Another weekend of local sport brought more silverware, more dominant performances and another reminder of the strength currently running through Jersey sport.
This week’s episode of The Cool Down reflects on a huge few days across multiple sports, led by more emphatic inter-island triumph for St Paul’s Under-18s and the JTC RWB Nomads.
Fresh from Jersey Wanderers’ senior Upton success and St Paul’s Under-16 victory the previous weekend, the Under-18s completed the clean sweep in style. 16-year-old Gus Dorosz starred with four goals in a comprehensive win on home soil.
Jersey Wanderers also continued their outstanding season by booking a place in the JFA Cup final with a commanding 5-0 victory over St Clement.
In women’s football, Rozel Rovers added yet another trophy to their growing collection after defeating ‘The Best of the Rest’ 7-2 in the Zany Labbe Memorial Trophy.
Across the water, Jersey hockey continued its recent dominance over Guernsey as JTC RWB Nomads edged Guernsey Cubs on shuffles following a thrilling 3-3 draw.
Cricket also delivered another busy weekend as the local season gathered momentum, headlined by an unusual draw between St Ouen’s Springfield and Farmers Caesareans.
Kush Pathak’s remarkable 5 for 10 helped Royals to an eight-wicket win over OVs 2s, while Chirpy’s Chiefs 2s continued their excellent start to Division 2 with a dominant 118-run victory over OVs 3s.
At Les Landes, horse racing supporters witnessed a major upset as eight-year-old McTed stunned favourite Cueros in the Jersey Guineas, while 25/1 outsider Just Jersey produced the shock of the weekend.
The latest episode also rounds up a successful Racketball Festival at St Clement’s Sports Club, featuring around 180 competitors, before Fixture Forecast switches fully into cricket mode, with Archie taking an early lead over Elliot.