THE FINISH LINE: ‘I commend the Bahamas Baseball Association for taking stand to unite’
FOR some time I’ve been writing, agitating for the re-amalgamation of baseball in the country.
Range Hawks Golf Club Open Challenge on par for April 7
THE Range Hawks Golf Club, born out of the idea to provide some comradeship with retired golfers in their spare time at the Bahamas Golf Federation’s Driving Range, will host their initial Open Challenge on Friday, April 7 at the Baha Mar Golf and Country Club. The event will tee off at 1pm.
Sports Notes
THE top scorer in Financial Bowling League competition Wednesday night was Stan Bethell of the Strike Force with a 234 high game and a 582 high three game set.
Coleby key contributor off the bench for Jayhawks
Playing limited minutes this season due to recovery from a torn ACL, Bahamian collegiate basketball player Dwight Coleby has logged valuable minutes thus far in the NCAA Tournament and his teammates, along with the international media, have taken notice.
Jonquel Jones leads her team to title win in Korea
BAHAMIAN basketball star Jonquel Jones ended her time in the Korean Basketball League with one of her best games of the season and a championship title for her club.
Nashad named Mid-Florida Conference Player of the Year
HIS final season at the Junior College fell short of his ultimate team goal of a national championship, but Nashad Mackey’s stellar individual numbers continue to garner postseason awards.
Governor General launches FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience
THE FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Bahamas 2017 Trophy Experience was launched by Governor General of the Bahamas, Her Excellency Dame Marguerite Pindling at Government House on Tuesday.
OFFICIAL RESULTS: 28th National High School Track & Field Championships
• Here’s a look at the official results of the Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture’s 28th Annual National High School Track & Field Championships:
Cybots v Shockers all set
THE pennant winning Real Deal Shockers and the defending champions Mail Boat Cybots will now clash in a rematch of the Vince Ferguson divisional final in the New Providence Basketball Association’s postseason.
‘A great day for the sport of baseball’
After years of negotiating, the Bahamas Baseball Association finally welcomed members of the Junior Baseball League of Nassau, the Eleuthera Junior Baseball League, the Grand Bahama Little League and the Grand Bahama Senior Baseball under its umbrella, in a move that they say is for the betterment of the players who want to represent the Bahamas at the international level.
BTC DONATES $275,000 TO 3rd IAAF WORLD RELAYS
WHILE making a donation of $275,000 to the IAAF/BTC World Relays, BTC Chief Executive Officer Leon Williams said they continue to be the title sponsor for as long as the event is held in the Bahamas.
Bahamian basketball players in 70th NJCAA Tournament
WHILE the NCAA Division I Tournament grabs international headlines, several Bahamian players competed this week at the Junior College Division I Tournament.
‘Going to the Dominican Republic from the Bahamas has been a big transition’
HE’S one of the latest Bahamians to sign his name on the dotted line for a professional baseball contract. But Trent Deveaux said he’s looking forward to following in the footsteps of his uncle, the late Wentie Ford, in becoming one of the next Bahamian Major League players.
‘We are committed to bringing more tourism and more Heat fans to Bahamas’
THE Bahamas took centre stage at the American Airlines Arena in a major sports tourism campaign.
SPORTS NOTES
THE most valuable player in City Bowling League competition last night was a red hot Richie Pyfrom of Telco Enterprises, who mowed down the pins for an outstanding 699 high three game set, just missing the exclusive 700 Club by one pin.
