Action got underway in the BD District King League with the Lakers beating the Celtics 20-2, led by 8 points from Tyriece Carrasco and 6 steals from Kahmani Caul. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Brian "bash" Brewley addressed the players during the Opening Ceremony, explaining the importance of discipline and fair play, respect for each other, the Officials and their Coaches. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

After the opening ceremony the Lakers took to the court in Under 10 action against the Celtics in the Under 10 Division and secured a comfortable 20-2 victory at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.

Tyriece Carrasco led the point scoring with 8, adding 5 rebounds. Shamoi Dore and Jahdique Winchester both scored 4 for the Lakers whilst Khamani Caul scored 2 points, 2 rebounds and 6 steals.

For the Celtics, Sahjani France scored both points and added one rebound.

In the U-13’s, District 9 beat District 4 38-16 on the back of Demoi Bradley’s 7 points, 4 steals and 3 assists.

A fairly even first quarter was blown apart in the second by District 9 as they took a 23-7 lead and were never threatened again. Terrique Springer finished with 6 points and 6 rebounds, whilst Devonte Robinson, Tishon Leonard and Ethan Khan all scored 5 baskets.

District 4 were led by Rackelle Jack’s 6 points and both Khalim Skelton and Jemoi Levons scored 3. Levons also had 4 assists in a losing effort.

In the Under 16’s, District 2 beat District 8 43-32 thanks to 15 points and 7 rebounds from Romain Minott. He also picked up 4 steals whilst Demoi Hodge had 12 points, 4 steals and 2 assists. Further scoring came from Dahmani Williams with 7 and Noel Maxwell with 4.

For District 8, Hakeem Penn had 11 points and 6 rebounds, Devorn Varlack 9 points and 3 rebounds and Neville Smith 6 points and 9 rebounds.

The last game of the opening day saw District 9 rout District 4 41-15.

Kimron Telemaque finished with 9 points, 3 steals and 3 assists as his team raced away in the second and third quarters to put the result beyond doubt. Kasean Wylie added 8 points and Jahmoi Dore 5 points and 3 rebounds.

For District 4, Jacoy Walwyn top scored with 5 points whilst Bianca Brewley, Shadim Rubaine and Ryan Alfred all scored 3.