Queen’s College and Chase Academy secured lopsided wins in the boy’s U18 division in the Regional Conference Championships Georgetown zone of the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Schools tournament yesterday at the St. Stanislaus College hard-court, Brickdam
Queen’s College bested SB Combined 51-23. Ezekiel Griffith recorded a double-double of 14 points and 10 rebounds, whilst Francois Mayers added 14 points, five rebounds and four steals and Owen Hooper tallied 14 points, six rebounds, and three assists.
For SB Combined, Kadeem Beckles registered nine points and 11 rebounds, while Freddy Ricos chipped in with six points and as many rebounds.
Similarly, Chase Academy crushed St. John’s College 35-13. Anthony Vasconcellos top scored with 13 points whilst Jonathan Samuel and Paul Emmanuel supported with eight points apiece.
On Friday at the Marian Academy hard-court, Carifesta Avenue, Marian Academy defeated Charlestown 2-0 in the girl’s division. Princess Bond recorded figures of two points and five rebounds.
In the boy’s U18 section, Marian Academy dismantled Tutorial High 38-18. Marion Fiedtkou tallied 16 points, four steals, and three rebounds. Assisting with a double-double of 13 points and 10 rebounds was Jaden Simon, whilst Kaden Khan added 10 points and four rebounds.
For Tutorial High, Michael Phillips registered eight rebounds and five rebounds, whilst Yeeknahyah Yisrael recorded six points and as many rebounds.
The Regional Conference is sponsored by ExxonMobil, Edward B. Beharry, G-Boats GY, and the National Sports Commission.