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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Vieux Fort Comprehensive were crowned Champions of the Super J Ltd. Schools Under 16 Basketball Tournament at the Vigie Sports Complex after defeating St. Mary’s College 42 – 31 in a hard fought intriguing and exciting encounter.

It was the second Under 16 Final the Samarians have lost this season. Vieux Fort led in every quarter and athalf time the score was 22 – 8. However at the resumption, College came out blazing and went on a 9 – 0 run which tilted the balance in their favour. This action was short lived and though they outscored their opponents 12 – 6 the damaged was already done and the quarter ended 28 – 20.

The Final quarter was more keenly contested as St. Mary’s College went all out on the offensive only to be twarted by the solid defense of Vieux fort marshalled by their 6 ‘ 3” Center Philbert Williams. With seconds remaining diminutive Jamal Charles, of Vieux Fort Comprehensive ended the game in grand style when he drilled a Three Pointer from half court right on the buzzer. It was sweet and rewarding victory for the Southern players who in 2008 lost the Finals to Leon Hess Comprehensive.

The main contributors for Vieux Fort were Olvin Presco 14 Points, 8 Rebounds and 7 Steals; Jamal Charles 8 Points, 8 Steals; and Rahim Auguste and Ekon Descartes 7 Points each; while Philbert Williams chipped in with 6 Points and 9 Rebounds and 4 Block Shots.

For St. Mary’s College Kyaan Elivin had 14 Points and 7 Steals.

At the conclusion of the game the following awards were presented:

Most Points – Philbrt Williams Vieux Fort Cmprehensive
Most Steals – Omodele Phillip St. Mary’s College
Most Rebounds – Kraig Brooks Castries Comprehensive
Most Blocks – Philbert Wiliams Vieux Fort Comprehensive

Over All M. V. P. of the Tournament Philbert Williams

M.V.P. of the Final Jamal Charles Vieux Fort Comprehensive

Zonal Winners Group A – Castries Comprehensive Secondary School
Zonal Winners Group B – St. Mary’s College
Zonal Winners Group C – Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

Meanwhile te Finals of the Under 19 Tournament will take place on Friday 5th February at the Vigie Sports Complex between first time Finalists George Charles Secondary School and defending champions Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School

Michael B. Pierre
Department of Youth and Sports

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More awards photos here

On Friday, 29th January South Warriors paid the affiliation fee of $150 ECD to the Saint Lucia Basketball Federation. A number of players have made contributions, and have, therefore, become members of the South Warriors team for 2010.

What remains now is the registration fee to participate in the upcoming tournaments for 2010. The fees at this point are as follows:
Premiere League – $200. 00
Division One (male) – $150
Females – Free

It appears that South Warriors will not participate in the Premiere League of 2010, though we still qualify at 8th place from last year’s tournament. Contributing factors are:

• current composition of the team;
• with Maze Sniperz basketball club participating this year a large subset of last year’s players have moved to this club leaving a crop of less experienced players to field from;
• current interest level;

Thus, this will be a rebuilding year for South Warriors which will showcase younger talents as well as a few “hardbacks”.

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School vs Castries Comprehensive Secondary School
January 29, 2010

             VFCSS     CCSS
Final Score  43        24

POINTS PER QUARTER
1st Quarter  10        09
2nd Quarter  07        05
3rd Quarter  16        02
4th Quarter  08        10

VFCSS Performers
Olvin Prescott 13 points 6 rebounds 7 steals
Philbert Williams 12 points 10 rebounds 5 steals 4 blocks
Rahim August 8 points 2 rebounds 1 assist 1 steal
Jhamal Charles 6 points 1 rebound 4 steals 2 assists

CCSS Performers
Kraig Brooks 16 points 9 rebounds 3 steals 1 block
Shaquille Aldonza 7 points 3 rebounds 3 steals

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School vs Entrepot Secondary School
January 26, 2010

             VFCSS     ESS
Final Score  70        34

POINTS PER QUARTER
1st Quarter  23        15
2nd Quarter  13        07
3rd Quarter  14        10
4th Quarter  20        09

VFCSS Performers
Kevin Mathurin 25 points 15 rebounds 4 steals 2 assists
Desmond Charles 20 points 9 rebounds 7 steals 1 assist
Olvin Prescott 6 points 8 rebounds 11 steals
Kanah Charles 5 points 7 rebounds 4 steals

ESS
Nicholas Cherry 14 points 9 rebounds 2 steals
Kuanza Franklin 9 points 2 rebounds 3 steals 1 assist

A more determined and organised George Charles Secondary School booked their way to the Finals of the Schools Under 19 Basketball Tournament with a clinical display against St. Mary's College defeating them in a very tense and exciting game 63 – 55. The stage is now set for a mouth watering Final between defending Champions Vieux Fort Comprehensive and George Charles Secondary School. At one stage of the game one of George Charles more exposive players was in serious foul trouble and the Samarians failed to capitalise on this, and they were made to pay the price both on the offensive and defensive Boards.

Congratulations to Coach Benny and his Team for a job well done as this is the first time they have made it to the Finals.

Leading the way for George Charles were John Paul a Triple Double 16 Points, 17 Rebounds, 7 Steals and a record high 11 Block Shots; Sam David 19 Points, 8 Rebounds, 9 Steals and Aaron Joseph 18 Points 6 Rebounds and 7 Steals.

For St. Mary's College Lance Louis had a game high 23 Points, 10 Rebounds, 6 Steals; Omodelle Phillips 10 Points, 7 Steals and Jervin Francis 10 Points, 7 Rebounds.

Meanwhile, the second Semi Final of the Super J Under 16 Basketball Tournament will be played on Friday 29th January at the Vigie Complex between Castries Comprehensive and Vieux Fort Comprehensive.

Michael B. Pierre
Department of Youth & Sports

St. Mary’s College, convincingly booted out defendinfg champions Leon Hess Comprehensive out of the Finals of The Super J Under 16 Schhols Basketball Tournament with an emphatic 53 – 11 victory. At half time the score was 20 – 3. It was a totally one sided affair.

Leading the way for College were Lance Louis 23 Points and Orin Thomas 10 Points and 10 Rebounds.

On Thursday 28th January George Charles Secondary will come up against St.Mary’s College in the second Semi Final, at the Vigie Sports Complex from 3.00 p.m.

meanwhile the second Semi Final of the Super J. Ltd. Under 16 Tournament is expected to be played between Casttries Comprehensive and Vieux Fort comprehensive, at the Vigie Sports Complex on Friday 29th January 2009 from 3.00 p.m.

Michael B. Pierre
Department of Youth & Sports

25-01-2010
U16 Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary vs Barboneaux Secondary
Final Score: 52-6

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary
Philbert Williams 16pts 6reb 2blks 2stls
Rahim Auguste 13pts 4rebs 9stls

Barboneaux Secondary
Rakim John 4pts 2rebs
Bernel Baptiste 2pts 2rebs 2stls

21-01-2010
U19 Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary vs Vide Bouteille Secondary
Final Score: 55-11

Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary
Kervin Mathurin 23pts 3rebs 3stls
Desmond Charles 12pts 7rebs 8stls

Vide Boutielle Secondary
Devon Hyacinth 5pts 6rebs 1stl
Joel Polius 5pts 2rebs 1stl 2blks