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Feb 04, 2014 Sports
After being beaten in the first encounter, a rejuvenated and reorganized Fyrish Black Sharks came out sharp and looking for revenge. The Black Sharks were merciless as they mauled their opponents from Rose Hall Town (RHT) 40-25 to record their first win when play in the Anamayah Memorial Basketball Competition for first division teams in Berbice continued on Sunday in the Ancient County with one game at the Fyrish Basketball court, Corentyne.
Using their home advantage, the Sharks were out fast, attacking their opponents from the opening whistle and were in the lead at the end of the first quarter 11-4. The second quarter saw the visiting RHT unit gathering some momentum, but were unable to contain the roving Black Sharks with both teams gathering 10 points, the first half ended with the score on 21-14.
However, the Black Sharks were now getting into their momentum with waves of attacks which the visitors had no answer for as they romped a 30-19 lead at the end of the third quarter.
The fourth quarter was all the Sharks as they sunk their opponents 40-25.
For the Black Sharks, Rayel Franklyn poured in a game high 14 points, while Kesnen Williams supporting with 11. Osafo Profit bucketed 10 for the losing RHT outfit.
The next game in the competition is set for tomorrow when Rose Hall Town Jammers take on RHT in a grudge match at the Area ‘H’ court.
Another game is slated for Sunday when New Amsterdam Warriors take on Smithfield Rockers also of New Amsterdam in what is expected to be a keenly contested affair in another grudge match at the Vryman’s Erven Basketball Court in New Amsterdam. Jump ball in both matches is 16:00 hrs.
The tournament, which is being played in memory of the late attorney at law Joseph Anamayah, is organized by Vibert “Town Man” Garrett.
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