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Under 19 Netball Heating Up

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The Under-19 Schools Netball Competition continued in Group A action at the Beausejour Indoor Facility (BIF) on Monday, October 12, 2026, with victories for Saint Lucia Sports Academy (SLSA), St. Joseph’s Convent (SJC), and Castries Comprehensive Secondary School (CCSS).

Saint Lucia Sports Academy opened the day’s programme with a comfortable 24-7 trouncing of Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School.

Goal Attack Isabella Emilien led the charge for SLSA, converting 17 of her 25 opportunities, while Goal Shoot Cathyann Lucien added seven goals from nine attempts. For Sir Ira Simmons, Jazan Willie contributed three goals from five chances, with Valencia Joseph adding four from eight, both assisting credibly in an attempt to mount a serious challenge.

St. Joseph’s Convent continued their impressive run of form, completely overwhelming the opposing Babonneau Secondary School team. The final score was 43-8.

Goal Shoot Iyana Williams was once again in outstanding touch, delivering 31 goals from 37 attempts, while Goal Attack Xanaiia Emmanus supported well with 12 conversions from 17 chances. Babonneau’s scoring came through Amia Jn Marie and Samara Edward, who each accounted for four goals from six attempts.

In the final encounter, Castries Comprehensive Secondary School cruised to a 28-4 victory over Entrepot Secondary School in what was yet another one-sided game.

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Wonder Antoine spearheaded the CCSS attack with 21 goals from 34 attempts, while Kiana Delice added seven. Entrepot’s resistance came from Goal Shoot Azaria Leon, who finished with three goals from six attempts, while Goal Attack Jenni Charlery added the team’s other conversion.

The results further strengthen the positions of SLSA, SJC and CCSS as the competition continues to gather momentum in Group A.

Ther was also action in Gropup B on Monday at the Micoud Multi-Purpose Complex, with the more experienced teams asserting their dominance that division.

Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School (SCSS) opened the day’s action with a convincing 43-19 victory over Beanfield Comprehensive Secondary School (BCSS).

Leading the way for SCSS was Goal Attack Harriel William, who netted 23 goals from 33 attempts, while Goal Shoot Kheryss Ferguson added 20 from 31 attempts. Beanfield’s best efforts came from Goal Shoot Jerannie Marquis, who scored 17 goals from 27 attempts, with Goal Attack Yohanna Magloire contributing two from eight attempts.

In game two, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) produced the most dominant performance of the day, cruising to a 53-6 victory over Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School.

SALCC’s attack was spearheaded by Niaja Ferdinand, who converted 24 of her 27 attempts, while Neanna Francois added 22 goals from 31 tries and Cleah Cazaubon chipped in with seven from 12 attempts. For Leon Hess, Onyeka Enebeli scored three goals from five attempts, with Destiny Edward matching that tally with three from seven attempts.

The final encounter saw Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (VFCSS) overcome Choiseul Secondary School 30-18 to complete a successful day for the tournament’s established contenders.

Deriscia Mitchell led the VFCSS attack with an impressive 24 goals from 38 attempts, while Bernege Joseph added five goals and Rashante Theodore contributed one. Choiseul’s challenge was led by Malia Isidore, who scored 15 of her 20 attempts, while Adana Maximin added three goals from 10 tries.

Meanwhile, Physical Education Specialist in the Department of Youth Development and Sports, responsible for Group B competition at the Micoud Multi-Purpose Complex, Shem Maxwell, described the day’s action as relatively one-sided, with the more experienced teams holding a clear advantage.

“Today was a relatively slow day, as the more experienced teams faced opponents with less experience. The atmosphere was calm, and the games were largely dominated by the more established teams,” the official explained.

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