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Down and Out?
Saturday 21st March 2009 VBCC Warlords vs Southern Warriors
Warlords Warriors
Final Score 72 69
POINTS PER QUARTER
1st Quater 26 18
2nd Quarter 16 17
3rd Quarter 20 15
4th Quarter 10 19
Warlords PerformersJerry Charles 15 Points 5 Steals 4 Assists Nigel Butcher 16 Points 3 Steals 10 Assists Marcian Calderon 16 Points 6 Rebounds Warriors PerformersJayant Quinlan 15 Points 6 Rebounds 8 Steals Sham Hunt 21 Points 6 Rebounds 5 Steals Tim Baptiste 11 Points 6 Steals StatisticsOfficial ScoresheetVBCC Warlords StatsWarriors Stats
South Warriors Team Regulations
The following is a sample of a list of regulations which will govern the management of players and team officials for the Southern Warriors Basketball team. Though these regulations are submitted for your approval, some of them may already be in effect. Regulations 1. All registered players of Warriors basketball team are required to participate in every practice session as announced by the Head Coach. 1.1 If a player is unable to attend practice it is the player's responsibility to inform the Head Coach, in a timely manner, preferrably before the stipulated date and time for practice. 1.2 Failure of any player to regularly attend practice will result in reduction in minutes played in scheduled matches. 1.3 It is critical that all registered players attend the last day of practice before an impending match. 1.3.1 Failure of any player to attend the last day of practice before an impending match will normally result in that player not being allowed to play the match, unless a valid excuse can be provided. 1.3.2 When a valid excuse has been provided to the Head Coach prior to the announced date and time for practice, it is then the decision of the Head Coach to allow this player to participate based on the selection rules indicated in 1.3.2.1 t0 1.3.2.4. The term regular refers to a practice attendance record of 75% or more per week. The term non-regular refers to a practice attendance record of less than 75% per week. 1.3.2.1 First Selection Players with regular attendance records and who were present at the last practice session before the scheduled match. If a team of 12 players cannot be obtained by this selection, the Head Coach will attempt to obtain the remaining players based on the subsequent selection rules in their current order. 1.3.2.2 Second Selection Players with regular attendance records and who provided a valid reason to be excused from the last day of practice before the scheduled match. Such player's minutes would be reduced and would only be allowed to play from the beginning of the second or third interval, as decided by the Head Coach. 1.3.2.3 Third Selection Players with non-regular attendance records and who were present at the last practice session before the match. Such player's minutes would be reduced and would only be allowed to play from the beginning of the third interval, as decided by the Head Coach. 1.3.2.4 Fourth Selection Players with non-regular attendance records and who provided a valid reason to be excused from the last day of practice before the match. Such player's minutes would be reduced and would only be allowed to play from the beginning of the third interval, as decided by the Head Coach.
Warriors on a losing streak 0-3
 After holding a lead for the first time in the Lime Hoops Classic, the Southern Warriors still came up short, falling to the Morne Fortune Gladiators in a thriller to the buzzer, 48-45. This was a must win for the Warriors, who badly needed to end their losing streak before facing the more experienced teams in Courts Jets and VBCC Warlords. Now a wide open tournament has shifted to a "do or die" position for the Warriors as every match has become critical to make it to the playoffs and also to avoid relegation at the end of the season.  To the Warriors credit, Saturday showed a marked defensive improvement over previous games. The predominant zone defense was a lot more active leading to 32 Gladiator turnovers. The Warriors took care of the ball a lot better recording 16 turnovers, but the killer statistic was the field goal misses, 73 of 92 attempts!! The Warriors field goal percentage was an abysmal 21%. And the free throws, 6 of 22, 27%. Other glaring statistics were 26 offensive rebounds by the Warriors which should have lead to more second chance points and 20 steals which should have cashed in at least 10 or more transition baskets. Luckily no one was left down at Barre De L'isle on this trip. The Warriors driver, Douglas, warned he would be taking matters into his hands if the Warriors shamed him in another match. But after Douglas seemed calmer than previous matches, perhaps placated by the improved scoring margin at the end of the quarters. The Warriors ended the first quarter behind, as usual, but by only four points. Quarters 2 and 3 were won by the Warriors, giving them the lead at the end of both intervals. But again, the Warriors could not close out in the fourth quarter and their lack of structured offense reared its ugly head again making the points hard to come by. The Warriors scored a measly 8 points in the fourth quarter, but still that wasn't what sealed the coffin. What did the Warriors in was their lack of focus on defense in the final two minutes. Perhaps a change in defensive tactic would have sufficed to maintain better coverage on the last two Gladiator baskets scored first by Noel on a backdoor dunk and Edward, who laced a dagger from the right baseline corner with approximately 3 seconds remaining. The last shot put up by Sham Hunt, on the pass from Jayant Quinlan, clanged badly off the front of the rim as the final whistle sounded.
Gladiators Warriors
Final Score 48 45
POINTS PER QUARTER
1st Quater 18 14
2nd Quarter 14 13
3rd Quarter 03 10
4th Quarter 13 08
 Gladiators PerformancePaul Hippolyte 18 Points 14 Rebounds 2 Steals Kurt Hyacinth 5 Points 9 Rebounds 4 Steals Southern Warriors PerformanceGillan Joseph 10 Points 14 Rebounds 2 Steals StatisticsOfficial ScoresheetWarriors Stats Gladiators Stats
Uniform front logo suggestion
 The above image is a proposal to you guys for a front logo for the Southern Warriors yellow uniform. Please understand: - The use of white against yellow was not my preferred choice, just what is available with the printing house. The type of printing used is a press-on which is much longer lasting. A very small amount of black is available at this point, however, there is more than enough white. White and black are the only press-on colours available.
- The cost of printing: Logo + small number beneath logo + small number on short, is $15 per uniform.
- Printing house is owned by Neil Phillip
I would really appreciate your comments/suggestions for this logo. All players who have not paid their players fee of $20.00 are urged to do so by Friday in order to have these uniforms printed for the next match.
SLBF Approved Roster Change
The SLBF has approved the following roster change for Southern Warriors: Team OfficialsRemy Avril Jr. Coach Micaiah Poleon Assistant Coach Gillan Joseph Assistant Coach Sol D. Taylor Assistant Coach Kenneth Charles Trainer Jermaine James Manager PlayersUtah Alexander Sol D. Taylor Omowale Jn Baptiste Yhan Peters Haig Jeffrey Kennan Joseph Bradley Pinel Kurt Raphael Tim Baptiste Bevan Arlette Prince Edwin Delan Stephen Raide Hippolyte Mark Anthony Gillan Joseph Mc Kenzie Felix Micaiah Poleon Jayant QuinlanMiller KingSham HuntPlayers who have not yet paid their required subscription fee of $20.00 are urged to do so before March 15th, 2009.
0-2 Now!!!
Southern Warriors succumb to the Babonneau Dynasty 55-49. If the Southern Warriors are your favorite team please start googling for great season comeback stories now, because now they are 0-2 in an 8 game tournament. Yes, 8 games with the now confirmed ousting of the Sir Arthur Lewis team for not meeting tournament requirements. 9 teams now comprise the LIME Hoops Classic and the Warriors have lost two games that, on better days, they would have won comfortably. But, hey, great stories come from humble beginnings and boy were the Warriors humble on the offensive end in the first quarter. They couldn't buy a field goal finishing the quarter with 4 points on free throws alone. The Dynasty were having a field day against the Warriors' man-to-man defense, getting the ball in deep which got Gillan "Bashment" Joseph in foul trouble early. A change to zone defense in the second quarter sparked a 17-9 run, bringing the Warriors within 8 to end the half 29-21. After marginally winning the 3rd quarter to come within 6 points 45-39, a strong 4th quarter would have made for a better story for the Warriors, but then came a plague of turnovers. The Warriors finished with 25 turnovers, half of which may have occurred in the 4th quarter alone. The scoring in the 4th quarter ended 10-10, not enough to seal the come back for the Warriors. There are no photos available for this game. My fault for wearing too many fancy hats. On that note we are inviting anyone interested in digital photography for the team to email our webmaster (webmaster@vieuxfortsports.org). This is not a paid position, only a social opportunity. Only Warriors stats are available, a slip-up of the officiating team. They send their apologies.
Dynasty Warriors
Final Score 55 49
POINTS PER QUARTER
1st Quater 20 04
2nd Quarter 09 17
3rd Quarter 16 18
4th Quarter 10 10
Babonneau Dynasty PerformersUNAVAILABLE--
Southern Warriors PerformersTim Baptiste 14pts 2rebs 6stls Sol Taylor 10pts 2rebs 2stls Yhan Peters 11pts 8rebs 2stls Official ScoresheetSouthern Warriors Stats
Updated LIME Hoops Classic Fixture
 Please note the exclusion of the Sir Arthur Lewis team from the fixture. This team, failing to meet the requirements of SLBF, has been disqualified from participating.
LIME 2009 Hoops Classic
Well, the season has began and the Warriors know they are in for a fight.  The St. Lucia Basketball Federation (SLBF) Premier League, dubbed the LIME Hoops Classic, opened last Saturday at the Vigie Sports Complex, starting with a modest opening ceremony MC'd by Ms. Julie Bonnet of the National Basketball Officiating Committee. Speeches were delivered by SLBF President Mr. Anthony Lamontagne, Director of Youth and Sports Ms. Fortuna Belrose and LIME representative Mr. Terry Finisterre. The Royal St. Lucia Police Band regally marched the teams off the court, then the tournament began with the Warriors meeting the Soufriere Sulphur Stars in the first of two opening matches.   The Warriors were ill-prepared, and it showed. A few minutes into the game the team looked like a broken down vehicle with no decent car insurance - they were that lost. The Sulphur Stars out classed the Warriors in almost every statistic including field goal percentage (Sulphur Stars 41%, Warriors 21%), rebounding (39, 23) and turnovers (17,19). The Warriors never lead, but remained within 10 points for the better part of the first 3 quarters, closing with 2 points at the end of the 3rd. But the coup-de-gras was served in the 4th where the Warriors could not buy a basket for at least 4 minutes, and the Sulphur Stars went on a run.  Sulphur Stars floor leader, Eugustus 'Bara' Jean, played a great game with a double-double including 14 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists. Warriors captain, Gillan 'Siton' Joseph, also had a modest game with 13 points, 10 rebounds and 2 assists. Tim "Shepp Dogg" Baptiste scored a team high 14 points for the Warriors, with 7 steals and 3 rebounds. 
Sulphur Stars Warriors
Final Score 63 52
POINTS PER QUARTER
1st Quater 13 09
2nd Quarter 13 14
3rd Quarter 15 16
4th Quarter 22 13
Sulphur Stars PerformersLinzel Alcee 16pts 5rebs 2asts Eugustus Jean 14pts 10rebs 5stls
Southern Warriors PerformersGillan Joseph 13pts 10rebs 2asts Tim Baptiste 14pts 3rebs 7stls Official ScoresheetSoufriere Sulphur Stars StatsSouthern Warriors Stats
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