The 2026 Kappa Classic continued its tradition of high-energy youth football as the second day of action saw more than 1,000 young athletes descend upon the National Sports Center and Devonshire Recreation Club.
With the group stages in full swing, the focus shifted from opening-day nerves to clinical finishing, with several teams establishing themselves as early favorites for silverware.
At the North Field, the Under 7 and Under 9 divisions provided some of the most lopsided and exciting results of the day.
Dandy Town Hornets Browns 8-0 X-Roads Purple (U9 Boys): The Browns produced the most dominant display of the morning in Group E. Their relentless attacking pressure overwhelmed X-Roads, with the Hornets finding the net eight times in a masterclass of youth finishing.
Warwick Football Academy Inter 5-0 BHS FC Yellow (U9 Girls): Warwick’s girls’ program continues to shine. In Group A, the Inter side showcased exceptional passing and movement to secure a comfortable five-goal victory, keeping a vital clean sheet in the process.
PHC Zebras Blacks 6-0 Devonshire Colts White (U9 Boys): The Zebras signaled their intent in Group F with a physical and fast-paced performance. Their six-goal haul reinforces PHC’s status as a perennial powerhouse in the Kappa ranks.
Devonshire Colts Black 4-2 Hamilton Parish YSP (U7 Boys): In a tighter Group C encounter, the Colts showed great resilience to outlast Hamilton Parish in a six-goal thriller, proving that even at the Under 7 level, the competitive spirit is alive and well.
Over at the "Rec," the older age groups faced off in matches defined by defensive structure and narrow margins.
PHC Zebras 5-0 Southampton Rangers (U15 Boys): The Zebras’ Under 15 squad mirrored the success of their younger counterparts. In a clinical Group A performance, they put five past the Rangers, controlling the midfield from the opening whistle to the final buzzer.
BFLA Blacks 4-0 BHS FC Yellow (U13 Girls): The BFLA Blacks demonstrated why they are highly regarded in the girls' division, using a blend of speed and technical skill to sweep aside BHS FC Yellow with four unanswered goals.
Somerset Trojans Red 4-0 Dandy Town Hornets (U15 Boys): The Trojans claimed bragging rights in this storied rivalry. Somerset’s Reds were clinical in front of goal, punishing defensive errors to secure a significant four-goal cushion against the Hornets.
PHC Zebras 1-0 Dandy Stars (U15 Girls): Perhaps the most tactical match of the day took place in Group A. The Zebras and the Dandy Stars were locked in a stalemate for much of the game before the Zebras found the solitary goal needed to edge out their rivals in a tense, high-stakes encounter.
With the preliminary rounds concluding, the focus now turns to the knockout stages. The atmosphere across both venues suggests that the 2026 edition is set for a grandstand finish as the island's rising stars chase regional glory.
