Cornwall College’s football legacy is not a matter of nostalgia — it’s an active battlefield of expectations. For a program with 12 daCosta Cup titles under its belt, anything short of dominance is unacceptable. This year, former national midfielder Hector Wright assumes full command, not as an outsider, but as a seasoned tactician who has been sharpening blades from the sidelines.
After years as deputy under legends like Dr Dean Weatherly and Theodore “Tappa” Whitmore, Wright steps out of the shadows with his own doctrine. He’s no stranger to the warfare of schoolboy football. He once elevated Anchovy High to the 2019 quarter-finals — their best campaign in history — and carved a path for Herbert Morrison Tech, his alma mater, in past seasons.
But Wright knows this isn’t about personal records. This is Zone A — unforgiving, top-heavy, and tight. His first mission? Survive the zone. Advance. Then devour.
Pre-season signs are bullish. Cornwall conquered the Montego Bay United Invitational in August, collecting a J$1-million bounty after defeating Maldon, Irwin, and Frome Technical in a ruthless sweep. More than just a trophy, it was a signal: the squad isn’t entering the daCosta Cup quietly.
Wright credits the team’s cohesion, especially at the back. Captain Deshaun Talbert leads a defense that doesn’t just clear danger — it absorbs and responds with discipline. “They operate as a single body,” Wright said. “And we’re drilling them to keep that form, regardless of the opponent.”
The return of Corlando Morris — the explosive national U-17 striker — is another boost. With nine goals to his name last season and national duty behind him, Morris brings a sharp edge to Cornwall’s front line that could prove decisive in the tighter rounds.
Tactically, Wright’s sessions have zeroed in on endurance, positioning, and adaptability. The philosophy is clear: don’t chase glory, engineer it.
Cornwall College isn’t promising a spectacle. They’re promising results. And if Wright’s camp has its way, this daCosta Cup campaign won’t be a run — it’ll be a siege.
