North Georgetown, Berbice High, Mackenzie secure victories

Part of the action between North Georgetown (red) and Queen’s College
Part of the action between North Georgetown (red) and Queen’s College

National School Basketball Festival

North Georgetown, Berbice High, and Mackenzie High recorded contrasting wins in the Boy’s U-18 division when the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG)-coordinated National School Basketball Festival continued on Monday at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.

North Georgetown squeaked past Queen’s College 30-29. Sean Duncan tallied a double-double of 12 points and as many rebounds, while Jacey Moffatt chipped in with 10 points. For the loser, Allan Patterson recorded a double-double of 12 points and 10 rebounds, while Tevin Nedd tallied six points and seven rebounds.

On the other hand, Berbice High dismissed Chase’s Academy 42-33. Cayden Pydana tallied 17 points and four rebounds, with Stefan Carter the next best scorer with 11 points and seven rebounds. Adding 10 points and four rebounds as Aberone Collins.