Home|Sports|Rattlers, Raptors claim GSSSA titlesSports

Simba FrenchSend an emailFebruary 17, 2023 155 5 minute readFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare via Email

The C.I. Gibson Rattlers senior boys and the C.H. Reeves Raptors junior girls swept their way to Government Secondary Schools Sports Association (GSSSA) titles, winning their respective best-of-three basketball championships at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium yesterday. The Rattlers senior girls and the S.C. McPherson Sharks junior boys evened their series at a game apiece to force a decisive third game for each series.

In the senior boys division, the Rattlers made light work of the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves, powering their way to a 78-61 victory. The Raptors junior girls were too much for the H.O. Nash Lions as they dominated that game, winning 40-12 to take down the defending champions. The Rattlers’ senior girls team held off the C.R. Walker Knights, 47-40, to live to see another day. The Sharks did the same in the junior boys division, taking down the five-time defending champions, the D.W. Davis Royals, 46-41, to extend that series.

Game three for the two remaining series starts today at 5 p.m. at the same venue.

Junior Girls

Raptors 40, Lions 12

The Raptors used a 10-2 second quarter advantage to put away the game. They led 20-9 at the half. The third quarter belonged to the Raptors as their defense held the Lions without a score for that entire six minutes. The Raptors scored 12 points in that quarter and they were just six minutes away from dethroning the Lions, leading 32-9. They continued to run away from the Lions in the fourth quarter.

Head Coach for the Raptors Varel Davis said that her team went out there and played with heart.

“My girls came out today and executed what I asked of them. Hats off to the Lions because they were the defending champions and they did an excellent job,” Davis said.

Riccara Beadle, the Most Valuable Player (MVP), led the Raptors with 22 points. Her teammate, Tajhanique Morley, chipped in with 11 points.

Junior Boys

Sharks 46, Royals 41

The Sharks got off to a strong start, going up 10-5 at the end of the first quarter. They were working hard, fighting to see another day to dethrone the Royals. In the end, they extended their series to a third and final game.

The Sharks kept the pressure on the Royals throughout. Atl the end of the third quarter, they led 39-29.

The Royals cut into the lead and got within one on a Darius Hanna’s shot. The Sharks led 42-41 at that point, with just under two minutes left.

A quick 4-0 scoring run by the Sharks put them up 46-41 with 38 seconds left in the game. The Sharks maintained possession of the ball as time expired.

Head Coach of the Sharks LaCricia Swain was happy that they got to extend the series and is looking to see her team play with intensity today.

“My team played a phenomenal game yesterday (Wednesday) and they came out and showed heart today (Thursday). Once we played like we did on Wednesday, with the same intensity and stronger, we were going to be back for Game Three and that is what happened,” Swain said.

Kami Davis and LaQuare Collins scored 12 points each for the Sharks.

Hanna scored 18 points for the Royals.

Senior Girls

Rattlers 47, Knights 40

The Rattlers came out with one goal in mind – push the series to a decisive Game Three. They did just that with some strong defense. They led 16-6 at the end of the first quarter, closing it out a 16-1 scoring run.

The Rattlers went up 30-13 at the half.

With the Knights looking to get a sweep, they found a rhythm and scored 14 points in the third quarter to turn it to a respectable game. That period ended 37-27 in favor of the Rattlers.

The Knights got the game down to four points in the fourth quarter, with 45.7 seconds left, on a Kaiesha Johnson. The Rattlers led 44-40 at that point. The Knights could not buy a bucket in the remaining seconds of the game and the Rattlers closed it out with a win.

Head Coach for the Rattlers Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson said that defense was the key in the win.

“We came out and played the type of defense that we should have played in the first game. We rebounded the ball well. We were able to contain their best players as best as we could have,” Johnson said.

The Rattlers were led by Jada Francis with 20 points. Phillipa Ferguson scored 17 points in the win.

Shenell Stewart led the Knights with 16 points in the loss.

Johnson is looking to duplicate last night’s play today.

Senior Boys

Rattlers 78, Timberwolves 61

The Rattlers jumped out to a quick 9-0 lead in the first quarter and did not look back as they led the game wire-to-wire.

Head Coach for the Rattlers Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson had three years to wait to get the best of Timberwolves’ Head Coach Denycko Bowles – then head coach of the 2020 champions Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins – due to the threat of COVID-19.

“This feels very good,” Johnson said. “At the end of the day, Anatol Rodgers is a very resilient team. They fought extremely hard but my boys worked hard and they are very resilient as well. They wanted it more.They worked hard all summer, and throughout COVID, they were putting in work at home. They wanted it more and they deserved the win.”

After the first quarter, the Rattlers were up 23-10. The Timberwolves tried to put up a fight in the second quarter but the Rattlers ended the half up 34-26. In Game One, the Rattlers went up by 22 points before the Timberwolves battled back and brought it to within two points. Johnson was not allowing that last night.

“We allowed them to get back into the game Wednesday night and we didn’t want it to happen again. Basketball is a game that bounces funny sometimes. We were prepared tonight to not let them back into the game. We kept the fire burning tonight in terms of making some baskets,” said Johnson.

The Rattlers kept up the intensity heading into the fourth quarter, leading 50-39. Led by Most Valuable Player (MV) James Delia, the Rattlers pulled away in the fourth quarter. Delia scored 11 of his game-high 25 points in that period.

“I just wanted to execute the plays and get the team a win,” Delia said. “I did not execute my shots like I wanted to, but we got the team win. It feels good to win the MVP but I was not looking forward to it, I just wanted us to win.”

Tashon Butler finished with 21 points for the Rattlers. 

Leading the way for the Timberwolves was Jefferson Bethel with 14 points.

The Rattlers did not play in the Hugh Campbell Tournament that was last held in 2020. This year, they are playing in the prestigious senior boys tournament.

“That is our next quest and nationals is after that if they have it. We are going to keep pushing to achieve those goals and hopefully we get to do those things,” Johnson said.

Delia, who is now in grade 12, did not get a chance to play in GSSSA basketball competition prior to this season because of COVID-19. Like his coach he is looking to win the treble.

Johnson said his team will get today and tomorrow off and will be back at it preparing for Hugh Campbell on Sunday. The tournament starts on Monday.

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 Home|Sports|Hield sets franchise record for made three-pointersSports

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Bahamian sharpshooter with the Indiana Pacers Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield hit another milestone this week as he surpassed Pacers’ legend Reggie Miller, setting a single-season franchise record for most three-pointers in a season. Hield hit his 230th three-pointer of the season on Wednesday, and the Pacers still have 22 games remaining in the 2022-2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) season.

Hield was a huge part in his team’s 117-113 comeback victory over their divisional rival the Chicago Bulls, on Wednesday. He finished with 27 points. The milestone came the week before he represents the Pacers in the NBA’s Three-Point competition over its all-star weekend where he will be going after his second title. He won his first one during the 2020 all-star weekend, beating Phoenix Suns’ guard Devin Booker in the final.

The Grand Bahama native accomplished this most recent three-point milestone just 60 games into the season, surpassing the 229 made three-point shots Miller had in the 1996-1997 season. He is currently shooting 42.6 percent from deep this season.

“It’s a blessing,” Hield said. “It’s a new NBA. We shoot three-pointers and we shoot them at a high level. One thing I can say is that I’m not just getting up three-pointers. I’m shooting them at a high clip. Passing a legend, a great, Reggie (Miller) at Indiana shows a testament to my hard work, dedication to the game and my teammates, finding me in the right open spots. People say, ‘yeah, I can’t do it without my teammates,’ but my teammates find me a lot.”

This is the second time that Hield has set a franchise record for most three-pointers in a season. He did it when he played for the Sacramento Kings during the 2020-2021 season, totaling 282 made treys that season to pass Peja Stojaković. Hield sits as number 15 on the Pacers all-time list in made three-pointers with 315, as he has been with that franchise for just over a season. Miller leads the list with 2,560 made treys.

Pacers’ Head Coach Rick Carlisle said he is proud of the Bahamian’s accomplishment.

“‘Buddy’ (Hield) is going to go down as a historically a great three-point shooter in this league,” Carlisle said. “Passing Reggie Miller for the single-season mark with 22 games to go is a strong statement.”

In the game against the Bulls, Hield closed it out with two free throws with 7.1 seconds left, helping the Pacers snap a five-game losing streak heading into the all-star break. They now sport a 26-34 win/loss record.

Hield finished the game shooting 8-for-12 from the field, including 6-for-10 from deep – all six in the second half. He also had four rebounds, a steal and an assist in 28 minutes on the floor.

The Bulls went up 39-15, and the Pacers roared back, eventually pulling to within four, 86-82, heading into the fourth quarter. They outscored the Bulls 35-27 in the fourth to get the victory.

Hield is averaging 3.8 made three-pointers per game and is on pace to eclipse his own single-season record in made three-pointers which is 282. If he continues making three-pointers at a high clip, he will likely go over the 300-made three-pointers mark. If he does that, he will join only two other players in NBA history to do it – the Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry and the Philadelphia 76ers’ James Harden. Curry did it four times and Harden did it once.

Hield’s 230 made three-point shots leads the league heading into the all-star break with the festivities set for Vivint Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. His closest competitor is Portland Trail Blazers’ guard Anfernee Simons who has 196 and he is followed by Warriors’ guard Klay Thompson with 194.

In the 2023 Starry NBA Three-Point Contest, set for this Saturday, Hield will be going up against his teammate Tyrese Haliburton, the Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro, the Sacramento Kings’ Kevin Huerter, the Blazers’ Damian Lillard, the Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen, the New York Knicks’ Julius Randle and Jayson Tatum of the Boston Celtics.

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 Home|Sports|Mingoes drop close game to Florida Palms UniversitySports

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NORTH MIAMI, Florida — The University of The Bahamas (UB) Mingoes stayed close to the Florida Palms University Owls, but a late surge by the Owls stopped the Mingoes in their tracks. The Owls prevailed 77-71 at the Skinner Classic in North Miami, Florida, on Wednesday.

The Mingoes led by as much as nine points in the game but couldn’t hold on.

Dave Lindsey led the Mingoes with 25 points in the loss. Guard Theodore Grant put up 15 points to go along with five assists and five steals. Timothy Grant contributed 10 points for the Mingoes.

There were five ties in the game, including at halftime, 42-42. Also, there were 11 lead changes.

The Skinner Classic brings together host school Fort Lauderdale University, Atlantis University, Florida Palms University and the University of the U.S. Virgin Islands, 

competing at the Scott Galvin Community Center in North Miami.

“It was a very good game for us and it really came down to possession,” said UB Assistant Coach Lavar Johnson. “Anytime you have 20 turnovers in a game, it’s usually a problem. This game was very much in reach for us. Dave Lindsey came out with 25 points and played pretty well, and the game pretty much came down to free throws.”

With 37 seconds left in the game and the Owls up 73-70, a UB player drove baseline and got fouled. At thee free throw line, he missed both shots. The Owls were able to extend the lead and won the game.

The Mingoes outscored the Owls in paint, 42-38, but were out-rebounded 42-36 in the close game.

The Mingoes played their second game of the tournament against Atlantis University last night, but the result was unavailable up to press time. They finish the tournament against Fort Lauderdale University on Friday night.

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SENIOR BOYS EARN 58-49 WIN OVER T-WOLVES, KNIGHTS BEAT CI GIBSON SENIOR GIRLS 47-46

As of Thursday, February 16, 2023

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#After his senior girls got stunned by one point by the CR Walker Knights, CI Gibson Rattlers coach Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson made sure his senior boys didn’t go down in the opening games of the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s best-of-three championship series.

#Last night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium after the Knights nipped the Rattlers 47-46 in the senior girls’ game, CI Gibson came back in the nightcap and pulled off a big 58-49 victory over the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves in a match-up between the teacher (Kevin Johnson) coaching against his former student (Denycko Bowles).

#“I don’t want to go down 0-2 in the championships,” Johnson said.

#“The girls lost a tough battle down the stretch. We didn’t listen in terms of what we had to do. CR Walker was able to force some turnovers and their best player hit a basket, but we will live to see tomorrow and we see what happens.”

#In the other two series, the DW Davis Royals held off the SC McPherson Sharks 40-35 in the junior boys’ opener and the CH Reeves Raptors junior girls prevailed 31-23 over the HO Nash Lions in their first encounter.

#Game two in all four series will be played today, starting at 4pm with the junior girls. If necessary, the third and deciding games will be played on Friday.

#Senior boys

#Rattlers 58, Timberwolves 49: Gerrad Rolle canned 13 and both James Delia and Tashon Butler had 12 to lead CI Gibson’s attack. Stexens Joseph chipped in with seven, Dieunel Joseph and Brian Cezalien both had five and Jude Vil helped out with four.

#The Rattlers opened a 14-9 lead as Stexens Joseph led the way with five. They pushed ahead 29-20 at the half with Rolle hitting seven and Cezalien coming through with five. They went up 44-35, highlighted by a pair of three-pointers from Delia and five points, including a three, from Butler. But the Timberwolves refused to give up. They fought and battled back to cut the deficit to two, only to watch as the Rattlers surged ahead and took control down the stretch to clinch the opener of their series.

#Lavardo Saunders scored 16, Xavier Thompson had 15, Kirkwood Rolle 10 and Jefferson Bethel 10, but it wasn’t enough for Anatol Rodgers, coached by Denycko Bowles. Saunders had seven and Thompson added four.

#“This one, we definitely want to win. It’s far from over. That’s a resilient team over there. We went up by 24 and they came back within two, but we were tough enough to pull it out,” Johnson said. “We just need to play better defence down the stretch.”

#Senior girls

#Knights 47, Rattlers 46: Shenell Stewart hit the shot of her life to put CR Walker up for good in the last 12 seconds to seal the deal in game one.

#“I just went to the basket and I got fouled,” Stewart said. “I was happy to be able to get the shot in and help us win.”

#Stewart, who forced a turnover on CI Gibson at the other end, finished with 13 points. Brianna Hanna, however, led the attack with 16. Shamaraja Cummings had 10 and Raynia Russell added four.

#Jada Francis had a game 21, Traineia Green added 16 and Philippa Ferguson chipped in with seven in a losing effort.

#The Knights, playing back-to-back games, opened a 15-14 first quarter on two three-pointers from Hanna and five points from Stewart before the Rattlers came back for a 24-24 tie at the half thanks to six points from Francis.

#CI Gibson surged out front 36-31 in the third as Green scored eight. But with a 16-10 spurt, highlighted by Hanna’s 10, including a big three-pointer to bring CR Walker within one, Stewart came up with the big shot.

#“It was a nail-biter. Really and truly, they were tired,” said CR Walker’s coach Tia Rolle.

#“After playing yesterday (Tuesday), they were really tired, but they gave it all they had and they fought right down to the wire.”

#Junior boys

#Royals 40, Sharks 35: Darius Hanna exploded for a game high 20 points, Wimdisky Paul had nine, Kamani Davis four and Melvin Simeon and Kamal Miller scored four apiece to pace DW Davis to a hard fought victory.

#“SC McPherson is a very good team, very good guard in number nine (Kami Davis) and the lady coach Lacricia Swann) is doing an excellent job with them,” said Raptors coach Mark Hanna.

#“We came with a game plan to attack number seven (Malachi Cadeam) and he took the bait and got in foul trouble early. We put a box on nine (Kami Davis) and took the ball out of his hands.

#“My guys listened and they went out and executed and thank God we came out with the victory.”

#Kami Davis scored nine, Malachi Cadeam had eight, Emmitt Smith had five and both LaQuare Collins and Shawn Rolle added four in a losing effort.

#DW Davis opened an 11-5 first quarter lead as Hanna came through with four and Paul and Miller got three. SC McPherson came back for a 20-17 lead at the half as Cadeam and Woodside both had six in the period.

#But the Royals surged back on top 28-25 as Hanna connected on six and Davis had four. In the fourth, Hanna had eight to preserve the win.

#Hanna was particularly pleased with his son Darius, who 15 years ago was born when Hanna was coaching against TA Thompson. Hanna remembered when he got the call from his wife that she was in labour. He left the game and by the time he got back, they ended up losing the game.

#“I always told him (Darius) that he owes me a championship,” Hanna said of his son. “Due to the pandemic, we were unable to play in his first two years at DW Davis. But now we’re playing, he told me, ‘Daddy, I’m going to try my best.’ He’s trying hard.”

#Junior girls

#Raptors 31, Lions 23: Riccara Beadle singlehandedly powered CH Reeves to their opening game victory with a game high 26 points. Durya Poitier was the next best scorer with four. Tajhanique Morley scored the only other point.

#“I’m happy that we took the first one. Now it puts the pressure on them to come back and take game two,” said CH Reeves’ coach Varel Davis. “I’m not too pleased with the way our girls played. They could play a whole lot better. Hopefully they will come back tomorrow (today) and play much better.”

#After opening an 8-6 lead at the end of the first quarter and pushing their margin to 14-11 at the half, the Raptors went on a 13-6 tear – thanks to Beadle’s 12 – to extend their lead to 27-17 and they coasted in the fourth.

#Saniyah Munroe had 12, Shanavia Moxey had six and Jada Frazer had five in a losing effort.

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SHOWN, from left to right, are Local Organising Committee CEO Lynden Maycock, Ricardo Williams of Drifters, Lunnon Gibson of Fireworks Unlimited and Dame of the Games Pauline Davis.

As of Thursday, February 16, 2023

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#THERE will be plenty to drink and lot of fireworks to watch at the 50th CARIFTA Games, thanks to the sponsorship of Drifters and Fireworks Unlimited.

#With less than 50 days to go until the return of the “greatest event” for junior track and field athletes in the region, the Local Organising Committee welcomed the two newest small and immediate business partners on board the train for the games, scheduled for April 7-11 at the Thomas A Robinson National Stadium.

#Drifters, represented by Ricardo Williams and Fireworks Unlimited, represented by Lunnon Gibson, were introduced to the public yesterday in the parking lot of Road Traffic where they will be entertaining the fans during the Cultural segment.

#LOC chief executive officer Lynden Maycock, who celebrated his 55th birthday on Valentine’s Day, said they have seen a lot of love and support from the business community for the games with their sponsorship level having now exceeded $1.5 million.

#“We understand that we couldn’t do this by ourselves, and our partners have shown that they share and understand our mission of supporting our young people and our young athletes,” Maycock said.

#Through their involvement, Maycock said they can show their appreciation for sports and helping to transform the lives of young people and the world around them in being a better nation.

#“On behalf of the LOC, I thank you Drifters and Fireworks Unlimited for your generous support and time,” Maycock stated. “I also invite everyone out there to come Gold with us as we aim for the 50th games to win, win, win.”

#Williams said at Drifters they believe that youth and sports development is an avenue that can change the projectory of any nation.

#“Obviously in the world today, we need change. We need to provide opportunities for our young persons and so at Drifters, we are proud to be a part of this because sports and character development will open many, many doors and so we look forward to a great game,” Williams said.

#“We look forward to the Bahamas doing extremely well. And we just want to thank you for allowing us to come on board and we ask those persons, whether big or large businesses, small or immediate size businesses can also lend their support because we need their support in helping our young people in that upward trajectory.”

#Williams said Drifters will be featured primarily at the Culture Village where they are encouraging the Bahamian public to come out and enjoy themselves.

#As a privately owned small Bahamian business, Gibson said when Fireworks Unlimited was approached by Fern Hanna to sponsor the games, they were elated, and he thanked them for giving them the opportunity to be a part of the event.

#“We believe in sports. More importantly, we believe in the youth of our country,” Gibson said. “I know firsthand the benefits of sports and the discipline that it brings and so we jumped on board willing to support the endeavour.”

#Gibson said they will be supporting the LOC with a big bang as best as they can when they unleash an explosion of fireworks during the closing ceremonies at the games.

#Pauline Davis, the Dame of the Games, thanked both Drifters and Fireworks for coming on board to assist the LOC.

#As a product of the games, who went on to become an Olympic gold medallist, she said it’s very touching to see so many companies who have and continue to pledge their support for the future of the nation’s young people.

#Hanna, director of marketing for the LOC, said a Culture Village will be second to none that has ever been established with so many things going on from all around the world. She noted that if persons can’t get into the stadium to view the competition, they can take part in the festivities outside.

#Hanna said they are also seeking corporate Bahamas’ financial assistance, there’s a lot of work being done to get both TAR Stadiums in tip-top shape as they celebrate the 50th milestone of CARIFTA as they entertain people from Good Friday to Resurrection morning on Sunday and throughout the evening, as well as the final day of competition on Easter Monday.

#“If you think it’s too late to be a partner, it’s definitely not too late,” Hanna said. “Please give us a call. We will always answer your calls, we will always answer your email.”

#Interested persons wishing to partner with the LOC are urged to call 801- GOLD, or 605-4051 for ticket information or email carifita50.com.

#While on the website, Maycock said persons can also view the financial statements completed for the games so far so that they can keep abreast of every dollar they received and how it is being spent.

#“We thank our many partners, who have gone above and beyond our expectations,” he said.

#“It’s amazing, every day we find persons coming to this LOC and wanting to be a part of these 50th CARIFTA Games. We could never say thank you enough to all of our partners for coming on board.”

#He noted that their marketing team, headed by Hanna, has been doing an exceptional job in easing the burden of the Bahamas Government in making the games the best ever.

#Hanna, however, said they are still seeking financial support to cover all of their bills for taking care of all of the persons coming in, feeding and housing them and providing the necessary uniforms and attires to be worn.

#“I will still be calling, so when you hear CARIFTA is on the phone, come quickly,” Hanna said. “We are going to need some more help.”

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As of Thursday, February 16, 2023

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BURKETT Dorsett

#FOUNDING president of the English-speaking Amateur Softball Confederation (ECASC) and former Bahamas Softball Federation (BSF) president Burkett Dorsett, who now sits as a commissioner on World Baseball Softball Confederation’s (WBSC) Technical Commission, has been appointed as the tournament director for the upcoming WBSC Qualifier/ECASC Championship February 28 to March 6, in the US Virgin Islands.

#Travelling with Dorsett from the Bahamas are former BSF President Ted Miller, a long-time director of ECASC, who will be a part of the Technical Unit for the tournament, and ECASC deputy director of umpires Thomas Sears.

#Roberto Perez, from Canada, a WSBC commissioner for technical development, is the tournament technical director, and Santos Velesquez, of Puerto Rico, the WBSC director of umpires, will serve as umpire in chief of the regional tournament.

#The winner of this tournament will represent ECASC in the Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in El Salvador later this year and will also be crowned ECASC champion. Aruba is the defending champion and The Bahamas is the runner-up.

#The Bahamian trio leaves the country on February 25 and scheduled to return March 7.

#The 2023 CAC Games is set for June 23 to July 8 in Panama City, Panama.

As of Thursday, February 16, 2023

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EVANDER Holyfield and Quincy Pratt, right.

#DURING a visit to the Bahamas this week, former Bahamian professional boxer Quincy ‘Thrill-A-Minute’ Pratt met former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.

#Holyfield was in town and was having dinner at the Fish Fry when Pratt, a taxi driver, caught up with the American former professional boxer who competed between 1984 and 2011.

#He reigned as the undisputed champion at cruiserweight in the late 1980s and at heavyweight in the early 1990s, and is the only boxer in history to win the undisputed championship in two weight classes in the three-belt era.

#Nicknamed “the Real Deal”, Holyfield is the only four-time world heavyweight champion, having held the unified WBA, WBC and IBF titles from 1990 to 1992, the WBA and IBF titles again from 1993 to 1994, the WBA title a third time from 1996 to 1999, the IBF title a third time from 1997 to 1999 and the WBA title for a fourth time from 2000 to 2001.

#Pratt was best known for his three pro fights with former Bahamian bantamweight champion Ray Minus Jr. Pratt was a former sparring partner of Minus Jr before he challenged him. However, he lost all three bouts against Minus Jr before they both retired.

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As of Wednesday, February 15, 2023

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#By BRENT STUBBS

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#The Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves, CR Walker Knights, SC McPherson Sharks and the HO Lions got the job done in their sudden death playoff games yesterday at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium to book their tickets to the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association’s best-of-three championships.

#There wasn’t much love flowing on Valentine’s Day as the Timberwolves knocked off the Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins 62-45 and will now face the CI Gibson Rattlers in the senior boys’ division, while the Knights polished off the Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins 48-43 and will now face the Rattlers’ senior girls.

#In the junior division, the SC McPherson Sharks got by the CH Reeves Raptors 48-29 and will face the DW Davis Royals in the boys’ final and the HO Nash Lions held off the Royals 26-23 and will take on CH Reeves in the girls’ match-up.

#Game one of the championship will start at 4pm today. Game two is scheduled for Thursday. If necessary, the third and deciding games will be played on Friday.

#Senior boys

#Timberwolves 62, Mystic Marlins 45: Jefferson Bethel scored 19, Kirkwood Rolle had 11 and both Lavardo Saunders and Stephano Farrington had 10 to aid in Anatol Rodgers’ win that came with a big loss for Doris Johnson.

#With one minute and 33 seconds left on the clock in the first quarter, Mystic Marlins’ leading scorer Laterro Young went down with an injury. The game was held up as he laid on the court grimacing in pain until the ambulance came and took him away for medical treatment.

#Doris Johnson trailed 9-7 at that point, but after they finished the period tied at 9-9, Anatol Rodgers opened the game up as they posted a 28-20 lead at the half. By the end of the third, they surged ahead 45-37.

#“It was a hard-fought one. We came out with a good game plan. We started out good, but we all got concerned when Laterro went down,” said Anatol Rodgers’ coach Denycko Bowles as he faced his former team he coached up to the break two years ago due to COVID-19.

#“He’s a good friend of our team and a member of our programme, so we had a hard time regaining our composure. But we thank God for the victory.”

#As they prepare for the finals against his alma mater CI Gibson and his former coach Kevin ‘KJ’ Johnson, Bowles said it’s going to be important for his Timberwolves to take it “one possession at a time, one play at a time, one quarter at a time and just execute Anatol basketball,” and they will be okay. Although the Mystic Marlins managed to keep the deficit to at least 10 points a few times, the Timberwolves just stayed aggressive enough to hold onto the win in the fourth quarter.

#In the absence of Young, Torrien Marshall carried the load with a game high 21 points. Ryan Lynes had eight and Jay-Onn Joseph had seven. Sammy Joseph contributed five and Bredon Williams had three.

#Doris Johnson’s coach Kevon Spence said it was a difficult road for them after Young went down.

#“We put a good game plan together, but early in the game, we lost our best scorer, who is the heart and pull of our team, especially on the offensive end,” Spence said. “That threw the game plan completely off.

#“The guys were not used to carrying the load. But in the end, it was a good game. We tried our hardest, but it was difficult for us to pull it off.”

#Spence said they are just praying for the best for Young, who appeared to have suffered a left ankle injury.

#Senior girls

#Knights 48, Stingrays 34: Shamaraja Cummings had 16 and Shenell Stewart had 12 to help power CR Walker to an upset win and a berth into the finals.

#Raynia Russell had eight, Brianna Hanna added seven and Valtinique Simmons chipped in with six as the Knights got a balanced attack to preserve the win as they avenged their previous loss to the Stingrays by two points in their first meeting this year.

#“It just feels good to beat CV Bethel. It was a good win for us,” said CR Walker’s coach Tia Rolle. “We know CI has a good defensive team and we have a good running team, so we expect it to be a good game.”

#Geraniqua Bethel scored 16, Danielle McCoy had 12 and Trinity Bodie added seven, but it wasn’t enough for CV Bethel to avoid elimination.

#CR Walker led 12-10 at the end of the first quarter. They opened a 29-17 margin at the half, but held a slim 34-26 at the end of the third and they used a 14-8 spurt in the fourth to seal the deal.

#Junior boys

#Sharks 48, Raptors 29: LaQuare Collins and Malachi Cadeam provided a 1-2 punch with 15 and 11 points respectively to lift a spirited SC McPherson and coach Lacricia Swann to victory.

#“It’s a good victory. We are very excited right now. To God be the glory. Great things he has done,” she said. “If we can come out with the same intensity and the same fire, we should be able to bring it home for SC.”

#Kami Davis, who got six points to start the quarter, finished with eight. Emmit Smith added five, Aijah Pierre had four, Chrjstano Bodie had three and Malik Thompson contributed two.

#The Sharks went up 17-7 after the first quarter, thanks to six each from Collins and Davis. They held onto a 28-20 margin at the half before extending it to 37-23 and they cruised in the fourth.

#Chaddie Rolle scored seven, Marvin Bastian had six and both Jaime Pierre and Stanley Pratt had five each in a losing effort.

#Junior girls

#Lions 26, Royals 23: In a hard-fought encounter, HO Nash prevailed to advance, despite not playing up to par, according to coach Patricia ‘Pattie’ Johnson.

#“We came here with a game plan and the girls came out and played something else,” Johnson said. “I thought we were going to win rather easily, but we had one or two mishaps and some attitude problems that I am going to sort out right now,” she said. “Donald Davis did some good outside shooting. I was proud of those girls. But we got away. So I will take the win.”

#Jada Frazer had eight, both Shaniyah Munroe and Shanovia Moxey had six apiece and Anthonique Pedican had five as they controlled the tempo of the game.

#HO Nash opened a 6-2 lead at the end of the first quarter. They went up 18-6 at the half and stayed ahead 21-11 at the end of the third.

#Kenisha Capron had 13 points, including nine as they made a gallant comeback in the fourth.

#Latesha Wallace added six and Shandia Johnson chipped in with four, but it wasn’t enough as DW Davis got eliminated.

#Today’s Championships

#4pm – CH Reeves vs HO Nash (game one junior girls).

#DW Davis vs (game one junior boys).

#CI Gibson vs CR Walker (game one senior girls).

#CI Gibson vs Anatol Rodgers (game one senior boys).

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

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#AFTER a two-year hiatus due to COVID-19, the AF Adderley Junior High School will be bringing back the prestigious Hugh Campbell Basketball Classic with all games being played at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

#The Classic for senior high school boys basketball teams will be held from Monday, February 20 to Monday, February 27 with 24 teams competing from across the length and breadth of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas in four different pools of six teams apiece.

#Tournament director Cara Curtis said they are anticipating a grand time as they return the popular event to the local calendar.

#“We have the last champions Sunland Baptist coming back to defend their title, along with Tabernacle Baptist, CI Gibson, Doris Johnson, Queen’s College, Jordan Prince Williams and CW Saunders,” Curtis said. “All of the major schools will be participating. We will also have schools from Abaco and Bimini.”

#While Sunland Baptist is considered to be the top ranked team in the country, Charles W Saunders is coming off their historic championship victory over Baptist archrivals Jordan Prince Williams Falcons in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ championships that was completed last week.

#The Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is currently in their postseason with the CI Gibson Rattlers already clinching their berth in the final that starts today. Their opponents came out of last night’s sudden death playoff between the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves and the Doris Johnson Mystic Marlins.

#Due to the conditions of the floor in the marquee AF Adderley Gymnasium, they have been forced to stage all of the games at the KGLI Gymnasium, but Curtis said it won’t diminish the level of competition that is known to come out in the tournament.

#“There’s nothing that we can do in terms of the venue, so we’re going to make the best of it,” she said.

#“I’m certain that even though it would not be the same feeling as the tradition in AF Adderley, persons attending the games will be quite safe in the environment at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

#As for the competition, she expects that it will be just as keenly contested as it’s been in the past prior to taking the break because of the pandemic, which forced organisers to put the event on the shelf until this year.

#“Competition is going to be very keen, due to the level of talent that we are seeing being exposed right now,” Curtis said.

#“It’s been a two-year hiatus and the coaches, players and fans are looking forward to a high level basketball tournament.

#“In addition to the tournament being played, we are asking for the corporate Bahamas to reach out to us at AF Adderley and to come on board and give us their financial support so that we can run another impressive tournament.”

#The tournament is designed for players aged 19-and-under, which according to Curtis, means that they can not turn 20 this year.

#The players are also prohibited from transferring from one school to another as a 12th grader.

#Players who have already graduated will not be allowed to come back and play for a different school.

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#THE Black Marlins Swim Club hosted its Winter Invitational at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex on Saturday.

#• Here’s a look at the top three finishers in the various events contested:

#Girls 11-12 800m freestyle – 1.Tiah Seymour, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 12:08.66. 2.Chrislynn Smith, Barracuda Swim Club, 12:37.43

#Girls 13-14 800m freestyle– 1. Madison Gilbert, Barracuda Swim Club, 11:09.23..

#Girls 15 & Over 800m – 1. Giada Bertoldo, Mako Aquatics Club, 10:29.13. 2. Grace Farrington, Barracuda Swim Club, 10:38.71. 3. Kyana Higgs, Barracuda Swim Club, 10:52.25.

#Boys 11-12 800m freestyle – 1. Liam Cartwright, Lightning Aquatics, 12:42.80.

#Boys 13-14 800m freestyle – 1. Will Farrington, Barracuda Swim Club, 9:51.54. 2. Noah Knowles, Alpha Aquatics, 10:40.49. 3. Myles Saunders, Mako Aquatics Club, 10:44.92.

#Boys 15 & Over 800m freestyle – 1. Ellie Gibson, Unattached, 9:17.64. 2. Jaron Stuart, Barracuda Swim Club, 11:33.80. 3.Aydin Johnson, Lightning Aquatics, 12:49.50.

#Girls 11-12 400m IM – 1. Skyler Smith, Alpha Aquatics, 6:07.21. 2. Alissa Ferguson, Barracuda Swim Club, 6:23.90. 3. Noel Pratt, Barracuda Swim Club, 6:58.65.

#Girls 13-14 400m IM – 1. Alanna Murray, Black Marlins Swim Club, 5:57.91. 2. Zahra Pickstock, Lightning Aquatics, 7:35.85.

#Boys 11-12 400m IM – 1. David Singh, Barracuda Swim Club, 5:39.92. 2. Kaylah Williams, Mako Aquatics Club, 6:03.92.

#Boys 13-14 400m IM – 1. Simmons, Dijon, Blue Waves Swim Club, 5:26.66. 2. Mendez, Francisco, Lyford Swim Club, 6:31.06.

#Boys 15 & Over 400m IM – 1. Prince, Hodari, Barracuda Swim Club, 5:23.12. 2. Darville, Caellum, Alpha Aquatics, 5:44.16.

#Girls 8 & Under 50m freestyle – 1. Rolle, Kirsten, Blue Waves Swim Club, 38.46. 2. Dean, Cailyn, Blue Waves Swim Club, 39.24. 3. Astwood, Hannah, Mako Aquatics Club, 39.48.

#Girls 9-10 50m freestyle – 1. Taylor, Catrell, Mako Aquatics Club, 35.16. 2. Donaldson, Skarlette, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 35.52. 3. Fergurson, Makayla, Blue Waves Swim Club, 37.72.

#Girls 11-12 50 m freestyle – 1. Gibson, Saleste, Barracuda Swim Club, 29.61. 2. Julien, Madyson, Barracuda Swim Club, 30.23. 3. Threadgill, Jaylah, Lyford Swim Club, 30.97.

#Girls 13-14 50m freestyle – 1. Ward, Rayven, Mako Aquatics Club, 30.59. 2. Murray, Alanna, Black Marlins Swim Club, 30.64. 3. George, Trinity, Blue Waves Swim Club, 30.87.

#Girls 15 & Over 50m freestyle – 1. Gibbs, Rhanishka, Barracuda Swim Club, 27.51. 2. Mizell, Delaney, Lyford Swim Club, 27.79. 3. Fiaux, Elina, Lyford Swim Club, 30.14.

#Boys 8 & Under 50m freestyle – 1. Albury, Cole, Barracuda Swim Club, 40.79. 2. Smith, Mako Aquatics Club, 41.59. 3. Musgrove, Dylan, Blue Waves Swim Club, 42.21.

#Boys 9-10 50m freestyle. 1. Thompson, Blair, Mako Aquatics Club, 34.02. 2. Dean, Adrian, Mako Aquatics Club 34.94. 3. Menzies, Fraser, Unattached, 35.36.

#Boys 13-14 50m freestyle – 1. Saunders, Donald, Lightning Aquatics, 25.73. 2. Fox, Michael, Alpha Aquatics, 26.74. 3. Moss, Orion, Black Marlins Swim Club, 27.18.

#Boys 15 & Over 50m freestyle – 1. Gibson, Ellie, Unattached, 24.90. 2. Bowers, Thomas, Black Marlins Swim Club, 24.97. 3. Murray, Joshua, Black Marlins Swim Club, 25.05.

#Girls 8 & Under 50m breaststroke – 1. Rolle, Kirsten, Blue Waves Swim Club, 51.08. 2. Coleman, Samaiya, Blue Waves Swim Club, 58.17. 3. Dean, Cailyn, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:00.55.

#Girls 9-10 50m breaststroke – 1. Donaldson, Skarlette, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 46.77. 2. Wallace, Emma, Barracuda Swim Club, 56.79. 3. Fergurson, Makayla, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:00.23.

#Girls 11-12 50m breaststroke – 1. Threadgill, Jaylah, Lyford Swim Club, 37.82. 2. Donaldson, Samirah, Alpha Aquatics, 39.58. 3. Dames, Khori, Barracuda Swim Club, 40.39.

#Girls 13-14 50m breaststroke – 1. Zatarain, Alexia, Lyford Swim Club, 40.80. 2. Gilbert, Madison, Barracuda Swim Club, 40.99. 3. George, Trinity, Blue Waves Swim Club, 42.84.

#Girls 15 & Over 50m breaststroke – 1. Goulandris, Katie, Lyford Swim Club, 38.39. 2. Martin, Jai, Mako Aquatics Club, 40.50. 3. Tuinman, Chloe, Lyford Swim Club, 40.62.

#Boys 8 & Under 50m breaststroke – 1. Albury, Cole, Barracuda Swim Club, 56.13. 2. Bastian, Dakota, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:01.63. 3. Estephane, Lewis, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:02.42.

#Boys 9-10 50m breaststroke – 1. Bastian, Asher, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 46.92. 2. Rolle, Kriston, Blue Waves Swim Club, 49.92. 3. Neilly, Garen, Barracuda Swim Club, 51.62.

#Boys 11-12 50m breaststroke – 1. Murray, Alexander, Black Marlins Swim Club, 37.82. 2. Moncur, Ayriel, Mako Aquatics Club, 43.67. 3. Cartwright, Makhai – Blue Waves Swim Club, 43.80.

#Boys 13-14 50m breaststroke – 1. Johnson, Kevin Blue Waves Swim Club 36.96 37.25. 2. Walkes, Cameron, Alphia Aquatics, 3. Adderley, Kraig, Blue Waves Swim Club, 39.02.

#Boys 15 & Over 50m breaststroke – 1. Russell, Tyler, Mako Aquatics Club, 28.76 2 Murray, Joshua, Black Marlins Swim Club, 31.44. 3. – Brooks, Latrell, Blue Waves Swim Club, 33.17.

#Girls 9-10 100m backstroke – 1. Simms, Morgan, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:48.14. 2. Emmanuel, De’Neigha, Lightning Aquatics, 2:01.. 3. Rolle, Reniyah, Barracuda Swim Club, 2:06.62.

#Girls 11-12 100m backstroke – 1. Smith, Skyler, Alpha Aquatics, 1:19.21. 2. Clarke, Christin-Alyssa, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:22.63. 3. Ellis, Kamelia, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:31.29.

#Girls 13-14 100m backstroke – 1. Barnes, Sanaa , Barracuda Swim Club, 1:03.34. 2. Prince, Nia-Ishia, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:26.18. 3. Carter, Imani, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:28.97.

#Girls 15 & Over 100m backstroke – 1. Theberge, Elle, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:09.93. 2. Higgs, Kyana, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:13.59. 3. Zatarain, Isabela, Lyford Swim Club, 1:17.36.

#Boys 9-10 100m backstroke – 1. Rolle, Kriston, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:36.83. 2. Thompson, Blair, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:36.97. 3. Dean, Adrian, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:37.94.

#Boys 11-12 100m backstroke – 1. Williams, Kaylan, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:24.10. 2. Rolle, Daniel, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:37.71. 3. Moore, Andreus, Lightning Aquatics, 1:56.74.

#Boys 13-14 100m backstroke – 1. Fox, Michael, Alpha Aquatics, 1:10.42. 2. Moss, Orion, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:12.47. 3, Daniels, Maxwell, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:13.12.

#Boys 15 & Over 100m backstroke – 1. Gibson, Ellie, Unattached, 1:03.36. 2. Prince, Hodari, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:08.89. 3. Duncombe, Launy, Alpha Aquatics, 1:10.46.

#Girls 8 & Under 50m butterfly – 1. Rolle, Kirsten, Blue Waves Swim Club, 43.62. 2. Dean, Cailyn, Blue Waves Swim Club, 45.82. 3. Coleman, Samaiya, Blue Waves Swim Club, 49.40.

#Girls 9-10 50m butterfly – 1. Donaldson, Skarlette, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 40.21. 2. Taylor, Catrell, Mako Aquatics Club, 44.40. 3. Fergurson, Makayla, Blue Waves Swim Club, 45.49.

#Girls 11-12 50m butterfly – 1. Saralegui, Violet, Lyford Swim Club, 32.74. 2. Julien, Madyson, Barracuda Swim Club, 32.98. 3. Seymour, Tiah, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 36.61.

#Girls 13-14 50 butterfly – 1. Ward, Rayven, Mako Aquatics Club, 31.59. 2. Murray, Alanna, Black Marlins Swim Club, 34.22 3 Lynes, Bharti S 13 Blue Waves Swim Club 35.97 35.71.

#Girls 15 & Over 50m butterfly – 1. Gibbs, Rhanishka, Barracuda Swim Club, 29.45. 2. Farrington, Grace, Barracuda Swim Club, 34.43. 3. Major, Mathea, Alpha Aquatics, 35.44.

#Boys 8 & Under 50m butterfly – 1. Cartwright, Benjamin, Black Marlins Swim Club, 51.67. 2. Bastian, Dakota, Blue Waves Swim Club, 51.19. 3. Musgrove, Dylan, Blue Waves Swim Club, 55.47.

#Boys 9-10 50m butterfly – 1. Thompson, Blair, Mako Aquatics Club, 40.03. 2. Dean, Adrian, Mako Aquatics Club – 40.26. 3. Murray – Black Marlins Swim Club, 43.93.

#Boys 11-12 50m butterfly – 1. Singh, David, Barracuda Swim Club, 30.13. 2. Murray, Alexander, Black Marlins Swim Club, 32.02. 3. Joseph, Christon, Blue Waves Swim Club, 32.36.

#Boys 13-14 50m butterfly – 1. Daniels, Maxwell, Mako Aquatics Club, 29.18. 2. Moss, Orion, Black Marlins Swim Club, 30.37. 3. Johnson, Kevin, Blue Waves Swim Club, 30.46.

#Boys 15 & Over 50m butterfly – 1, Murray, Joshua, Black Marlins Swim Club, 26.58. 2. Bowers, Thomas, Black Marlins Swim Club, 27.17. 3. Brooks, Latrell, Blue Waves Swim Club, 28.26.

#Girls 11-12 200m breaststroke – 1. Donaldson, Samirah, Alpha Aquatics, 3:13.48. 2. Ferguson, Alissa, Barracuda Swim Club, 3:14.68. 3. Threadgill, Jaylah, Lyford Swim Club, 3:15.27.

#Girls 13-14 200m breaststroke – 1. Murray, Alanna, Black Marlins Swim Club, 3:10.61. 2. Zatarain, Alexia, Lyford Swim Club, 3:13.36. 3. Burrows, Allyssa, Lightning Aquatics, 3:46.47.

#Girls 15 & Over 200m breaststroke – 1. Goulandris, Katie, Lyford Swim Club, 3:02.67. 2. Mizell, Delaney, Lyford Swim Club, 3:04.16. 3. Tuinman, Chloe, Lyford Swim Club, 3:21.73.

#Boys 11-12 200m breaststroke – 1. Cartwright, Makhai, Blue Waves Swim Club, 3:34.76. 2. Armbrister, T’Von, Lightning Aquatics, 3:38.19. 3. Alouidor, Joshua, Blue Waves Swim Club, 4:03.86.

#Boys 13-14 200m breaststroke – 1. Farrington, Will, Barracuda Swim Club, 2:58.12. 2. Adderley, Kraig, Blue Waves Swim Club, 3:15.8. 3. Chatlani- Pickstock, Jahan, Mako Aquatics Club, 3:18.55.

#Boys 15 & Over 200m breaststroke – 1. Dorsett, Christopher, Lyford Swim Club, 3:32.93. 2. Brice, Jurien, Lightning Aquatics, 3:33.77.

#Girls 8 & Under 100m freestyle – 1. Dean, Cailyn, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:26.57. 2. Rolle, Kirsten, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:29.89. 3. Coleman, Samaiya, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:32.44.

#Girls 9-10 100m freestyle – 1. Donaldson, Skarlette, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 1:17.99. 2. Taylor, Catrell, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:23.61. 3. Grey, Blue, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:26.11.

#Girls 11-12 100m freestyle – 1. Clarke, Christin-Alyssa,Barracuda Swim Club, 1:10.19. 2. Seymour, Tiah, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 1:11.90. 3. Fox, Madison Alpha Aquatics, 1:13.36.

#Girls 13-14 100m freestyle – 1. Carter, Imani, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:11.89. 2. George, Trinity, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:11.99. 3. Lynes, Bharti, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:15.03.

#Girls 15 & Over 100m freestyle – 1. Johnson, Bianca, Alpha Aquatics, 1:06.24. 2. Theberge, Elle, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:06.43. 3. Adderley, Tia- Isabella, Mako Aquatics Club. 1:08.28.

#Boys 8 & Under 100m freestyle – 1. Bastian, Dakota, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:33.92. 2. Musgrove, Dylan, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:34.51. 3. Albury, Cole, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:35.72.

#Boys 9-10 100m freestyle – 1. Murray, Kyle, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:23.03. 2. Bastian, Asher, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 1:24.02. 3. Menzies, Fraser, Unattached, 1:24.35.

#Boys 11-12 100m freestyle – 1 Joseph, Christon, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:03.06. 2. Singh, David, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:03.35. 3. Murray, Alexander, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:05.22.

#Boys 13-14 100m freestyle – 1. Fox, Michael, Alpha Aquatics, 58.95. 2. Johnson, Kevin, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:02.35. 3. Moss, Orion, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:02.91.

#Boys 15 & Over 100m freestyle – 1. Bowers, Thomas, Black Marlins Swim Club, 55.50. 2. Murray, Joshua, Black Marlins Swim Club, 56.13. 3. Charles, Jarrod, Alpha Aquatics, 58.19.

#Girls 11-12 200m butterfly – 1. Gibson, Saleste, Barracuda Swim Club, 2:55.18. 2. Saralegui, Violet,Lyford Swim Club, 3:04.63. 3. Smith, Skyler, Alpha Aquatics, 3:08.54.

#Girls 15 & Over 200m butterfly – 1 Zatarain, Isabelle, Lyford Swim Club, 2:53.98. 2. Saidi, Layla, Lyford Swim Club, 3:07.66.

#Boys 11-12 200m butterfly – 1. Pratt, Ta-naj, Freeport Aquatic Club, 3:04.68. 2. Wright, Issacs, Mako Aquatics Club,.50 3:07.44. 3. Moncur, Ayriel, Mako Aquatics Club, 3:15.35.

#Boys 13-14 200m butterfly – 1. Simmons, Dijon, Blue Waves Swim Club, 2:29.22.

#Boys 15 & Over 200m butterfly – 1. Stuart, Jaron, Barracuda Swim Club, 3:12.63.

#Girls 11-12 400m freestyle – 1. Smith, Skyler, Alpha Aquatics, 5:20.71. 2. Seymour, Tiah, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 5:40.42. 3. Ingraham, Dayna, Barracuda Swim Club, 6:00.32.

#Girls 13-14 400m freestyle – 1. Gilbert, Madison, Barracuda Swim Club, 5:14.28. 2. Murray, Alanna, Black Marlins Swim Club, 5:20.16. 3. Burrows, Allyssa, Lightning Aquatics, 6:08.08.

#Girls 15 & Over 400m freestyle – 1. Johnson, Bianca, Alpha Aquatics, 5:11.74. 2. Cowan, Teeann, Lightning Aquatics, 5:41.81.

#Boys 11-12 400m freestyle – 1. Wright, Issacs, Mako Aquatics Club, 5:23.51. 2. Cartwright, Liam, Lightning Aquatics, 6:07.34. 3. Ferguson, Kaalen, Alpha Aquatics, 6:35.25.

#Boys 13-14 400m freestyle – 1. Saunders, Donald, Lightning Aquatics, 4:34.68. 2. Butler, Damari, Mako Aquatics Club, 5:09.12. 3. Moss, Orion, Black Marlins Swim Club, 5:14.32.

#Boys 15 & Over 400m freestyle – 1. Prince, Hodari, Barracuda Swim Club, 4:42.87. 2. Ferguson III, Daniel, Alpha Aquatics, 4:49.88. 3. Brooks, Latrell, Blue Waves Swim Club, 4:50.59.

#Girls 9-10 100m breaststroke – 1. Donaldson, Skarlette, Mantas Swim & Water Polo Club, 1:44.76. 2. Grey, Blue, Mako Aquatics Club, 2:15.96. 3. Seymour, Summer, Sea Waves Aquatic Team, 2:18.23.

#Girls 11-12 100m breaststroke – 1. Donaldson, Samirah, Alpha Aquatics, 1:27.04. 2. Threadgill, Jaylah, Lyford Swim Club, 1:28.07. 3. Dames, Khori, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:30.03.

#Girls 13-14 100m breaststroke – 1 Zatarain, Alexia, Lyford Swim Club, 1:28.42. 2. Murray, Alanna, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:31.29. 3. Bain, Quiana, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:36.42.

#Girls 15 & Over 100m breaststroke – 1. Gibbs, Rhanishka, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:15.51. 2. Miller, Maya, Alpha Aquatics, 1:35.56. 3 Bridgewater, Lauren, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:37.03.

#Boys 9-10 100m breaststroke – 1 Thompson, Blair, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:48.20. 2. Rolle, Kriston, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:51.39. 3. Menzies, Lyall, Unattached, 1:53.88.

#Boys 11-12 100m breaststroke – 1 Singh, David, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:17.32. 2. Murray, Alexander, Black Marlins Swim Club, 1:24.75. 3. Deleveaux, Aindriu, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:35.79.

#Boys 13-14 100m breaststroke – 1. Farrington, Will B, Barracuda Swim Club, 1:17.87. 2. Simmons, Dijon, Blue Waves Swim Club, 1:20.49. 3. Johnson, Kevin, Blue Waves Swim Club. 1:24.22.

#Boys 15 & Over 100m breaststroke – 1. Russell, Tyler, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:03.95. 2. Ferguson, Tristin, Mako Aquatics Club, 1:15.04. 3 Kemp, Aidan, Alpha Aquatics, 1:15.27.

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