Latest update November 13th, 2024 1:00 AM
Aug 09, 2024 Sports
Royals take on Flames for championship; Jets meet Raiders for third place
Kaieteur Sports – After playing unbeaten so far in this Kevin ‘2feet’ Joseph and Team 13 promoted Under23 basketball tournament, Victory Valley Royals are favourites to take possession of another basketball title in the mining town of Linden, when they face Block 22 Flames in the final come tomorrow night (Saturday) at the tournament venue, the Amelia’s Ward Hard Court.
A grand following of basketball fans are expected to venture up to Amelia’s ward as both teams from the Wismar shore of Linden, reached the final after respective semifinal wins against east side opponents, and even though Royals defeated Flames in the round robin play, 57-34, they must fancy themselves to upset the winning streak of the Royals.
Royals in their semifinal game against Jets were victorious, 74-50, as Kobe Tappin proved his worth once again with a leading score of 27 points, as Stephen George 22 and Rashad Hinds 13 also played well.
The best shoot for the losing Jets was Shawntese Campbell with a game high 30 points.
The Flames in the other semifinal match-up, scored a solid 68-58 win against Retrieve Raiders, behind Lerone Joseph’s 21 points, with Jonathan Clarke getting 20 and Jumane Reynolds nine.
Raiders were led by Shemar Savoury who got a game high 29 points and Damian Vincent chipped in with 10.
The third placed game between Raiders and Jets is a replay of the earlier round game where Raiders triumphed, 59-51, but playing at home once more, the Jets would be looking to avenge that loss with a win.
Trophies and medals are at stake according to the organisers, who said there will be a half time show between the third-place playoff game which bounces off at 6.30pm featuring Raiders and Jets, and the final at 8.30pm between Royals and Flames.
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