30/Jun/2015
Soufriere Comprehensive is the 2015 Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Massy United Insurance Under-19 Schools Cricket Champions after completing an intense 4 wicket victory over St. Mary's College in the Tournament's Grand Final played at the Beausejour Cricket Ground on Tuesday, June 30.
St. Mary's College batting first in a match reduced to 45 overs was dismissed for 151 in 39 overs, with Jard Goodman top scoring with 41, Quaine Henry 22, Darcie Popo 15 and Dezral Long 13. Natius Burtin was Soufriere Comprehensive's most successful bowler with figures of 4 for 40 in 9 overs. Good support also came from Zack Anthony with 2 for 18 in 9 overs, and Julian Sylvester and Trevor Edward with 1 wicket each.
Set a victory target of 152 and the championship, Soufriere Comprehensive despite at one point being 60 for 5, batted resolutely, finishing on 153 for 6 in the 37th over, with the main contributors being Julian Sylvester with 38, Trevor Edward 33, Melody Jules 20 and Daniel Emmanuel 19 not out. Benroy Papin was St. Mary's best bowler taking 2 for 30 in 9 overs. Simeon Gerson and Darcie Popo finished with 1 wicket a piece.
So, congratulations to the boys from Sulphur City, Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary, Champions of the 2015 Massy United Insurance Under-19 Schools Cricket Tournament.