Rio All-Stars, Leopold St, Bent St storm into knockout round

Unbeaten sides Sparta Boss, Gold is Money, Rio All-Stars, Leopold Street and Bent Street stormed their way into the knockout round of the Inaugural Rio Indoor Street-ball Championship, following wins on Saturday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

 Sparta Boss ended the group round with a perfect record, after defeating Alexander Village 3-1. The trio of Gregory Richardson, Ryan Hackett and Nicholas MacArthur netted in the fifth, seventh and 11th minute apiece. For the loser, Kacy John scored in the eighth minute.