 Zach McGuire & Patrick Dill IslandStats.com The Bermuda School Sports Federations (BSSF) KO Cup Finals delivered a day of high drama, penalty shootouts, and sensational individual performances across Primary, Middle, and Senior School divisions, with Berkeley Institute and Saltus Grammar School featuring prominently in the majority of championship matches.
Primary School Girls
Warwick Academy 3 Saltus Grammar 2
The day began with a thrilling comeback in the Primary School Girls Final. Saltus Grammar took an early 2-0 lead through Nia Maughan and Sofia Cooper, but Warwick Academy stormed back to win 3-2. Warwick’s victory was sealed by a pair of goals from MVP Ava Rose Richardson and a single strike from Lilliana Corbett. Saltus’ MVP was goalkeeper Sammy Davis.
Primary School Boys
Saltus 3 Warwick Academy 1
In the Primary School Boys Final, Saltus defeated Warwick Academy 3-1. Warwick took a surprise lead midway through the second half via David Gutteridge, but Declan O'Sullivan took control for Saltus, scoring three goals in the space of five minutes to secure the title and the game's MVP award. Shammaah Darko was named Warwick Academy’s MVP.
Middle School Girls
Saltus Grammar 0 Warwick Academy 0
The Middle School Girls Final ended goalless, Saltus Grammar 0-0 Warwick Academy. Saltus were crowned champions after defeating Warwick Academy on penalties. Ki'Ana Simmons was the Saltus MVP, while Napri Pitt-Gray earned the honours for Warwick Academy.
Under 13 Final
Somersfield Academy 3 Whitney Institute 3
Another high-scoring draw defined the Under 13 Final between Somersfield Academy and Whitney Institute, which finished 3-3. Whitney took a 2-0 lead into halftime via Nachen Webb before Somersfield’s MVP Shiloh Stevens scored three unanswered goals to take the lead. Whitney's MVP Webb then equalised to force penalties, with Somersfield ultimately winning the shootout.
Over 13 Final
Saltus Grammar 3 Sandys Secondary 2
In the Over 13 Final, Saltus Grammar saw off a spirited effort from Sandys Secondary to win 3-2. Saltus secured the win with goals from Azai Burt and a second-half double from Xonti Burch. Kimori Azzario-Woods scored both goals for Sandys, whose MVP was Kyron Bryan. Asa Trew-Smith was the MVP for Saltus.
Under 16 Final
Berkeley Institute 4 Saltus Grammar 0
The Under 16 Final saw Berkeley Institute emphatically defeat Saltus Grammar 4-0. After Rylan Desilva gave Berkeley a narrow 1-0 halftime lead, Russon Bailey, Saatchi Trott, and Amir Weller added late goals to seal the win. Cade Thompson was the Berkeley Institute MVP, while David Augustus was named Saltus’ MVP.
Senior Girls
Berkeley Institute 8 Saltus Grammar 0
Berkeley Institute then delivered a stunning performance in the Senior Girls Final, crushing Saltus Grammar 8-0. Berkeley took the lead in the second minute through Priya Dill and never looked back. Calae Gibbons-Thomas led the scoring with a hat-trick, Dill added her second, Daley Outerbridge scored twice, and Jada O'Brien rounded out the scoring. Dill was named MVP for Berkeley alongside Jaya Dillas from Saltus.
Senior Boys Over 16
Saltus Grammar 5 Berkeley Institute 2
The final match of the day, the Senior Boys Over 16 Final, saw Saltus Grammar prove clinical in a 5-2 victory over Berkeley Institute. Saltus led 2-1 at the half with goals from Zach McGuire and Dylan Pickering. McGuire and Pickering each added a second-half goal, along with Isai Gibbons, to put the game out of reach. Jeon Wolfe and Qash Lambert scored for Berkeley. McGuire was named MVP for Saltus, and Patrick Dill was the MVP from Berkeley Institute.
|