The Ministry of Youth Development and Sports Under-19 Netball Tournament semifinalists have been decided, following knockout action on Monday at the Beausejour Gymnasium and Micoud Multipurpose Court. Three of last year’s final four are back in contention for the title.
At Beausejour, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College overwhelmed Sir Ira Simmons Secondary School to secure a 46-14 victory. SALCC goal shooter Naijah Ferdinand led the scoring with 38-43. Goal attack Neanna Francois converted 8-9. For SISSS, goal shooter Valenshia Joseph shot 9-12, whilst goal attack Jazan Willie added 5-8.
Defending champions Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School eliminated Castries Comprehensive Secondary School with a 30-11 win. VFCSS goal shooter Deriscia Mitchell anchored the circle, sinking 25-33. Goal attack Bernege Joseph contributed 5-11. For CCSS, goal shooter Kiana Delice made 7-13, and goal attack Luwander Antoine scored 4-4.
In the southern zone at Micoud, Soufrière Comprehensive Secondary School defeated St Joseph’s Convent 33-18. SCSS goal shooter Kheryss Ferguson converted 24-32, whilst goal attack Harriel William made 9-19. For SJC, goal attack Xanaiia Emmanus hit 10-18. Goal shooter Iyana William added 7-13, and goal attack Layla Sylvester made 1-3.
SALCC took third place last year, defeating SCSS, after both teams fell at the penultimate hurdle. This year, losing finalists Micoud Secondary were unregistered, leaving space for Saint Lucia Sports Academy.
SLSA sealed their passage with a 31-13 win over Choiseul Secondary School. SLSA goal attack Isabella Emilienne paced her side with 22-35. Goal shooters Cathyann Lucien and Hayla Samuel contributed 7-12 and 2-2, respectively. For Choiseul, goal shooter Malia Isidore converted 5-10, whilst goal attack Kevlyn Fostin added 8-10.
Semifinals are set for Thursday at Micoud. SLSA will face SCSS, whilst VFCSS takes on SALCC in what should be a pair of intriguing matchups.
