The last minutes of what had been a hard fought defensive battle suddenly burst into life as MVP Marshal Thomas galvanized his team mates into one last do or die effort that saw them claw back from 6 points down with 3:49 left on the clock.

That became just a 3-point difference as Marshall scored from under the rim.

With 2:39 remaining, SCB Young Talent still held the lead at 39-36, and into the final minute, they kept a 3-point margin. With just 49 seconds left, it became 41-40; Marshall drove forward from deep inside his own half, powered into the paint and under pressure from a SCB Young Talent defender, scored the most important of his 12 points. He also drew a foul much to the derision of the “home” fans and Hannah’s had a 3 point lead with 9 seconds left.

There was still time for Young Talent though. The coach called a time-out to sort out a new tactic and almost immediately they were awarded 2 free throws, but both were missed.

Then at the buzzer, an attempted 3 pointer faded away to leave Hannah’s breathing a sigh of relief and the celebrations began.

Young Talent who had been up at the end of each of the first three quarters had staged a comeback of their own, having found themselves down by 4 at the beginning of the 4th, but ultimately Hannah’s Triple Threat had just enough to see them off.

FINAL RESULT:

Hannah's Triple Threat 44-41 Sea Cow's Bay's Young Talent 44 - 41

For Hannah's Triple Threat: Game MVP Marshal Thomas 12 points, 3 rebounds, 1 steal Jurmaine St Rose 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, 2 assists

Brent Leslie 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 steals, 1 block

For SCB's Young Talent: Kevin Jones 14 points, 4 rebounds, 1 steal Kevon “Shack" Lettsome 8 points, 2 rebounds, 5 steals

Shem Samuel 6 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals

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