Kurd Johnson of Harmony Secondary School booted in a hat-trick of goals to lead them to a comfortable 4-0 triumph over defending champions Linden Technical Institute (LTI) as play in the Fifth Annual Edward ‘Screw’ Richmond Schools Football Competition kicked off at the Wisburg School ground.
Harmony Secondary School goal scorers – Godfrey Greene (left) and Kurd Johnson.
Johnson netted in the 3rd, 22nd and 40th minute, while Godfrey Greene’s solitary strike in the 67th completed their tally.
In what should have been the opening clash, Mackenzie High gained a walkover from Wisburg Secondary.
The day’s activities began with a brief opening ceremony, which saw seven of the eight participating schools being represented.
Pastor Andy Mc Kinnon offered God’s Blessings on the 5th edition of the Secondary Schools’ Tournament, while James Craig gave a brief history of the tournament and offered words of encouragement to players.
Play continues today with two more matches at the Wisburg Ground. In the first game, Linden Foundation Secondary faces Christianburg/Wismar Secondary while Marcia Craig’s Educational Institute do battle against New Silvercity Secondary School. Kickoff is 14:30hrs.