Curtis Morton
A change in venue, certainly does not mean a change in the excitement.
The Nevis Amateur Basketball Association (NABA) league, which is sponsored by SL Horsfords, continued on the evening of Saturday 28th April.
It was the start of round two but there was one major change.
Instead of the usual venue of the hard court in Church Ground, the action moved to the newly renovated court, next to the Charlestown Primary School.
A sizeable crowd showed up, which included Hon. Spencer Brand and Mrs. Brand.
In brief remarks, prior to the start of the games, Minister Brand wished the players all the best, as they faced off in round two.
He was instrumental in assisting with the works at the court.
In game one, which was played between Ole Skool and Dynasty Ballers, the crowd was in for a treat. It was a ding- dong battle from start to finish.
In the final breath taking seconds of the game, Dynasty Balers managed to sink a few critical points and just edged out the Ole Skool team, by a mere two points!
Final score:
Dynasty Ballers 80 Ole Skool 78 points
First quarter Dynasty Ballers 15 Ole Skool 14
Second quarter Ole Skool 24 Dynasty Ballers 15
Third quarter Dynasty Ballers 29 Ole Skool 21
Fourth quarter Dynasty Ballers 21 Ole Skool 19
Half time Score 38 -30 in favor of Ole Skool
Dynasty Ballers 80 points
Norris Williams 20poi 19reb 1ste 2b/s 4 of 6 free throw made 7turnovers
Trevorne Trevorn Simmonds 21poi 3reb 5ass 5ste 3 of 4 free throw made 4turnovers
Ronel Jones 7poi 2reb 3ass 3ste 2b/s 1 of 2 free throw made 5turnovers
Orion Jones 11poi 4reb 1ste 1b/s 1 of 2 free throw made 2turnovers
Ole Skool 78 points
Jenerson France 38poi 10reb 1ass 1ste 16 of 29 free thow made 4turnovers
Vance Allen 19poi 3reb 3 of 5 free throw made 4turnovers
4poi 10reb 3ass 3turnovers
Julian Nisbett 4poi 10reb 3ass 3turnovers
Shevon Browne 6poi 6reb 1ass 1turnovers
Game two did not serve to ease the nerves of the spectators, as CG Rebels engaged CG Massives.
It was another nail biter. The scores were actually tied 29-all at half time.
CG Rebels then managed a decisive seven points lead in the third quarter and even though the CG Massives team, managed a three points lead in the final quarter, it was just not enough.
Final score:
C G Rebels 63 C G Massive 59 points
First quarter C G Massive 16 C G Rebels 9
Second quarter C G Rebels 20 C G Massive 13
Third quarter C G Rebels 22 C G Massive 15
Fourth quarter C G Massive 15 C G Rebels 12
Half time Score 29-29
C G Rebels 63 points
Royden Browne 12poi 10reb 4ass 4ste 2b/s 2turnovers
Eabay JeffersJermie Jeffers 14poi 6reb 3ass 2ste 1 of 1 free throw made 6turnovers
Kurt Herbert 10poi 7reb 7ass 3ste 2b/s 2 of 2 free throw made 2turnovers
Lgms WilkinsonDonford Wilkinson 10poi 7reb 3ass 1ste 1 of 2 free throw made 2turnovers
C G Massive 59 points
Cheslyn Valentino Hutton21poi 6reb 4ass 5ste 3 of 6 free throw made 3turnovers
Kareem Parry19poi 1ass 4 of 5 free throw made 2turnovers
Matthew Mrawsum Harding 6poi 4reb 1ass 1ste 1turnovers
Kirthni Esdaille 6poi 6reb 2 of 2 free throw made
The next game in the S L Horsford Nevis Amateur Basketball League 2018, is set for Tuesday 01st May 2018
7:00pm C G Massive vs. Ole Skool Craddock Road Hard Court