KOBRAS defeated Pacesetters in the 2nd Division while Plaisance Guardians downed Sonics in the U-23 section, when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Federation (GABF) Knockout Championship, commenced on Monday.

Guardians prevailed over Pacesetters 59-52 at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue. Amoniki John recorded a game-high 16 points in the hard-fought win.
He was assisted by Patrick John, Rondell Wilson and Selwyn McAllister, who contributed 11, 10 and nine points correspondingly.

For Pacesetters, Quincy Dos Santos netted 15 points, while Zion Gray, Kwesi Roberts and Stephen Peters supported with 10, eight and six points each in that order.
The first period highlighted the cagey and competitive nature of the contest, as Pacesetters secured a slim 13-12 advantage.

The Georgetown unit maintained their lead in the second stanza, outscoring their opponents 13-11 to enter the halftime interval ahead at 26-23.
However, the momentum changed in the pivotal third period, with Kobras netting 14 points while restricting Pacesetters to 10 points to seize control at 37-36.

The victory was then sealed in the final quarter, as Kobras outhustled their opponents 22-16. Meanwhile Plaisance Guardians brushed aside Sonics 81-62. Leading 21-17 at the end of the first quarter, Guardians commenced their domination in the second period, outscoring Sonics 19-8 to lead 40-25 at the halftime break.

Guardians maintained their control in an evenly contested third period, outshooting their foes 20-19 to enter the final period ahead at 60-44. The result was then put to bed, as Guardians outscored Sonics 22-18.

Anton Fileen top-scored in the rout with 20 points. Nigel Bowen and Terrence Daniels were the next best scorers with 14 and 11 points respectively.
Chipping in with nine, six and five points respectively were Andrew Johnson, Jared Sears and Akeem Crandon. On the other side, Manasseh Murray and Lemuel Grant battled to 15 and 13 points each.

Supporting were Shemon Sharples (8) Shemar Keiler (6) and Jacques Vicente (5). The tournament continues today at the same venue with another round of matches.
In the 2nd Division, Eagles will oppose Guardians at 18:30hrs while Kobras match skills with the University of Guyana (UG) Trojans from 20:30hrs.