend on the National Sports Centre for the Bermuda Football Association Under-18 Knockout Semi-Finals.
With two spots at Sunday’s showpiece up for grabs, the North Field is set to host a high-stakes double-header starting on Friday evening. The matches come at a critical juncture in the youth season, following a group stage and quarter-final round defined by narrow margins and shifting momentum.
The opening fixture sees the Warwick Football Academy take on FC Bascome. This clash brings together two programs with a deep-rooted rivalry; notably, Warwick hold the edge in recent encounters after a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Somerset and a gritty 2-1 win against Vasco da Gama. However, Bascome have proven difficult to break down, having earned hard-fought draws against both the North Village Rams and the PHC Zebras.
In the nightcap, the North Village Rams will face the Somerset Trojans. The Rams enter the tie in formidable form, having already dispatched PHC 2-1 and held Bascome to a stalemate. The Trojans, however, will be no pushovers; they secured their semi-final berth with a clinical 3-2 victory over Vasco da Gama and will be desperate to avenge their previous 3-1 loss to Warwick by reaching the final.
The road to the North Field has been anything but straightforward. The competitive parity of this year's cohort is reflected in a series of tightly contested preliminary results:
North Village Rams 1-1 FC Bascome
Somerset Trojans 3-2 Vasco da Gama
North Village Rams 2-1 PHC Zebras
Warwick Football Academy 2-1 Vasco da Gama
PHC Zebras 2-2 FC Bascome
Warwick Football Academy 3-1 Somerset Trojans
For the winners on Friday night, the ultimate prize awaits on Sunday afternoon. The 2026 Under-18 Knockout Final is slated for the Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre.
With a 1:30 pm kick-off on Sunday, April 12th, the island's premier stadium will provide the perfect stage for the next generation of Bermudian stars to fight for the first major piece of silverware this spring.
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Wednesday, April 08, 2026
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Jimenez at the Double as Hibs Sink Rangers
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Bermuda international Logan Jimenez produced a clinical late cameo as Hibernian Under 19’s fought back to secure a dramatic 4-2 victory over Rangers, booking their place in the CAS Elite League Cup semi-finals.
In a pulsating encounter at the Rangers Training Centre, Darren McGregor’s side showed immense resilience to overcome a Rangers outfit that twice held the lead. Despite the hosts finding the net through Calum Adamson and Max Cameron, the "wee Hibees" refused to buckle, with Jimenez eventually turning a tense group-stage finale into a celebration for the visitors.
The match remained on a knife-edge after earlier strikes from Callum MacDonald and Josh McDonald had kept Hibs in contention. However, the momentum shifted decisively in the final ten minutes. With the scores locked at 2-2, a Hibs corner was only partially cleared to the edge of the box. Jimenez reacted quickest, turning a goal-bound swipe into a first-time effort that squirmed under the Rangers goalkeeper to hand Hibs their first lead of the afternoon.
The drama intensified in the 86th minute when a stray backpass gifted the visitors a golden opportunity. A swift interception saw the ball squared to Jimenez; though his initial attempt was bravely blocked, the 17-year-old made no mistake with the rebound, calmly slotting into the unguarded net to double his personal tally and seal the result.
The victory sees Hibs advance to the final four of the competition with significant momentum, while Rangers exit at the group stage. For Jimenez, the late double caps a standout performance that underscores his growing importance to McGregor’s attacking options as the hunt for silverware enters its defining phase.
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Friday, April 03, 2026
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Semi-Final Drama Unfolds in Orlando at International Cup
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Bermuda’s youth football contingent continued to make waves at the prestigious Easter International Cup in Florida, with the Warwick Football Academy U12s securing a place in the Bronze final following a day of high-stakes knockout action.
The focus at the Omni Resort and Austin Tindall Soccer Complex shifted to the semi-final brackets, where the Warwick U12 side faced a daunting rematch against Orlando City Soccer Club South Pre-MLS. After their previous encounter was halted by a tropical downpour, the Bermudians left nothing to chance in the replay. Warwick produced a clinical and composed performance to claim a comfortable 3-1 victory, a result that books their place in the Bronze final against Coerfontaine FC Premier.
However, it was a contrasting story for the Warwick U15 squad in their Silver semi-final. Having been the tournament’s great entertainers in the group stages, the side found their explosive offense silenced for the first time. Hampered by injuries to key goal-scoring threats, they struggled to replicate the fire-power of their previous eight-goal thriller against GGS Soccer Academy. GGS took full advantage of the depleted ranks, cruising to a 4-0 win to end Warwick’s run. Despite the exit, the U15s depart the tournament with their heads held high, having earned a reputation as one of the most resilient and dangerous attacking units in the division.
On the girls' side of the draw, the group stages reached a tense conclusion on day three. The Warwick U13 girls endured a frustrating afternoon, suffering two narrow defeats. They were first edged out 1-0 by High Soccer Prospects 2013 before falling 2-0 to FC America 2014 Purple. These results mean the academy will now compete in the Silver final on Saturday, where they face a familiar foe in GGS Soccer Academy in what is fast becoming a recurring rivalry at this year's event.
Individual Bermudian prospects also enjoyed success while representing North American academies. In the Male Under 9 White Division, Marcelo Robinson was instrumental for the New England Surf IDA Select NorthEast, helping them to a 2-1 win over Elite Soccer Academy before they narrowly succumbed to a 2-1 defeat against Weston FC. Meanwhile, in the Female Under 16/17 Blue Division, Riley Khan helped her Benfica Residential Academy teammates to a gritty 2-1 victory over New England Surf G2009 State Sky.
The successful run for Benfica’s Bermudian contingent continued in the Male Under 16 Blue Silver semi-final. Isaac Todd and his Benfica RA U16 Boys Red side demonstrated superior tactical discipline to dismantle Schulz Academy 3-1. The victory ensures Todd remains in the hunt for silverware as the tournament enters its final, decisive weekend.
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