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BlazTros Show Who Got Game

The combination of the SOL Blazers and IRG Astros have proven to be a worthy concoction. Despite facing intense competition from fellow national team rivals from the Gladiators, the monarchs and Dem Ones, The team combo of Shaad O’Garro, Davi Cotterell , Jake Whitaker and Justin Golab proved to be a little too much for their counterparts.

Both the BlazeTros and the Gladiators went undefeated in the regular round play and were destined to meet in the finals. The crowd would not be disappointed as the game went down to the wire and saw Shaad O’Garro hit the game winning shot in overtime to bring home the bacon for his team.

The players are already looking forward to the next tournament which is the hoop it up three on three tournament which takes place on October 15 at the arts and recreation center once again. Only time will tell if the Blazetros will manage to come out on too once again or can the Gladiators exact revenge.

Bancha Captures Title

Most of Cayman’s top female basketball players came out to show their stuff and take part in what was for most of them, their first ever 3 on 3 competition locally.

They were pleasantly surprised at the new format of the FIBA three on three competition. The continuous, fast paced style of play, the intensity, and the level of competitiveness certainly made it an enjoyable experience with the players yearning for more. Throughout the intense battle the team called Bancha emerged victorious. Defeating the rival opponents Truly Infinity (Vicky Gray, Shantel Wilks and Lorrie Brown) by a score of 13 to 11.

The championship team Is comprised of Hannah Parchment’, Chloe Powery – Doxey and Guiesha Smith. The tournament is sponsored by the Cayman Islands Classic which would also be donating tickets to the games to the champs of each tournament.

All eyes are now set on the next competition – the Hoop It Up 3 on 3 Tournament which takes place on October 15th at the ARC once again!
interested persons should visit the CIBA website at CaymanBasketball.com to register their team Before the deadline of October 14.

How to Register Your 3 on 3 Team

Step 1 – Click on the Register Here Button to go directly to the FIBA Registration Page

Step 2 – Click on the Blue “Register Team” Button

Step 3 – Scroll Down the page and Click on the “Register Team” Button next to the category you are entering. Then follow the instructions to complete your registration.

Register for the Who Got Game 3×3 Tournament

The first in a series of 3×3 Tournaments in October is coming up! Cash and other prizes are up for grabs! Not to mention bragging rights for the inaugural tournament sponsored by the Cayman Islands Classic! Registration Deadline is October 1st! Click here to learn more!

Forbes, Seymour and Rankin off to New Jersey

Off they go ✈️

Breakfast Club athletes are on the move this summer.

National player Neandra Forbes along with youth players Charlene Seymour and Jamie Rankin left for St. Benedict’s Prep in New Jersey.

The three will join the Preparatory School’s Basketball program this season in hopes of developing their game and improving Cayman’s youth programs.

Forbes, Seymour and Rankin were a part of the runners-up “Islanders” team in the National Women’s league this season.

Ebanks off to Baton Rouge!

18 year old Arleny Ebanks is off to Baton Rouge Community College in Louisiana this summer.

The 6’3 center played just her first year in the National Women’s Basketball league when she joined the league’s runners up “Islanders” this season.

Ebanks began learning the game of Basketball recently in 2019. It was National Youth and Assistant Women’s Coach Cory McGee who saw huge potential and took the stellar rebounder under his wing and prepared her for battle in a little over a year.

Ebanks joined the Breakfast Club morning program where she improved her skill and knowledge of the game preparing her for the next 4 years of tertiary education. She’s also looking forward to giving back to the Cayman Islands National programs.

All the best Arleny!!!!🏀🤗

A Fearless Victory

Women of Valor Fearless are the new 2021 PWC National U16 Girls Champions 🏀🥇🏆💙👍🏼💪🏽

The WOV Fearless defeated Women of Valor Courage in a nail biting overtime finish on Saturday evening (July 10) at the John Gray Gym.

Courage led the game in the first quarter as their star player Annika Moore kept her teammates in the game but with a few defensive adjustments from Fearless Coach April Ebanks, Selezqua McLaughlin and her squad were neck and neck with the regular season champs through the end. When Fearless’ leading scorer McLaughlin fouled out late in the 3rd quarter everyone thought the game was over. But a few mins into the 4th quarter Courage’s leading scorer Moore also got her 5th foul. For the remainder of the game both teams were forced to finish without their leading scorers.

Selezqua McLaughlin led her Fearless team with 21 points. But it was Brivanna Bodden who stepped up big time for Fearless with 14 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals. Also worthy of note, Bodden was 100% on the freethrow line.

Lorrie Brown also stepped up big grabbing 20 rebounds and 8 points.

For Courage: Annika Moore led the team with 31 points, 10 rebounds, 7 steals and 3 blocks.

The final score 51 to 49

Warriors Claim Under 16 Title!

Warriors are the new 2021 PWC National U16 Boys championships. 🏆🏀❤💪🏽👍🏼

From the jump, the Ice Tray and Warriors matchup was a close encounter with several lead changes. Nathaniel Anderson put on a show for the Ice Tray fans but in the end the Warriors would emerge victorious.

After Warriors star player Xzavier Miller was fouled out with two minutes left in the 4th quarter one would think the game would be over but the Warriors team stepped up and showed why practice makes perfect and the team with the least mistakes win.

For Warriors: Enarre Smith led the charge with 15 points, But it would be Xzavier Miller’s 15 rebounds and 12 points that kept the team afloat; Umar Gordon and Jamar Ellis both added points each.

For Ice Tray: Nathaniel Anderson too scored with 23 points and Andrew Stone followed with 12 points and 14 rebounds.

Final score: Warriors 54 Ice Tray 51

Islanders Advance to Finals

Women’s Basketball playoff action continued with Islanders vs. Logic WOV

Islanders swept the series 2-0 and will move into the final against Rawlinson and Hunter Women of Valour All Stars.

Four players were in double digits for Islanders…Neandra Forbes and Charlene Seymour shared 12 points an a combination of 11 rebounds, Geneve Magnon also added 12 points, but grabbed 8 rebounds, 4 blocks, 2 steals and Victoria Grey led her team with 19 points, 15 rebounds, 7 steals and 3 assists….3 rebounds shy of a triple double.

Annika Moore led for Logic WOV with 19 points, 8 rebounds an 5 steals. Leandra Watson followed with 11 points, 2 steals and Lorrie Brown added 10 points.

The final score Islanders 72 Logic 46

The final will see Islanders take on Rawlinson & Hunter this Sunday June 6th at the John Gray Gymnasium.

Picture Credit: Helen Jones CIBA Photographer.

Anika Moore Dominates Week 2

The stars were shining brightly this past Sunday at the John Gray Gym; but none shined more brightly in the Deloitte Under 19 Girls Basketball League than Anika Moore of the Women of Valor Courage.

In her first game, Moore filled up the stat sheet with 9 points, 10 rebounds, 5 steals and 3 assists against the WOV Fearless. Although her team lost by 5 points, Moore was out for blood in her second game and posted a season high 25 points, 20 rebounds and 4 steals! Earning her the undisputed player of the week honours for week two! Teams will obviously be on the lookout for Moore this Sunday as action for the ladies continues at the John Gray Gymnasium at 3:00 pm, November 29th.