Following the semifinals of the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Under-19 Netball Tournament, defending champions Vieux Fort Comprehensive have been eliminated, whilst Soufrière Comprehensive now have a chance at double titles.
The final four were in action on Thursday at the Micoud Court. Sir Arthur Lewis Community College and Soufrière Comprehensive Secondary School secured their places in next week’s championship decider, beating VFCSS and Saint Lucia Sports Academy, respectively.
SCSS, who are also in the Under-16 championship game on Monday, defeated SLSA 25-19 to advance to the title match. For the girls from Sulphur City, who also won the U19 crown two years ago, goal attack Harriel William led the scoring with 15-24, whilst goal shooter Kheryss Ferguson converted 10-18.
For SLSA, goal attacks Isabella Emilienne and Hayla Samuel scored 16-21 and 3-4.
SALCC dethroned the title holders VFCSS with a 53-33 victory, behind an outstanding game from senior national player Naijah Ferdinand. Playing at goal shooter, she anchored the circle, converting 40-47, whilst goal attack Neanna Francois made 13-22.
For VFCSS, goal attack Neriah Charlery carried the scoring with 32-46, whilst goal shooter Bernege Joseph added 1-7.
Notably, neither of this year’s finalists featured in the 2025 title match, as SALCC and SCSS met in the third-place playoff, which SALCC won 28-25.
The finals will be contested next Friday at the Beausejour Gymnasium, pitting SCSS against SALCC. Preceding that contest will be the third-place playoff, featuring VFCSS and SLSA.
