In a commanding display at the Montgomery Recreation Ground in Bethel, Tobago, Bishop's High School secured a resounding 4-0 victory over Pentecostal Light & Life U16 on 21 October 2024. The match, which kicked off at 3:00pm, showcased the skill and tactical prowess of Bishop's High School, who were in fine form throughout the encounter.
Bishop's High School adopted a 4-2-3-1 formation, which provided a solid defensive base while allowing for fluid attacking play. Tonye Rivers took his position in goal, shielded by a back four consisting of Samuel McKenna and J'haviel Trim as the right and left defenders, respectively, with Mikael Frank and Breydon Nurse occupying the central defensive roles. In midfield, Varel Wilson and Newton Russell operated as central midfielders, tasked with both breaking up opposition play and facilitating attacks. The attacking trio featured Sebastien McKenna on the right, Jaeden Anthony in the central attacking midfield role, and Jaden Perreira on the left, providing width and creativity to support the lone striker, J'hadiel Trim.
The substitutes for the match included Jaydon Sandy, Ajani Phillips, Jaden McLean, Xaheem Roberts, and Gabriel Guerra, who were poised to make an impact as the game unfolded.
The scoring opened early in the match, just four minutes in, when J'hadiel Trim found the net with a close-range effort, expertly assisted by Jaeden Anthony's short pass inside the box. This early goal set the tone for Bishop's High School, who continued to press their opponents.
As the first half progressed, Bishop's High School doubled their lead in the 26th minute. Sebastien McKenna showcased his individual brilliance, scoring a solo goal from close range after receiving a long pass from Newton Russell. The confidence within the team was palpable, and they maintained their dominance as the half drew to a close.
J'hadiel Trim struck again just before half-time, netting his second goal in the 39th minute. Once more, he demonstrated his poacher's instinct, finishing from close range with his right foot, leaving the score at 3-0 as the teams headed into the break.
After the interval, Bishop's High School made tactical changes to maintain their momentum. Jaydon Sandy replaced Sebastien McKenna in the 58th minute, bringing fresh legs to the right flank. The substitutions continued in the second half, with Ajani Phillips coming on for Jaeden Anthony in the 65th minute, followed by Jaden McLean replacing J'hadiel Trim in the 68th minute, and Xaheem Roberts taking over from Jaden Perreira in the 72nd minute.
In the 60th minute, Jaydon Sandy made an immediate impact, scoring with a tap-in after a well-placed cross from Varel Wilson, extending Bishop's lead to 4-0. The team continued to create chances, with Ajani Phillips hitting the crossbar in the 73rd minute, and Xaheem Roberts having a shot saved shortly after.
As the match neared its conclusion, Gabriel Guerra was introduced in the 76th minute, taking the place of Varel Wilson, as Bishop's High School sought to maintain their commanding performance.
The final whistle confirmed a comprehensive victory for Bishop's High School, who not only showcased their attacking prowess but also demonstrated solid defensive organisation throughout the match. J'hadiel Trim's standout performance earned him the title of Player of the Match, having scored two goals and played a crucial role in his team's success.
