Both Innswood and Denham Town are expected to be main contenders for the runner-up spot. Since then they have failed in their bid to hold the emblem of schoolboy supremacy, and could only garner the Walker Cup last year.īut the Neville Bell-conditioned outfit signalled their intentions earlier by topping the invitational tournament hosted by the school, and should be a force to reckon with as they seek to recapture their glory days. The North Street-based team were dominant in 2011 winning all three titles on offer, and retained all but one the following year. Many-time champions St George's College should also have a safe passage from Group C against the likes of Innswood High, Eltham High, Ardenne High, Denham Town High and Kingston Technical. The young Haile Selassie outfit, which advanced to the second round for the first time in the school's history last year, will be riding high on the historic feat and might just repeat the effort. The battle for the other spot will be a tough task, as every team is in with a chance. Interestingly, Maxwell will return to the helm for the upcoming season following the departure of Donovan Hayles, who gave orders last year. The Ferry-based team has improved over the years since reaching the final of the competition back in 2012 under the guidance of Geoffrey Maxwell. ![]() This should be a closely contested group, with Hydel High being tipped to come out on top. Group B comprises Hydel High, Haile Selassie, Greater Portmore High, Dunoon Technical, Papine High and Cumberland High. The race for the runner-up spot should be a close one between Calabar High and the gradually improving Tivoli Gardens unit. However, the champions are known for their ability to produce talent, and should be well served in the area. They could also possibly be without other seasoned players. The Old Hope Road-based team, guided by Miguel Coley, will be without the services of Sheldon McKoy, who has now joined the Rutgers University roster. Though they should advance comfortably from this group, it will be interesting to see how the champions figure throughout the season in the hunt to retain their titles, and possibly add the Walker Cup to their collection of silverware. The season, which is scheduled to commence on Saturday, is gearing up to be an interesting one from the first whistle, as a number of prominent schools will be put to the task in the hunt for a second-round berth from their respective groups.Īnd with the introduction of night games, fans will be in for a treat leading up to the November 28 final.Īmong the headliners is 26-time winners and defending champions Jamaica College, who will contest Group A, alongside Calabar, Tivoli Gardens, Clan Carthy and St Catherine High. WITH the schoolboy football season drawing closer to the kick-off, a number of Corporate Area schools have stepped up preparations as they look to stake their claim on the prestigious Manning Cup title. ![]() ![]() Champions Jamaica College celebrate after receiving the prestigious ISSA/LIMEManning Cup from LIME’s Vice-president of Marketing Carlo Redwood (yellowshirt) after defeating Charlie Smith 2-1 in the final.
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