{"id":2862,"date":"2026-09-30T18:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wolmers.org\/trust\/uncategorized\/walker-cup-wolmers-boys-st-catherine-20260930\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T18:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:00:00","slug":"walker-cup-wolmers-boys-st-catherine-20260930","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wolmers.org\/trust\/trust-sports\/walker-cup-wolmers-boys-st-catherine-20260930\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolmer\u2019s Boys beat St Catherine High on penalties to reach the Walker Cup last eight"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

KC, JC lead Walker Cup quarter-final charge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Jamaica Observer<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In this file photo, Calabar High\u2019s Tariq Foster (left) and Kingston College\u2019s Teyshawn Mattis vie for the ball during their Manning Cup match at Sabina Park on Saturday, September 10, 2022. (Photo: Collin Reid) Jamaica Observer, September 30, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Traditional powerhouse Kingston College (KC) marched into the quarter-finals of the ISSA Walker Cup competition with a commanding 3-0 victory over arch-rivals Calabar High at Stadium East on Tuesday, while Jamaica College (JC), Eltham High and Wolmer\u2019s Boys also secured places in the last eight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC settled the highly anticipated clash early and never surrendered control, with Kajay Fletcher opening the scoring in the 10th minute before Deshawn Byfield doubled the lead on the stroke of half-time, ramming home a rebound in first half stoppage time. The talented Zaire Douse then put the icing on the cake, curling home a beauty in the dying moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The result was particularly pleasing for KC coach Jermaine Miller, who said his team adapted well to Calabar\u2019s high-pressing approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC will now face the winner of Wednesday\u2019s quarter-final clash between St Andrew Technical High School (STATHS) and St Jago High.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At Ashenheim Stadium, JC edged St George\u2019s College 2-1 to book their place in the quarter-finals, continuing what has been an intriguing Walker Cup campaign involving several of the competition\u2019s traditional football powers in a welcomed change of format over the last seven years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eltham High produced one of the day\u2019s most emphatic results, hammering Campion College 5-0 to advance in style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was also plenty of drama at St Catherine High, where Wolmer\u2019s Boys and the hosts battled to a 1-1 draw in regulation time before Wolmer\u2019s prevailed 5-4 on penalties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, chaos erupted at Charlie Smith High school after they lost 4-5 to Vauxhall High on penalties following a 1-1 draw in normal time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the quarter-final places now taking shape, the competition is set for another round of high-stakes games on Wednesday as STATHS take on St Jago, and Manning Cup champions Excelsior High face Waterford High in a game they are expected to win and set up a meeting with Wolmer\u2019s. Mona High and Edith Dalton James are also set for an intriguing battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Jamaica Observer<\/a>, September 30, 2026. Republished for the Wolmer\u2019s Trust community with attribution.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC too good for Calabar in Walker Cup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

by Gregory Bryce<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

September 30, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Members of the Kingston College team celebrate after scoring against Calabar High during their Walker Cup KO football match at the Stadium East field yesterday. Jamaica Star, September 30, 2026.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kingston College (KC) advanced to the quarterfinals of the ISSA Walker Cup knockout competition after a comprehensive 3-0 win over perennial rivals Calabar High yesterday at Stadium East.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC were in fine form against their age-old rivals with Kajay Fletcher opening the scoring in the 10th minute before Deshawn Byfield doubled the lead in the 45th minute.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zaire Douse completed the rout for KC in the 90th minute and secured their passage to the next round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC\u2019s head coach Jermaine Miller said it was a solid performance from his team as they contended well with Calabar\u2019s high pressing game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He explained they had more control in the second half after they adjusted their tactics at the break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI thought it was really decent performance from the team. In the first half, Calabar were really pressing us very high, They brought five and sometimes six [players] to the frontline and it made it a little bit difficult for us to play how we wanted to play,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC opened the scoring early in the contest when Byfield played in Fletcher on the edge of the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With acres of space, Byfield let loose a thunderous shot that found the roof of the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

KC doubled the lead right before the half-time break when Byfield was on hand to tap home into an empty net after an initial save from Calabar\u2019s goalkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kemar Ricketts, head coach of Calabar, said the timing of both first-half goals, both coming within the opening and closing 10 minutes of the half, were the architects of his team\u2019s defeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He said it demoralised his boys who could not find an answer in the second half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere were several key moments in the game. The first action where the youngster picked up the ball up top and we didn\u2019t do much to close down his shot,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe didn\u2019t take our chances and that was one of the biggest things today.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Douse\u2019s goal in time added was in similar fashion to KC\u2019s first, as he picked up the ball in space on the edge of the box before letting fly, finding the roof of the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the win, KC advanced to the quarterfinals of the Walker Cup, where they will face the winners of today\u2019s match between St Andrew Technical High and St Jago High.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also in Walker Cup action, Jamaica College booked their spots in the final eight after turning back St George\u2019s College 2-1 at the Ashenheim Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wolmer\u2019s Boys, in their encounter, got the better of St Catherine High 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eltham High were also winners on the day and continued their impressive performances in the Walker Cup as they hammered Campion College 5-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source: Jamaica Star<\/a>, September 30, 2026. Republished for the Wolmer\u2019s Trust community with attribution.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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