Under-19 Youth Basketball Champions, Marian Academy, kicked off this year’s season on a high note, after edging past Government Technical Institute (GTI) at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall (CASH) on Saturday evening.
The Bishops’ High School and President’s College in action
GTI proved to be tough opponents, maintaining a level score for most of the game. GTI’s Anton Fileen had a great night, hitting a succession of three-pointers; however, his efforts went in vain after Marian managed to slip past GTI, resulting in a 48-42 victory. Fileen recorded the highest score of the game with 29 points, whilst Marian’s Timothy Thompson followed closely with 22 points.
Closing off the U-19 category for the night were The Bishops’ High School and President’s College. President’s College eventually got the better of Bishops’ by recording a 32- 21 victory.
In the Under-14 category, the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Cluster played remarkably well, defeating Chase’s Academy 20-0. Meanwhile, the St. Rose’s Under-14 boys trounced their Bishops’ High School counterparts 24-8.
On the female side, reigning champs St. Rose’s High showcased their dominance by overpowering the Tutorial High girls 27-5. Similar to their male counterparts, the Marian Academy girls had a successful night by thrashing School of the Nations 20-0.
The YBG Regionals will continue on May 11 at 15:00hrs with North Georgetown Secondary facing off against Brickdam Secondary in the Under-16 category. Later in the evening, Queen’s College will come up against the Tutorial High School.
