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Burton’s brilliance earns Leewards first win

GROS ISLET, St Lucia, CMC – A magnificent century by Shane Burton fired the Leeward Islands to a massive 149-run victory over the Windward Islands in their final match of the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 One-Day Trophy yesterday.

Jamaica hammer Barbados to finish second

DENNERY, St Lucia, CMC – John Campbell’s belligerent half-century piloted Jamaica to a stirring four-wicket victory over Barbados, as the defending champions finished the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 One-Day Trophy on a high yesterday.

Checkmate! Ron Motilall makes his move as opponent Farad Baksh looks on.
Checkmate! Ron Motilall makes his move as opponent Farad Baksh looks on.

Checkmate in nine

-Ron Motilall yesterday recorded the fastest win of the inaugural Challenges of Youth Empowerment Chess Tournament currently underway at the American University of Peace Studies By Tamica Garnett Ron Motilall checkmated Farad Baksh in nine moves yesterday in the first round of the “Challenges of Youth Empowerment” chess tournament held by the Royal Chess Academy (RCA) at the American University of Peace Studies, Sheriff Street.

Thompson’s haul puts Jamaica over the top

GROS ISLET St Lucia, CMC – Orthodox left arm spinner Coi Thompson undermined Guyana with a five-wicket haul to help Jamaica secure a comfortable seven-wicket win over Guyana in the penultimate round of matches in the TCL Group West Indies Under-19 One-Day Trophy here yesterday.

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