Tavua College shine

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Champions of the U19 Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship Tavua College pose for a photo after receiving their award at Subrail Park, Labasa. Picture : SOPHIE RALULU

Western schools finished the Extra Fiji Secondary Schools Football Championship on top, claiming four titles across the major grades.

The final piece of the Western success came when Tavua College defeated Labasa College 2-0 in the U19 final, the last match of the championship.

Tavua’s victory followed title-winning performances from other Western schools across the tournament.

Lautoka Central College won the U15 title after edging AD Patel College 1-0, while Ba Sangam College secured the U17 crown with a 4-1 victory over Labasa Muslim College.

Tavua also claimed the open-grade girls title, adding to its successful campaign.

The results highlighted the strength and depth of school football in the Western Division, with schools producing champions across the age groups and the open-grade girls competition.

The U19 final provided a fitting finish to the championship, with Tavua College completing the Western schools’ strong showing with a two-goal victory over Labasa College.

The four titles capped an impressive tournament for Western schools, which returned home with the major honours across the championship’s key grades.