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Santa Rosa crowned 2025 MVP Girls U-11 Football champions in thrilling 3–2 finale
Kaieteur Sports – SANTA ROSA PRIMARY sealed their place in youth football glory yesterday, edging Waramuri Primary 3–2 in a gripping all-Region One showdown at the Ministry of Education ground to lift the sixth Annual MVP Sports Girls Under-11 Football title.
Arriving with an unbeaten record, Santa Rosa wasted little time stamping their authority. Twelve minutes in, tournament top-scorer Roveena Johnson broke the deadlock, reacting brilliantly to a looping throw-in and nudging the bouncing ball past a stunned Waramuri defence for the opener.
Santa Rosa Primary clinch 2025 MVP Sports Girls U11 Football title.
Waramuri, however, refused to wilt. Just before halftime, Atia Marks unleashed a spectacular drive from the edge of the penalty area, her strike ripping into the back of the net to level the match 1–1. The crowd erupted, supporters standing shoulder-to-shoulder, riding every touch until the halftime whistle finally broke the tension.
Three minutes into the second half, Santa Rosa again pulled ahead. Naomi Henry, fed by a sharp right-wing assist, danced past two defenders before hammering home a close-range finish that restored the lead at 2–1.
With Waramuri pushing desperately for an equalizer, Santa Rosa struck again. In the 39th minute, Johnson drifted into space on a corner and powered home her second goal of the match, seemingly sealing the contest at 3–1.
Fantastic final! Santa Rosa Primary delivers thrilling 3-2 finale to lift Girls U11 Football crown.
But Marks wasn’t done. She fired in her second consolation strike a minute later, trimming the deficit to 3–2 and sparking hopes of a dramatic comeback. Time, though, was not on Waramuri’s side. When the final whistle sounded, Santa Rosa’s bench erupted, another championship secured, another proud moment for Region One.
Deputy CEO, Ministry of Education responsible for Hinterland development, Marti De Souza presenting Roveena Johnson with her MVP trophy during yesterday’s presentation ceremony.
Earlier in the day, Marian Academy edged St John the Baptist Primary 1–0 to clinch third place, courtesy of a decisive 21st-minute strike from Haley Haberkron. Meanwhile, West Ruimveldt Primary outplayed Agatash Primary 3–1 after their opening exchanges ended locked at 1–1.
The presentation ceremony capped off the tournament in fine style. Johnson, who finished with an astonishing 19 goals, claimed both the Highest Goal Scorer award and the prestigious 2025 Most Valuable Player accolade for her final-day heroics, scoring a double to lead her team to another championship victory. The champions also received a $750,000 Personal Accident Insurance policy package for every player and coach, courtesy of Demerara Mutual Fire and Life Insurance.
Minister of Amerindian Affairs Sarah Browne-Shadeek was on hand to assist with the awards, adding an extra layer of significance to what was already a special day for youth football.
Santa Rosa’s triumph was not just a win, it was a statement, defeating arch rival Waramuri Primary in the 2025 Primary Schools final, witnessing this was a packed region one crowd. And with talent like this emerging from Region One district, the future of girls’ football looks incredibly bright.
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