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Defending champs Ice Connection surrender opening VG Summer Jam game to East

- lost 69-86 on Saturday, August 9, 2025, to D’Moi M. Hodge & East
The 2024 champions of VG Summer Jam, Ice Connection (yellow), were given a rude awakening by East when the 2025 edition of the basketball tournament got underway at Anthonie Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, August 9, 2025. Photo: Facebook/Screengrab
East were also bolstered by the presence of former LA Lakers’ and Virgin Islander D’Moi M. Hodge, left, who scored 22 points, made 6 steals, and had 4 assists. Photo: Facebook/Screengrab
East were also bolstered by the presence of former LA Lakers’ and Virgin Islander D’Moi M. Hodge, left, who scored 22 points, made 6 steals, and had 4 assists. Photo: Facebook/Screengrab
In Division B play, defending champions In Da Zone beat All Deh Smoke (orange) to submission. Photo: Facebook/Screengrab
In Division B play, defending champions In Da Zone beat All Deh Smoke (orange) to submission. Photo: Facebook/Screengrab
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The 2024 champions of VG Summer Jam, Ice Connection, were given a rude awakening by East when the 2025 edition of the basketball tournament got underway at Anthonie Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena in Virgin Gorda on Saturday, August 9, 2025.

On the other hand, and in Division B play, defending champions In Da Zone beat All Deh Smoke to submission.

Ice Connection vs East

Home team Ice Connection, although looking a lot like USVI Elites, were overpowered by East, 69-86, as Antwan Robinson of East registered a game-high 26 points, and also pulled 10 rebounds, and made 4 assists.

East of Tortola were also bolstered by the presence of former LA Lakers’ and Virgin Islander D’Moi M. Hodge, who scored 22 points, made 6 steals, and had 4 assists.

Shakeem Tyson supported with 11 points, 11 rebounds, 1 steal, and 4 assists.

The Ice Connection’s cold fight was led by Khalid S. Gerard, who ended with 17 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists, and 1 steal.

Leonardo Castillio Jr had 15 points, 5 steals, and 4 assists.

In Dah Zone vs All De Smoke

2024 champions In Dah Zone signalled early intentions to retain their title as they extinguished All Deh Smoke.

All Deh Smoke forfeited the game in the 3rd quarter, when the score was 56-33 in favour of In Dah Zone.

Jaden and Jadon Abrams, and Kajael Telemacque all had 11 points at the time of the premature ending of the game.

For All Deh Smoke, David Douglas had 11 points and 15 rebounds.

Upcoming games

Play in the 2025 VG Summer Jam continues at Anthonie Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena on Friday, August 15, 2025.

Next Mission will face Development in a Division B game, and Without A Doubt will be challenged by Deh Dawgs in the feature game.

Three games are billed for Saturday, August 16, 2025.

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