Hoop It Up closes Xmas Camp with a party - Dec 27, 2011 (by David Edole)
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-- Despite Ray Victor (186-G) connecting on a pair of free throws to put the No. 18 Warner University Royals in front 29-28 at the break, No. 13 Jamestown College hit back to win the matchup of NAIA Division II Mens Basketball teams, 60 56 on December 19, 2011.
The loss drops the Royals to 7-4 heading into the Christmas break while the Jimmies (12-3) pick up their second Top 20 victory in three days following their win over No [read more]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI-- Despite Ray Victor (186-G) connecting on a pair of free throws to put the No. 18 Warner University Royals in front 29-28 at the break, No. 13 Jamestown College hit back to win the matchup of NAIA Division II Mens Basketball teams, 60 56 on December 19, 2011.
The loss drops the Royals to 7-4 heading into the Christmas break while the Jimmies (12-3) pick up their second Top 20 victory in three days following their win over No. 15 Southeastern University on Saturday night.
Despite those two free throws, overall, Victor had an off night with his shooting. He recorded just 1 of 7 field goals, 1 of 6 attempted 3s, picked up 1 offensive rebound , turned the ball over once and added 1 block in 21 minutes playing time. Victor and his team mates get to rest up over the Christmas break and return to action on December 30 for the start of the Holiday Inn Express Invitational Tournament hosted by Warner University. The Royals first game will be against Geants St. Jean Collegial (Canada) at 5 p.m.
In their first game of the Crooked Lake Classic in December the no. 18 Warner University mens basketball team was upended by Reinhardt University (Ga.) 96-81. The Royals lacked any perimeter threat the entire game and could not overcome a two-point halftime deficit in their first regular season game in 13 days.
Victor finished the first half with 10 points and 5 rebounds, going onto finish the game with a double of 14 points and 10 rebounds in 27 minutes playing time. On day two the Royals bounced back cruising past Union University (Ky.) 89-62. The Royals made up for their lack of three point shooting against Reinhardt, connecting on 13-of-21 three pointers in the victory.
Ray Victor had a double-digit performance, scoring a hard fought 15 points including 6 of 7 field goals. He added a 75 % success rate from the free throw line and recorded 1 rebound in 23 minutes on the court.
The Bulldogs were no match for the Royals hot shooting; for the game the Royals shot 60.3% from the field and a sizzling 61.9% from three point range.
So far this season Victor has averaged 25 minutes playing time, starting all 10 of the games played. He has made 36 off 55 field goal attempts for an average of 55%, made 7 of 20 attempted 3s and has a 68.4% success rate from the free throw line. Unfortunately he has also fouled out 3 times in the 10 games.
In total he has scored 105 points and also recorded 44 rebounds, 11 assists, 4 blocks and 13 steals.
Hoop It Up closes Xmas Camp with a party! - Dec 27, 2011 (by David Edole)
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI --With unrivalled tidings of comfort and joy, not to mention excitement and skill, the Hoop It up Foundation concluded its inaugural Christmas Camp yesterday December 23 , 2011 at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex.
Well over 120 boys, girls, young men and women took part in the Camp, which catered for ages rising 5 to 17 [read more]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI --With unrivalled tidings of comfort and joy, not to mention excitement and skill, the Hoop It up Foundation concluded its inaugural Christmas Camp yesterday December 23 , 2011 at the Multi Purpose Sports Complex. Well over 120 boys, girls, young men and women took part in the Camp, which catered for ages rising 5 to 17.
At the week-long camp, all the participants received coaching in basic basketball skills and Coach Mike Knolls, from Delaware, USA, was on hand to give tips and deliver more technical coaching to the older groups.
Steve Parillon, founder of the foundation, said he was a tired man but that it had been a good week. Feeling kind of tired, its been a long day He said We had games, gave out prizes and put the Tola kids up against the VG kids. 4 great short games and they all showed their new skills and confidence.
The younger participants then took part in a shoot out skills challenge, the level of ability shown was quite extraordinary and testament to the hard work put in by all the coaches during the week.
At the closing ceremony the Kids of Tortola took on their VG counterparts in a series of short games, with VG coming out victorious.
All the coaches have worked hard this week commented Parillon We had Mike knolls from Delaware, who was instrumental in getting Dion Edwin, Norville Carey and those guys into high school. Kennedy Bass, Eustace Freeman, myself and Kelroy Thomas. We did a lot of work on skills; some of the kids were experiencing basketball for the first time so we tried to make sure they left with a good introduction to the sport and also an interest in the sport.
The day involved 4 matches between participants from Virgin Gorda and Tortola withVG running out overall winners. The younger participants took part in the Shoot Outs with Stefan Wilson winning a skate board, Acacia Williams a motorised car, Tyree Campbell a TV video plug in game and Wayne Campbell a dart board One great component of the camp and especially the closing party was the involvement of the parents. We had a lot of great parents helping out during the week, commented Parillon. I asked the parents to come out and see what was going on. At a lot of the previous camps the Parents hadnt had the time to come out so it was encouraging to see them get involved and support their Kids, the Kids really appreciated it too, he added.
Up next for Hoop it Up is the premier of a documentary on the basketballers whom the foundation was instrumental in getting college placements during 2011. The show will be aired on JTV and includes live footage and interviews with the seven basketballers, who are now attending various colleges from Sauk Community College to Warner University in Florida.
The show is scheduled to air on New Years Day at a time to be confirmed.
MVP Franklyn Penn Jnr. leads Road Town to Xmas Village Championship! - Dec 19, 2011 (by David Edole)
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI Surviving a 3rd quarter scare and a 4th quarter epic fight back from Cane Garden Bay, Road Town managed to hold on for a 67-64 victory on Saturday December 17th, 2011, in the Sea Cows Bay Basketball Club Under-15 Christmas Village League [read more]
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI Surviving a 3rd quarter scare and a 4th quarter epic fight back from Cane Garden Bay, Road Town managed to hold on for a 67-64 victory on Saturday December 17th, 2011, in the Sea Cows Bay Basketball Club Under-15 Christmas Village League.
Although the flow of those white knuckle rides in the 3rd and 4th quarters were marred by three delays caused by rain, no one was leaving the Sea Cows Bay Court as what had looked to be a comfortable win for Road Town suddenly became a roller coaster of a game.
The 1st quarter had ended 20-11 in favour of Road Town and although Cane Garden Bay hit back to be down by just 5 at the half, what unfolded for the remainder of the game kept the large crowd on the edge of their seats.
Half way through the 3rd quarter the boys from CGB had not only pulled level, but taken a one point lead. The first time they had been ahead. The lead would change hands a further 6 times as the quarter ended with CGB ahead again by 1. They increased that lead to 5 with 6.52 left on the clock in the final quarter, but then following a time out Road Town stormed back. It was all square at 49 a piece with 5.52 remaining and still level at 51 each with 4.45 left.
Road Town were being very slow in transition from offense to defense and Coach Dwayne Rubaine delivered a stern rebuke to his players in that time out, but also found the right motivational words I asked them if they wanted to win. I made them shout it out and they did. I had faith and so did the Team
Then a Franklyn Penn Jnr. 3 pointer gave Road Town the lead for good at 54-51, although that did injustice to the game which continued to be a nail biter right to the final buzzer.
With 2 minutes to go CGB pulled it back to 59 57 and if not for a string of defiant blocks by Jamari Dagou and a couple of missed free throw attempts the final result could have been very different.
Coach Rubaine was a relieved but happy man Feeling pretty good, pretty good my boy he said these boys beat us in the regular season so it feels great to beat them in the championship game
Sponsor of the Event, the Honourable Julian Fraser RA, stayed riveted to his spot for the game despite the rains Excellent game, CGB came not totally prepared, but they received some good coaching and gave Road Town a run for their money. I was pretty impressed
He added If you disrupt the rhythm the players are just human and they cannot perform at the same levels. The rain interruptions can be avoided and within a few months you will see some improvements here to mitigate the effects of the rain
Milton Mclean, Chief Organiser of the League commented We (SCBBC) are very happy that the tournament went so well it was a real treat tonight, a great game. The teams, especially Road Town, developed chemistry as the league wore on. They and all the teams gained more confidence and showed their skills. They dribbled the ball, they passed it through legs, round their backs and it was fantastic to see Penn Jnr. finished with 20 points, 4 rebounds and 7 assists, Neville Smith Jnr. scored 13 with 6 rebounds and 2 steals. Jamori Dagou added 12 along with 3 rebounds, 1 steal and 2 assists. Jachoy Walwyn had 7 steals and Tahj Malone finished with 5 points and 4 rebounds for Road Town.
JMoi Liburd top scored for CGB with 18 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals, 3 assists and 3 blocks. Romain Minott contributed 14 with 12 rebounds, 2 assists and a block. Tyler Cameron scored 12 points and added 8 rebound
The presentation of awards for the tournament was also done with Franklyn Penn Jnr. adding Most Points to his MVP Award. Most 3s JMoi Hodge; Most Rebounds Dominic Adams; Most Steals Justin Solomon; Most Assists Jachoy Walwy; Most Blocks; Neville Smith Jnr; Best Guards JMoi Liburd and Penn Jnr; Best Centre Dominic Adams; Best Forwards Romain Minott and Justin Solomon.
Next up for SCBBC is a referees clinic and also a Martin Luther king weekend extravanga.
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