CWS seeking fourth, Chase Academy historic first title

Jaleel Hamilton and Ryan Hackett

It will be the usual Linden versus Georgetown rivalry when defending three-time champs Christianburg/Wismar (CWS) Secondary School tackles Chase Academy in the grand finale of the 5th Annual Digicel Secondary School Championships today at the National Stadium, Providence from 18:00hrs.

 Omar Brewley, Kendolph Lewis and Dequan Hercules
Omar Brewley, Kendolph Lewis and Dequan Hercules

While the teams are no strangers to each other due several practice matches, it will be the first competitive meeting between the national giants.

The pride of the Mining Town, CWS clinched their berth in the final afterdismantling traditional foe Waramadong Secondary 4-0 in the semi-final round.

With three titles already in their grasp out of possible four, the Linden unit will start the encounter as the favourite and will attempt to create further history as they strive to clinch their fourth consecutive championship in the event’s five-year lifespan.

In terms of the numbers, CWS enter the fixture in a rampant mood, with their three last wins coming via a combined score line of 10 goals. This translates to 3.3 goals per game, with the likes of Omar Brewley, Dequan Hercules, Jovon Bobb, Amoniki Buntin and Kendolph Lewis the vehicles for the offensive fluency.

A closer look at the combined offensive statistics of previous four finals further illustrate that the titleholders have scored 13 goals to date in championship moments, equating to a capable 3.25 goals per