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Hoopfest Tournament a blast with top high school teams from US
WITH a little more time to work with their teams, coaches for both the New Providence and Grand Bahama All-Stars feel as if they could have had better showings against the Miami Northwestern High School in the Hoopfest High School Tournament at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium over the weekend. On Friday, the New Providence All-Stars got off to a slow start and ended up getting routed 71-36 by Miami. On Saturday, the Grand Bahama All-Stars got off to a good start, but couldn’t maintain their composure, losing 66-47 to Miami.
Joanna Evans ends up 3rd overall
With a first and second place finish in the women’s 400 and 200 metre freestyle races respectively in her regional competition in San Antonio, Texas, Grand Bahamian Joanna Evans placed third overall in both events at the US Open Swimming Championships.
Joanna Evans: Training for US Open Swim Championships ‘going pretty good’
While she continues to train at her alma mater at the University of Texas, Bahamian multiple national record holder Joanna Evans is preparing to get back into the pool when she competes in the 2020 US Open Swimming Championships.
‘Reno’ gets busted lip ‘stitched right away’
TUREANO ‘Reno’ Johnson was on the verge of setting himself up for one of the greatest accomplishments in Bahamian boxing history. But that was thwarted by Mexican Jaime Munguia at the Fantasy Springs Casino in Indio, California, on Saturday night.
Impressive showing for Albury and Believe Prep in Florida
DESPITE losing their first game of the pre-season, Deyton Albury and the Believe Prep Academy basketball team had an impressive showing at the Big House Complex in Tavares, Florida, over the weekend.
Garreth looks forward to the competition in college
After participating in a few Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) Basketball Tournaments this summer, Garreth Edgecombe is eagerly looking forward to competing at the collegiate level.
Leevan Sands: ‘My goal is to qualify for Tokyo’
AS he prepares for his second season as an assistant coach with the Bears’ track and field team at the University of Northern Colorado, Leevan “Superman” Sands is eagerly looking forward to his final appearance at the Olympic Games.
Deyton Albury enrols at Believe Prep Academy
AS he continues to work through the best offer for his collegiate experience, rising young basketball star Deyton Albury has enrolled at Believe Prep Academy in Rock Hill, South Carolina. Coming off a series of AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) Tournaments in July and August as he reunited with his former Temple Christian Suns’ coach Jamal Smith and team-mate Garreth Edgecombe, Albury said he’s eager to showcase his talent for coach Kevin Jackson.
Briontae Riley to play pro in France
FROM the time she picked up a basketball under the supervision of coach Varel Davis at CH Reeves Junior High School, Briontae Riley knew that she was going to be something special. Thanks to Bahamian Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows and his Raw Talent organisation, the versatile multi-talented Riley is heading to Grans, France, to play professionally for the Basket Club Gransois.
Triple jump legend Willie Banks visits Nassau
VETERAN long-triple jump coach Peter Pratt said he was delighted to renew his relationship with former American world record holder Willie Banks.
Wilson in tie for fourth place at 10th Shanghai Grand Prix
HIGH jumper Jamal Wilson, tied with two others for fourth place, was the only Bahamian to compete at the 10th Shanghai Grand Prix track and field meet after injuries to fellow competitor Donald Thomas and quartermiler Steven Gardiner kept them both out of action.
Roadrunners Track & Field Club’s 18th annual gala awards banquet
FOR the 18th consecutive year, president/head coach Dexter Bodie and his executive team took the time out to honour the accomplishments of their Roadrunners Track and Field Club at their gala awards banquet.
RATTLERS RETAKE CLASSIC TROPHY
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net WITH the key big men on both teams fouled out, the CI Gibson Rattlers got a 1-2 punch from Lamont Armaly and Kristen Francis to win the Providence Holiday Basketball Classic for the first ti
BSC League back on the court Saturday
BSC League back on the court Saturday AFTER taking a break for the Easter holiday weekend, the Baptist Sports Council (BSC) is scheduled to resume play in its 2012 Basketball League at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex on Saturday with teams in the thre
Big Red Machine roll past Saints
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net THE St Augustine's College Big Red Machines rolled past the Kingsway Academy Saints for their third consecutive victory in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools. On Tuesda
Swift swimmers compete at Auburn
SIX Swift swimmers represented the Bahamas at the Auburn Masters Swimming Invitational. They won 13 races and had six second place finishes. The meet took place at the Auburn University swim complex that is to host the women's NCAA Championships next mont
Knights polish off Cougars 73-41
Knights polish off Cougars 73-41 By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Coach Trevor Grant may have one of the youngest squads he has had to work with in quite some time. But he's confident that his CR Walker Knights will be abl
'Reno' gets 2nd straight win
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Taureano 'Reno' Johnson has picked up his seventh straight victory. But he had to go to the scoreboards for the second win Saturday in Hollywood, Florida. Fighting on the undercard at the We
Sports news in brief
Sports news in brief TRACK GSSSA CHAMPIONSHIPS WITH the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools Track and Field Championships complete, the Government Secondary Schools Sports Association is all set to host their Track and Field Championsh
'Reno' gets 2nd straight win
By BRENT STUBBS Senior Sports Reporter bstubbs@tribunemedia.net Taureano 'Reno' Johnson has picked up his seventh straight victory. But he had to go to the scoreboards for the second win Saturday in Hollywood, Florida. Fighting on the undercard at the We
