Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School successfully defended their championship by defeating a spirited Corinth Secondary School Team 77 - 60 in the Finals of the Under 19 Schools Basketball Tournament at the Vigie Multi Purpose Complex yesterday afternoon. Indeed it was a clinical display by the lads from South, whose victory came as a result of their better all-round play, and the superior quality of their bench. In addition, they were well marshaled by the cool composure of their captain Givan Jonas who had an outstanding game both on the Offensive and Defensive end of the Court. In the end he had a "Triple Double" 34 Points, 28 Rebounds, 10 Steals, and 3 Assists. He was ably assisted by Desmond Charles 17 Points, Tashan Auguste 13 Points, 9 Steals and Kervin Mathurin 7 Points, 11 Rebounds and 5 Steals.
Once again Corinth main contributor was Andre' Louission with a "Game High" 41 Points, 30 Rebounds and 6 Steals. Indeed it was a herculean performance by him. He received token assistance from Baggio Desir 8 Points, and Miguel Charles 7 Points and 10 Rebounds.
At the conclusion of the game the following awards were presented
MOST ASSISTS Givan Jonas (Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School)
MOST BLOCKS Zevi Clarke (Castries Comprehensive Secondary School)
MOST POINTS Givan Jonas (Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School)
MOST REBOUNDS Michael Henry (Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School)
MOST STEALS Danny Knox (Marigot Secondary School)
M.V.P. OF FINAL Givan Jonas (Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School)
M.V.P. OF FINAL Andre' Louisson (Corinth Secondary School)
OVERALL M.V.P. TOURNAMENT Givan Jonas (Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School)
In the Third Place Play OFF, a determined George Charles Secondary School capitalized on a rather indifferent performance from St. Mary's College defeating them 68 - 54 to capture the Trophy. George Charles made good of their opportunities and their strong will to win saw them through. For George Charles Julian Agiou had a "Triple Double" 24 Points, 18 Rebounds, 11 Steals and 6 Assists; Jervais Charles 15 Points 11 Rebounds and 5 Steals; 8 Points and 10 Rebounds.
For St. Mary's College, it was the ever consistent Sharm Smith with a "Game High" 40 Points and 9 Steals.
Congratulations to the Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School; Corinth Secondary School and George Charles Secondary who in addition to their final placing also won their Zonal Group Award.
This afternoon, Vieux Fort Comprehensive returns to the Vigie Multi Purpose Sports Complex for the Finals of the Consolidated Foods Limited Under 16 Basketball Tournament where they will come against Leon Hess Comprehensive Secondary School. This match promises to be a very keen and exciting one as both teams possess quality players who also play in the Under 19 Division. Jump Ball Time for this Match Up is 2:00 p.m.
A final reminder, the Finals of the Under 16 Football Tournament will be played on Friday 12th December, at the Mindoo Phillip Park from 1:00 p.m. between Vieux Fort Comprehensive and Gros IsLet Secondary School.
To date in the Four Finals that Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School has contested they have won every one of them; indeed a major feat worthy of the highest praise.
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MICHAEL*B*PIERRE**PHYSICAL*EDUCATION*OFFICER
