Excelsior, KC, JC and Mona among winners as Manning Cup second round kicks off

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Defending champions Excelsior High made a strong statement at the start of the second round of the 2026 ISSA/Digicel Manning Cup on Wednesday, brushing aside St Jago High 4-0 in group two action as several of the competition’s leading contenders opened the next phase with convincing victories.

Excelsior, who are seeking to retain the title, were among the biggest winners while last season’s beaten finalist Jamaica College (JC) rallied from two goals down to beat St Catherine High 3-2.

Sixteen-year-old Jamone Lyle, who returned from senior Reggae Boyz duty overseas on Tuesday, came off the bench and inspired JC to a dramatic win in group one.