The 2025 Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premier division witnessed a significant off-field development on November 25, as Signal Hill Secondary ascended to second place in the standings following a pivotal decision by the league’s disciplinary committee. The committee, led by Essiel Seecharan, convened on November 24 to address St Augustine Secondary’s failure to appear for a rescheduled match against Signal Hill in Tobago on November 17. With the league season nearing its conclusion on November 27, the committee swiftly ruled in favor of Signal Hill, awarding them a 3-0 victory and three points. This decision has intensified the title race, as Signal Hill now stands level on 34 points with league leaders Naparima College, albeit with a slightly inferior goal difference. The final matchday on November 27 will see Signal Hill face Naparima in a decisive clash, while St Benedict’s College, currently in third place with 33 points, remains in contention for the title. Meanwhile, St Augustine Secondary faces relegation to the championship division, as their 12-point tally leaves them vulnerable. The 14th-placed San Juan North Secondary and 15th-placed Scarborough, both with 11 points, will battle to avoid the drop, with one set to survive at St Augustine’s expense. Efforts to contact disciplinary chairman Seecharan and St Augustine coach Tacuma Jones were unsuccessful, but it is understood that St Augustine plans to appeal the committee’s ruling within the 72-hour window.