Cricket: WAW Academy Honours Leeward Islands Under-15 Selectees

Charlestown, Nevis – Pride pulsed through the VOJN Primary School Grounds on Tuesday, March 17, as the Wendell A. Wallace Cricket Academy (WAW) saluted six of its brightest prospects for earning places on the Leeward Islands Under-15 squad.

In a concise but heartfelt ceremony chaired by Ms Janesha Daniel, players, parents and supporters gathered to celebrate Kamari France, Deshawn James, Demari Prentice, Nicklos Hero, Ryan Marchand and Karese Farrell. Daniel announced that the academy will provide each selectee EC$200 toward travel costs for the upcoming regional competition.

Additional financial backing came from two community figures: Mr George “Bowtie” Chapman contributed US$50 per player, while Hon. Alexis Jeffers handed over EC$100 to each athlete. Addressing the youngsters, Jeffers urged them to compete with unwavering focus, absorb lessons from every setback and strive for constant improvement.

On behalf of his teammates, Kamari France thanked the academy and sponsors for their tangible support and promised that the players would carry the Nevis flag with pride both on and off the pitch.

The gathering highlighted the island’s deepening commitment to youth cricket development and the increasing pipeline of talent advancing to regional representation.