GABA First Division League: Nets and Ravens
victorious over the weekend
The Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) first division
league continued over the weekend at the Burnham Basketball Court with
wins for Dyna’s Ravens and Nets. On Saturday, Ravens easily defeated
Maccabees 73-63 in a game they completely dominated from jump ball.
Every possession was hunted down by Ravens players forcing their
opponents to make some easy turnovers which were capitalized on.At half time the score was 39-23 in favour of Ravens. Maccabees relied heavily on point guard Hodyah Stewart who ended with 19 points while Joel Gary chipped in with 11. For Ravens, their newly-acquired players, Kevin Evans and Marlon Chesney led the way with 12 and 11 points respectively while Ryan Gullen had eight. Meanwhile, on Sunday evening the Nets continued their winning ways after beating Demerara Panthers 88-78 in closely-contested game. Rawle Toney| More coverage
LABA enior Club basketball championship
Play in the Linden Amateur Basketball Association’s Senior Club basketball championship continued at the Mackenzie Sports Club hard court on Saturday night with wins for Patriots and Victory Valley Royals. Patriots beat Glands Trucking Service Bulls 65-54, while Victory Valley Royals won against New Ballers 77-56. The Patriots led (18-11) (35-27) (55-31), (65-54) in the respective quarters. Neil Marks 23 points, Julius Carter 19 and Trevor added 15 for Patriots. For Bulls- Mark Rose scored a game high 28 points and Ruel McKinnon supported with 7. Royals defeated New Ballers 77-56. Royals were propelled to victory through Dwayne Roberts with 24 points, Orlando Glasgow 16 and Anson Durant 15, while for the losing Ballers- Eon Reddock 16 had points, Ivor Blair 14 and Rondell Grant 13.
LABA secretary replies to Banks DIH’s denial
for sponsorship commitment
DEAR MR. EDITOR,
After due consideration and in light of denial by the beverage giants Banks DIH Limited, that it never committed itself to sponsor the LABA’s 2008 First Division basketball championship, I feel compelled as Secretary of LABA to respond.
It is a pity that the Communications Manager of Banks DIH Mr. Troy Peters has come forward to state “Banks DIH Limited wishes to state that there was no commitment, verbal or written, to sponsor the LABA tournament,” as his colleagues should have advised him on this matter.
This of course was in reference to president of LABA Uborn Smith, that Banks DIH Limited had withdrawn from a commitment made previously. Joe Chapman | More coverage
After due consideration and in light of denial by the beverage giants Banks DIH Limited, that it never committed itself to sponsor the LABA’s 2008 First Division basketball championship, I feel compelled as Secretary of LABA to respond.
It is a pity that the Communications Manager of Banks DIH Mr. Troy Peters has come forward to state “Banks DIH Limited wishes to state that there was no commitment, verbal or written, to sponsor the LABA tournament,” as his colleagues should have advised him on this matter.
This of course was in reference to president of LABA Uborn Smith, that Banks DIH Limited had withdrawn from a commitment made previously. Joe Chapman | More coverage
GABA
first Division League…Pepsi Sonics upset Courts Pacesetters
Pepsi Sonics is making a statement in the Georgetown
Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) first division tournament. The
Sonics boomed their way to a second win in as many matches when the
tournament continued at the Burnham Court on Friday night. Sonics, on
this occasion, got the better of Georgetown’s top club, Courts Pacesetters,
scoring a closely-fought 67-64 points’ win. The Sonics seemed to come out
with one thing on their minds, which was to pick up on all the loose balls
which they did, forcing the Pacesetters to rush their game which did not
work too well for them. The game started with the Pacesetters going on a
good offensive run while the Sonics struggled a bit shooting-wise although
they were still playing good defence. The quarter ended 18-9 in favour of
the Courts Pacesetters. The second quarter saw a rejuvenated Sonics team,
one that forced Pacesetters to make some bad choices on possession at both
ends of the court with their defensive and offensive attacks led by centre
and captain Casey Hollingsworth.
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Carl Jackman signs four year basketball scholarship with University of Mary
Carl Jackman signs with University of Mary
basketball a member of the NCAA Division II and the Northern Sun
Intercollegiate Conference. Last year, Carl played for Jacksonville
College in the Region XIV Junior College Athletic Conference and the
NJCAA.
HEADLINES
-GABA First Division League: Nets and Ravens victorious over the weekend
-Patriots, Royals record latest LABA Championship triumphs
-LABA secretary replies to Banks DIH’s denial for sponsorship commitment
-GABA first Division League…Pepsi Sonics upset Courts Pacesetters
-Sour start to the LABA senior League club championship
-LABA’s senior championship: Pistons beat Raiders 71-51 as Kings pull out
-GABA First Division League: Nets and Ravens victorious over the weekend
-Patriots, Royals record latest LABA Championship triumphs
-LABA secretary replies to Banks DIH’s denial for sponsorship commitment
-GABA first Division League…Pepsi Sonics upset Courts Pacesetters
-Sour start to the LABA senior League club championship
-LABA’s senior championship: Pistons beat Raiders 71-51 as Kings pull out
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