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Zone 6 Basketball League gets underway

- Run It Red & Squad Up make winning start
The Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) Annual 6th District Basketball Tournament tipped off on Saturday January 30, 2016 in the gym at Belle Vue. Photo: Provided
Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines delivering her remarks at the opening of the annual Zone 6 Basketball Tournament in Belle Vue. Photo: Provided
Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines delivering her remarks at the opening of the annual Zone 6 Basketball Tournament in Belle Vue. Photo: Provided
Some of the teams prior to the start of the Zone 6 Basketball League on Saturday February 30, 2016. Photo: Provided
Some of the teams prior to the start of the Zone 6 Basketball League on Saturday February 30, 2016. Photo: Provided
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines (R6) sponsored Zone 6 Basketball Tournament tipped off on Saturday January 30, 2016 in the gym at Belle Vue.

Following a brief Opening Ceremony and an address by Hon Maduro-Caines, action got underway in the first of two scheduled games.

Run it Red got off to a winning start by beating the Lions 89-86, led by Tavon Phillips’ 29 Points, 11 Rebounds and 4 Steals. Akeem Titley added 13 Points, 3 Assists and 3 Steals, whilst Deangelo Sampson finished with 12 Points, 6 Rebounds and 3 Blocks.

For the Lions, Jamal K. Serrant notched 18 Points and 8 Rebounds, Beejay Caleb scored 15 Points with 9 Rebounds and Dione M. Blyden recorded 14 Points, 4 Rebounds and 4 Assists.

In Game 2, Squad Up beat Live and Direct 93-80, with Douron Phillip grabbing 31 Points and 13 Rebounds. Ray D. Victor added 11 Points with 6 Rebounds and Cedric King 9 Points and 9 rebounds.

For Live and Direct, Sean Woods scored 19 Points with 5 Rebounds, Zaneil Joseph 17 Points with 11 Rebounds and Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Malone 16 Points, 7 Rebounds and 3 Assists.

The action resumes on Friday February 5, 2016 at 8pm at the same venue with Run It Red facing Live and Direct. Then on Saturday February 6, the Stars play the Lions at 7pm followed by East against Squad Up.

9 Responses to “Zone 6 Basketball League gets underway”

  • Zone 6 (01/02/2016, 12:03) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    nice thanks for the coverage VINO
  • kk (01/02/2016, 12:08) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Nice!!!
  • 6th district massive (01/02/2016, 12:17) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Base on what I saw Saturday night, this league will be a close call. The teams played two close games. I pray they listen to what the rep said and don't start no fighting. Was a good start off.
  • i from here (01/02/2016, 12:18) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    I almost thought this league was another state secret
    • MYOB (01/02/2016, 13:58) Like (4) Dislike (1) Reply
      Cause you don't listen to your radio or check FB. Now you know so go out and support...thank you.
  • one eye (01/02/2016, 13:25) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Off to a good start
  • kopy kat (01/02/2016, 15:43) Like (1) Dislike (8) Reply
    Monkey see monkey do.
    • yes (01/02/2016, 17:59) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      I love this Alvera!!
    • @kopy kat (02/02/2016, 09:04) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
      As I could remember, this league started a few years ago. It was postponed last year because of fighting the year before. Once its something positive for the youths, I say copy all the way...why dont you sow some support and stop being so petty.


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