In a poignant conclusion to its 32-year legacy of sports journalism, Newsday has chosen to spotlight youth athletics one final time through compelling photographic coverage of secondary schools cricket. Photographer Faith Ayoung captured the intense encounter between Hillview College and Queen’s Royal College at Honeymoon Park in El Dorado on January 27, marking the publication’s farewell to sports reporting.
The images document the technical prowess and competitive spirit of young cricketers during the Secondary Schools Cricket League match. One photograph shows ORC’s Indar Rampersad delivering a strategic bowl against Hillview’s Tyler Ramroop, demonstrating the skill level present in youth competitions. Another frame captures the triumphant celebration of QRC players after successfully bowling out a Hillview batsman, highlighting the emotional highs of interscholastic competition.
Tyler Ramroop of Hillview College was photographed squaring up to bat against QRC’s bowling attack, his focused stance exemplifying the dedication of student-athletes. The visual narrative serves as a testament to the quality of secondary school sports that Newsday has championed for over three decades.
This final sports feature symbolizes the publication’s commitment to showcasing developing athletic talent and the importance of school-based competitions in nurturing future sports professionals. The coverage emphasizes how youth sports provide not just physical development but also teach valuable lessons in teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.