The 2026 Republic Bank Aquatics Sports Association of Trinidad and Tobago (ASATT) National Secondary Schools Water Polo League commenced with spectacular matches at two national venues, showcasing emerging aquatic talent across multiple age divisions.
Opening day at the National Aquatic Centre in Couva on January 17 featured nail-biting finishes in both girls’ and boys’ open categories. Bishop Anstey High School narrowly defeated Holy Name Convent 15-14 in a girls’ matchup that saw Abiah Halls deliver a spectacular fourth-quarter performance, scoring five of her six total goals to overcome an 11-8 deficit. Despite Mia Thomas’ impressive eight-goal contribution, Holy Name fell just short in the closing moments.
The boys’ open division witnessed Queen’s Royal College withstand a late rally from St Mary’s College to secure an 18-15 victory. QRC established dominance through middle quarters, building a 17-12 advantage powered by Javier Jordan’s seven goals and Aaron Villafana’s six goals. Though St Mary’s mounted a final-quarter comeback, QRC maintained their lead for the win.
Action shifted to Diego Martin Community Pool on January 18 for Form One competitions, where multiple schools demonstrated their developing talent. Diego Martin Central edged Bishop Anstey 8-7 despite Gia-Marie Plaza’s six-goal effort for BAHS, with Taleyah Baker’s hat-trick proving decisive.
Diego Martin continued their strong showing with a 15-5 victory over St Mary’s in boys’ Form One play, fueled by Keston Brisaan’s remarkable nine-goal performance supplemented by Andriel Williams’ four goals. Fatima College delivered the most dominant performance of the day, overwhelming Trinity College Moka 20-5 behind Taylon Diaz’s 11-goal explosion and Bradley Alexander’s five goals.
Additional Form One results saw Holy Name defeat Providence Girls’ Catholic School 11-4 with Ariya Bolai De Matas scoring seven goals, while St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain shut out Corpus Christi College 10-0 with Cacique Darbeau (4 goals) and Alyx Campbell (3 goals) leading the offense.