In a thrilling showdown at the Beausejour Gymnasium, Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School (VFCSS) clinched a narrow 31–30 victory over Micoud Secondary in the Under-19 Schools’ Netball Tournament final. The match, marked by intense competition and strategic brilliance, was ultimately decided by the defensive prowess of Hayla Samuel, who was named both MVP and best defender of the final. Samuel, alongside captain Mya King, formed an impenetrable backline that stifled Micoud’s shooters, despite a late surge from the East Coast team. VFCSS led 7–5 after the first quarter and 13–11 at halftime, but it was in the third quarter that they gained significant momentum, stretching their lead to 24–19. Micoud fought back valiantly in the final period, outscoring VFCSS 11–7, but fell just one goal short of tying the game. Deriscia Mitchell and Neriah Charlery were instrumental for VFCSS, combining for 11 goals on 13 attempts in the third quarter. Mitchell finished with 22 goals from 26 attempts, while Charlery added 9 from 14. For Micoud, Mekeige Joseph and Clarise Nervais contributed 18/29 and 12/20 goals, respectively, under relentless defensive pressure. Charlery, aged just 13, was named best attacking player of the tournament, adding to VFCSS’s haul of three individual awards. Micoud’s Kiehanna St Juste earned best centre court honours, while Soufriere’s Kelly Monlouis claimed the most accurate shooter award. Samuel, a dual-sport athlete who also represents Saint Lucia in football, was one of four players in the final who had competed at the Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament earlier this year.