Calabar up on predictions, but KC hold lead #Champs2018

At the time of asking, defending champions Calabar High are better placed than Kingston College (KC) entering Friday’s penultimate of the 2018 Boys’ and Girls’ Athletics Championships.

According to the ISSA Champs book predictions, Calabar are 10 points ahead at this stage, while KC found themselves seven behind.

However, day 3 closed with KC in the lead with 69 points, five points ahead of Calabar on 64.

Jamaica College (JC) also came up short after two days of finals as they only have 36 of the 53 points they were predicted to have at this stage.

St. Jago, the Monk Street-based school, also found themselves behind, but only by two points. They are on 18 points.

On the female side, Hydel is the only top school doing 14 points better than expected, according to the prediction book. The Corey Bennett-coached team is on 32 points, which put them into second position going into day four.

Many-time champions Holmwood are also in the positive lane by four points. They ended the day on 29 points.

Edwin Allen lead the standing after six finals scored, but their 45 points should have been 59 at this stage.

St. Jago girls are finding the going a little bit tough with 13 points after six finals, 21 behind the expected tally.

Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster
Anthony Foster is a renowned Jamaican sports journalist, honored twice as the Jamaica sports journalist of the year (in 2004 and 2005). His journalistic achievements are globally recognized. Notably, he authored an award-winning article on Usain Bolt, the iconic 6-time Olympic champion, 11-time World champion, and record holder for the sprint double. This significant piece was published in the Jamaica Gleaner in 2004. Anthony's extensive coverage includes prestigious events such as the Olympic Games in Beijing 2008, London 2012, and Rio 2016. He has also provided coverage for seven (7) World Athletics Championships held between 2007 and 2022, alongside various other international sporting events. Noteworthy mentions comprise his coverage of the 2007 World Cup of cricket and his cherished experience reporting on the 2004 clash between his favorite football team, Argentina, and the USA.
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