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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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Tuesday, November 10, 2026
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Borgesson helps Burnley stun Man City to seal Quarter-Final Spot
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Bermudian prospect Blayz Borgesson and his Burnley Under-18 team-mates produced a sensational display to topple heavyweights Manchester City and punch their ticket to the Premier League Cup quarter-finals.
Facing a high-stakes, must-win showdown to keep their cup run alive, the young Clarets delivered an upset against one of the country's most prolific youth academies.
Borgesson played an integral role as Burnley demonstrated discipline, tactical grit, and sharp finishing to overcome City's potent attacking threat. The Turf Moor youngsters held firm under pressure in a gripping cup tie, digging deep across 90 minutes to secure the crucial victory required to advance out of the group stage.
The triumph caps a remarkable week for the Bermudian teenager, who has combined domestic club form with senior international recognition after breaking into the senior national squad set-up.
Burnley now take their place in the final eight of the prestigious competition, with confidence soaring following one of their standout results of the campaign.
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Sunday, November 08, 2026
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Warwick Clinch Leonard DeRosa-Holder Under-15 Title
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Warwick Football Academy produced an impressive second-half display to defeat FC Bascome 2-0 and claim the Leonard DeRosa-Holder Under-15 Championship at Wellington Oval.
After a closely contested and scoreless first half, two unanswered goals after the interval proved enough for Warwick to secure the prestigious youth title.
The match burst into life in the second period, with FC Bascome initially dominating the early exchanges. Only a brilliant point-blank block by Warwick goalkeeper Maximus Rayner denied Adaj O’Brien and kept the scores level.
However, Warwick broke the deadlock against the run of play in the 51st minute. A superb individual run down the left flank by Cillian McGlynn saw him bypass the advancing Bascome goalkeeper Tayte Browne, before squaring the ball for Charlie Smith to tap into an empty net.
Despite sustained pressure from a resilient Bascome side, inspired by MVP Quinn Farnsworth, Warwick’s defence—anchored by MVP Ray Richardson—held firm.
Warwick sealed the championship four minutes from time when Caleb Mello's 76th-minute header deflected off the upright and into the net, sparking joyous celebrations as they secured the coveted trophy.
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Saturday, November 07, 2026
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Showers the Shootout Hero as Thomas claim NAC Title
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Bermudian forward T'syi Showers kept his composure to dispatch the decisive sudden-death penalty as Thomas College captured the North Atlantic Conference Men's Soccer Championship following a dramatic 6-5 shootout win over rivals Husson University.
Showers, alongside compatriots Tre Burgess and Cody Robinson, played an integral role in a pulse-pounding final that finished locked at 1-1 after 110 minutes of regulation and extra time.
In a physical and intensely contested affair between two conference powerhouses, both sides traded chances early and saw goals chalked off by the match officials before second-seeded Husson broke the deadlock in the 34th minute to take a 1-0 lead into the interval.
The Terriers responded with purpose after the restart, and their persistence was rewarded in the 63rd minute. David Ivarsson produced a moment of individual brilliance, weaving through the Eagles' backline before unleashing a venomous strike into the top left corner to restore parity.
With both defences holding firm through the remainder of regulation and two testing periods of overtime, the championship came down to a high-stakes penalty shootout.
After ten nerve-shredding spot-kicks left the shootout deadlocked at 5-5, Showers shouldered the responsibility for Thomas College. The Bermudian stepped up and calmly slotted the ball home to trigger wild celebrations, sealing the NAC trophy and punching the Terriers' ticket to the NCAA Division III national tournament.
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