Two exciting encounters highlighted the latest round of the Schools’ Basketball League, with St Rose’s High School and Government Technical Institute (GTI) emerging victorious in closely contested matches.
At the opening game, St Rose’s High battled past Queen’s College in a competitive matchup that saw momentum swing between the two sides. Queen’s College started strongly, taking the first quarter 9–7. However, St Rose’s responded in the second quarter with a dominant 17–10 performance to lead 24–19 at halftime.
Queen’s College fought back after the break, winning the third quarter 15–12 to narrow the gap. Despite the pressure, St Rose’s High held their composure in the final period, edging the fourth quarter 12–10 to secure a 48–44 victory.
St Rose’s High was led by an outstanding performance from Chazaiah Bernard, who recorded 17 points and 11 rebounds. Nathan Williams also made a strong contribution with 14 points and seven rebounds to help seal the win.
In the second game played at Burnham Court, Government Technical Institute faced St Stanislaus College in another thrilling contest. GTI took early control of the game, winning the first quarter 11–4 and edging the second quarter 12–11 to hold a 23–15 advantage at halftime.
St Stanislaus College mounted a strong comeback in the third quarter, outscoring GTI 22–8 to briefly take the lead. However, GTI responded in the final quarter with a decisive 17–9 run to reclaim control and secure a narrow 48–45 victory.
Both games showcased the competitive spirit and talent within the School Basketball League, with several players delivering standout performances as the tournament continues.
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