Bishops High crowned Region Three Jamboree champions

Dec 24, 2025 Sports

Kaieteur Sports – The D-Up Basketball Academy brought the curtains down on another successful staging of the Region Three Basketball Jamboree on December 14 at the Leonora Secondary School hardcourt, with The Bishops’ High School emerging unbeaten champions after a commanding 50–35 victory over Tutorial High in the final.

Bishops capped an impressive campaign with a composed performance in the championship game, pulling away in the second half to secure the 2025 title. The final was closely contested early on, with both teams trading baskets, but Bishops maintained a narrow edge heading into the third quarter.

Bishops High crowned Region Three Jamboree champions

Bishops’ Kemol Pickering receiving his MVP award.

Scenes from earlier round in the D-Up Basketball Jamboree.

That advantage was stretched through the efforts of Kemol Pickering, who proved decisive on both ends of the court. Pickering poured in a game-high 13 points, repeatedly slicing through Tutorial’s defence, while also contributing four turnaround plays and three crucial blocks to keep Bishops firmly in control. His all-round performance helped the Georgetown-based side close out the contest with a convincing 15-point margin.

Tutorial High showed resilience despite the defeat, led by Julian Charles, who finished as his team’s top scorer with 15 points in a spirited display.

The tournament featured 10 schools: Tutorial High, Covent Garden Secondary, St Stanislaus College, West Demerara Secondary, Leonora Secondary, Uitvlugt Secondary, Tuschen Secondary, Vergenoegen Secondary, Quiam Academy and eventual champions Bishops’ High. Tutorial also enjoyed a strong overall showing, finishing the tournament with eight wins and one loss, while 2024 champions Vergenoegen Secondary settled for third place.

Several representatives of the D-Up Basketball Academy were on hand for the event, including Kamala Rameshwar, Ellie Daniels, chairman Anthony Kandar and other members of the academy. The Ministry of Education was also represented by Miss Williams.

Reg. 3 Jamboree champions! Bishops High crushed Tutorial High 50-35 to win the 2025 Region Three Basketball Jamboree.

Speaking during the presentation ceremony, Kandar praised both finalists, noting that composure made the difference on the day. He said Bishops were able to “hold their nerve down the stretch,” adding that the match was a fitting finale to the tournament.

In reflecting on the overall success of the jamboree, Kandar described the 2025 edition as a highlight of the academy’s busy calendar. He noted that D-Up successfully hosted four tournaments this year and was pleased to end the year with a high-quality final.

Kandar also expressed gratitude to the players, parents and supporters who turned out in large numbers. He highlighted the positive atmosphere throughout the competition, pointing out that the jamboree was competitive, incident-free and well supported. Looking ahead, he said the academy is hopeful of attracting more schools and increased sponsorship in future editions.

As the D-Up Basketball Academy closes out another packed year of activity, the continued growth of school basketball appears promising. According to Kandar, the academy remains committed to youth development and empowerment, using sport as a platform to help shape productive members of society.

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