Date Posted: November 05, 2008.

(The Valley, Anguilla) - In a closely fought match against North Valley, the team from South Valley emerged champions of the Orlando Johnson memorial Football Tournament with a score of 1-0; the lone goal of the match coming from Junior Lewis. To top off their win, South Valley’s goalie Chaka Hodge was named MVP of the tournament.

In the match to determine the third and fourth place winners, North Side opened up on Lower Valley, completing a convincing 3-1 win. Jason Hodge scored 2 of the 3 North Side goals and Brent Warner chipped in with one, while Kharim Reed scored the lone goal in the Lower Valley’s bid for third place.

The Victorious South Valley Team with Orlando's Mother Kharel Carty-center front.

The organisers of the tournament, the Valley Youth Sports and Culture Club would like to thank the following groups and individuals for their support rendered to the Tournament: The Department of Sports, under the leadership of Mr. Alkins Rogers; the Anguilla Amateur Football Association and Mr. Raymond Guishard, the Department of Youth and Culture, Omega Car Wash, Gem Tile, JB Events Productions and Rentals, DJ Latest, Exodus Band, Eye to Eye Sound System, and the Match Officials Alan Carty, Sanford Richardson, William Irish and Albert Burton. A Special thank you is reserved for the community, who came out in large numbers and made the tournament successful. Thank you for believing in and with us, that our community can strive for excellence and make a difference in our young people.  
 

North Valley Receving Second Place Trophy Khaloni Richardson and Kharel Carty, Orlando's Mother Kharel Carty.

MVP Chaka Receiving MVP Trophy from Orlando's Mother Kharel Carty.