CHHS Eagles dominate Inter-High School Basketball final

THE Clement Howell High School (CHHS) Eagles used their shooting prowess, rebounding capability and overall basketball IQ to dominate the final of the TCISS Inter-High School Basketball Championship with an emphatic 92-56 point victory over the A. Louise Garland Thomas High School.

The game was relatively even in the first quarter and although the eventual winners proved that they were efficient at scoring, Louise Garland were able to push the ball and draw the foul, however, the rebounding and second-chance opportunities were significant for CHHS.

Saturday’s championship clash at the Gus Lighbourne Sports Complex court saw CHHS making 39 total fouls but they had multiple people attacking the rim.

Isais Sejour and Jhon Cesar teamed up for 48 points. Sejour used his height and power to score 25 points, mostly in the paint. He also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds, made three blocks, four assists and five steals.

Cesar, who was elegant in his delivery, used his quick hands to make nine steals to go with his 22 points, six assists and five rebounds.

Doudly Sintana and Kevin Talbot also supported with 15 and 14 points each. Sintana finished with four assists and three rebounds and Talbot with seven rebounds, four blocks and five steals. This was the first time that Louise Garland, formerly known as Long Bay High School, made it to the final of the championships and if they had gotten more support, the scoreline could have been different.

Only Dylan Morris and Deny Soymera reached double figures.

Morris finished with 15 points and five rebounds, while Soymera scored 14 points, eight of which were scored from the line.

Overall, Sejour finished as the Championship’s MVP, while Cesar finished with the most points in the tournament and Talbot the most blocks and most rebounds.

Alpha Christian Academy’s (ACA) Malachi Missick also finished with double honours: the most steals and the most assists.

In the third-place clash, the 2021 champion, HJ Robinson High School got past ACA 56-46.