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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