Sharks, Academy Eagles Crowned Apertura & Clausura Champions

SWA Sharks FC and Academy Eagles are the Apertura and Clausura Champions respectively after contrasting wins.

Apertura Champions Sharks celebrate with their trophy.

The Sharks produced one of the most dominant championship performances in recent memory to claim the PPL Apertura Round title on Saturday, January 31, overwhelming Provo United SC in a lopsided final that ended 17–0 at full time.

From the opening whistle, the Sharks set an unforgiving tempo and wasted no time asserting control. By halftime, they had already built an astonishing 8–0 lead, leaving Provo United chasing shadows as wave after wave of attacks crashed forward.

Joseph Friend-Lerr ignited the rout with early goals in the 7th and 21st minutes, setting the tone for a night that belonged entirely to the Sharks. Junior Paul followed with a clinical display in front of goal, scoring five times (14’, 47’, 50’, 59’, 74’) to torment the Provo United backline throughout both halves.

Midfielder Junior Belizaire delivered a masterclass performance, netting four goals (17’, 39’, 45’, 67’) while controlling the tempo of play. His influence on both ends of the pitch earned him Most Valuable Player honors for SWA Sharks FC.

Additional goals came from Jake Maughan (29’), Brian Gregg (30’, 40+2’), Jerry Belizaire (60’), and late strikes by Marc-Edy Longchamp (77’, 80’), as the Sharks showed no signs of slowing until the final whistle.

Despite the heavy defeat, Provo United SC goalkeeper Curtis Pennant was named his team’s MVP after facing an onslaught of shots throughout the match. Provo United received cautions through Melcy Sedek Orne (36’) and Lourdjt Diamant (52’), while the Sharks remarkably completed the match without a single booking. Match Commissioner duties were carried out by Shelly-Ann James.

Eagles Grind Out Clausura Title

While the Apertura final delivered fireworks, Sunday’s WPL Clausura Round championship offered a contrast in style, as Academy Eagles FC edged Teachers FC Strikers 1–0 in a tightly contested and disciplined encounter.

Clausura Champions, Academy Eagles in a jubilant mood with their trophy

Both sides were locked scoreless at halftime, with defenses on top and chances at a premium. The breakthrough finally came in the 69th minute, when Innocent Jean stepped up and calmly converted a penalty to give Academy Eagles the decisive advantage.

From there, the Eagles showed composure and tactical maturity, shutting down attacking lanes and protecting their narrow lead until the final whistle. The lone caution of the match went to Academy Eagles’ Marcellin Renaldo in the 58th minute, reflecting the intensity of the midfield battle.

With SWA Sharks FC lifting the Apertura crown in emphatic fashion and Academy Eagles FC claiming the Clausura title through patience and precision, the league season closed with champions that showcased two very different paths to glory, one built on relentless attacking power, the other on discipline, nerve, and timely execution.