St Augustine Secondary School won both male and female Player of the Year awards when the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) held its 2013 prize distribution ceremony yesterday morning at Miracle Ministries Secondary School, Couva.
St Augustine girls won both the 2013 Big Four and InterCol titles, while the boys took the Coca Cola InterCol title for the first time in 29 years. St Augustine midfielder Naomie Guerra was named Female Player of the Year, and the school’s 2013 top goal-scorer Ricardo John was named Male Player of the Year.
The “Green Machine” dominated overall as well with five picks on both the 2013 boys and girls All-Stars teams. St Augustine Secondary defender Nikita John, midfielder Naomie Guerra and prolific goal-scorer Laurelle Theodore were also named among the Top Five Female Players of the Year.
The boys Top Five Players of the Year had two St Augustine selections in John and team captain Shannon Gomez. The boys top five also including Fatima playmaker Dominic Jangoo, skillful St Mary’s College utility player Rasheed Hyacinth and Presentation College San Fernando striker Shackiel Henry.
The awards function also saw winners of the Championship, Senior and Junior Divisions receiving their trophies and honors.
Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) president Anthony Creed used the feature address to defend the schools league’s “modus operandi” against perceived detractors. Creed also announced three upcoming developments as the SSFL celebrated its 50th anniversary.
He disclosed plans for a one-day futsal tournament for schools in March 2014, and also promised a regular indoor tournament for schools. He also announced plans for a massive dinner celebration to honour past and present persons involved in schools football, and finally an SSFL Premier League in September, involving the top Championship Division Schools of this season.
“I know secondary school football is in good hand,” Sport Company of T&T (SPORTT) official Milton Sebro said, while referring to schools that had excelled with both their junior and senior teams. You have continuous plans.”
Also addressing the gathering was Jinelle Holloway of First Citizens Bank, who affirmed her company’s continued support of the League.
“First Citizens will continue to support the SSFL,” she stated, “and any activity that aids in the development of young people.”
HONOUR ROLL:
MALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Ricardo John (St Augustine Secondary)
FEMALE PLAYER OF THE YEAR
Naomie Guerra (St Augstine Secondary)
TOP FIVE FEMALE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR:
Nikita John (St Augustine Secondary)
Naomie Guerra (St Augustine Secondary)
Laurelle Theodore (St Augustine Secondary)
Aquila Noel (San Juan Secondary)
Shaunelle Govia (Tranquility Secondary)
TOP FIVE MALE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR:
Ricardo John (St Augustine Secondary)
Shannon Gomez (St Augustine Secondary)
Rasheed Hyacinth (St Mary’s College)
Shackiel Henry (Presentation College, S’do)
Dominic Jangoo (Fatima College)
2013 GIRLS ALL STAR TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Tenile Charles (Fyzabad Secondary), Amira Prince (San Juan North Secondary)
Defenders: Shanelee Govia (Tranquility Secondary), Aquila Noel (San Juan North Secondary), Nikita John (St Augustine Secondary), Tiffany Richard (Toco Secondary), Akia Gibbs-Waldron (Fyzabad Secondary).
Midfielders: Naomie Guerra (St Augustine Secondary), Celeste Thomas (St Augustine Secondary), Kedie Johnson (St Augustine Secondary), Cherese Roberts (Scarborough Secondary), Mia Matouk (St Joseph Convent, POS), Demi Gueverra (St George’s College).
Forwards: Laurelle Theodore (St Augustine Secondary), Chrystal Taylor (Bishops High School -Tobago), Lily Stauble (St Joseph Convent, POS), Brittany Prescott (San Juan North Secondary), Aaliyah Charles (Scarborough Secondary).
2013 BOYS ALL STAR TEAM:
Goalkeepers: Romario Romain (St Augustine Secondary), Kevin John (Princes Town West Secondary)
Defenders: Rasheed Hyacinth (St Mary’s College), LeeLand Archer (Fatima
College), Brian De Verteuil (El Dorado West Secondary), Anderson Toussaint (Princes Town West Secondary), Peter Jeffrey (Trinity College, East).
Midfielders: Levi Garcia (Shiva Boys), Brandon Benjamin (Speyside High), Dominic Jangoo (Fatima College), Shannon Gomes (St Augustine Secondary), Yohance Alexander, Brandon Creed (Fatima College), Tristan Hodges (St Augustine Secondary).
Forwards: Ricardo John (St Augustine Secondary, Shackiel Henry (Presentation, S’do), Jordon Devonish (St Augustine Secondary), Akil Campbell (East Mucurapo Secondary).
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