Burger King Clapham Bulls and Fusionz Boutique Station Hill Cavaliers are through to the next round of the BABA President’s Cup, after winning their quarter final matchups at the Wildey Gymnasium on Tuesday evening.
While Bulls pulled away late to beat NSC Combined Schools Tridents 79-70 in a competitive affair, the Cavaliers destroyed Warrens All Stars 93-58 in a lopsided contest.
It was a rough start by the Bulls, in the chase for the Derrick Garrett Memorial Trophy, as they fell behind early in the first quarter against the Tridents.
Tridents repeatedly attacked the undermanned Bulls, who were without key players Manuel Alleng and Andrew Ifill.
The youngsters hit five treys in the opening period and along with dominant play from big man Tristan Yarde, gave Tridents a 25-13 advantage at the end of the first quarter.
But Bulls recovered quickly and matched the effort of the their opponents in the second quarter, outscoring them 25-13 as Simeon Maynard scored 10 of his 22 points during that stretch to leave the scores locked at 38 at the half.
At one stage, the schoolboys led 48-47 midway through the third quarter, but Bulls used their expertise against their less experienced opponents to end the quarter on a 12-3 run and take a 59-51 advantage into the final quarter.
Tridents, however, mounted a comeback to come within two (68-66) with 2:33 on the clock. But former national player Akeem Marsh sealed the deal by dunking all over Khade Belgrave and scoring the free-throw to complete the ‘and 1’ play.
Akeem Marsh of Burger King Clapham Bulls finishes strongly over the Trident’s
Tristan Yarde. (Photo by Zahir Motara)
Marsh led the way for the Bulls with 27 points and 11 rebounds, Simeon Maynard added 22 points and Kemar Benn had 20 points.
For the Tridents, Antoine Winter scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Yarde finished with a massive double double of 18 points and 18 rebounds, while guard Zane Gaskin added 11 points.
In the other game, the Cavaliers made light work of Warrens, out-running and out-playing them in most aspects of the second game.
The only saving grace was that Station Hill were unable to reach the 100 mark, finishing the game seven points shy.
Gavin Phillips and Dijon Hunte licked their chops at the slower and less skilled Warrens side to put up 24 points each, Adriel Brathwaite had his best game of the season with 12 points and 23 rebounds, while Darren Hunte had 10 points.
Only Dillan Willie and Kaliel Austin made it into double digits for Warrens, with 14 points apiece and Austin also grabbed 12 rebounds. (AS)
