Chase Academy, Dolphin express confidence ahead of decider

Faceoff! Chase Academy captain Bryan Wharton (left) and Dolphin Secondary skipper Brian Brower face-off ahead of their clash on Sunday, which could be considered a virtual final in the Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football League
Faceoff! Chase Academy captain Bryan Wharton (left) and Dolphin Secondary skipper Brian Brower face-off ahead of their clash on Sunday, which could be considered a virtual final in the Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football League

Republic Bank Schools Football League

Captains of Chase Academy and Dolphin Secondary, respectively, have expressed confidence in prevailing in the final league encounter in the Republic Bank U-18 Schools Football League on Sunday at the Ministry of Education ground, Carifesta Avenue.

Speaking at a pre-match press briefing staged at the Republic Bank Sports Club on Waterloo Street, Bryan Wharton, leader of Chase Academy, stated that while he expects a highly competitive match given the quality of the teams, he is confident that his side will prevail.

Chase Academy sits atop the standings with a perfect record of six wins in as many matches. They simply require a draw to clinch the coveted title owing to their superior goal differential of +28, which will also seal their place in the KFC Goodwill International Football Series in December.

On the other side, Dolphin captain Brian Brower said that his team anticipates a gruelling encounter, noting that they have trained and prepared well for this moment and hope to execute their game-plan on Sunday.

Despite also sporting a perfect 6-0 record, Dolphin Secondary will require a victory to lift the championship due to their inferior goal differential of +17.

Similar sentiments were also expressed by the respective coaches.

Meanwhile, Republic Bank staffer Onika Austin stated that the company is synonymous with the development of communities and young people and that sports provide an avenue to accomplish that objective.

She further stated that the company is pleased to support the event, which continues its developmental thrust in the realm of youth development.

Also, Troy Mendonca, Co-Director of the Petra Organisation, stated the league football where development actually occurs, noting that the tournament aligns directly with the ideology of the entity, especially at this age-group which further highlights its overall importance.

The winners of the league will bag $300,000 towards a school project along with a trophy and medals, while the runners-up will receive $200,000, a trophy, and medals as well. Third-place finishers will be compensated for their effort with $150,000 along with a trophy and medals.