• Sat, December 7, 2024

by: The Jamaica Observer

Clarendon, STETHS battle for Ben Francis Cup honours

THE coaches of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Clarendon College — two of the biggest names in schoolboy football in Jamaica — are urging caution as they meet in this afternoon's final of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association/Wata Ben Francis Cup. Kick-off time is scheduled for 3:00 at the National Stadium.

by: manilatimes

Woods has 'long way to go' after surgery

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by: Juneau Empire

Crimson Bears on skis a sight to see

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by: The New Zealand Herald

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by: Daily Mail

Aussie Olympic champion Jessica Fox puts on a brave face as she flashes a smile in first sighting since the news of her split with Mathieu Biazizzo

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by: Fox Sports

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by: Daily Express

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by: Talksport

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by: Forbes

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by: NBC Sports

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by: Newsweek

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by: Yahoo! Sports

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by: The New York Times

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by: Heavy.com

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by: BBC

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by: Vanguard

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by: NJ.com

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by: The New York Times

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by: fbcnews

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by: BBC

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by: fbcnews

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by: The New York Times

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by: MSN

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Clarendon, STETHS battle for Ben Francis Cup honours

THE coaches of St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) and Clarendon College — two of the biggest names in schoolboy football in Jamaica — are urging caution as they meet in this afternoon's final of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association/Wata Ben Francis Cup. Kick-off time is scheduled for 3:00 at the National Stadium.
The article from the Jamaica Observer discusses the upcoming final of the Ben Francis Cup, where Clarendon College and St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) are set to compete. The match is scheduled for December 13, 2024, at the Wembley Centre of Excellence in Clarendon. Both teams have shown strong performances throughout the tournament, with Clarendon College defeating Lennon High School 3-0 in the semifinals, and STETHS overcoming B.B. Coke High School 2-1. The article highlights the historical rivalry between these two schools, noting that this will be their third encounter in the final in the last four years, with Clarendon College having won the previous two. The anticipation for the match is high, with fans and alumni eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting and competitive game.

Read the Full The Jamaica Observer Article at:
https://www.jamaicaobserver.com/2024/12/07/clarendon-steths-battle-ben-francis-cup-honours/

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