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Semifinalist decided in Banks DIH Classic Inter Club Basketball competition
Randy Richardson
Play in the inaugural Banks DIH Classic Inter club Basketball competition for teams in Berbice has reached the semifinal stage with Central New Amsterdam, Smythfield Rockefeller and Rose Hall Town joining Fyrish Black Sharks to advance, at the expense of Corentyne Jammers.
Two games were played on Sunday with the two New Amsterdam teams, Central New Amsterdam and Smythfield making sure that their travels away from home were fruitful with contrasting victories.
At the Rose Hall Town basketball court, Smythfield Rockefeller took some time to settle down before overcoming a rocky first half to taking charge and overhauling an eight points deficit (27-19) against Corentyne Jammers before recording a close come from behind three points 50-47 victory that jammed the Jammers out of the competition.
Pouring in the points for Smythfield were Michael Bowen with 27 points and Neil Wills with 12. Troy Paul dunked 16 for The Jammers.
In the second game, the boys from Central New Amsterdam held their nerves to eke out a close one point 49-48 victory against Rose Hall Town in the game which was played at the Fyrish Basketball court.
Top scoring for The Central NA combination was Randy Richardson with 15 points, while Eman Wiggins had 11 points for the losers.
Semifinal action will get on the way tomorrow at the New Amsterdam basketball court with one game which will see the two New Amsterdam teams in action. Arch rivals and neighbours Central New Amsterdam and Smythfield Rockefeller will both be looking to make full use of the home surface when they collide from 16:00 hrs in the lone game.
The second semi final will be contested on Sunday 27th also at the New Amsterdam basketball court with Rose Hall Town and Fyrish Black Sharks trying to outdo each other for a place in the finals from 16:00 hrs. A date is to be announced for the final which is to be played at the New Amsterdam court. The final was originally slated for tomorrow Sunday 20th January. Vibert Garrett is the coordinator.
(Samuel Whyte)
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