The Secondary Schools Football League (SSFL) premier division is heating up as St Benedict’s College, currently leading with 33 points, prepares for a pivotal match against Naparima College on November 3. The clash, rescheduled to take place at Naparima’s home ground in San Fernando, could see Benedict’s edge closer to clinching the 2025 title. A victory would propel them to 36 points, a tally that would be unassailable for their closest rivals, Presentation College San Fernando (31 points), Naparima (28 points), and reigning champions Fatima College (29 points).
Naparima, despite a recent slump after a strong start to the season, still has a mathematical chance to challenge for the title. A win would elevate them to 31 points with two games remaining, keeping their hopes alive. Meanwhile, Signal Hill Secondary, currently tenth with 15 points, could theoretically reach a maximum of 39 points if they win all their remaining eight matches, though their campaign has been marred by numerous postponements due to travel issues.
In other fixtures, St Anthony’s College, known as the ‘Westmoorings Tigers,’ will face Malick Secondary in Westmoorings, while Trinity College Moka takes on Scarborough Secondary in Moka. Signal Hill’s packed schedule includes matches against San Juan North Secondary, St Mary’s College, Queen’s Royal College, and St Augustine Secondary in the coming days.
The standings reflect a tightly contested season, with St Benedict’s leading the pack, followed by Presentation College, Fatima, and Naparima. The final weeks of the league promise high drama as teams vie for supremacy in one of Trinidad and Tobago’s most prestigious school football competitions.