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Lions roar over Philipinos in latest BVI Basketball Federation action

In 2nd game, Hon. Fraser's Sea Cows Bay Rebels defeated by Skulls, Coach Rajah Smith makes protest
The final game for the night saw Hawks with 57 points falling to Heats who wooped them with a solid 82 points. Tyler Cameron was the MVP for that game with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 3 assists. Hawk's Kadeen was a keen contender who got 17 points 6 rebounds, 1 block, 4 steals and 4 assists. Photo: VINO
the first game of the night saw Lions coming up against Philipinos. Lions maintained the lead throughout the four quarters of the game to take the win with a score 81 that would see them advancing to the next round of the competition. Photo: VINO
the first game of the night saw Lions coming up against Philipinos. Lions maintained the lead throughout the four quarters of the game to take the win with a score 81 that would see them advancing to the next round of the competition. Photo: VINO
Honourable Julian Fraser Rebels were up against some strong competition from the skulls in the second game. Despite their valiant efforts the team out of the Third District struggled and continued to be the chasers from behind as Skulls held firm to the lead. Photo: VINO
Honourable Julian Fraser Rebels were up against some strong competition from the skulls in the second game. Despite their valiant efforts the team out of the Third District struggled and continued to be the chasers from behind as Skulls held firm to the lead. Photo: VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Basketball Federation summer league continued last night, May 31, 2013 with three games, which pulled off some stiff level of competition.

The first game of the night saw Lions coming up against Philipinos. Lions maintained the lead throughout the four quarters of the game to take the win with a score 81-45. Lions' Laurus Nicholas was the top scorer with 23 points, 5 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 assists.

Also scoring double points in the game were Tyrone 'Pope' Tyson with 14 points and 11 rebounds. Romano Peters was deemed the best player of the game with 12 points, 17 rebounds, 3 blocks, 2 steals and 4 assists.

Of the 45 points scored by the losing team, Philipinos' Louie Poblete scored 15 points, 7 rebounds, 1 block, 2 steals and 3 assists.

Rebels, who received strong support from Hon. Julian Fraser, RA were up against some strong competition from the Skulls in the second game. Despite their valiant efforts, the team out of the Third District struggled and continued to be the chasers from behind as Skulls held firm to the lead.

Under 3 minutes in the 3rd quarter, Rebels made a fighting come back and narrowed the margin to trail by 1 point at which stage the game was 53-52 but pulling a free throw seconds after brought them the equaliser with 53-53. They were locked again with 55-55 in the early minutes of the 4th quarter and failed to take advantage of the opportunity at a lead having missed on a free throw with less than 8 minutes left in the game. The game was locked again 57-57 with 6:30 mins. remaining.

Skulls demanded the full respect from Rebels as they refused to step back. They pulled forward to take control of the remaining of the 3rd quarter, which ended at 55-53 then straight on the ending of the 4th quarter to win with a score of 76-68.

Rebel's Sandy Nadal was the lead scorer for the game with 29 points, however, the most valuable player turned out to be Skull's Shamar George who got 11 points, 6 rebounds, 4 blocks, 1 steal and 2 assists.

Rebel's coach, Mr Rajah Smith, launched a protest at the end of the game, alleging that the referees were not neutral and were guilty of dictating the game. "There is much to say about the unjust behaviour of certain members of the federation but I will hold on that for now," coach Smith said. He, nonetheless, did the mature thing of extending congratulations to the winning team, Skulls.

The final game for the night saw Hawks, with 57 points, falling to Heats who whooped them with a solid 82 points. Tyler Cameron was the MVP for that game with 16 points, 15 rebounds, 3 blocks, 1 steal and 3 assists. Hawk's Kadeen was a keen contender who got 17 points, 6 rebounds, 1 block, 4 steals and 4 assists.

11 Responses to “Lions roar over Philipinos in latest BVI Basketball Federation action”

  • . (01/06/2013, 10:21) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    That gym is empty every night.
  • Qeen Mary (01/06/2013, 10:22) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    tell um rajah
  • ABC (01/06/2013, 12:20) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Go lions show them you got skills
  • Real Tool (01/06/2013, 18:15) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    yea lions congrats but i want to no how ayo u get 'pope' to play again and ayo have him roaring so hard over the little philipinos man them
  • bay yute (02/06/2013, 02:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Julian Fraser is the boss!! He will not get weak and seek cheap popularity like others have been. I saw him out to the game and I anit seeing Myron
  • the rock (03/06/2013, 07:39) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    myron dont have a team and myron is not his competition down in third u got a wrong dude..boom..boom...real and come again..lol..lol!
  • JC (03/06/2013, 11:06) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats Tyler, this is a beginning of great things to come!!!!!
  • dd (04/06/2013, 14:25) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Hog city always loosing strupps


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