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Jun 10, 2018 Sports
In a tantalising and sizzling affair, the inaugural Regional Democratic Council (RDC)/ Lloyd Britton/ Devcon Construction/ Regional Executive Officer (REO) Region Four Inter-Secondary Schools Tournament came to an end when Diamond Secondary defeated Annandale Secondary in a tense and captivating final played at the Everest Cricket Club ground.
The match, which was watched by third and fourth place teams Hope and Friendship secondary, students of other schools that competed and supporters of their teams, saw those in attendance being treated to excellent cricket with both teams evidently seeking to capture the coveted title.
Batting first, Friendship Secondary managed 145-5 off their allotted 35 overs. Mahendra Singh made 50, while D. Prashad got 32 and R. Datterdeen 27. Diamond Secondary responded with 146-8 in 30 overs. Phillip Mc Turk scored 35, while K. Singh got 23, M. Dindyal 17 and M. Fredericks 16; Mahendra Singh snared 4-19 and Chanderpaul Ramraj 2-22.
Mavindra Dindyal 95 runs, nine wickets and two stumpings was named the MVP, while Scott Singh with 13 wickets (best 7-12) took the best bowler prize and Pradesh Balkishun 142 runs (best 139) was the most outstanding batsman.
At the presentation, initiator of the competition Lloyd Britton stressed the importance of such competitions recollecting past years when competitions were regular features among a number of secondary schools. He gave the assurance to the REO Ms PaulineLucas, players and other sponsors that he will be supporting the competition again, urging other regions to emulate the example that has been taken by the REO and the Region by extension. “This is a great initiative and I am happyto have been involved, I would like to guarantee that come next year I will be here again,” he said to loud applause from the players.
Another Sponsor in Nolan Lancaster of DEVCON Construction stressed that he was very happy to have played a role in the competition. “I urge you to be disciplined to be committed and to be dedicated as these qualities will certainly boost your character and ultimate personality as you continue to develop yourself,” he said.
REO Pauline Lucas also complimented the teams for their stellar performances while thanking those who showed their support and dedication to make the event a success. She repeated sentiments echoed by Regional Education OfficerTiffany Favourite-Harvey that the competition will return next year promising more prizes and an increased number of teams.
The teachers at Friendship and Annandale secondary were awarded the leadership award for their sterling and impressive services during the competition, while the most discipline team award was shared between Lancaster and Hope Secondary schools.
The participating schools recognised sponsors Alex Mahaica of SKI Construction, Nolan Lancaster of DEC+VCON and initiator of the competition Lloyd Britton, while they also gave a special award to the REO for what they deemed as her sterling significant, continuous and dedicated support to sport and youth development within the region. The awards to the sponsors were for their continuous, significant, devoted and remarkable support to youth development and empowerment within Region Four.
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