2016 High School Lacrosse Final

[The Archives – February, 2016]

2016 High School Lacrosse Final… STGC vs Holy Trinity Next Tuesday, March 1 at Emmet Park
St. George’s College defeated Wolmer’s Boys last Tuesday, 23 February 2016 to reach the final of the inaugural Lacrosse High School Taino Cup Championship. They will meet Holy Trinity High School next Tuesday, March 1 at Emmet Park. Holy Trinity who defeated Kingston College 9-6.

High school lacrosse is relatively new with the sport being introduced into the school in 2013. Since that time, college volunteers from the USA have been coming in the summers to have camps at STGC for the interested students from a number of schools. The idea is to build up a cadre of quality players who can be selected for university scholarships in the USA. Schools involved so far are, St. George’s College, Holy Trinity, Kingston College, Wolmer’s Boys, Alpha Girls and St. Hugh’s High.

St. Georges College brings the most experienced team to the Taino Cup competition; with excellent leadership from midfielders Darnel Simpson and Denielson Niel, who dominates face-offs. The midfield is completed by Alex Benjamin, whose size and athleticism are unmatched. Attackman David Shady is a reliable offensive ball-handler, who frequently connects with 4th former Kenyon Amos to generate scoring opportunities.

While STGC is an offensive powerhouse, they lack depth and experience on defense and in the goal. If another team can possess the ball on St. Georges’ end of the field, the inexperienced defense will be challenged to keep the game under control. This looms as a huge opportunity for the skilled Holy Trinity offense to capitalize on the mismatch.

Over all, the STGC team is well-led, capable and disciplined, making them a strong contender for the championship.

Holy Trinity High School brings a balanced team across the board.

Leading the pack is 5th form midfielder Shamoy Brevitt who is one of the most dangerous offensive players amongst all teams, using his size, speed, and experience to his advantage. Brevitt is flanked by midfielder Javene Webber who has flashed his offensive and defensive capabilities so far.

At attack Holy Trinity boasts 4th form Collin Sterling, a lefty with strong offensive capabilities who has also shown the skill set to be a reserve goalkeeper. Leading the team on the defensive end is Goalkeeper Odane Reid, who has shown the ability to make game changing saves. A young player to watch is 3rd form Alex Edwards who will be looking to make an impact for his team.

Holy Trinity upset St. Georges in overtime during scrimmages early in the season which showed the teams capability. If the team spreads the ball out amongst Brevitt, Webber, Sterling, Edwards on the offensive end and Reid can catch fire in the net then this team will be dangerous for anyone to face.

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