The ISSA daCosta Cup continued on Tuesday with a flurry of goals, hat-tricks, and decisive wins across multiple zones, as several schools extended unbeaten runs while others saw their streaks broken under testing conditions.
Manchester High’s Relentless Charge
Manchester High delivered another ruthless performance, dismantling DeCarteret College 9-0. Jevohntae Gordon bagged his second consecutive hat-trick, supported by fellow hat-trick hero Orane Wright. Contributions from Conrod Messam, Jahleel McKenzie, and Alwayne Frater pushed Manchester’s season tally to 25 goals in just four matches—all without conceding a single goal.
Other Dominant Performances
Christiana High flexed their attacking power with Brandon Satchwell scoring four in a 6-0 rout of Alston High. Alphansus Davis High edged Mile Gully 1-0 to stay perfect, while Port Antonio High blanked Iona High 5-0 thanks to Dwayne Rodgers’ double. Ocho Rios High also continued their charge, brushing aside Marcus Garvey Technical to remain leaders in Zone K.
Shock and Resilience in Montego Bay
Maldon High’s unbeaten start came to a halt against Cornwall College, who battled heavy rainfall and the late dismissal of top scorer Corlando Morris. Despite being reduced to ten men, Cornwall held firm to win 1-0 courtesy of Ameche Robinson’s early strike.
Zone J Heats Up
McGrath High now control Zone J after thrashing Old Harbour 6-0 in a clash of previously unbeaten sides. Dinthill Technical were equally ruthless, thrashing Tacius Golding 8-0 with Omarion Small and Leon Reynolds netting two apiece.
Building Momentum
Cedric Titus High and William Knibb Memorial both extended winning runs to three games, setting up a tantalizing clash when they meet on Friday. Cedric Titus rolled over Troy High 4-0, while William Knibb took down Muschett High 3-1.
What’s Next
Eight more fixtures are lined up for Wednesday, with defending champions Garvey Maceo High and Glenmuir High both aiming for their third successive victories.
Wednesday’s key matchups include:
- Manning’s School vs Black River
- Lewisville High vs Petersfield High
- Cross Keys High vs May Day High
- Knox College vs Holmwood Technical
- Winston Jones High vs Glenmuir High
- Foga Road High vs Vere Technical
- Kemps Hill vs Bustamante High
- Denbigh High vs Garvey Maceo High
Tuesday’s Scoreboard Snapshot
- Cornwall College 1–0 Maldon High
- St James High 1–3 Herbert Morrison
- Irwin High 2–3 Green Pond
- Cambridge High 3–1 Anchovy High
- Cedric Titus High 4–0 Troy High
- Muschett High 1–3 William Knibb Memorial
- Maggotty High 1–1 Munro College
- Lacovia High 0–4 STETHS
- Mt St Joseph Catholic 0–7 Belair High
- DeCarteret College 0–9 Manchester High
- Bellefield High 2–2 Porus High
- Christiana High 6–0 Alston High
- Alphansus Davis High 1–0 Mile Gully High
- Claude McKay High 0–4 Central High
- McGrath High 6–0 Old Harbour High
- Tacius Golding High 0–8 Dinthill Technical
- Ocho Rios High 8–1 Marcus Garvey Technical
- Brown’s Town High 7–0 Discovery Bay High
- Port Antonio High 5–0 Iona High
- St Mary High 1–2 Titchfield High
