Munro dethroned by St. Thomas Technical

Jermaine Perry (Not in Photo) fires just wide of the St. Thomas goal.

Brook's Park, Manchester- Munro College came up short in their bid to retain the Western Champs Trophy, when they were edged 1-0 by St. Thomas Technical.

In a game which saw both teams seeking to get the ascendancy in midfield, Munro got two early chances to snatch the lead. The first coming when Jermaine Perry sneaked in from the left, but saw his shot just wide of the post. The easiest chance, however, fell to Levar Dunchie who outpaced the St. Thomas defense, but dribbled away from the goal with the goalkeeper at his mercy.

St. Thomas began to settle, and won a free kick just outside the box. Danger man Romaine Jennings curl the free kick around the Munro wall, but Ahkeem Forbes was equal to the task, diving to his left to catching the ball in flight.

With the game seemingly heading to a stalemate, St. Thomas made a run down the Munro left side, crossing the ball to the penalty spot, to an unmarked player who controlled on the chest, rocketing it into the Munro goal with eight minutes remaining.

The team represented Munro with distinction. We wish to acknowledge three influential players who were not able to play beyond the quarter-finals stage. Dacosta Cup reserve Antonio Gregg , original Captain Oshane "Mudfish" Black, and defensive midfielder Jordan Lawson were all willing, but not able to complete the season.

We would like to thank coach Davey Thomas for his dedication, and his open minded approach in coaching the team; I have been privileged to be in dialogue with him through out the season with insight on all the opponents we opposed in the quarter-finals and beyond. Special mention must be made of coach Rafael Craig Butler of the Phoenix Football Academy who has done instrumental work with Ahkeem Forbes, Levar Dunchie, Oshane Black, Nickoi Sinclair and Derron Duncan. Special thanks to our outgoing Head Master Branford Gail, the Munro College Sports Department, the Kitchen Staff, and all our drivers who carried our team safely to the games.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro are Galloway Cup Champions Again

Levar Dunchie receives the Galloway Cup while the rest of the Munro College U16 team looks on.

Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth- Munro College retained the Galloway Cup after beating Green Pond High 4-2 on penalties.

Munro came at Green Pond determined to break their scoring drought. Nykoui Sinclair cannoned a shot on goal that the Green Pond goalkeeper failed to hold unto, spilling the ball into the path of the onrushing Tyrone Mollison who calmly tapped it over the goal line.

Munro became a little complacent late in the first half and were made to pay for their deeds. Green Pond, a team steeped in the art of set plays, won a corner. I well struck ball flew through the crowd of players onto the head of a Green Pond player who headed it into the goal.

Munro came out in the second half with greater purpose, and looked a more dangerous offensive unit with the inclusion of Mark "Ram" Parchment, and 2009 Maths Competition winner Horace Mcloud who made a noticeable difference with well calculated passes from the midfield. These changes nearly reaped dividends in regulation time, when Captain Levar Dunchie dribbled his way through the heart of the Green Pond defense, but saw his shot just wide of the post with a minute from time.

Munro got what looked like the winner when Dunchie carried the ball pasted two defenders to slide the ball around the Green Pond Goalkeeper. Green Pond were undaunted however, and scored with two minutes left when Jerome "Machine" Haughton dribbled the ball from an indirect free kick into the Munro area, beating Ahkeem Forbes, with Ria Sanga failing to clear the ball out of the area, an onrushing Green Pond player tapped the ball into the goal.

Munro were perfect from the penalty spot this time with Ria Sanga, Rayon Williams, Ahkeem Forbes, and Mark Parchment scoring from the spot. Green Pond weren't as fortunate, scoring their first two penalties, managing to kicked one wide, with the Munro Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes saving another.

Left-Right: Mathematics genius Horace McCloud poses with Captain Levar Dunchie, and the irrepressible Nykoui Sinclair and his little brother Dontay McCloud, while an U16 squad member looks on in the foreground.


The STETHS Sports Complex erupted in jubilation after Mark "Ram" Parchment's conclusive penalty hit the net with a thud. Munro appears to have peaked at the right time, and are resolute in their campaign to retain the Western Champs Trophy when they take on the Abner Wright winners St. Thomas Technical in that final this Tuesday at 3pm, with the likely venue to be STETHS.

                                           Javane "Stew Peas" Stewart
In the curtain raiser, the Munro College U14 team surrendered a 1-0  lead to lose 2-1 in extra time to the defending champions Cornwall College. Javane "Stew Peas" Stewart gave Munro the lead from the penalty spot. Peter Lee Vassell, the cousin of Munro midfielder Shaunavan Desouza , scored the winning goal for Cornwall.

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro to Challenge for U14 and U16 Titles

The victorious Munro College U16 Team

Mandeville, Manchester- Munro College, will seek to retain the Galloway Cup that they won in 2009, when they take on Green Pond High in the final. Munro beating the much touted Manchester High 3-2 on penalties in a pulsating semifinals at Brook's Park on Tuesday evening. While Green Pond were winners over Cornwall College on penalties after a 0-0 scoreline.

National U17 Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes, and Stephano Hynes would prove to be the heroes on the day after a torrid regulation and extra time game.

Munro signalled their intentions early when Nickoui Sinclair hit the post from a long range shot. Both teams traded attacks through out the game, but finding the net proved to be elusive. Manchester were kept at bay by the resolute defense of Derron Duncan, Cameron Bell, Brian Patterson, and Ryan Williams.

Munro had two opportunities toward the end of play. Levar Dunchie collected a pass and ran by the Manchester defense, but the Manchester goalkeeper came off his line in a flash to block. The other fell to Nickoui Sinclair who found himself in a goal scoring position on the right, but fired wide of the target.

Munro Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes saves a penalty from Delroy Miller

The game came down to penalty kicks, with both teams failing to score a considerable number of penalties. Munro Keeper, Ahkeem Forbes missed the first Munro penalty, but held his nerve to save four Manchester penalties. Sudden death penalties would decide the outcome. On Coach Davey Thomas' directions, extra time substitute Stephano Hynes walked up to the penalty spot. The cool and composed Hynes struck the ball high and wide of the Manchester keeper, leaving him no chance. Loud cheers and wild celebrations erupted from the Munro faithful, they had once again vanquished Manchester.

The Munro U14 team had to work hard for their 1-0 victory over Green Island. Third former Brandon Drummond secured the win with two minutes left in regulation time. Munro will now seek to unseat U14 Champions Cornwall College who spanked Ruseas High 4-0 en route to the finals.

The schedule for the age group football finals are as follows:

Munro vs Cornwall (U14) 1pm, Friday December 3, at STETHS

Munro vs Greenpond (U16) 2:45pm, Friday, December 3, at STETHS

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro U14 and U16 Teams Contest the Semi-Finals

The Munro College U16 team will be gunning to make it back to the Galloway Cup final when they take on Manchester High in a crucial semi-final game this Tuesday at Brook's Park beginning at 3pm. Munro reached the semi-finals with a gutsy 0-0 draw against Cornwall College in Montego Bay last Friday. Manchester High eliminated Ruseas High with a come from behind 3-1 win in Lucea. The champions have a tall task, as they come up against a Manchester team that boasts four Dacosta Cup players, with two national U17 players Delroy Miller, and Troy Moo-Penn among the four. Miller was kicked off the national U17 team for the time being for indiscipline.

Munro has four Dacosta Cup players who are under sixteen, with three among the four who have been invited at one time or another to the national U17 team camp. Since the inclusion of National U17 Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes, Munro has not concede a goal. Dacosta Cup striker and national U17 invitee Levar Dunchie, and Dacosta Cup reserve Antonio Gregg have been carrying injuries and have not been at their best so far. Jamaica national U17 midfielder Kaneil Harrison has opted to forgo playing for the Munro U16 team, in order to pursue his Boy's  Champs and Carifta Games ambitions.

Manchester, will find it extremely difficult to breach the Munro defensive wall which boasts the likes of Derron Duncan, and second year veterans Cameron Bell and Brian Patterson. Captain Oshane Black is expected to marshal proceedings in the middle of the Park, while in form striker Nickoui Sinclair who missed the game against Cornwall is expected to return.

The Munro U14 team who beat Green Pond 1-0 courtesy of a Rojay Ottey strike, should have a less daunting task when they tackle Green Island at STETHS this Tuesday at 3pm.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro Junior Football Teams Produce Draws

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Romario Desouza with a stupendous shot from 25 yards out rescued the Munro U14 team from the brick of defeat to earn them a 1-1 draw with Ruseas High.

The scoreline was not a true reflection of the games, as Munro dominated through out, but found it hard to convert a number of opportunities. This was the first time any team posed any sort of challenge to the Munro U14 outfit.

Mark Parchment (Out of Photo) fires high over the Petersfield goal

In the feature game, Rural U16 Champions Munro played out a highly competitive 0-0 draw to a stubborn Petersfield High team. Petersfield were unable to breach the Munro defensive fortress and appeared relieved at the final whistle, as Munro produced allot more scoring opportunities.

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro triumphant in Age Group Football

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Montegonian Striker Rojay Ottey scored his second hat-trick, and Romario Desouza completed his third brace, with Javane "Stew Peas" Stewart and first former, Westmoreland native Dane Parkinson getting a goal each to steer Munro College to a 7-0 thrashing of May Day in the rural area quarterfinal round of the  U14. Munro have now fully installed themselves as the team to beat in this years competition.

Left-Right- Dane Parkinson, Rojay Ottey

Defending U16 Champions Munro had to work much harder than their U14 counterparts to beat Cross Keys 2-0. Striker Nykoui Sinclair collected a perfect pass from attacking midfielder Ria Sanga to outrun the Cross Keys defense and slot the ball past the goalkeeper. Munro would score a second time when Left fullback Oshane"Mudfish" Black's fired a powerful cross which was deflected into the Cross Keys goal by one of their defenders.

Nykoui Sinclair scores for Munro to give them a 1-0 lead.

 The remaining quarterfinals games for the U14 with the host teams named first are as follows:

Munro vs Ruseas, Monday November 22, 2010

Cedric Titus vs Munro, Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Green Pond vs Munro, Friday, November 26, 2010

The remaining quarterfinals games for the U16 with the host teams named first are as follows:

Munro vs Petersfield, Monday November 22, 2010

Cedric Titus vs Munro, Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Cornwall vs Munro, Friday, November 26, 2010

All the U14 games will begin at 1:45pm, and the U16 games will begin at 3:15pm.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro Out of Dacosta Cup

Frome, Westmoreland- Munro College failed to advance to the inter-zone round of the Dacosta Cup when they were beaten by Manning's High 3-0.

It was a miserable afternoon for the former champions who found it difficult to get behind a stubborn Manning's defense. With the first half ending 0-0 and the doors closing on the Dacosta Cup, Munro came out more purposeful in the second half, but lacked fluidity in the final third.

Manning's would score their first goal from a free-kick which was headed onto the goal posted, but not cleared by the Munro defense, allowing a Manning's attacker to toe the ball into the net. Munro lost their composure after that resulting in Monnair Moodie, and Rasheem Eccleston getting red carded. This would be Munro's sixth red card in six games.

Manning's would score their second goal; a header from their free-kick. Munro gave up after that. Manning's responded by going further ahead when Melvin Blair ran by the Munro defense to poke the ball past Ahkeem Forbes in goal.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro U16 Thumps Lacovia 4-2

Lacovia, St. Elizabeth- Rural area U16 champions Munro College continued the defense of their title with a 4-2 win over Lacovia.

Captain Levar Dunchie who returned from injury led the way with a brace, along with Ria Sanga, and rough neck centre forward Nycoui Sinclair who got by three Lacovia defenders to slam the ball into the far corner of the net.

Left-Right-Ria Sanga, Nykoui Sinclair, Levar Dunchie

Munro lead the group with 12 points, followed by STETHS on 10 points, however STETHS have a game in hand. Munro will play Maggotty High this Thursday, while STETHS will play Newell.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro seek Emphatic win against Manning's

Frome, Westmoreland- Munro College will look to get off to a blazing start when they tackle Manning's in the final inter zone round game today at the Frome Sports Club at 3pm.

Munro are in with a slim chance to make it to the quarterfinals after sending last year's Dacosta Cup finalist Manchester High packing via a Kaneil Harrison strike. Munro have a minus three (-3) goal average, and will have to rekindle the magic that got them to the Ben Francis Final a year ago if they are to have any chance of qualification.

Left-Right: Karl Simpson, Kaneil Harrison, and Ahkeem Forbes

Striker Amin "Chiller" Miller will return up front after missing the game against Manchester High, but regular Goalkeeper Lloyd Tyme will be again absent for the second game in a row because of a fractured knee cap. He will be replaced by national U17 Goalkeeper Ahkeem Forbes who did well to shut-out Manchester. Neon Brown, Akeen Royal and Rasheem Eccleston who are recovering from injures will work along with Leighton Thorpe, and Monnair Moodie to sew up the Munro defensive third, after their gutsy performance against Manchester.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro seek Redemption Against Manchester

Brook's Park, Mandeville- Many time Dacosta Cup champions Munro will seek to atone for their 5-1 loss to Lennon High when they tackle Manchester High at Brook's Park in a 2pm game.

In the Lennon game last Friday Justin Johnson put the Lennon team ahead in just the 3rd minute of play. Odane Brown would make it 2-0 for Lennon when he fired a ferocious shot past Lloyd Tyme in goal. Munro answered back with a strike from Brandon "Spongy" Clarke in the 32nd minute. The half would end 2-1.

Lennon picked up where they left off, when Leighton Thorpe's misdirected header was swung across the Munro goal area by Munro left back Karl Simpson into the path of the onrushing Odane Brown, who fired powerfully into the net.

Munro's woes would continue when Monnair Moodie attempted to block a Lennon free-kick which bounced off him and into the net. Lennon Captain and national U20 player Ewan Grandison scored in the 75th minute from just inside the 18 yard box to make the score 5-1.

Brandon "Spongy" Clarke

Munro will now have to win their next two games to have a chance to qualify.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro Clash with Manchester

Mandeville, Manchester- Munro College will open their Dacosta Cup campaign against last year's beaten finalists Manchester High in the second game at Brook's Park, with kick-off schedule for 3pm. STETHS will challenge Spalding High in the first game at 1pm.

Munro should start favourites, having knocked out Manchester in last year's Ben Francis on route to the 2009 final. Secondly, Munro has retain more starters than Manchester.

Statistically, Munro has gotten the better of Manchester in all, but two matches over a twelve year span dating back to 1998. Both of the two matches ended in draws after a ninety minute span, and one was decided on sudden death penalties.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro U14s Impress, U16s Soldier On

Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth- The Munro College U14 team hammered STETHS by five goals to nil (5-0), and are now on the cusp of the quarterfinal round. Speedster Rajay Ottey, the cousin of national player Allan Ottey scored a hat-trick to take his tally to four goals this season. Also getting on the score sheet was Westmoreland U13 midfielder Timar Lewis, who is a first former, and Cayman Islands native David James who now is the joint top scorer with five goals along with Romario Desouza.

Left-Right: David James, Rajay Ottey, Timar Lewis

Mean while, the Munro College U16 team went down 1-0 courtesy of a defensive mix up between the goalkeeper and a central defender. Munro had the better of play the entire first half and could have had a two goal cushion, but continue to be plagued by faulty finishing.

In the games played last Friday in Black River, Romario Desouza scored two free-kicks, and David James scored a thunderous shot from long range to give the U14 team a 3-0 victory over Black River High.

Levar Dunchie culminated a brilliant solo run in the opening minutes of the game to hand the U16 team a 1-0 victory over Black River.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro College U14 and U16 Teams Win, Dacosta Cup team Draws

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- The Munro College U14 team hammered Newell by a 6-1margin to keep their unbeaten record in tact. Cayman Islands native David James shone like a beacon when he fired home two goals from long range. Speedster Rajay Ottey, urbanite Matthew Kerr Clarke, Timar Lewis, and Romario Desouza, the brother of Shaunuvan Desouza, all added a goal a piece to take Munro's tally to six.

In the feature game, the defending Champions had to work hard to clip Newell 2-1. Levar Dunchie opened the scoring for Munro when he ran down the right and fired into the goal. Dunchie would play his part in the second goal, when he kicked a precision corner that found the boots of central defender Derron Duncan who cracked a powerful volley into the net.

Mean while, the Munro Dacosta Cup team warmed up for their interzone round campaign when they drew 0-0 with Bethlehem Teachers College this afternoon.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro College U14 , and U16 teams win big

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Rural U16 football champions Munro College opened the defense of their title with an easy 4-1 win over Balaclava High.Goal scorers were Levar Dunchie, Oshane 'Mudfish' Black, and Ria Sanga.

Their U14 counterparts swamped Balaclava by a 6-0 margin. Scoring for the U14 team was Romario Desouza from two well taking free kicks, Cayman Islands native David James, veteran striker Brandon Drummond, urbanite Matthew Kerr Clarke, and 2009 St. James U13 Captain Javane "Stewy" Stewart all adding one a piece to the score.

The remaining U16 fixtures are as follows:

Munro vs Newell, Tuesday October 26, 2010

Black River vs Munro, Friday October 29, 2010

STETHS vs Munro, Monday November 1, 2010

Lacovia vs Munro, Thursday November 4, 2010

The remaining U14 fixtures are as follows:

Munro vs Newell, Tuesday October 26, 2010

Black River vs Munro, Friday October 29, 2010

STETHS vs Munro, Monday November 1, 2010

The U14 games begin at 1:45pm, while the U16 games begin at 3:15pm with home teams listed first at shared venues.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro College Interzone Fixtures

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Many time Dacosta Cup Champions Munro College are now in preparation for the 2010 Dacosta Cup interzone round.

The fixtures are as follows:

Manchester High vs Munro College November 3, 2010 at Kirkvine Sports Club

Munro College vs Lennon High November 6, 2010 at STETHS

Manning's High vs Munro College November 10, 2010 at the Frome Sports Grounds

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Mannings eliminate Rusea’s from Francis KO - Jamaica Sports & Athletics: Football, Track, Cricket, Netball & More - JamaicaObserver.com

Mannings eliminate Rusea’s from Francis KO - Jamaica Sports & Athletics: Football, Track, Cricket, Netball & More - JamaicaObserver.com

Ben Francis KO Preliminary Round on in Ernest

Montego Bay, St. James- The games between Ruseas High and Manning;s High, and Manchester High and Clarendon College should take the spotlight as the 2010 Ben Francis KO kicks off with four matches tomorrow at 3:00pm.

The games and venues are as follows:

Old Harbour High vs Buff Bay at Prison Oval

Clarendon College vs Manchester High at Jamalco

Marcus Garvey Technical vs St. Mary Tech at Drax Hall

Ruseas High vs Manning's High at Jarrett Park 

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro get set for Interzone Round

Mandeville, Manchester- Munro College came from a goal down to defeat Decarteret College by a 3-1 margin on Saturday.
 Amin Miller, Krishem Black and Shaunuvan Dezousa were the scorers for Munro.

In the game last Wednesday against Lacovia High, Munro overcame some first half jitters to win 2-0. Akeen Royal picked up a red card when he brought down a Lacovia player who was heading goal ward.

Munro would strike back with Brandon Clarke getting his first goal of the season. Amin Miller would finish off a great combination between himself and Shaunuvan Desouza, resulting in the second goal. 

Munro will face Manchester High, Manning's High, and the second place team in Zone H which could most likely be Lennon High in the inter zone round which begins November 3.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro set to Return to Winning Ways

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Munro College look to shake of the disappointment of their 2-0 loss to STETHS when they tackle Lacovia High this afternoon at 3:30pm.

Last Saturday at the Munro Sports Complex, the game came to life in the second half after a docile first half.

STETHS came close to scoring when Derval Vaccianna's right footed shot was headed off the line by Captain Leighton "Egg Head" Thorpe. Davian Ash produced a well placed header at the Munro goal, but the excellent Lloyd Tyme pulled of a great save.

STETHS scored the opening goal when forward Denmark Gillings weaved his way into the box, with Munro defender Monnair Moodie sliding in to thwart Gillings' run, referee Cardella Samuels pointed to the spot, deeming what appeared to be a good tackle an infraction instead. Levaughn Baker converted from the spot in the 69th minute.

Referee Samuels would make yet another blunder when Kaneil Harrison went up to challenge for a ball, but lost his balance hitting a STETHS player on the way down. Samuels proceeded to send him off.

Munro pressed for the equaliser, and appeared to half gotten it when they were awarded a penalty when STETHS defender Jason Jacobs handled the ball from a corner. Jacobs was red carded for his doings. This was not to be however, as STETHS substitute goalkeeper Leo-Pepe Cole blocked Leighton Thorpe's powerfully hit penalty.

Leighton "Egg Head" Thorpe

STETHS would strike again when Ahkeem Jones latched on to a pass, calmly slotting past Lloyd Tyme.

Munro and STETHS have now qualified for the interzone round, after Decarteret College who are third in the group, were eliminated when they lost 1-0 to Lacovia on the weekend.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro brace for STETHS

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- All roads lead to Malvern St. Elizabeth for the gigantic Zone F top of the table clash between many time champions and current Zone leaders Munro College, and  Dacosta Cup Champions STETHS.

Shaunavan Desouza (Left), and Amin Miller (Right) celebrate after Miller Scored in a first round game.

When the teams meet tomorrow afternoon at 3pm in the cool hills of Malvern, Munro will look to maintain their edge over STETHS. Munro boasts an enviable four year unbeaten home game streak, and have conceded only one goal all season; this coming in their 3-1 win over minnows Mile Gully last Wednesday.

The STETHS contingent are faced with an uphill task to unseat the defensively stubborn Munro. Exacerbating their level of difficulty will be the absents of their top three players Kevon Farquarson, Akeemo Palmer, along with goalkeeper and Captain Gregory McKogg, who are all on national duty at the CFU U20 play-offs in Guyana. Coach Wendell Downswell, and winning Dacosta Cup coach Andrew Edwards will be both absent from the sideline due to their assignment with the Jamaica U20 Team. Undeterred by this, Assistant Coach Omar "Rambo"Legister, has used two contrasting teams in the last two games out of his twenty-six man (26) squad, to make up for the absence of his three henchmen.

Munro on the other hand should be ultra confident at home, they have not conceded a goal to STETHS at home since 2005. Coach Harrison is intent on qualifying for the Ben Francis and will leave nothing to chance. Munro will rely on the attacking prowess of Amin Miller, Shaunuvan Desouza, Kaneil Harrison, Karl Simpson, and Kenry Rowe to gain them victory. Munro needs only a point to qualify for the interzone round, but will be more satisfied with a victory tomorrow.

National U17 Midfielder Kaneil Harrison

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro cruise past Decarteret

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Munro College maintained their good run in the 2010 ISSA Pepsi Dacosta Cup, when they emerged victorious with a 3-0 win over third place Decarteret College. Munro moved to sixteen (16) points from six (6) games, two (2) points clear of second place STETHS who beat Maggotty High 2-0.

National U17 and Munro central midfielder Kaneil Harrison opened the scoring for the Zone F kingpins . Minutes later Akeen Royal would net Munro's second to open up a first half 2-0 lead. Striker Amin"Killer" Miller would return to his scoring ways, getting the third goal for Munro.

The confident Munro should have little to worry about when they take on bottom placed Mile Gully this Wednesday at the Mile Gully Sports Complex.

By Kevin Hutchinson

Munro oppose Decarteret

Malvern, St. Elizabeth- Many time Dacosta Cup Champions Munro College, will look to maintain their impeccable defensive record so far, when they take on third place Decarteret College in a rescheduled game this afternoon at the Munro Sports Complex.

Munro are coming off a sound thrashing of Maggotty High last Saturday when they romped to a 4-0 victory with goals from Krishem Black, Akeen Royal, Jamaica National U17 midfielder Kaneil Harrison, and the imposing Captain Leighton "Egg Head" Thorpe. Thorpe's goal was a beauty, as he fired a powerful free-kick that crashed high into the corner of the Maggotty net.

In other games, STETHS hammered Lacovia 4-0, and Decarteret got the better of Mile Gully 3-1.

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro,STETHS Draw 0-0

Santa Cruz, St. Elizabeth- Many time Dacosta Cup Champions Munro College, held Dacosta Cup Champions STETHS to a 0-0 stalemate.

STETHS attacked Munro from the unset, but excellent goalkeeping by Lloyd Tyme, and keen defending by Central Defender and Captain Leighton Thorpe, and the defensive trio of Akeen Royal, Monair Moodie and former Black River High Captain Neon Brown was enough to keep STETHS at bay.

STETHS centre forward Derval Vascianna struck with a ferocious shot that was picked out of the "V" of the goal by the vigilant Tyme. STETHS struck again when they hit the post from a controversial free-kick that found its way to an unmarked player.

Munro settled a little better in the second half and could have caused problems for STETHS keeper Gregory McKogg had Amin Miller's shot been on target.

Munro lead Group F with ten (10) points, followed by STETHS on eight (8) points, and Decarteret College on seven (7) points.

Wednesday round of games beginning at 3:30pm with the home team named first are as follows:

Munro College vs Decarteret College
Lacovia vs Mile Gully
Maggotty vs STETHS

By: Kevin Hutchinson

Munro clip Lacovia

Lacovia, St. Elizabeth- Kenry "Shorty" Rowe scored his first goal of the 2010 Dacosta Cup season when he struck a powerful free-kick that took a deflection that gave 2009 Ben Francis Finalists Munro College a 1-0 victory over Lacovia High.

Kenry "Shorty" Rowe

Munro resorted to maintaining their advantage gained in the first half  by cautiously attacking Lacovia in the second half. Lacovia could have equalised when Jermaine Seaton ran by Rasheem Eccleston, but booted wide from the right.

Munro responded a few minutes later when Shaunuvan Desouza weaved his way into the Lacovia goal area, but shot wide of the target.

In other Zone F games, Dacosta Cup champions STETHS warmed up for their "St. Elizabeth Derby" with Munro on Saturday with Markino Gillings scoring four times to give them an 8-0 win over Mile Gully at the STETHS Sports Complex yesterday. Decarteret College had a moral boosting 4-1 win over Maggotty High to remain in third place.

Saturdays round of matches scheduled to start at 3:30pm are as follows:

STETHS vs Munro College @ STETHS Sports Complex
Mile Gully vs Maggotty @ Mile Gully Sports Complex
Decarteret vs Lacovia @ Decarteret College

Munro over run Mile Gully 6-0

Left-Right: Goal Scorers Rasheem Eccleston, Xavier "Xavi" Hendricks, Shaunuvan Desouza, Amin "Killer" Miller, Akeen " Dutty Man" Royal

Malvern, St. Elizabeth: 2009 Ben Francis Finalist Munro College squashed minnows Mile Gully 6-0.

Rasheem Eccleston opened the scoring early in the first half with a cracker from long range.Akeen Royal made it 2-0 before the close of the half.

Munro would make changes to their forwards line when Levar"Craven " Dunchie was replaced by Amin "Killer"Miller, and Eccleston was replaced by midfield maestro Xavier Hendricks.

Miller wasted now time as he cut inside from the left to fire the ball into the roof of the net. Munro gained an indirect free -kick that was expertly guided just over the top of the Mile Gully wall by Captain Leighton"Egg Head" Thorpe, who picked out the onrushing Royal who headed the ball it into the goal.

Xavier Hendricks , and Shaunuvan Desouza would add to the final score with enterprising runs down the left and right flanks respectively.

Munro leads Zone F with 6 points, followed by STETHS on 4 points. Munro should get their first real test of this round when they play away this Wednesday to Lacovia High who drew with Maggotty 1-1 on the week-end.

The full line-up of games which begin at 3:30 pm this Wednesday in group F are as follows:

Lacovia   vs Munro
Maggotty vs DeCarteret
STETHS vs Mile Gully

Munro race to Lead in Zone F

Appleton, St. Elizabeth- 2009 Ben Francis Finalists Munro College rounded Maggotty High 3-0 to assume the leadership of Zone F. In the other Zone F game DeCarteret College clipped returnees Mile Gully 1-0 to join Munro on three points. STETHS and Lacovia are next with a point each after their dull 1-1 draw on Saturday.

Munro turned in a lackluster performance against a young Maggotty team that boasts a couple of the St. Elizabeth parish U15 team members. After an earlier miss from Karl Simpson, 2010 Munro U17 team Captain Shaunavan Desouza rocketed the ball into the net from a cross on the edge of the 18 yard box. Munro 2010 U17 striker Amin "Killer" Miller scored his first goal at senior level when he headed the ball into the goal. Akeen Royal also added to the scoring.

STETHS coach Andrew Edwards is a worried man. His team did not look good on Saturday against a defensive minded Lacovia High. STETHS were made to fight hard for the 1-1 scoreline after Lacovia drew first blood from a Jermaine Seaton strike. Lacovia has problems of their own; key member of the Lacovia coaching Lance Morgan was taken aback when his strategy for the game against STETHS was not employed.

Munro's chances to win the Zone are quite good, but they most avoid defeat away to Lacovia next Wednesday, and STETHS the following Saturday to keep these hopes alive.

The next round of games in Zone F for Saturday are as follows:

Lacovia vs Maggotty
Munro vs Mile Gully
Decarteret vs STETHS

Krishem Black attempts to score a header against Cornwall in the 2010 Jackson Shield, Munro lost 1-0.

Munro/Forever Sports play-off for Semi-Finals

Llandilo, Savannalamar- Defending WFA U17 Champions Munro bounced back from their 2-1 surprise defeat against Western Sports with a 2-0 win over G.H.O.D.S.

The Munro front line was at full strengths and showed much better finishing than was the case against Western Sports.

Munro struck swiftly when Amin Miller collected a ball on the right, shimmed, then passed to Chavez Anglin who powered a shot towards goal that was met by the boots of the onrushing Levar Dunchie, who rammed it into the net.

Dunchie would try to get his second goal in half two when he sped past the G.H.O.D.S defense to fire over the bar at close range. Midfielder and Captain Shaunavan Desouza dribbled past two players, but his shot was well saved by the G.H.O.D.S goalkeeper.

Chavez Anglin would seal the issue, with a magnificent solo run down the left culminating with the second goal.

Munro and Forever Sports will now do battle for a spot in the May 8, 2010 semi-final at Frome, when they face off at Llandilo this Saturday at 2:00pm.

                             Chavez Anglin scores to give Munro 2-0 Lead

Kevin Hutchinson
Team Manager

Munro Lead Zone A (WFAU17)

Llandilo, Savannalamar- Munro booked their place in the quarterfinal of the WFAU17 with a 1-0 win over Zone A leaders Negril FC. Chavez Anglin scored late in the second half to give the champions the win.

Munro squandered allot of easy chances in the early part of the first half. Negril was in survival mode for long periods in the game, and were content to soak up the pressure then counter attack. They were able to breach the Munro defense through the speedy Munro Class 1 800m man Lincoln Carter who had only played football at Munro as a junior. Carter was able to force two good saves from the Munro keeper Amir Murray.

The easiest chance of the game appeared when Levar Dunchie ran past the Negril defense, and with the goalkeeper at his mercy, hit the left upright with a thudding shot. Munro would be rewarded for their persistence when Chavez Anglin dribbled down the left to fire a torrid shot into the goal.

With this win, Munro is leading the group with 10 points from four games. Munro will play their last match of the round against Extra Flex on Thursday at the Little London High Sports Ground, beginning at 3pm.

                                         Chavez Anglin scores for Munro

Kevin Hutchinson
Team Manager

Munro, Negril FC do Battle for Zone A

Llandilo, Savannalamar- Defending U17 Champions Munro, and their Zone A nemesis Negril FC both recorded contrasting wins yesterday in the WFA U17 competition.

Munro came away with three points without having to break a sweat when no hopers Russia FC who have just a point, failed to show. The boys from the pinnacle of the Santa Cruz Mountains waited steadfastly in the hope that Russia FC would show. Several calls were made to the management of the Russia team by the competition organizers, but no team was forthcoming.

Alas there was hope that the boys from Malvern, well attired in their new jersey would have a go after all, when it was pointed out that Negril FC was present, but their opponent was not. Negril was told to take to the field, but did not move for more than 15 minutes. STRATHS showed in the nick of time, to the disappointment of Munro.
Surely the organizers of this competition need to take a long hard look at a number of issues. The Clubs undoubtedly are at fault, and should communicate better with their players. The match in question aside: two other teams defaulted on their scheduled games and lost out as a result.

Munro in action against STRATHS

The clubs need to understand that competitions such as these are not only geared to winning the cash prize and the title, but also to building character and personality traits such as discipline, hard work, teamwork, communication, dedication, self confidence, self-worth mental fortitude and focus. The message being sent is wrong.

In another game Negril FC had to work much harder to produce a 2-0 win over STRATHS to stay ahead of Munro by a point.

Munro and Negril FC are schedule to contest the Zone in a game scheduled for this Tuesday April 6, 2010 at Llandilo Football Field beginning at 3pm sharp.

Kevin Hutchinson
Team Manager

Munro defeat STRATHS FC 1-0

Negril, Westmoreland- WFA U17 football champions Munro College defeated Zone A leaders STRATHS FC 1-0.

Munro without the likes of  Kaneil Harrison, Amin Miller (Ace Striker), Ryan "Blacka Shine" Dyer, Sanjoe Whitehall, Cameron Bell, Akeem Forbes (Goalkeeper), Brian "Patto" Patterson, Malik Cummings and Demali Morgan dominated the game.

Munro found it difficult to put away multiple chances against a team they beat 5-0 last season. The STRATHS goalkeeper had a good game along with their burly no nonsense stopper who is a Dacosta Cup stand out for Little London High.

Munro celebrates as Shaunavan Desouza's Corner Kick is deflected into the Goal

Striker Chavez Anglin created the first chance of the game when he fired powerfully at goal, but saw his shot foiled by the goalkeeper. Centre Forward Levar Dunchie who had a peach of a game could have added to the score, but his shot went high and wide of the right upright.


It would take the genius of U16 stand out and Dacosta Cup reserve midfielder Shaunavan Desouza to put Munro out front. Munro won a corner on the left, and with the minutes sliding away, Desouza curled the ball towards the near post, catching the STRATHS defense out of position resulting in a deflection into the goal.

With the win, Munro who have a game in hand are now a point behind Negril FC, and may need only two (2) wins from the three (3) remaining games to annex the Zone. With first and second place guaranteed to leave the Zone, Munro is in the driver's seat. The point standings are as follows:

Zone A Point Standings


                       Played      Won      Draw      Lost     GF    GA   GD    Pts

Munro                 2            1           1            0         2        1      1       4

Extra Flex            2            0           1            1         1        2    -1       1

Western Sports    3            1           1            1         3        3      0      4

Negril FC            3            1           2            0         4        3       1      5

Russia FC            3            0          2             1         3       4      -1      1

STRATHS          3            1           1             1         3       4      -1      4


Munro will next oppose Russia FC on Saturday April 3, 2010 at 1pm sharp at the Llandilo Football Field.

Kevin Hutchinson
Team Manager