NA Warriors soften Hardliners 70-31

A Ally and Sons basketball

Ithaca Hardliners failed to take advantage of their home advantage when they hosted New Amsterdam Warriors on Sunday at the Ithaca Court when action in the A. Ally and Sons Basketball Tournament continued.

Led by a game-high 27 points from Kwesi Mickle, the visitors led from the start of the game and never relinquished the lead. At the end of the first quarter the scoreboard read 9-2 and when the half time whistle came they had extended the lead to 32-10.

The lead was stretched further in the third quarter which finished 47-16 with the final score reading 70-30.

Mickle received good support from Shamar France (19) and Jermaine King (8).

For the losers Kester Sinclair poured in 6 points while Philip Edwards (6) and Royan Solomon (5) tried valiantly .

The competition continues on Sunday when Smithfield Rockers take on Rose Hall Jammers at the Area ‘H’ Court in Rose Hall Town.