ST George’s College proved beyond the shadow of a doubt that they are the undisputed king of schoolboy football after defeating Rusea’s High, 1-0, for a 2-0 aggregate win in the Olivier Shield second leg final at Constant Spring yesterday.

National Under-17 midfielder Andre Lewis netted the winner in the 80th minute, enabling St George’s to sweep the ‘Triple Crown’ — the Inter-Secondary Schools Association (ISSA)/Gatorade/Digicel Manning Cup, Walker Cup and now the Olivier Shield titles.

It was St George’s College’s 13th all-island football title, coming 99 years after they first etched their name on the coveted trophy in 1912.

The Light Blues of North Street were proving for the third time in four years they are indeed the best schoolboy team in the island following victories in 2008 and 2009.

It was also sweet revenge for STGC who lost to Ruseas in the battle for all-island supremacy in 1992.

The Light Blue also ensured that schoolboy power remained in the Corporate Area for the fifth year running. In fact, the urban area schools have been unbeaten since 2005, with Glenmuir High of Clarendon sharing the title with Bridgeport High in 2006.

STGC, who were claiming their second ‘triple’ following their first success in 1984, made the ‘Russians’ look ordinary yesterday, were well in control and emerged deserved champions.

Winning coach Neville “Bertis” Bell, who was capturing his third all-island title, but his first ‘triple crown’, was elated following a remarkable unbeaten season.

“They have worked so hard for it. I’m so happy for the players, I’m so proud of them because they’ve worked hard all season,” said Bell moments after the field was invaded by the cheering St George’s College throng.

“This is not about me; this is the second time St George’s have won the triple and I’m so very happy for the youngsters, the principal and the community,” he added.

Bell, who played for his alma mater and the Jamaica juvenile team, said these competitions are not easy to win.

“Manning Cup is not an easy competition to win but we had some good players and I’m very lucky as a coach that I’ve been able to work with some good youngsters.

“We have five National Under-17 players and some really good players in the team and they are the reason we got this (Olivier Shield).

“I’m the coach and I feel happy to be a part of that. I don’t deal in revenge. We wanted it in ’92 and Rusea’s got it. We wanted it today and we got it. The Rusea’s team is a good team and I must congratulate them on winning the daCosta Cup again and hope they have a safe trip going back home,” said Bell.

“It’s not about revenge,” he reiterated. “I’m just happy. We played 19 games and tied one; it has been a fantastic season and these players are really good players and I’m privileged to work with them,” Bell exulted.

Carrying a one-goal advantage from the first leg in Jarrett Park courtesy of a Davion Kelly strike, George’s were always favourite to lift the Shield.

The Hanover-based Rusea’s knew they had their work cut out but never turned up at Constant Spring looking likely to wrest the advantage from their Kingston-based opponents.

With the much-hyped Bryan Brown — schoolboy’s leading marksman with 38 goals — plus National Under-17 striker Antonio Walker and National Under-17 goalkeeper Richard Trench, Rusea’s failed to impress and made the work much easier for STGC.

Despite only winning by a one-goal margin on the day, St George’s victory was much easier than the scoreline suggested.

Trench kept the ‘Russians’ in the game with some outstanding saves, and in the 30th minute, he brilliantly saved Kelly’s close-range header as St George’s looked to put the game to rest.

Walker responded for Rusea’s, turning and firing, but his shot was blocked by goalkeeper Campbell.

The Light Blues were rampant and wing-back Ricardo Henry, one of the unsung heroes of the team, broke loose and with goalkeeper Trench alone to beat, took too long and was robbed by a recovering defender.

But the champions were not be denied and Lewis, who scored against France in the Under-17 World Cup in Mexico, latched onto a through ball that destroyed the Rusea’s backline and calmly slotted home in the 80th to seal the win.

It has been a tremendous season for St Georges and this team must be considered in the same light as the 1995 all-conquering Charlie Smith aggregation of recent times.

They certainly cannot be compared to the outstanding Kingston College team that dominated schoolboy football in 1964 and 1965, but this crop of youngsters proved they are indeed one of the most complete teams in recent memory.

“STGC, STGC” was the chant amidst champagne-popping, horn-blowing and pot covers banging as the Light Blues celebrated a fantastic season in truly regal style.