Ravens, Royals to battle for Elite 16 basketball crown

A scene from the Victory Valley Royals and Kwakwani encounter.

Linden and Georgetown will resume their storied rivalry when the Ravens and Victory Valley Royals battle for the coveted title in the Elite 16 Championship following semifinal wins on Saturday evening.

Staged at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, Ravens clawed past Eagles 84-81. Nikoloi Smith led the victor with 21 points, while Dominic Vicente was the next best scorer with 19. Adding 16 and 14 points respectively were Shamar Huntley and Alroy Nurse.