The inaugural Schools’ Basketball League got underway on Friday evening in Georgetown, with Government Technical Institute (GTI), Queen’s College (QC), and President’s College (PC) all opening their campaigns with victories.
GTI produced the most dominant performance of the day, overwhelming hosts Marian Academy 84–38. Queen’s College also impressed on home court, defeating St Stanislaus College 66–42, while President’s College secured a hard-fought 47–41 win over St Rose’s High.
The competition will continue on Friday, January 23, 2026, with two fixtures scheduled from 16:00h. Marian Academy will host Queen’s College, while St Stanislaus College faces St Rose’s High at Burnham Court.
The Under-18 League will run until March 22 and will feature six schools, including Government Technical Institute (GTI), President’s College, Marian Academy, St Stanislaus College, Queen’s College and St Rose’s High School.
Each school is guaranteed 10 games, providing the consistent match frequency necessary for skill retention and tactical growth. The league will also serve as a training ground for first-time basketball officials, with schools submitting names for referee and scorekeeper development programmes.
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