Latest update April 19th, 2024 12:59 AM
Nov 18, 2012 Sports
Georgetown’s top two seeded teams, Ravens and Pacesetters were both off to winning starts on the opening night, Friday, of the Phillip George Legacy Basketball Championships on Burnham Basketball Court with Ravens narrowly escaping.
Ravens opened the night against Pepsi Sonics that put up a spirited effort after being down big in the game. It was until Sonics got tough on both ends of the court that they managed to compete with Ravens, which eventually won 56-51; Ryan Stephney scored 14 points for the Ravens with Jason Squires putting up 12 points for Sonics in the contest.
Pacesetters had a more comfortable win against Guardians in the feature game after some early jitters that had them trailing. However, the second ranked Georgetown team staved off whatever challenge to win 76-60; point guard, Travis Burnett scored 26 points for Pacesetters with Enoch Mathews scoring 16 points for Pacesetters.
Guardians had an excellent offensive start with nippy former junior national guards, John Fraser and Marlon Chesney supporting Mathews, who tormented forward, Royston Siland and Jermaine Hamilton on the inside as Guardians took a 10-4 lead early in first quarter.
The Plaisance-based Guardians showed cohesion and early chemistry on the offensive end but it was not too long before Pacesetters asserted their superiority. Point guard, Hugh Arthur finished a coast-to-coast layup to put Pacesetters up 13-12 at end of the first period.
Burnett entertained patrons at the Burnham Court with a neat spin move away from the defender to start second period as Pacesetters went on a relentless offensive onslaught. Loncke landed two consecutive three-pointers to extend an 8-0 run.
However, Guardians remained within striking distance at halftime with Pacesetters up 37-34; the momentum was clearly in Pacesetters favour. They went up 42-34 early in the third quarter with an aggressive individual defensive plan and fast-paced offense. Pacesetters were unrelenting, and forced Guardians out of contention with consistent offensive plays.
The tournament continues tonight with Ravens taking on Eagles and Guardians versus Republic Bank Nets in a must-win game for them. The Division I competition is split into two groups of four teams with the top two teams from each group moving on to the semi-finals. (Edison Jefford)
Where is the BETTER MANAGEMENT/RENEGOTIATION OF THE OIL CONTRACTS you promised Jagdeo?
Apr 19, 2024
SportsMax – West Indies Women’s captain Hayley Matthews delivered a stellar all-round performance to lead her team to a commanding 113-run victory over Pakistan Women in the first One Day...Kaieteur News – For years, the disciples of Bharrat Jagdeo have woven a narrative of economic success during his tenure... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Waterfalls Magazine – On April 10, the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]