Chase Academic hunts double title today

Jul 20, 2025 Sports

…as Petra-ExxonMobil U14 Football tournament concludes

Chase’s Academic hunts double title today

ExxonMobil’s Sixth Annual U14 Football tournament to crown champions in both Boys’ and Girls’ division today.

Kaieteur Sports – The stage is set for the ultimate Under-14 football showdown as the Petra Organisation crowns its champions in the Sixth Annual ExxonMobil Boys’ and Girls’ Schools Football Tournament today at the Ministry of Education Ground.

Over the past four weeks, football fans have been treated to some of the most entertaining and competitive U14 action in recent years. From the first whistle to the roar of the crowd, the tournament has showcased the best of youth football, and now the country’s top teams are ready to battle for supremacy on the grandest stage.

The journey to the finals has been electrifying. Chase’s Academic Foundation continues to stamp its authority on schools football, with both its boys’ and girls’ teams marching into today’s finals unbeaten. Aiming for a historic double title, the Georgetown-based institution has once again proven why it is a powerhouse at this level.

Chase’s Academic Foundation on the verge of retaining ExxonMobil U14 title …led by Nyron Barrow (right), Three Mile’s captain Simeon Martindale stays locked in on final.

Bartica has also made a strong statement, sending two of its best teams to the grand finals, ensuring that the finals are a true clash of titans.

The Boys’ final, Chase’s Academic versus Three Mile Secondary. Chase’s Academic, the defending champions, are determined to retain their title when they face Three Mile Secondary from Bartica at 17:00 hours.

Led by captain Nyron Barrow and featuring standout talents such as Jashan Haynes, Fabio Kowlessar, and Trevon Glasgow, Chase’s has been the most dominant side in the tournament. However, Three Mile, anchored by the dynamic trio of Simeon Martindale, Aaron King and Joshua James, has impressed with its resolute, army-like defense and will be eager to upset the champions. With nothing to lose, Three Mile enters the final hungry for glory, setting up what promises to be a gripping encounter.

On the girls’ side, Bartica Secondary takes on tournament debutants Chase’s Academic Girls in what is expected to be another thriller.

Both teams are unbeaten, but Bartica has been ruthless, dominating every opponent with clinical attacking football. Chase’s, known for its rich tradition in schools football, has assembled an impressive female squad, boasting a consistent frontline and disciplined defending. Their tactical approach and spirited performances over the past weeks suggest they will be a formidable challenge for Bartica in the title match.

Captains Faceoff! Nerismar Williams of Barica Secondary faces off with Chase’s Leandra Henrito ahead of today’s final.

Before the finals, fans will be treated to a series of placement matches.

In the girls’ division, Marian Academy will face Waramuri Secondary for the third-place spot, with Haley Haberkorn and her teammates set for one last battle on the pitch at 14:00 hrs. Following that, Abram Zuil will go head-to-head with Bush Lot Secondary for fifth place, while East Ruimveldt will take on Vreed-en-Hoop in the seventh-place playoff.

Over in the boys’ division, West Ruimveldt will meet Waramuri Secondary in the much-anticipated third-place clash. Dolphin Secondary will battle St John’s College for fifth and sixth place, and East Ruimveldt will lock horns with Bygeval Secondary for seventh.

The Petra-ExxonMobil U14 tournament has once again highlighted the depth of young talent in Guyana. Today promises to be a fitting finale to an action-packed season, and fans are encouraged to turn out in numbers to witness the crowning of the 2025 champions.

The tournament is made possible through the generous support of ExxonMobil Guyana, with additional sponsorship from Demerara Mutual, Stena Drilling, MVP Sports, SkyTec Enterprise, and I–Cee Soft Drink. It is officially sanctioned by the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports.

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