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Lions demolish Live & Direct to lift 6th District b/ball title

Lions are the Champions of the Annual 6th District Basketball Tournament, having completed a 2-0 sweep of Live and Direct on Sunday March 20, 2016 at the Gym in Belle Vue, Tortola. Photo: Provided
MVP Dione M. Blyden receives his trophy from 6th District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines. Photo: Provided
MVP Dione M. Blyden receives his trophy from 6th District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines. Photo: Provided
Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Malone receives an award from Sports Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn for the most three pointers in the tournament. Photo: Provided
Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Malone receives an award from Sports Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn for the most three pointers in the tournament. Photo: Provided
BELLE VUE, Tortola, VI – Lions are the Champions of the Annual 6th District Basketball Tournament, having completed a 2-0 sweep of Live and Direct on Sunday March 20, 2016 at the Gym in Belle Vue, Tortola.

Game one on Saturday March 19, 2016 had seen the Lions snatch an overtime victory, 92 – 89, and then secured the championship with a 101-81 victory the following day.

The MVP was Dione M. Blyden of Lions.

“The league went well. Teams were for the most part evenly matched, which led to very competitive games. I thought the two best teams made it to the championship and the best team came out champions. Community turnout was good but next year we would like to see it move from good to great. Thanks to every one for supporting, especially Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines and her team for making it possible,” commented Cadafee “Boss” Freeman, one of the tournament organisers.

2016 Champions - Lions

MVP -                Dione M. Blyden
Most steals -      Tavon Phillip
Most rebounds - Douron Phillip
Most Assist -      Dione M. Blyden
Most Blocks -    Dione M. Blyden
Most Points-      Douron Phillip
Most 3's Made - Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Malone.

Sixth District Representative Hon Alvera Maduro-Caines and Sports Minister Hon Myron V. Walwyn assisted in the presentation of awards.

8 Responses to “Lions demolish Live & Direct to lift 6th District b/ball title”

  • guth man (21/03/2016, 16:24) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yea yea dion
  • hard work (21/03/2016, 17:18) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I see you Stephon, keep putting in that work young fella. Skies the limit.
  • qc (21/03/2016, 18:24) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Turn out was poor by the way mw likes being in photos mehson
    • kelo (21/03/2016, 23:04) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      All deeds basketball leagues are struggling
      • @kelo (22/03/2016, 07:37) Like (4) Dislike (4) Reply

        Since you realize they struggling, do something to help and not be so negative. Is all about the players and not us the fans. I have been to every game and there was no forfeiture of any. The young men appreciated this league and I admire the zeal and zest they played with.
    • @qc (21/03/2016, 23:20) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
      Was a good turn out other nights. Who was to be there was there.
  • oh yea (22/03/2016, 12:40) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Big up to the winners


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