Manchester High break D’Cup first round goals record with a game to spare

In a stunning display of athletic prowess, Manchester High has rewritten the history books of the ISSA daCosta Cup. On Saturday, the team delivered a crushing 10-0 victory over deCarteret College, propelling their total goals in Zone F to an unprecedented 69 across nine matches. This remarkable feat eclipses the previous record of 68 goals, jointly held by the 2015 Manchester High squad under coach Donovan Duckie and Rusea’s High’s 2011 team. With one game remaining against Mt St Joseph Catholic on Wednesday, Manchester High is poised to further extend their record-breaking tally. The team, which boasts a flawless record alongside Cedric Titus High and Mannings School, has consistently demonstrated offensive dominance. Earlier this season, they achieved a 19-0 triumph over Cross Keys High on September 25, marking their second double-digit victory this season. Additionally, they have scored at least eight goals in three other matches. The 2015 Manchester High team also recorded a double-digit win, defeating Winston Jones High 20-0 in a return round game after an 8-0 victory in the first round. Meanwhile, Rusea’s High’s 2011 team, which scored 68 goals in the first round, remains one of the most prolific teams of the past decade. That season saw six teams scoring at least 43 goals in the first round, with St Elizabeth Technical leading with 64 goals, followed by Clarendon College (55), Frome Technical (47), Denbigh High (44), and Lennon High (43).