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Thrilling opening to Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League on VG

- Ice Connection slip past Homegrown 94-93 in overtime
Ray D. Victor netted a game high 29 points and pulled 10 rebounds to lead Ice Connection to a thrilling win in overtime, 94-93, against Homegrown in the opening game of the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League at the North Sound Basketball Court on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Basketball fans were treated to a thriller when the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League, organised by the North Sound Basketball Association, tipped off at the North Sound Basketball Court on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Basketball fans were treated to a thriller when the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League, organised by the North Sound Basketball Association, tipped off at the North Sound Basketball Court on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, January 25, 2020. Photo: Team of Reporters
Nine (9) teams are participating in the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League, with 6 in the Senior Division and 3 in the Junior Division. Photo: Team of Reporters
Nine (9) teams are participating in the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League, with 6 in the Senior Division and 3 in the Junior Division. Photo: Team of Reporters
NORTH SOUND, Virgin Gorda, VI- Basketball fans were treated to a thriller when the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League, organised by the North Sound Basketball Association, tipped off at the North Sound Basketball Court on Virgin Gorda on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

In the first game of the night, Ray D. Victor netted a game high 29 points and pulled 10 rebounds to lead Ice Connection to a thrilling win in overtime against Homegrown.

The epic battle ended 94-93 with Ice Connection taking a come from behind win, after trailing 43-48 at half-time.

Nathanial J. Malone aka ‘Nat’ also had a stellar night for Ice Connection, dropping in 23 points, making  5 assists and grabbing 4 rebounds.

Homegrown’s valiant challenge were led by Travis A. Issac (21 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals) and  Jolyon Wilson (20 points, 8 rebounds, 2 blocks, 1 steal, 1 assist).

GameTime too good for DR Power

Game two was between Dominican Republic team DR Power and GameTime.

Gametime controlled the game from tip off to the final whistle, although Dr Power found some strength in the latter half of the game.

The half-time score was GameTime 40, DR Power 28 and the final score 89-72 in favour of GameTime.

Deondre Rymer led the scoring for GameTime with 28 points while Kimron Telemaque knocked down 18 points, made 6 assists, pulled 5 rebounds and effected 3 steals. Telemaque also hit 5 three-pointers.

Top scoring for DR Power was Noel Frias, with 30 points and 15 rebounds. Lenis Fafael and Felix Carabello both had 12 points.

9 teams are participating in the Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League, with 6 in the Senior Division and 3 in the Junior Division.

Games continue next Friday and Saturday.

Weekend schedule of Games

Friday, January 31, 2020

7:00 pm (Junior Division)

Willfull Skillful vs VG Crusaders

9:00 pm (Senior Division)

DR Power vs LDB Explorers

Saturday, February 1, 2020

7:00 pm (Senior Division)

GameTime vs Homegrown

9:00 pm (Senior Division)

Lace up vs Ice connection

2 Responses to “Thrilling opening to Winston Jagpat Memorial Basketball League on VG”

  • My girl (27/01/2020, 16:55) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Happy that basketball came alive on VG
  • VG Resident (27/01/2020, 17:05) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congrats to the North Sound Basketball Association. Keep the sport alive! I believe the games are being held at North Sound Basketball Court and not at the Jeffrey Caines Court. Hope the Tournament will progress well and all players will be disciplined so that the ultimate goal of the Association will be realized. Congrats again!


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