THE Fyrish Black Sharks continued their dominance of the Berbice Basketball Association’s Division One tournament, as they stretched their unbeaten run when the Anamayah Memorial Basketball first division tournament for teams in Berbice continued last Sunday at the Rose Hall Basketball Court. Black Sharks’ latest opponents were the Rose Hall Jammers who were consumed 46-32.
The Fyrish Black Sharks were venomous in attack and despite playing in their opponents’ territory they were able to swarm them early then wear them down before chalking up another victory.
Despite the best efforts of the Jammers the Black Sharks were able to lead 11-9 at the end of the first quarter.
The Jammers bounced back in the second segment as they settled down and took control and with home court advantage in their favour were able to hold the Black Sharks at bay and take the lead to end the first half at 23-20.
The half-time rest really reenergised the Sharks, as they pounced upon their stubborn opponents with vigour, eating away at the lead to score 10 points to their opponents’ three for a 30-26 advantage.
By the start of the fourth quarter it was evident the Jammers were in trouble as the fast-moving Black Sharks were able to outscore them 16-6 to seal the 46-32 win.
For the Black Sharks, Tafawa Daly led the way with 13 points and was supported by Linden Joseph eight and Dessi Douglas six.
For the Rose Hall Town Jammers, Delbert Hicks and Kevin Deolall scored 12 points each with Ezekiel Simon seven.
The competition continues on Sunday at the Ithaca basketball court with New Amsterdam Warriors opposing Hopetown Steelers from 16:00hrs.
The tournament is organised by sports enthusiast Vibert Garrett.