Playaz Take SVGCC B'ball Title

On their third attempt, Playaz Academy finally triumphed in the 2026 SVGCC Invitational Basketball Competition. They did so when they defeated the defending champions BlueChip Academy 40 – 33, in the finals played on Friday 20th Feb., at the SVGCC Hard Court. Playaz Academy was in top form as they held off a spirited BlueChip Academy in a keenly contested final. They took a 9-4 lead at the end of the first period and kept their noses ahead 15-12 at the midway point. The third quarter was the best for both teams, each scoring fifteen points, to leave the game well poised at 30-27 in favor of Playaz Academy. But Playaz Academy held firm and edged ahead to brush aside four-time champions in the final period for a 40-33 victory. Tayon Burgin scored 13 points and Aquando Henry had 11 for Playaz Academy. BlueChip Academy was led by Maxron Dublin who sunk 22 points. Earlier in the afternoon DTVE Ballers won the third-place playoff with a 29-17 defeat of the DASGS All Stars. Maxron Dublin of BlueChip Academy was the MVP of the Tournament and was also the Top Offensive Player with 144 points. Tayon Burgin of Playz Academy was the MVP of the finals. Jemari Ross was the MVP of the 3rd Place Playoff. The top Defensive Player was Zwayne Fisher while the Offensive Player was Tayon Burgin.
Courtesy of: thevincentian.com