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November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Bahamas U14 coed team wins gold at CARIFTA

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Nov 14, 2023
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U14 WATERPOLO.jpeg — The Bahamas’ under-14 coed water polo team won the gold medal at the CARIFTA Water Polo Championships at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, Florida this past weekend. Bahamas Water Polo

The Bahamas’ under-14 (U14) coed team was able to capture the gold medal at the 2023 CARIFTA Water Polo Championships, held at Belen Jesuit Preparatory School in Miami, Florida. The tournament got underway on Friday and wrapped up on Sunday.

The team played in two tournaments at the same venue, and finished with the bronze medal in the other tournament. The team was coached by veteran water polo coach Laszlo Borbely. Assisting him was Wandalee Burrows.

Three first quarter goals put The Bahamas off to a good start, as Bonaire was able to get the ball past Isaiah Colon once in that period. Colon was named the top goalkeeper in the tournament.

After a 3-1 lead in the first quarter, Bonaire poured in six goals in the second period to take a 7-4 lead at the half. Looking to find some offense after a tough second quarter, it was none other than Shanterro Knowles – the top goal scorer in the tournament – who scored two goals in the third quarter to bring The Bahamas back in the game. The Bahamas also got a goal from Jamar Bienamie, while Bonaire scored one more goal to make it 8-7 when the whistle ended the quarter.

It was a masterful defensive fourth quarter by The Bahamas, as they did not concede a single goal. On the offensive side of the ball, Bienamie came up clutch for The Bahamas and scored two goals in that final quarter to finish with three goals in the game. Knowles also scored one goal to make it 10-8 as he finished with four goals in that game.

Also scoring in that game were Paityn Burrows, Jayden Smith and Caylen Brown with one goal each.

In the other tournament, The Bahamas was third after going up against Orlando United earlier in the day. They lost that game 14-11.

Knowles finished with three goals in that game, with all coming in the fourth period. Bienamie also scored three goals as he scored one in each quarter except the third quarter. Brown came away with two goals while Smith and Jahmahl Wilson scored a goal each in the loss.

The Bahamas opened the CARIFTA Championships with an 18-6 victory over Trinidad and Tobago. They then drew with Bonaire 8-8 in their second match. In their second match against Trinidad and Tobago, they won convincingly again with a 22-8 scoreline.https://a18b15d3bfd9e3d40f7ca2bcb14bd804.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html

Also at the tournament was Bahamian water polo referee, Emma Turnquest.

The team returned home yesterday.

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Junkanoo Bowl heads into semifinals and quarterfinals

Clarke, Madu advance to girls semis

Simba French
Nov 14, 2023
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JUNKANOO BOWL1.jpeg — Bahamian Sarai Clarke gets in an attack position at the Junkanoo Bowl tennis tournament. Clarke advanced to the semi-final match at the National Tennis Centre.

The main draw for the Junkanoo Bowl got underway yesterday and the brackets for the girls semifinals and the boys quarterfinals singles are set. Those semifinals and quarterfinals singles that feature five Bahamians are set to get underway at 9 a.m. at the National Tennis Centre today.

The under-14 tournament, which is sponsored by Custom Computers, is a Central American and Caribbean Tennis Confederation (COTECC) event.

Madu, who hails from Grand Bahama, put her competitors on notice when she easily disposed of fellow Bahamian Vonteneke Rolle in two straight sets. Madu won 6-0 and 6-0.

Madu moves on to play against one of the top junior players in Curacao – Keziah Fluonia. Fluonia took care of Bahamian Aryauna Davis 6-2 and 6-0.

Clarke went up against fellow Bahamian Jasleen Salkey in the quarterfinal. The first set saw Clarke winning 6-2. The second set saw her pulling herself together to get the 6-0 shut out win.

“I felt like I played a good game considering that at the beginning of the tournament, I felt a bit shaky despite pulling through with the win. I felt I could have done better, but I was able to prove myself and pushed myself,” Clarke said.

She was happy to be playing in an international tournament at home as she got to play against new players.

Her semifinal match pits her against Trinidad and Tobago’s Makeda Bain. Bain was pushed to the limit by Bahamian Briana Houlgrave, as they needed three sets and nearly two hours to determine the winner. In the end Bain won 7-5, 4-6 and 6-4.

Aiden Ritchie, who hails from Grand Bahama, got the win over Germany’s Dylan Sykes in two straight sets – 6-2 and 6-2 in the first round match.

“I was happy with the win because I was able to make it to the quarterfinal in my first ever international tournament, so it feels great,” Ritchie said. “It was a nice match as I played my game. I did not try and go for the big shots but I kept it simple and playing. I was looking at his weakness.”

He is looking forward to the quarterfinal match mentally and physically. He will play against third seed St. Lucia’s Alhil Cyril, who is coming off the bye.

The Bahamas’ Synaj Watkins won 6-4 and 6-4 over fellow Bahamian Chase Newbold. Watkins will go up against fellow Bahamian and second seed Patrick Mactaggart.

Curacao got two victories in the boys division from Neevin Marcos and Brandon Bridgewater. Marcos won over Trinidad and Tobago’s Josiah Hills 6-2 and 6-4. He will play against the number one seed Barbados’ Dimitri Kirton. Bridgewater won over Bahamian Panagiotis Mousis 6-4 and 6-1 to play against fourth seeded Great Britain’s Alec Hooper.

The doubles semifinals will also be played today.

The tournament follows a week of intensive training at the first regional training camp for the English-speaking countries, to which top players were invited to be a part of.

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

LCIS hosts KPMG FoLCIS hosts KPMG Football Festotball Fest

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Lyford Cay International School (LCIS) hosted its 10th KPMG Football Fest on Thursday, November 2 through Sunday, November 5.

Taking part in this U14 tournament were teams from Cedar International School (British Virgin Islands), American International School of Kingston (Jamaica), Codrington School (Barbados), Cayman International School (Cayman Islands), Lucaya International School (Grand Bahama), St. Andrew’s International School, Windsor School and Lyford Cay International School.

“It was great to have such a large turnout of local and international teams. There are players and teams who return every year because of the high level of competition, as well as the hospitality of our community. All visiting students and coaches were hosted by LCIS families, highlighting the deep community involvement and intercultural connection that goes into making this event a success,” Massey said.

The competition culminated on Saturday afternoon with teams competing for four sets of finals: Bowl, Plate, Shield, and Championship.

The Championship Final for the girls featured the home team LCIS Dragons (Yellow Team) against Cayman International School. Cayman always brings a strong and experienced team and were worthy winners 2-0 in the final. The Boys’ Championship Final was an epic affair with LCIS Boys (Blue Team) versus Cayman International Boys. Cayman took the lead early in the second half and with time running out, it looked like a clean sweep for CIS. However, the Dragons scored two goals in three minutes to clinch an exhilarating final.

With the very sad and sudden passing of LCIS Principal Dr. David Mindorff, the tournament had more significance.

“Events such as the KPMG Football Fest exemplify the truly transformative experiences we provide here at LCIS. We seek to create opportunities for our students to become more highly-skilled athletes as well as internationally-minded, global citizens,” Dr. Mindorff had previously stated.

Incredible support was provided by KPMG Bahamas, which has served as the event’s main sponsor since its inception. OMG Bakery, Bahamas Wholesale Agencies, Menchie’s and Thompson Trading also contributed to the event, providing lunches, snacks and drinks throughout the weekend for athletes and coaches alike.

LCIS host families make the tournament possible by opening their homes and hearts to over 70 students and coaches from across the Caribbean, enriching the experience for all involved.

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

NPPPSSA crowns U10 soccer champions

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soccer — A goalkeeper makes a crucial save. The New Providence Public Primary Schools Sports Association (NPPPSSA) Soccer Championships crowned its under-10 boys and girls champions yesterday, at the Roscow A.L. Davies Soccer Field. Simba French

There were eight teams that started the day off in the under-10 (U10) New Providence Public Primary School Sports Association (NPPPSSA) Dawn Knowles National Primary Schools Soccer Tournament, but at the end of the day, the Eva Hilton Primary School won the boys division, while the Cleveland Eneas Primary School secured the girls’ division title. The tournament was held at the Roscow A.L. Davies Soccer Field yesterday.

Eva Hilton Primary School came back and took care of Sybil Strachan Primary School 2-1 in the boys’ action. On the girls’ side, neighbors Cleveland Eneas Primary and Sadie Curtis Primary School had a close 1-0 battle that saw Cleveland Eneas Primary getting the win.https://92456ae5b53a07c0eff03022a53c44a3.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html

“We had some stiff competition out here. The boys had good communication, which was helpful with the outcome. Hats off to the opposing team,” Hanna said.

Sybil Strachan got the lead early and put the eventual champions on their back foot. Eva Hilton Primary got two goals from Antonio Hernandez, which were enough. Johnnyvobbs Baucicot scored the lone goal for Sybil Strachan.

“I am very happy that my boys were able to get the victory. We thank the organizers for the opportunity,” Hanna said.

Cleveland Eneas’ captain, Katie Fowler scored the lone goal for them. It was all they needed, as they held on to lift the trophy.

Hanna is hoping that Eva Hilton Primary’s under-12 boys and girls can lift the trophy today in their championships. The other teams that will be competing in the under-12 boys’ final stage are Yellow Elder Primary, Carlton Francis Primary, Gerald Cash Primary, Stephen Dillet Primary, Sandilands Primary, Sybil Strachan Primary and Centreville Primary School.

The teams other than Eva Hilton Primary that will be going for the under-12 girls’ title will be Thelma Gibson Primary, Garvin Tynes Primary, Yellow Elder Primary, Centreville Primary, Uriah McPhee, E.P. Roberts and C.W. Sawyer Primary School.

The matches get underway at 10 a.m.

November 15, 2023November 15, 2023

Junkanoo Bowl finals set for today

Bahamians Tatyana Madu in girls final and Patrick Mactaggart in boys final

Simba French
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After a busy day at the National Tennis Centre, the players for the boys and girls singles final in the Junkanoo Bowl are known, as those finals get underway today once weather permits. Action is set for 8 a.m.

The under-14 tournament, which is sponsored by Custom Computers, is a Central American and Caribbean Tennis Confederation (COTECC) event.

“It was tough in the first set, I had to overcome a lot. It was a tense match and nothing was working at the time, but once I overcame, it went well,” Madu said. “Some of my slices and strokes were not working for me in the first set. Once I took that first set, my opponent basically cracked. I kept my game going and she cracked and made unforced errors.”

Fluonia was up 5-3 in the first set, but Madu showed resilience and forced the tie-breaker that saw her winning 7-3 after the tie-break was tied at 3-3.

“When I was down 5-3, I went back to the basics. … I tried to avoid unforced errors and just let her make all the errors. When she gave me a short ball I took it. I just kept at it until I won the set,” Madu said.

Three sets were needed in the other girls semifinal matchup to determine who will play against Madu on the other side of the court. Bahamian Sarai Clarke and Trinidad and Tobago’s Makeda Bain were battling for that spot. In the end, it was 11-year-old Bain who got the spot, with a 6-4, 6-7 (2) and 6-1 victory.

“Set one saw me being consistent and I was able to go up and win it. I was up 5-1 and started to lose consistency and lost the second set. I picked it up in the third set and won,” Bain said.

She is looking to stay consistent in the final against Madu.

The boys semi-final saw Bahamian Patrick Mactaggart getting the victory over Curacao’s Brandon Bridgewater. Mactaggart punched his ticket to the final with a score of 4-6, 6-2 and 6-0.

Barbados’ Dimitri Kirton went up against St. Lucia’s Ahil Cyril. That match started after the Bain and Clarke match, but was finished before it, as Kirton easily took care of Cyril 6-2 and 6-2.

“I played well and I think I was hitting the right shots. I played well and he started to get mad and that boosted me,” said Mactaggart.

He is happy with the win, but he has his eyes set on winning it all.

The boys doubles final match will see Alec Hooper and Mactaggart play against Bridgewater and Kirton. The girls doubles final will see Madu and Bain teaming up to play against Fluonia and Bahamian Briana Houlgrave.

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Three champions crowned in GSSSA volleyball

Golden Eagles force game three

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C.V. Bethel. Senior High School Stingrays, GSSSA senior girls volleyball champions.

H.O. Nash Junior High School Lions, GSSSA junior girls volleyball champions.

There were three teams that avoided going to a game three in their best-of-three volleyball championship series in the Government Secondary School Sports Association (GSSSA) last night at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium. Winning titles were the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves in the senior boys, the C.V. Bethel Stingrays in the senior girls and the H.O Nash Lions in the junior boys divisions.

The only division that is going to a third game is the junior boys division. The senior boys saw a sweep completed by the Timberwolves over the C.I. Gibson Rattlers. The Stingrays took home the senior girls title after fighting off a pesky Government High Magic. Earlier in the afternoon, the H.O Nash Lions took home the junior girls title over the L.W. Young Lady Golden Eagles.https://404737e2cedfc0ed2120122cd27d3cac.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html

Senior boys

Timberwolves 2, Rattlers 1

The Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves had to dig deep to get the 2-1 win after the Rattlers won the first set and was on the verge of winning the second set.

“I knew they were coming to fight,” Timberwolves Head Coach Theodore Hanna said. “I told my team that if the Rattlers fight and back us in the corner, we have to fight back. It feels great to be the champion.”

After the Rattlers won the first set 25-20, the Timberwolves never put their head down in the second set. The second set saw the Rattlers go up 23-19 and poised to force a game three to be played today. That was when Hanna’s players decided they don’t want to play today and wanted to end it last night. The Timberwolves came back and scored seven unanswered points to win the set 25-23 to force a third set.

The third set saw the Timberwolves being dominant and the Rattlers making mental errors. After the score was tied at four points, the Timberwolves went up 5-4 and never looked back as they won the set 15-5 to win the match and the senior boys division.

The Most Valuable Player was the Timberwolves’ Jaron Francis. He also sails and was due to be in Exuma today for the Bahamas Junior Sunfish Nationals, set for tomorrow and Saturday in George Town, Exuma. He put the team on his back and ended the series last night.

Senior girls

Stingrays 2, Magic 0

The Stingrays swept the Magic but the game was a very intense one, as the Magic was trying to force a game three.https://404737e2cedfc0ed2120122cd27d3cac.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html

It was a battle in the first set, as the score was close until it was tied at 15 points. The Stingrays went up 19-17 before ending the set on 6-0 to win 25-17.

The second set saw the Stingrays go up 9-5, but the Magic took a 20-18 lead and appeared to be on the way to force a third set. The Stingrays had other plans and took a 24-21lead. Backed into a corner, the Magic tied the game at 24-24 as the teams needed a two-point advantage to get the win.

The Magic went up 25-24 but the Stingrays tied it at 25 points apiece. The Magic tied it at 26 points before the Stingrays won the next two points and won the match.

“I am very excited for these girls,” Shantel Rolle, head coach for the Stingrays said. “We got great support from the principal. I expected a tough fight. I told my girls to stay focused even when the score was tied and they hustled.”

The Stingrays Tasha Johnson was the MVP in that division.

Junior boys

Golden Eagles 2, Timberwolves 0

The Golden Eagles dropped both sets in game one, but they put that in the past and came into the game and made the series competitive. The Timberwolves went up 19-14 before the Golden Eagles stormed back and tied the set at 24 points. After they were tied at 25 points, the Golden Eagles scored two straight points to end the set at 27-25.

The ability to win their first set of the series gave the Golden Eagles a confidence boost as they won the second set 25-13.

Game three is set for today.

Junior girls

Lions 2, Lady Golden Eagles 0

There was no doubt that the Lions was on a mission to end the series, as they went up 15-4 in the first set before winning 25-15. They returned in the second set and got a little push back from the Lady Golden Eagles early on. After a 6-3 lead Lions lead, they jumped to a 13-6 lead. The scoreline then saw them leading 20-15. In the end the Lions won 25-18 to lift the trophy.https://404737e2cedfc0ed2120122cd27d3cac.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html

The Lions’ Emily Rolle was the MVP.

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

Cross-country nationals set for November 25

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cross country — From left are David Ferguson, Chip Elite Timing; Mike Sands, president of the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association; Nikara Curtis, Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training (MOETVT); Drumeco Archer, president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations; Floyd Armbrister, MOETVT sports consultant; and Foster Dorsett, race director.

The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA), in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Technical and Vocational Training (MOETVT), will host the 2023 National Cross-Country Championships on Saturday, November 25 at 7 a.m.

The announcement was made yesterday at Fort Charlotte, which is the location for the championships.

Foster hopes that it helps to rebuild their middle and long-distance program and the coaches have shown interest in doing so.

President of the BAAA Drumeco Archer is looking forward to see the event take place.

“I think that this is a giant step towards forging a very, very strong relationship with the Ministry of Education. I’m very pleased that the minister has agreed to partner with us. Track and field is always the most popular sport within the discipline of athletics, but what can be said is that even though we have struggled in the area of middle distance running and cross country, it is obviously one of the fastest growing areas of our sport,” Archer said.

Archer has noted that there has been a spike in the number of athletes running in cross country meets this past season.

Floyd Armbrister, sports consultant with MOETVT, said that his minister wants a national championship at the end of every sport.

“The minister wants to get the students into the sports arena and to make sure they get back into action as competing in each sporting discipline,” Armbrister said. “September came around and the BAAA came on board and said they wanted to do a collaboration with the Ministry of Education through sports. The Ministry of Education has the student athletes and we are willing and most optimistic about getting the power of sports into the high school.”

Armbrister added that they are hoping to see the Family Island athletes in action, as it is a national championship.

In attendance at the press conference was NACAC (North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association) President Mike Sands, who enjoyed the sight and thought that hosting an area cross country meet might be a good idea.

“It may not be such a bad idea after all for NACAC to probably follow on the heels of this and see, once this event takes place, how maybe NACAC could get involved and maybe have a high school and NACAC cross country championship. It can support and encourage our area athletes to be more involved in cross country and that can create an incentive. The thought is with me,” Sands said.

Sands said he will convene with his executive council to see how they can bring some sort of cross country invitational to young people.

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The announcement was made yesterday at Fort Charlotte, which is the location for the championships.

Foster hopes that it helps to rebuild their middle and long-distance program and the coaches have shown interest in doing so.

President of the BAAA Drumeco Archer is looking forward to see the event take place.

Archer has noted that there has been a spike in the number of athletes running in cross country meets this past season.

Floyd Armbrister, sports consultant with MOETVT, said that his minister wants a national championship at the end of every sport.

Armbrister added that they are hoping to see the Family Island athletes in action, as it is a national championship.

Sands said he will convene with his executive council to see how they can bring some sort of cross country invitational to young people.

November 10, 2023February 4, 2024

Mingoes hold on for BFA season-opening win

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The University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team had to fight to pull off a win to open the team’s season in the Bahamas Football Association. The Mingoes won 3-2 over United FC on Sunday at the Roscow A. L. Davies Field to open the season.

The Mingoes came out strong in the first half with a swarming defensive attack to hold United from scoring.

Out of the break the scoring started for both teams.

Midfielder Peter Julmis entered the match in the 61st minute as the Mingoes were taking a corner kick. Julmis, on his first touch of the match, headed the ball into the net to put the Mingoes up 1-0.https://40edb4dc33f1e8c853799025182c4507.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-40/html/container.html

United, though, responded quickly by scoring in the 70th and 73rd minute to go up 2-1 on The Mingoes.

In the 75th minute, midfielder Ronaldo Green was on a charge to the goal and in the box and he suffered a hard tackle, earning a penalty kick. He connected easily to even the match at 2-2.

Stanley Grand Pierre was determined to score after four shots on goal earlier in the match. He connected in the 77th minute after some spectacular footwork to give the Mingoes the go-ahead goal.

The Mingoes took a hard defensive stand to hold on for the 3-2 win to open their BFA campaign.

“We are missing quite a few players due to some circumstance and we had to go out there and play with what we have,” Green said. “Some players had injuries so we really had to fight to get the win. It was a touch game but it was key for us to get the win and start the season with a win.”

Mingoes keeper Antonio Beckford had seven saves on the night for the side.

The Mingoes next play IM Bears at 5:30 p.m. November 19th at RALD.

November 10, 2023November 10, 2023

QC graduates sign on athletic scholarships

DREAMS COME TRUE: Coaches Corrington Maycock and Laquel Harris stand behind throwers G’Shan Brown and Kaden Cartwright and their parents Philippa and Leslie Cart.

As of Friday, November 10, 2023

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

#It was a dream come true for Blue Chips Athletics Club javelin throwers G’Shan Brown and Kaden Cartwright.

#The two Queen’s College 2023 graduates signed their names on the dotted line for their athletic scholarships yesterday at Empire Fitness Gym to attend Mississippi State University in August.

#They became the 12th and 13th athletes from the Blue Chips Athletics, headed by coach Corrington Maycock, since the club was formed in 2016. Maycock, who is assisted by Laquel Harris, told the rest of the younger members and parents that they will continue their mandate to get their athletes off to college when the time comes.

#“This is the part that makes me so happy when I see these athletes sign their college papers,” Maycock said. “Getting the yearly awards and other awards is important, but when they can get these athletic scholarships, it makes me so proud because their parents won’t have to spend all that money on their education.”

#Harris, who returned home to assist the local athletes after she completed her tenure at Shaw College, said Brown and Cartwright are two hard working individuals who deserve the opportunity to go to college.

#“They both came a long way,” she stated. “Their blood, sweat and tears have finally paid off. They made it. Now they are here. They claimed their prize tonight.”

#G’Shan Brown

#For Brown, the environment and coaching staff at Miss State was exactly what tipped the scales in her making the decision for college.

#“Everyone was friendly when I made my official visit there,” she said. “I love it.”

#Accompanied by her mother Judy Brown, Brown said it’s a great feeling to finally sign the deal because she didn’t know whether or not it would have happened for her.

#“To actually see it unfold today is just an awesome feeling,” she stated. “I couldnt believe that I’m going to division one. I just hope to get better and get my education and secure my degree.”

#Her mother Judy said she’s proud of her daughter’s accomplishment because she worked very hard to get to this point.

#“She has been doing track and field since the fourth grade, but she started doing the javelin recently, so to reach this degree is just a blessing. I expect great things because I know she will work hard to reach her goals.”

#Mother Brown said she’s delighted to be a part of Blue Chips Athletics and especially to be around coach Maycock, who made it so easy for her to excel.

#“I love my coach to death. He has pushed me to be the best. He never let me hold my head down. He put up so much with me and I love him for that, ” the younger Brown quipped.

#Kaden Cartwright

#Cartwright said he was “pretty excited and happy” when he got the news that he achieved the scholarship. He said “all the hard work paid off” and now he doesn’t have to “worry my parents about any school money for the next four years.”

#Like Brown, Cartwright said he selected Miss State because of what he experienced with the coaching staff and the athletes on their track team, who have already expressed their keen interest in having both of them join them next year. “The SEC is one of the best conferences in college and, for a long time, I was hoping that I got a chance to compete in it,” he said. “I’m expected to compete there, especially with Keyshawn Strachan, who is at Auburn. Hopefully, we can get into some good battles together.”

#His mother Philippa Cartwright said she’s proud of her son and she owes it all to God for allowing him to get through all of his ups and downs.

#“Trust me, I’m very proud of him. I don’t have any worries about him, especially with his school work, so I just hope that he can continue to stay focused and go there and do what he has to do to succeed.”

#His father Leslie Cartwright said he could not be prouder for his son. “He did well. He always did well. When we went on the tour, I was so pleased with the school that he is going to go to,” the elder Cartwright said.

#“It’s a good environment and so I know that he will do very well.

#“I’m expecting great things and I can’t wait to go on the plane to watch him when he competes in his first meet.

#“I just can’t wait to see him excel. I can’t wait for the coaches to get started in developing him. It seems like he’s in great hands, just like he was here with Blue Chips Athletics and coaches Maycock and Harris.”

#Both parents said they are appreciative of the role that coach Maycock played in the nurturing of their son and they hope that God will continue to bless him for the commitment that he’s making to the athletes in the club.

#Leslie Cartwright said coach Maycock delivered on his promise when he told his son when he got started that he would get him in college and he came through in getting him into a good division one school.

#On hand to lend his support as usual was Drumeco Archer, president of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations.

#“Track and field is a ministry and people who take their ministry very seriously produce great fruits,” Archer said. “This has always been the mission of my administration to be able to do good work and leave an everlasting impact on the sport.

#“We need a successive plan and it is returning back to the sport or making a meaningful contribution to society. That’s always my objective, developing young athletes as good citizens of this country.”

#Archer said this can only encourage the younger athletes to discover themselves and so he commended coaches Maycock and Harris for instilling the sense of pride in the members of Blue Chips Athletics.