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Rawlinson & Hunter Close Out Series

Rawlinson & Hunter close out series.

Rawlinson & Hunter defeated Dream 67 to 31 in game 2 of the 2 best in 3 series closing out their opponents.

Rawlinson & Hunter WOV’s Alicia Turner carried her team on her back with a career high of 19 points, 9 rebounds 3 steals; Chloe Powery had a huge game grabbing a massive 21 rebounds, adding 10 points to the board, 4 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks Gueisha Smith followed with 12 points, 13 rebounds, 2 steals; Rochel Gardener contributed 9 points, 9 rebounds and Lashawntae Robinson also added 9 points, 3 steals.

In a losing effort, for Dream Courtisha Ebanks led her team with 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 blocks.

The final between Rawlinson and Hunter and Islanders will be held this Sunday June 6th at the John Gray Gymnasium.

Picture Credit: Helen Jones CIBA Photographer.

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.

Player of the Week

🏀PLAYER OF THE WEEK🏀

Davion Cotterell was one assist shy of a triple double and 3 rebounds short of making a quadruple double when he led the IRG Astros with 48 points, 11 rebounds, 9 assists, 7 steals, 1 block.

In Monday’s game against Celltronics, Cotterell scored a career high of 50 points.

Silver Bullets Advance

As expected Silver Bullets clamped down for the win against CI Hoopsters last Sunday at the John Gray Gym.

Tazmar Dawkins top scored for Silver Bullets with 21 points, 4 rebounds, 2 Assists, 2 steals; Joanki Montero followed with 19 points, 6 steals, 3 assists and Tarique Simpson added 12 points and a monsterous15 rebounds.

In a losing effort, For CI Hoopsters, Leon Harris and Jaylin Johnson both led their team with 18 points. Harris grabbed 9 rebounds to Johnson’s 3 steals though.

The Bullets beat their opponent 77 to 44 in the single emlination match to head into the playoffs and faceoff against 2nd seeded IRG Astros this week.

PHOTO CREDIT: Helen Jones CIBA Photgrapher

Juniors Upset Seniors

In more playoff action…

It was a battle between the 4th and 5th seeds.

4th place Western Union Juniors defeted 5th place Celltronics 90 to 84 in the single elimination match on Moday night at the John Gray gym.

For Juniors, Jathan Barnes top scored with 28 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds; Marcus Fletcher followed with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks; Keller Wilson added 12 points, 4 steals; Jeheil Henry contributed 9 points. The highest rebounder for the team was Noel Squire with 7.

For Celltronics, Daniel Mowatt led the charge with 29 points, Damion Powell followed with 19 points, 20 rebounds, 2 steals, Davion Foster added 13 points, 11 rebounds and Gavin Reid contributed 10 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds. Rick Henry aka Broklyn grabbe 18 rebouds with 7 points.

Though Celltronics lost the battle they clearly beat the Juniors on the boards and were point for point with their opponents…so what happened? Celltronics had a small bench and with two key players fouling out, there was not enough depth on the team to keep up with the Juniors who took advantage of this opportunity to advance to the semi-finals.

WU Juniors will now face 1st seed Burger King Warriors in the semi-finals this week.

All CIBA games are played at the John Gray Gumnasium.

Juniors Beat Seniors

In more playoff action…

It was a battle between the 4th and 5th seeds.

4th place Western Union Juniors defeted 5th place Celltronics 90 to 84 in the single elimination match on Moday night at the John Gray gym.

For Juniors, Jathan Barnes top scored with 28 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds; Marcus Fletcher followed with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks; Keller Wilson added 12 points, 4 steals; Jeheil Henry contributed 9 points. The highest rebounder for the team was Noel Squire with 7.

For Celltronics, Daniel Mowatt led the charge with 29 points, Damion Powell followed with 19 points, 20 rebounds, 2 steals, Davion Foster added 13 points, 11 rebounds and Gavin Reid contributed 10 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds. Rick Henry aka Broklyn grabbe 18 rebouds with 7 points.

Though Celltronics lost the battle they clearly beat the Juniors on the boards and were point for point with their opponents…so what happened? Celltronics had a small bench and with two key players fouling out, there was not enough depth on the team to keep up with the Juniors who took advantage of this opportunity to advance to the semi-finals.

WU Juniors will now face 1st seed Burger King Warriors in the semi-finals this week.

All CIBA games are played at the John Gray Gumnasium.

Juniors Beat Seniors

In more playoff action…

It was a battle between the 4th and 5th seeds.

4th place Western Union Juniors defeted 5th place Celltronics 90 to 84 in the single elimination match on Moday night at the John Gray gym.

For Juniors, Jathan Barnes top scored with 28 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds; Marcus Fletcher followed with 19 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 blocks; Keller Wilson added 12 points, 4 steals; Jeheil Henry contributed 9 points. The highest rebounder for the team was Noel Squire with 7.

For Celltronics, Daniel Mowatt led the charge with 29 points, Damion Powell followed with 19 points, 20 rebounds, 2 steals, Davion Foster added 13 points, 11 rebounds and Gavin Reid contributed 10 points, 5 steals, 5 rebounds. Rick Henry aka Broklyn grabbe 18 rebouds with 7 points.

Though Celltronics lost the battle they clearly beat the Juniors on the boards and were point for point with their opponents…so what happened? Celltronics had a small bench and with two key players fouling out, there was not enough depth on the team to keep up with the Juniors who took advantage of this opportunity to advance to the semi-finals.

WU Juniors will now face 1st seed Burger King Warriors in the semi-finals this week.

All CIBA games are played at the John Gray Gumnasium.

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.

Leon Harris Earns Player of the Week

After another exciting week of action in the Deloitte Under 19 Boys basketball League. This week’s honours go to Leon Harris of the CI Hoopsters. In his first game this past Sunday, Harris poured in 18 points and grabbed 7 rebounds to lead his team past Chino Hills in a 48-39 victory.

In his second game for the day, Harris posted an impressive double double against the the Sol Blazers. Although his team would lose by 3 points in overtime, Harris was the most dominant player, finishing with 13 points and 16 rebounds. Overall, Harris averaged 15.5 points and 11.5 rebounds.

Action continues at the John Gray High School Gymnasium on Sunday November 29th at 4 pm.

Deloitte Player of the Week – Boys

Marcus Fletcher earns player of the week rights for the Deloitte Under 19 Boys Basketball League.  Fletcher (of team Chino Hills) was the only player with a double digit scoring average, finishing with 30 points in his two games. Fletcher also was 2nd in Assists, 3rd in steals, 1st in 3 pointers made.  

Fletcher also shot 100% from 3 point range and 44% from within the ARC. 

Can Fletcher lead his team to the top of the standings this week?  Or will the formidable Sol Blazers remain undefeated?  Action continues this Sunday at 4:00 PM for the Boys.