RHT Jammers sink Hopetown Stealers (57-45)

By Colin Bynoe (Jr)
ROSE Hall Town Jammers defeated Hopetown Stealers 57-45, in the Berbice Amateur Basketball Association 2017 Tournament, which continued last Sunday with a second-round match-up at the Lichfield Basketball Court.

The venue was changed from Hopetown to Lichfield because of the inclement weather.
When the game began, RHT Jammers maintained steady positions, Roy Murray opened up the game for the Jammers with an easy layup. The visitors had many scoring opportunities in the first quarter. Stealers turned the ball over many times, and they never look threatening.
At the end of the first quarter, the RHT Jammers led 17-11. Hopetown Stealers found some momentum in the second quarter, which saw them claw their way back. When the halftime whistle blew, the score was 24-20 in favour of the Jammers.

In the second half of the contest, the ball was distributed evenly, as the Jammers looked ominous to extend their lead. For the entire game, Jammers maintained their dominance.
As Roy Murray continued his shooting exploits, he got excellent support from Mikel Lewis with 15 and David Hope poured in 11 points. Murray of the Jammers ended with a game-high 21 points while for the loosing Hopetown Stealers, Ruel Edwards and Kelon Webster sank 18 and 13 points each.
The game ended 57-45.

In the next round of the tournament Ithaca Hardliners will battle Canje Knight at the Vryman’s Erven Basketball Court in New Amsterdam.
Six teams are involved in the competition, which is being played on a robin-robin basis.

Zone A
Zone B
Canje Knight
Rose Hall Town Jammers
Fyrish Black Shark
N/A Warriors
Ithaca Hardliners
Hopetown Stealers
The tournament is being organised by the president of the Berbice Basketball Association Vibert Garrett.
Trophy, cash and other incentives are up for grabs.