The semi-final action in the Georgetown Conference of the ExxonMobil National Schools’ Basketball Festival commenced with a sensational showcasing of ball-handling abilities and future talent to represent Guyana on the international stage with jubilant supporters at the St Stanislaus Hardcourt Court on Sunday.
St Rose’s High started off the game against St Stanislaus College in high form with a two-point lead 9 -7. However, a timeout was requested after things took a turn and Saints kept their composure and came back to equalise the game at the end of the first period at 13-13.
The Bishops’ High School Basketball team
Saints came back strong in the second period and managed to secure the final spot over St Rose’s with a 46-28 victory to stay undefeated.
Brandon McCoy performed exceptionally well to secure 29 points with 3 rebounds and 3 steals, along with Lemuel Hyiger who swished the ball into the net for 7 points with 5 rebounds.
Chad Martin also shined, but his performance was not enough to carry his team over the finish line with 16 points with 4 rebounds.
The undefeated St Stanislaus College team
The Bishops’ High School took on Government Technical Institute (GTI) in a tense showdown with the game, coming down to the final minute. Eventually, three points were the deciding factor as Bishops’ gained 31 points while GTI fell short with 27 points.
Bishops’ High School Captain Matthias Arrindell led from the front, swishing the ball into the net for 7 points with 10 rebounds, accompanied by his teammate Daniel Bailey, who scored 9 points with 9 rebounds.
Martin Edwards had 7 points with 10 rebounds followed by Peter Langevine with 7 points with 7 rebounds, but it was not enough to carry GTI over the finish line.
Saints will come against The Bishops’ High School in the City ExxonMobil’s National School Basketball Festival final on Wednesday at Burnham Court at 17:00h.
