Wolmer’s storm to U16 crown, Campion, STGC head to U19 Game Three
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Wolmer’s Boys’ School coach, Howard Harvey (left), celebrates with his charges after winning the ISSA Under-16 Urban Schoolboy Basketball title at St George’s College yesterday.
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Zachery Lawrence-Smith (right) of Campion College dribbles past Imani Salmon (centre) of St George’s College during the ISSA urban Under 19 Basketball finals match at St George’s College on Tuesday. Looking on at left is Dylon Kelly from Campion College.
Wolmer’s Boys’ School are ISSA Urban Under-16 schoolboy basketball champions, while the Under-19 champions will be decided in a Game Three following action at St George’s College yesterday.
Led by a strong all-round performance from Alexander Richardson, who finished with a game-high 18 points, eight rebounds, and seven steals, the Howard Harvey-coached team from Heroes Circle came from behind to score a convincing 65-50 win over Jamaica College (JC).
Alex Farquharson chipped in with 12 points and nine rebounds, while Justin Wright added 12 points in support of Richardson.
Down 0-1 after losing their first game to Wolmer’s last Friday, the Duane Cunningham-coached Jamaica College team came out more positively as they rushed into a 14-7 first-quarter lead.
However, the champions found their rhythm in the second quarter, outscoring their opponents 18-12 as Jamaica College held a slender 26-25 lead at the halftime break.
A fired-up Wolmer’s team produced an impressive third quarter, outscoring their opponents 22-10 to take a 47-36 lead going into the final quarter. Wolmer’s maintained their momentum in the closing stages, adding 18 points to their opponents’ 14 to secure a comprehensive 15-point win, blanking JC 2-0 in the best-of-three series.
In the under-19 finals, the Ryan Martell-coached Campion College stayed alive in hopes of retaining their title, forcing a third and decisive game to be played on their home court after a workmanlike performance.
The defending champions were off to a fast start, taking the game to St George’s College, leading 24-12 by the end of the first quarter. The home team, however, rallied in the second quarter, outscoring Campion 23-15.
But the defending champions still led 39-35 at the halftime break.
Bent on forcing a Game Three at home, Campion maintained their dominance in the third quarter, outscoring (STGC) 20-12 to take a healthy 12-point lead going into the final quarter at 59-47.
While STGC outscored Campion 18-17 in the final quarter, it was not enough as the defending champions secured a decisive win and a Game-Three decider at home on Friday.
Zachary Lawrence-Smith top-scored with 24 points for Campion, while teammate Ryeem Martell added 15 points and 13 rebounds. Imani Salmon led the losers with 24 points, while Jonathon Forbes contributed 13.