Anthony Carpenter now at Mico University College
Anthony Carpenter

Calabar High tighten the screws on arch rival Kingston College going into Saturday’s final day of Champs 2018 – Boys and Girls Athletics Championships.

At the end of the fourth day, based on the Champs book predictions, Calabar have amassed 11 points more than what was predicted at this stage while KC are behind by 31 points.

Calabar, after 18 finals scored, lead the standing with 172, the highest ever points entering Champs final day, 40 more than chasing KC, 132.

Jamaica College (JC), 99, Wolmer’s, 51 and St. Jago 42 rounded off the top five teams.

On the girls’ side, Edwin Allen, after 20 finals scored, lead the standing with 148 points, 39 more than Holmwood on 109.

However, Edwin Allen, according to the Champs book predictions, are behind by 32 points, while Holmwood got was expected of them.

Hydel with 93, St. Jago, 62 and Vere, 57 are the top five schools.

Latest points standings at the 2018 ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls’ Athletics Championships, at the National Stadium.

GIRLS STANDING (AFTER 20 FINALS)
1) Edwin Allen High           148
2) Holmwood Technical High   109
3) Hydel High                  93        
4) St. Jago High              62
5) Vere Technical High         57        
6) Excelsior High             53.50
7) Rusea’s High                36.50    
8) Petersfield High           33
9) Immaculate Conception High  26       
10) Manchester High            19
11) St. Catherine High          16       
12) Wolmer’s High School for   14.50
13) Spaldings High              14       
14) Mount Alvernia High         9
14) Ardenne High                 9      
14) Campion College             9
17) Bellefield High                    
18) St. Elizabeth Technical H   5
18) The Queens School                  
20) St. Mary High               4
21) Buff Bay High                      
22) St. Andrew High for Girls   2.50
23) Dinthill Technical High            
24) Camperdown High             1
24) Mannings High                      
24) Gaynstead High              1   

BOYS STANDING (AFTER 18 FINALS)
1) Calabar High               161        
2) Kingston College          127
3) Jamaica College             89        
4) Wolmer’s High School for   48
5) St. Jago High               42        
6) St. Elizabeth Technical H  37
7) Excelsior High              20        
8) Petersfield High           16
9) Cornwall College            13       
10) Rhodes Hall High           10
11) Campion College                    
12) Rusea’s High                8
13) Buff Bay High                      
14) Port Antonio High           6
15) Edwin Allen High                   
15) William Knibb Memorial Hi   5
15) Clarendon College                  
18) Bellefield High             4
18) Spaldings High                     
18) Meadowbrook High            4
21) Lacovia High                       
21) Muschett High               3
21) McGrath High                       
21) Ascot High                  3
25) St. Andrew Technical High          
25) Maggotty High               2
25) Camperdown High                    
28) Manchester High             1
28) B. B. Coke High                    
28) Papine High                 1

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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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