Jermaine Barker, one of the coaches of Waterford, lifts Romario Thompson after he scored a goal against Cumberland during a Linford Jones Under-13 league match at the Cumberland playing field on Wednesday. Waterford won 3-2. - Anthony Minott/Freelance Photographer

Petcom, MegaMart inject $1.25 million in Portmore cricket

Petcom Limited and MegaMart have combined to inject over $1.25 million into the Portmore Metropolitan Cricket League this season.

The cheques were presented by the sponsors at a press conference at the Ken's Wildflower Restaurant, Sports Bar and Lounge along Port Henderson Road on Thursday.

Petcom, the main sponsor, will donate $750,000, which is above the $590,000 given last year, while associate sponsor, MegaMart, will be giving over $500,000, an increase from last year's sponsorship of $325,000.

Last week, the competition was called off due to the inclement weather.

Three games are on tomorrow - Colours International play Reid's Pen at Bridgeport sports ground, defending champions Ken's Wildflower welcome Belmont at their new Ken's Wildflower sports ground and MegaMart Developmental Squad battle Washington CC at Waterford High School. All games begin at 11 a.m.

Three advance in Under-13 league

Three teams advanced to the semi-finals of the Linford Jones Under-13 Football League this week.

Leaders Portsmouth (24) and joint second-place teams AS Roma (18), and Cumberland (18) are all through to the semi-finals as they cannot be caught by the trailing three teams with one round to go.

One spot is up for grabs with Waterford (eight) and Passagefort United (seven) in with a chance of snatching that place. This opportunity was made possible by Waterford's shock 3-2 win over Cumberland at the Cumberland playing field on Wednesday.

In that game, Raheem Palmer (40th), Romario Thompson (44th) and Raheem Palmer (50th) scored for Waterford while Ramone Wright (20th) and Chevaughn Walcot (41st) netted for Cumberland.

No date is set for the semi-final.

Meanwhile, the Ian Gardner Under-13 knockout trophy, with the four top teams, will kick off on Monday. The games will play at the Cumberland playing field.

Santos, Real Mona win in Under-17 football

Santos and Real Mona won their Transfer Plus Money Transfer/KSAFA Under-17 football matches for the Dickie Coke Trophy on Tuesday.

Real Mona defeated Port Royal 2-1 at Buttercup Park while Santos blanked New Kingston 2-0 at Bell Chung Stadium. The two other scheduled matches were postponed

Real Mona and Santos are second and third, respectively, to Harbour View (16 points) in Zone One of the competition. Cavalier and Arnett Gardens, both unbeaten, are joint leaders in Zone Two with 16 points each from six matches, while unbeaten teams Waterhouse (14 points), Cooreville Gardens (11) and Meadhaven (10) are the top three in Zone Three.

Meanwhile, Cavalier defeated Stony Hill 1-0 at Golden Spring recently, the goal coming from centre forward Kavon Facey.

Colin Fagan domino

Unbeaten teams Ken's Wildflower and Passagefort will meet in a big fifth-round clash tomorrow in the Colin Fagan domino competition for Portmore teams at Ken's Wildflower, Port Henderson Plaza.

Both have been winning convincingly leading up to their inevitable clash, Ken's Wildflower stopping Portmore Lane Tigers 300-283 and Passagefort United getting by Garveymeade 300-257 in fourth-round action last Sunday.

Results of other matches played last Sunday are as follows: Waterford United defeated Portsmouth United 300-265 at Portsmouth, while Westchester United beat Westport United 300-256 at Westport.

The matches scheduled for tomorrow's fifth round (home teams named first) are Ken's Wildflower vs Passagefort, Garveymeade vs Westport, Waterford vs Portmore Lane Tigers and Portsmouth vs Westchester United. All matches start at 11:30 a.m.

Best of the Best pool tourney

The 'Best of the Best' Part I double elimination eight-ball pool tournament will take place today and tomorrow at Hot Shots Pool Bar, 103 Constant Spring Road (Consumer Plaza), starting at 1:30 p.m. each day.

The tournament offers a first prize of $70,000 in addition to a trophy, second $30,000 and trophy, third and fourth places $10,000 each, while players finishing from fifth to eighth place will each receive $5,000. There will also be a $5,000 cash incentive for the best female player. Entry fee is $2,500.

Sponsors are Allied Protection Limited, Tropicair Metal Products, WSI, TDC Products along with Century Wrecker Service.

Wray & Nephew skittles

Two crucial matches in the Wray & Nephew Premier League skittles competition will be played tomorrow at Mystix Sports Bar, 78 3/4 Hagley Park Road, starting at 1 p.m. and these could determine the semi-finalists.

In the first match, high-riding Cherry's Strikers will oppose Dragon from Giltress Street in Rollington Town. And in the second match, at 3.30 p.m., leaders Eastern All-Stars will oppose home team Mystix, who are currently third in the standings.

Last Sunday, Eastern All-Stars and Cherry's Strikers came up winners at Meadowvale Skittles Club, Caymanas Boulevard in Portmore. Both are sure to qualify for the semi-finals.