Glenmuir High School coach Stephen Jackson expressed his immense pride after his team's 1-0 victory over Cornwall College in the 1993 Ben Francis Cup final. "I am very excited, and I feel good. This is the first major trophy for Glenmuir, and I’m happy to be part of this victory," Jackson said. He praised forward Cheddi Grant for his disciplined play, noting that when Grant was left unmarked, his timely strike in the 72nd minute secured the all-important goal. Jackson highlighted the team’s technical execution and unity as key factors in their breakthrough triumph.

Published Sunday, November 7, 1993 

Glenmuir take Ben Francis Cup

Clarendon school captures first major schoolboy football title

GLENMUIR High School, of Clarendon, won their first ever major schoolboy title yesterday when they turned in a technically sound performance to defeat Cornwall College 1-0 in the 1993 Ben Francis Cup KO final at Nature Village Farm. 

Forward Cheddi Grant, who had a very good game, scored the all-important goal in the 72nd minute. 

Speaking after his team’s victory, coach Stephen Jackson was an elated man. 

“I am very excited and I feel good. This is the first major trophy for Glenmuir, and I am happy to be part of this victory. Cheddi played according to instruction, and when he was left unmarked, it was that move that produced the vital goal,” Jackson said. 

   The game started with Glenmuir on the attack and forcing Cornwall College back with a series of well-coordinated attacks spearheaded by Grant and the wily Winston Griffiths. They got their opportunity in the fourth minute when Devon Harrison's close-range free-kick was well saved by the diving goalkeeper. 

Cornwall College came to life in the ninth minute and created a good chance when Daniel Ricketts picked out Milton Griffiths with a neat cross. However, his header was directed wide of the goal. 

With Glenmuir looking superior in midfield, they got and wasted two good chances in the 17th and 21st minutes. Firstly, Griffiths won possession, just outside the box, but surrendered to the challenge of the Cornwall College defence. Secondly, a melee developed in front of the Cornwall College goal, but an overlapping Delroy Sinclair drove his shot into the side netting.

Towards the end of the half, Glenmuir were in complete command as the Cornwall College midfield appeared out of touch. On the stroke of halftime, Glenmuir wasted another glorious chance when Paul Dyer found himself alone with the goalkeeper but booted straight at him. The half ended 0-0. 

The second half saw Cornwall College stepping up the tempo and looking to take control. They got a great chance in the 52nd minute when Griffiths broke away, but he fumbled before the goal and lost possession. 

Cornwall College got two further chances in the 55th and 62nd minute. Firstly, Griffiths broke away and drove a fierce shot goal-ward, but he was denied by a superb diving header by Leon Maxwell. Secondly, Rohan Clarke opened the Glenmuir defence with a neat dribble but booted wide from a difficult angle. 

With Cornwall College threatening to take full control, Glenmuir struck with a superb attack. A through pass by Gary Hylton found Grant unmarked, just out the area. He took control and dribbled a few paces before crashing past the advancing Keron Cranston in goal for Cornwall. 

Glenmuir dominated towards the end of the game, but despite coming close on numerous occasions, failed to add to their all-important goal. 

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