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SPORTS SECTION E

THURSDAY, JUNE 23, 2016

By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net

CHARISMA TAYLOR and BRIA SANDS (right) compete in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Junior Track and Field Championships at the new Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium yesterday. Photos by Tim Clarke/Tribune Staff

Top juniors shine bright By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

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amson Colebrooke and Divine Parker emerged as the top male and female sprinters in the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ National Junior Track and Field Championships, while Parker joined high hurdlers Tavonte Moss, Sasha Wells, Charisma Taylor and thrower Serena Brown in surpassing the qualifying standards for the IAAF World Youth Championships in Poland in July. Samson ran away with the under-20 male title last night as the two-day met kicked off at the new Thomas A Robinson Track and Field Stadium. Colebrooke clocked 10.66 seconds to pull off the win over Cameron Oliver, who did 10.79 for second. Christopher Moree came in third in 10.96. Parker, who moved up from the under-18 girls’ division, won the under-20 title as she stopped the clock in an impressive 11.92 to outdistance her nearest rival, Sasha Wells, who came in second in 12.07. Alexis Gray was third in 12.27. In the process, Parker went under the World Youth qualifying time of 11.94. The under-18 boys’ race was won by Johnathan Smith in 10.84. Karon Bain was second in 10.96 and Keron Dean got third in 11.00. In Parker’s absence, Megan Moss claimed the under-18 girls’ crown in 12.28. Rashan Darling was second in 12.36 and Shericka Treco came in third in 12.54. Another keenly contested final on day one was the 400m. Bradley Dormeus was the winner of the under-20 male one-lapper in 48.27. He was trailed by Donovan Storr in 48.70 and Carlos Outten, who did 49.18 for third. As expected, the under-20

girls’ race was won by Doneisha Anderson in 55.61 with Dreshanae Rolle taking second in 55.91. Marissa White was a distant third in 57.35. Corey Sherrod won the under-18 boys’ quarter-miler in 49.58 with Israel Williamson placing second in 50.61. Bre’Sha Pennerman came in third in 51.11. Only two competitors contested the under-18 girls’ race with Tavia Bullard holding on for the win in 1:02.80 over Dejania Turnquest, who did 1:06.10. Ricardo Richardson was the lone competitor in the under-20 boys’ 1,500, clocking 4:25.27. The boys’ under-18 three and-ahalf lap race had two competitors with Lhevinne Josph crossing the finish line in 4:25.33, well ahead of Richardson Ambrose, who did 5:15.91. On the girls’ side, Andora Melina was the only competitor in the under-18 division, running 5:13.91. The only other final on the track was the high hurdles. In the under-20 boys’ 110m hurdles race, Tavonte Mott ran 13.88 to win as he dipped under the World Youth qualify-

ing standard of 14.20. Shakeem Smith was just shy, clocking 14.26 for second. Aaron Ross came in third in 14.58. Two competitors surpassed the under-20 girls’ 100m hurdles time of 14.20 as Sasha Wells pulled off the upset in 13.86 over Charisma Taylor, who did 13.94. Kaylea Albury was third in 14.38. On the field, Serena Brown was the only World Youth qualifier, tossing the under-20 girls’ discus 48.20 metres to surpass the qualifying standard of 47.50. Tahj’Nee Thurston came in second with 39.44m and Tiffany Hanna was third with 36.59m. Charisma Taylor showed her versatility when she cleared 12.03m to snatch the under-20 girls’ triple jump title. Bria Sands, the sister of Leevan ‘Superman’ Sands, was second with 11.65m and Daejha Miss was third with 11.38. Rutherford, Jazmyn Rutherford, the daughter of Frank Rutherford, the first Bahamian Olympic athletics medallist, also competed in the event but she fouled out. Also on the field, Amina Forbes took the under-18 girls’ high jump with 1.40m and the under-20 girls’ crown went Celina Thompson as she won on fewer knockdowns on the count back over Daejha Moss, who both cleared 1.60m. Malik Stuart won the under-20 boys discus with 51,32m; Jean-Jacques won the under-18 boys shot put with 14.89m and he doubled up in the discus with 41.41m; Dejaniq Turnquest was the winner of the under-18 girls javelin with 18.96m; Keron Dean was the winner of the under-18 boys long jump with 6.70m and Martin Holland won the under-20 boys long jump with 7.25m. The Jr Nationals are scheduled to continue 6pm today. On Friday and Saturday, the Senior Nationals are slated to take over in the National Stadium.

Vanderpool-Wallace looks to make another splash By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net WHEN the Bahamas Swimming Federation/Royal Bank of Canada 2016 National Swim Championships kick off today at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, multi-national record holder Arianna VanderpoolWallace intends to make another splash. The 26-year-old graduate of Auburn University will be the top contender for the Bahamas in the Nationals as she prepares for her third trip to the Olympic Games in August in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. “My season has been going well,” she said. “I have been focusing in a lot more on the 50 freestyle versus the 100 freestyle which was my main event before but between my coach and I we feel I have a better opportunity in the 50 freestyle in Rio.” Coming into the nationals where she’s expected to face

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BASEBALL NATIONALS UNDERWAY

THE Bahamas Baseball Federation’s 14th Grand Bahama Port Authority Andre Rodgers National Baseball Championships is currently underway at the EMERA Baseball Complex in Grand Bahama. The championships got started yesterday but the official opening ceremonies is set for 7pm Friday. That will be followed by a live 11-12 game at 8:30pm on Cable Bahamas. The tournament will wrap up on Sunday. “Join the BBF and see who will be the next Antoan Richardson, Jervis ‘Champ’ Stuart, Anfernee Seymour, Luscious Fox, Byron Murray, Todd Isaacs, Jasarado Chisholm, Larry Alcine Jr, Reshard Munroe and Kyle Simmons,” the federation wrote in a press release. The federation is expecting Major League Baseball scouts to evaluate the talent and host a try-out showcase for the selection of players to participate in the first MLB Summer Training Programme. Leagues taking part in the tourney this weekend are: Freedom Farm Baseball League – 5 Divisions Coach Pitch Ages 7-8 / BBF Minor Ages 9-10 / BBF Major Ages 11-12 / BBF Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15 / BBF High School Division Ages 16 thru 18. Eleuthera Junior Baseball League of Rock Sound – 1 Division BBF Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15. Grand Bahama Little League – 4 Divisions Coach Pitch Ages 7-8 / BBF Minor Ages 9-10 / BBF Major Ages 11-12 / BBF Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15. Grand Bahama Amateur Baseball Association – 2 Divisions BBF Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15 / BBF High School Division Ages 16 thru 18. Legacy Baseball League – 4 Divisions Coach Pitch Ages 7-8 / BBF Minor Ages 9-10 / BBF Major Ages 1112 / Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15. Junior Baseball League of Nassau – 5 Divisions Coach Pitch Ages 7-8 / BBF Minor Ages 9-10 / BBF Major Ages 11-12 /BBF Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15 / BBF High School Division Ages 16 thru 18. North Abaco Baseball League – 3 Divisions BBF Minor Ages 9-10 / BBF Major Ages 11-12 / BBF Junior Division Ages 13 thru 15. The sponsors for the nationals are: Grand Bahama Port Authority – Title Sponsor; Insurance Management – BBF Coach Pitch – (Ages 7/8); Gatorade – BBF Major Division – (Ages 11/12); FOCOL – BBF Junior Division – (Ages 13 thru 15); Summit Insurance – BBF High School Division – (Ages 16 thru 18); D’Albenas Agency and Pelican Bay Hotel.

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some top-notch competition from around the world, Vanderpool-Wallace had a relatively active year, competing in five meets on a pro-swimming circuit where she has done extremely well. “I have posted pretty good times heading into Rio, so I’m pleased with my performances,” she noted. “In the 50 free my best has been a 24.8 which is about 5 tenths off of my best and generally where I am in season. “As for the 100m freestyle, my best so far has been a 54.1 which is also about 5 tenths off my best and is a great time for me so far for this season.” The most decorated swimmer in the country has posted lifetime best times of 24.34 in the 50m free and 53.73 in the 100m. No doubt, with the competition she expects here this week at the Nationals and next week at the Caribbean Islands Swim Championships, Vanderpool-Wallace feels she can swim even faster. “At this point in my season,

VANDERPOOL-WALLACE because I am fortunate enough to have already qualified for Rio, my coaches and I are using this extra time to work the small details that won’t affect my overall training,” she said. “We wanted to make sure I am technically good in the water as well as doing all the strength exercises out of the water. In preparation for coming to the Bahamas for Nationals and CISC we

are working on having my swims in the Bahamas be fun and enjoyable before the real stress races come in about a month in Rio.” The perennial national champion said she’s eager not only to come home and defend her titles in the nationals, but also to show to the country that she’s prepared for the challenge that will be provided by the visiting swimmers. But she’s also making the trip home a personal one. “I am really excited to come home and compete, swimming at home allows me to really enjoy the experience and compete while also spending time with family and friends that I don’t have the chance to see very often,” she said. Once the nationals are done this weekend, Vanderpool-Wallace said she will turn her focus on the CISC. “CISC is really going to be the

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NEW YORK, New York — Years of hard work, execution and performing at the top of his craft have led to this moment as Buddy Hield is just hours away from the lifechanging experience of being selected in HIELD the NBA Draft. Hield’s whirlwind Draft Week tour made stops yesterday at media availability, an NBA Cares event and also several appearances for his endorsed products. “I’m just anxious and I cant wait. I’m not nervous yet but I’ll probably be nervous Thursday morning. I probably won’t sleep [Wednesday] night but this process it’s fun,” Hield said. “Growing up in the Bahamas, a Bahamian kid going from home to out here living this different dream, is just amazing. All these cameras, the lifestyle out here, I’m just blessed and I can’t wait until

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‘THE MOST IMPORTANT DRAFT IN BAHAMIAN HISTORY By RENALDO DORSETT Sports Reporter rdorsett@tribunemedia.net FOR most of you, this is really your first NBA Draft. You may have been anecdotally aware of the draft as a casual NBA fan because it’s the main reason your team adds to its roster. The practice of hope trafficking gives you something to look forward to next year. This year is different for you. This year you got swept up into the euphoria of college basketball. This year you know the origin story behind these players. This year Buddy made you take notice. Tonight in the Brooklyn Centre you’ll see the best college basketball players in America (and several international prospects) graduate from the amateur to the professional ranks with all the pomp and pageantry the NBA and ESPN has to offer. We’re here for the wardrobe choices, to prognosticate on how we’re certain every pick is going to be a superstar or a bust, for the manic trade rush and most importantly to start the conversation on next year’s team. For us this just became the most important draft in Bahamian history. Buddy’s stature has outgrown that of

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Swimming Nationals will have some international flavour By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net THE Bahamas Swimming Federation’s 2016 Royal Bank of Canada National Swimming Championships has added some international flavour. According to federation president Algernon Cargill, when the four-day championships get underway 9am today at the Betty Kelly Kenning Swim Complex, a number of international swimmers will make up the 500-plus competitors participating. “When you look at the psych sheets, the top Bahamian males are not even ranked in the top 10, in terms of the competitors competing

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