SPORTING MISCHIEF & MAYHEM: Hurricane relief evokes memories of family and Roberto Clemente
AS we try to rebuild our southern islands in the wake of Hurricane Joaquin, I have to admit seeing Bahamians regardless of race, creed, denomination or political affiliation, unite for the common good of our brothers and sisters in those areas is truly humbling.
Sports Notes
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association congratulates Jacobi Bain and Elana Mackey, who have been invited by the International Tennis Federation to participate in a Regional Under-13 Training Camp for the top players in the region. The training camp began yesterday and will end Sunday in La Libertad, El Salvador.
Elite Warriors shut out the Mighty Mitts, 12-0
While Avery Rolle was stingy on the mound, Zhivargo Archer, Richard Bain and Sherman Ferguson all belted home runs. Together, the combo helped the pennant winning BTC Elite Warriors dial up a 12-0 shutout on the Chances Mighty Mitts in game one of their New Providence Softball Association men’s best-of-five playoff series.
DeAndre Ayton looks to transfer to new high school
THE top high school basketball recruit for the class of 2017 has a much anticipated decision to make on his NCAA path, but Bahamian DeAndre Ayton is making headlines this fall as he looks to transfer to a new high school.
National beach soccer team set for Lucayan Cup Challenge
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA), with a 12-man team selected from among the top beach soccer players, are slated to be back in the spotlight this weekend when they host the Lucayan Cup Challenge with teams from Mexico and Trinidad & Tobago.
‘Tum Tum’ named one of Spartans’ captains
HEADING into his sophomore season, Bahamian point guard Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn Jr is expected to be a leader for the Michigan State Spartans, both on the court and in the locker room.
Sports notes
AFTER the first three weeks of competition in the Bahamas Association of Independent Secondary Schools’ softball competition, there are still a few teams undefeated.
NPSA playoffs and Swift Swimming meet rescheduled due to Hurricane Joaquin
HURRICANE Joaquin has forced two sporting events to be rescheduled this weekend in New Providence.
‘JJ’ named Preseason All-American
George Washington Colonials women’s basketball senior Jonquel Jones has been named Preseason All-American by Sporting News last week. In addition, the Colonials were ranked in the preseason top 25 by several publications.
SAC junior boys get 12-2 win over Queen’s College
THEY took away a three-run home run from Jude Smith because of an illegal bat but, on the next pitch, Terico Sweeting drilled the same homer to the opposite side of the field to help propel the St Augustine’s College Big Red Machine to a 12-2 win over the Queen’s College Comets.
Nassau Darts Association hosts Captain’s Shoot-Out to officially kick off new season
THE Nassau Darts Association (NDA) hosted its Captain’s Shoot-Out at the Tailgater 601 Bay Street to officially kick off its new season on Wednesday night.
THE FINISH LINE: ‘Team Bahamas did very well’ at 43rd CAC Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships
THE ballroom in the Atlantis resort on Paradise Island wasn’t as packed as I had anticipated for the 43rd Central American and Caribbean Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships over the weekend.
Kickoff pep rally held for the Popeyes Bahamas Bowl
IT IS officially bowl season in the Bahamas and organisers have launched their campaign to promote the second edition of the only NCAA Division I bowl game to be played outside the United States.
Sports notes
THE top scorer in Financial Bowling League competition last night was Dwayne Ingraham of Best Deal Kirki Bar with a 533 high three game set. Runner-up MVP was Kevin B Williams of Strike Force with a 201 high game and a 528 second high set.Rashad McCardy of Davis & Co Moonlight Strikers downed the pins for a respectable 198 second high game.
A Swift open water race
FOR the third consecutive year, Swift will be hosting its open water swim race at the Palm Cay site this Saturday (October 3).
