The fifth round of the National Bank-sponsored Primary Schools Football Tournament delivered plenty of excitement at the ET Willet Park on Sunday, October 18, with Charlestown Primary extending its winning run, St. James’ Primary celebrating a tournament milestone, and Nevis Academy’s William Guy marking his birthday with a match-winning goal.
League leaders Charlestown Primary (CPS) continued their impressive form with a commanding 6–1 victory over St. James’ Primary (STJPS), who sit at the bottom of the standings. Despite the heavy defeat, St. James’ Primary had reason to celebrate, scoring their first goal of the tournament.
Kaden Williams was also in outstanding form for Ivor Walters Primary School (IWPS), netting a hat-trick in his team’s 4–0 victory over Elizabeth Pemberton’s Primary School (EPPS). Kamari Saddler added the fourth goal to complete a comfortable win.
Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary School (VOJN) secured a narrow 1–0 victory over St. Thomas’ Primary School (STPS), with Zander Nisbett scoring the decisive goal.
In another closely contested encounter, Nevis Academy (NA) edged Montessori 1–0, courtesy of William Guy’s goal. The strike was especially memorable, as Guy found the net on his birthday to secure all three points for his team.
Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS) claimed a 2–1 victory over Maude Cross Preparatory School (MCPS). Remiel Christmas and K’Ronjae Liburd scored for JLPS, while Aamir Huggins-Delashley found the net for MCPS.
Round Five Results and Goalscorers
Charlestown Primary (CPS) 6–1 St. James’ Primary (STJPS)
Josiah Meade (CPS) – 1 goal
Zakeem Bailey (CPS) – 2 goals
Sadik Nisbett (CPS) – 2 goals
Own goal (STJPS) – 1
Hazo Ottley (STJPS) – 1 goal
Ivor Walters Primary School (IWPS) 4–0 Elizabeth Pemberton’s Primary School (EPPS)
Kaden Williams (IWPS) – 3 goals
Kamari Saddler (IWPS) – 1 goal
Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary School (VOJN) 1–0 St. Thomas’ Primary School (STPS)
Zander Nisbett (VOJN) – 1 goal
Nevis Academy (NA) 1–0 Montessori
William Guy (NA) – 1 goal
Maude Cross Preparatory School (MCPS) 1–2 Joycelyn Liburd Primary School (JLPS)
Remiel Christmas (JLPS) – 1 goal
K’Ronjae Liburd (JLPS) – 1 goal
Aamir Huggins-Delashley (MCPS) – 1 goal
League Standings After Round Five
| Position | Team | Played | Wins | Draws | Losses | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Charlestown Primary (CPS) | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| 2 | Ivor Walters Primary (IWPS) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 3 | Violet O. Jeffers Nicholls Primary (VOJN) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 4 | Joycelyn Liburd Primary (JLPS) | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 |
| 5 | Maude Cross Preparatory (MCPS) | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | Nevis Academy (NA) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 7 | Elizabeth Pemberton’s Primary (EPPS) | 5 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | Montessori | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 9 | St. Thomas’ Primary (STPS) | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 10 | St. James’ Primary (STJPS) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Top Goalscorers After Round Five
| Player | Team | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| Kaden Williams | IWPS | 6 |
| Josiah Meade | CPS | 5 |
| Dylandre Swanston | JLPS | 4 |
| K’shard Burton | EPPS | 4 |
| Lamar Freeman | MCPS | 3 |
| Zander Nisbett | VOJN | 3 |
| William Guy | NA | 3 |
With five rounds completed, Charlestown Primary remains at the top of the standings, while the competition for the remaining positions continues to intensify. Individual performances, emerging goalscorers and encouraging milestones across the participating schools are adding to the excitement of this year’s National Bank-sponsored tournament.
