The Antigua Grammar School (AGS) U19 team was spectacular on Monday when they defeated Ottos Comprehensive School (OCS) by 50 runs in the Ministry of Sports Schools Under 19 Championship, powered by Anthony Pierre‘s explosive century and Hosea Roberts‘ aggressive half-century.
AGS posted an imposing 201/1 in their allotted 15 overs, with Pierre smashing an unbeaten 108 off just 57 deliveries, including 15 fours and four sixes at a strike rate of 189.5. Roberts provided excellent support with 65 from 32 balls, striking eight fours and three sixes.
In response, OCS fought valiantly but could only manage 151/7 in their 15 overs, despite a brilliant 106 from Xaveek Toppin, who hammered nine fours and nine sixes at an extraordinary strike rate of 246.5. Mentore contributed 20 runs, but the remainder of the batting lineup failed to make significant contributions.
Dante Odlum was the pick of the AGS bowlers, claiming three for 38 in his four overs, while Joshua Roberts took two for 18 in his two-over spell.
In other Schools cricket action, Jennings Secondary School (JSS) secured a dominant 10-wicket victory over Pares Secondary School (PSS) at Factory Ground. After PSS posted 105 for six in their 20 overs, with Tahari Tonge (29) and Tazio Watson (23) the main contributors, JSS raced to the target in just 7.5 overs without losing a wicket. JQuan Athanaze starred with both bat and ball, taking three for 11 in four overs before scoring an unbeaten 54 in the chase, well supported by Tanez Francis with 45 not out.
Meanwhile, in another recent match, Clare Hall Secondary School (CHSS) secured a narrow three wicket victory over Sir Novelle Richards Academy. SNRA posted 143 for three in their 21 overs, led by Brian Balgobin’s 54 not out, while CHSS successfully chased down the target with 144 for seven in 19.5 overs, with captain Jayden Charles top-scoring with 38 runs.
The U15 championship continues tomorrow with four matches scheduled: Princess Margaret School vs Antigua Grammar School at Factory, All Saints Secondary School vs Pares Secondary School at ASSS, Jennings Secondary School vs Ottos Comprehensive School at OCS, and Sir Novelle Richards Academy vs Clare Hall Secondary School at CHSS. Irene B Williams Secondary has a bye.
