In a thrilling turn of events in the Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premier division, St Benedict’s College, currently in second place, is set to face Malick Secondary in a crucial match on October 28. The game, scheduled for 3:30 PM at Mahaica Oval in Point Fortin, could potentially propel St Benedict’s to the top of the league table. Known as the La Romaine Lions, St Benedict’s has been in impressive form, accumulating 27 points, just one point behind the leaders, Naparima College. A victory against 12th-placed Malick, coupled with a stumble by Naparima, would see St Benedict’s take the lead. Naparima, who started the season with nine consecutive wins, have recently faltered with a 1-0 loss to Presentation College San Fernando and a 1-1 draw with San Juan North Secondary, leaving the title race wide open. The top four teams are now separated by just three points, with Fatima College in third place on 26 points and Presentation College still in contention with 25 points. As the season enters its final stages, Naparima and St Benedict’s each have four matches remaining, while Fatima and Presentation have three games left. In other key fixtures, Naparima will face fifth-placed St Anthony’s College, Fatima will take on bottom-placed Carapichaima East Secondary, and Presentation will meet 14th-placed St Augustine Secondary. The outcome of these matches could significantly impact the final standings, making the remaining games crucial for all teams involved.