Cracking Final in Championship that Ends Drought of Organized Football in Steer Town, Surrounding Communities
MAMMEE BAY, St Ann; Oct. 21, 2026
Chalky Hill were crowned champions of the Sandals Resorts-sponsored Steer Town Community Organisation Football League after edging favourites Records Football Club 3–2 on penalties in a pulsating final at the Steer Town Community Playfield, St Ann, on Sunday evening, in front of a large and enthusiastic crowd.
(Sandals Regional Public Relations Manager Ian Spencer presents the Sandals Resorts Trophy to the Chalky Hill team, winners of the Steer Town Community Organisation Football League at the community playing field on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026).
In a thrilling contest that kept spectators on the edge of their seats and on their toes, Chalky Hill established a commanding 2–0 first-half lead through goals from Chevoy Henry and “Kara” Wallace. However, Records FC mounted an impressive second-half comeback, with Dante Senior and Hamani Taylor finding the net to restore parity and force the decisive encounter into a penalty shootout.
Chalky Hill missed an early penalty, giving Records FC the initial advantage. However, they recovered their composure to prevail 3–2 in the shootout and secure the championship title.
(Sandals Steer Town Community Football League’s leading goal scorer OJ Nelson receives his award from Newton Harvey of the organizing committee).
For their triumph, Chalky Hill collected $100,000 in prize money and the Sandals Resorts Trophy. Runners-up Records FC received $70,000, while third-place finishers Dam Head were also rewarded with a cash prize for their performance in the competition.
At the presentation ceremony following the final, OJ Nelson was named Leading Goalscorer after netting eight goals during the tournament, while schoolboy Joshua Mitchell earned the Young Player of the Tournament award in recognition of his promising performances.
Ian Spencer, Regional Public Relations Manager for Sandals Resorts, described the league as a resounding success, highlighting the high standard of football and the exemplary discipline displayed throughout the competition.
(Young player of the Sandals Steer Town Community Football League Joshua Mitchell, receives his award from Samantha Hanson of sponsors Total Tools).
“As community partners, Sandals Resorts was extremely happy to partner with the Steer Town Community Organisation to sponsor the community football league,” Spencer said. Junior Wallace, President of the Steer Town Community Organisation and the tournament’s lead organiser, welcomed the successful return of community football to Steer Town after an absence of several years.
“We, at the Steer Town Community Organisation, are extremely pleased that the tournament was such a success. There was a high level of discipline among the teams and excellent cooperation among all stakeholders,” Wallace said.
He expressed gratitude to Sandals Resorts and Total Tools for their sponsorship and support, noting that their contributions were instrumental in helping to deliver the competition.
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