October 4, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n Reigning Manning Cup champions Excelsior High and Jamaica College (JC) booked their places in the semi-finals of the 2026 ISSA Walker Cup knockout competition after victories over Wolmer\u2019s Boys\u2019 School and Eltham High, respectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excelsior defeated Wolmer\u2019s 2-0, while JC edged Eltham 2-1.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The winners join Mona High and Kingston College (KC) in the race for schoolboy football glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the feature match of the double-header at Stadium East, Rivaldo Murray opened the scoring for Excelsior in the 38th minute before Damarley Williams doubled their advantage in the 68th.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Earlier, JC secured their semi-final spot after overcoming Eltham in a closely contested encounter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Eltham took the lead just before half-time through an unfortunate own goal by defender Jaquan Brown, who attempted to head the ball back to his goalkeeper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n JC restored parity early in the second half through Rochard Clarke\u2019s diving header in the 46th minute before snatching victory in the dying moments when Ajani Campbell finished from a corner delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the feature contest, both teams started brightly, but Excelsior looked the more threatening side in the early exchanges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They came close to taking the lead on the half-hour mark when Murray struck the crossbar before the goalkeeper gathered the rebound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wolmer\u2019s nearly capitalised on an Excelsior error when goalkeeper Jamari Gordon misjudged a ball in the air, presenting Kyle Hussey with an opportunity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, Aldeano Walters reacted quickly to clear the danger before Hussey could take advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Excelsior eventually found the breakthrough, with Murray making amends for his earlier miss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Left unmarked inside the penalty area, he headed home from point-blank range after a free kick was delivered into the box.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wolmer\u2019s emerged for the second half with greater attacking intent, led by captain Romie Henry from midfield, but were unable to break down the Excelsior defence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Habbie Mohammed came close to extending Excelsior\u2019s lead against the run of play, but his long-range effort drifted wide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wolmer\u2019s continued to press, and Jude Davis forced a diving save from Gordon in the 63rd minute with a strike from distance that appeared destined for the top corner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the Wolmerians\u2019 attacking approach left them exposed at the back, and Excelsior took full advantage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n On a swift counterattack, Mohammed released Williams, who fired a low shot beyond the goalkeeper at the near post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Williams later had an opportunity to make it 3-0 after creating space for himself, but his effort sailed well wide of the target.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite several half-chances for Wolmer\u2019s, Excelsior held firm to secure the win.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Walker Cup semi-finals are scheduled for Friday, October 9, with JC taking on Mona High and Excelsior facing KC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Source: Jamaica Gleaner<\/a>, October 4, 2026. Republished for the Wolmer\u2019s Trust community with attribution.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"Excelsior](\"https:\/\/www.wolmers.org\/trust\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/gleaner-walker-cup-qf-20261004-feat.jpg\")
JC, Excelsior into Walker Cup semis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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