Vieux Fort Comprehensive retained their championship when they defeated George Charles Secondary 67 – 60 in the Finals of the Schools Under 19 Basketball Tournament. Vieux Fort led in every quarter and at half time the score was 34 – 23. However, upon the resumption of the second half Geoge Charles begin to offer some form of resistance but they were thwarted by a combination of sound defense and effective rebounding by their opponents. Though they outscored their opponents 22 – 16 in the final quarter in what was the most exciting period of the encounter nevertheless it was not sufficient to win them the game.

The main contributors for Vieux Fort were Kevin Mathurin 23 Points,15 Rebounds; Jhamal Charles 13 Points; Desmond Charles 10 Points 11 Rebounds and Rahim Auguste 8 Points 10 Rebounds.

For George Charles Jeanmal Joseph 19 Points, 15 Rebounds; Aaron Joseph and David Samm 11 Points each and John Paul 12 Points and 25 Rebounds.

At the end of the game the following Awards were presented
Most Assists Denzel Parris Castries Comprehensive
Most Blocks Zevi Clarke Castries Comprehensive
Most Points John Paul George Charles Secondary
Most Steals David Lawrence Bocage Secondary
Most Rebounds Zevi Clarke Castries Comprehensive
Overall M.V.P. of the Tournament Denzel Parris Castries Comprehensive Secondary
M.V.P. of the Finals Kevin Mathurin Vieux Fort Comprehensive

Michael Pierre
Department of Youth and Sports

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