Kwakwani, PC to contest Boy’s U18 Basketball Festival Final

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Action in the semi-final encounter between Kwakwani and GTI in the Boy’s U18 division
Action in the semi-final encounter between Kwakwani and GTI in the Boy’s U18 division

Kwakwani and President’s College (PC) will face-off in the Boy’s U18 divisional final of the ExxonMobil National School Basketball Festival on Sunday evening, following hard-fought semi-final victories on Monday at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue.

Count It! Kasim English of Kwakwani in the process of scoring a mid-range jump-shot against GTI in the Boy’s U18 semi-final
Brandon McKoy of St. Stanislaus attempting a jump-shot against President’s College during their semi-final encounter

Six time winners Kwakwani downed Government Technical Institute 39-30. Kasim English accumulated figures of 21 points, four rebounds, and as many steals, whilst Kelon Phillips supported with five points and six rebounds. For the loser, Martin Edwards recorded a double-double of 10 points and 13 rebounds.

Similarly, PC sealed their third consecutive final’s appearance, as they edged St. Stanislaus College 32-30. Judah Ferreira netted nine points, whilst Aiden Semple amassed eight points, three rebounds, and three steals. On the other side, Brandon McKoy tallied 15 points, and four steals.

The event is also sponsored the National Sports Commission, Edward B Beharry Ltd, and G-Boats GY.