Wills fails to shoot Rockers over Jammers

neil-willsA game high 17 points by Berbice top player Neil Wills failed to secure a win for Smithfield Rockers against Rose Hall Jammers when play continued on Sunday in the A. Ally and Sons Basketball Tournament at the Fyrish Basketball Court on the Corentyne.

Despite, Will’s brilliance, the hero of the game was Michael King whose 10 points ensured the Jammers a 51-48 win over favorites Smithfield Rockers.

King got good support from Mickel Lewis (10) and Kebon Emanuel (8).

Jammers led most of the close encounter but stayed ahead at the end of each quarter; 12-11, 25-22, 37-34, 51-48.

In a losing effort, Michael Bowen (13) and Cledwin Cort (9) gave support to Wills.

Meanwhile, the competition continues on Sunday with Jammers taking on New Amsterdam Warriors at the Area ‘H’ Ground.

The tournament is being played in two zones with each team playing the other twice. Games are being played on a home and away basis.

Zone ‘A’ consists of Rosehall Jammers, New Amsterdam Warriors, and Smithfield Rockers while Zone ‘B’ has Fyrish Black Sharks, Ithaca Hardliners and GHD Basketball Team.

The tournament is being organised by President of the Berbice Basketball Association Vibert Garnett and sponsored by A. Ally and Sons.