Basketball 3x3 incomplete

NOTWITHSTANDING that the tournament ended without a winner emerging, President of the SVG Basketball Federation Suzette Jackson was pleased with last weekend’s 3x3 Tournament played at the new Montrose Court, and hosted by the Federation.

Unfortunately, the final game between South Rivers and TMAC was marred by an incident involving two opposing players, and as a result the match was rendered incomplete.

The SVGBF assured that the matter was under “thorough investigation”, following which, further action might become necessary.

That apart, Jackson, who was on hand to witness the full tournament said, “I am very pleased with the level of play. I am encouraged by the support persons still have for basketball as we continue to do our best to revive and rebuild the game.”

Jackson went on to disclose that last weekend’s tournament “...will be the first of eight 3x3 tournaments we expect to hold throughout the country.”

She acknowledged that, “The 3x3 is the format which is being pushed by FIBA for countries within the Caribbean and Central America because of our small population and our limited financial resources.”

That aside, the SVGBF is working on the threeyear strategic plan which involves getting to the FIBA qualifiers.

“We have to play three tournaments before November 1st in order to qualify for the November

2023/24 qualifiers, and here we are with our first round. Once we play those slate of games we automatically enter into the ranking stages and the more games we play we have a better chance to go up for qualification ladder, so that’s our intention.” Jackson explained.

I.B.A. ALLEN

Largo Height takes S. Leeward Football League

LARGO HEIGHT, last Saturday, July 15, added the Hairoun South Leeward Football League title to their 2023 winnings.

Largo Height, who last month won the Sharpes League title, had Rose Place standing in their way of another moment of triumph.

Buoyed by large crowd support, neither outfit was able to breach each other’s defence.

In between, both sets of fans had their moments of “oohs and aahs”, as there were some near misses, but what was otherwise an exciting encounter petered out to a 0-0 stalemate.

The match was then decided from the penalty spot, with Largo Height trumping 3-1.

For winning the title, Largo Height got the winner’s trophy, medals and $1200, while Rose Place gained a trophy, $1000 and medals.

Before reaching Saturday’s final, Largo Height had defeated Lower Campden Park, 3-2; while Rose Place had a 2-1 over Top Campden Park.

Lower Campden Park went on to take the third spot, beating Top Campden Park, 4-2 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

Lower Campden Park received a trophy, medals and $800.

Meanwhile, among the individual awards, Largo Height’s Emery Bailey was named Player of the Final, with Jamal Duncan also of Largo Height, adjudged Best Goal Keeper.

Another reward for Largo Height went to Cordel

Theobalds, Best Midfielder, with Rose Place’s Meshach Pierre, adjudged Best Defender.

Roucha Bay’s Malcolm Stewart was the competition’s top goal scorer with 13 goals, while Jomeisha Giles, also of Roucha Bay, the lone female to score, named the Best Female Striker.

Plan was voted the Most Disciplined Team in the competition.