Morgan Learning Centre (MLC) stormed its way into the elimination round of the Milo U18 Secondary Schools football championships, dismissing Tucville 7-1 yesterday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.
The John Street-based institution maintained its unbeaten record in the event as Leon Richardson continued his goal scoring prowess, recording a hat-trick on either side of halftime in the 16th, 36th and 70th minute.
He was supported by Osafo Matheson, Alistair Frank, Carl Griffith and Daniel Nedd who scored in the 18th, 24th, 45th and 58th minute respectively. For the youthful Tucville side, Darren Daly netted in the 53rd minute.
In other results, East Ruimveldt edged St. Mary’s 2-1. Trevon Bailey and Tony Nelson scored in the 23rd and 67th minute respectively.
On target in the loss was Michael Damion in the sixth minute.
Also, Pure Masters schooled St. John’s College 5-0. Jamain Simon bagged a brace in the sixth and 56th minute while Alton Benn, Daniel Dorway and Junior Andrews netted in the 13th, 26th and 55th minute apiece.
Meanwhile, former winners Lodge Secondary overcame a 0-2 deficit to draw 2-2 with Kingston Secondary.
Terrence John and Shawn Innis scored in the eighth and 28th minute respectively for Kingston. For Lodge, Rickie Stuart and Shamar Dover scored in the 68th and 70th minute apiece.
The championships which is slated to conclude April 23rd, features 32 teams competing in a round robin format of eight group of four teams. Upon the conclusion of the group stage, the top two finishers in each group will advance to the elimination round.
Winner of the tourney will receive $500,000 towards a school project and the championship trophy while the second, third and fourth placed sides will pocket $300,000,$200,000 and $100,000 respectively towards a school initiative and a trophy.
The event is also supported by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Health with an emphasis on Gender Based Violence.
