PROSPECT Kobras and North Ruimveldt Ravens on Saturday evening picked up almost identical wins when the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) held their U-23 competitions at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue.
Prospect Kobras had an opening quarter blitz in an encounter that proved pivotal in the end, as they managed a 60-53 win.
Emanuel Atherley had 16 points in a losing effort, while Kobras skipper Elijah David led his team with distinction, dropping 26 points in the victory.
Kobras outclassed Bartica Wranglers in the first half, 19-10, to set the tone for what looked like a dominating showing from the East Bank team.
The next three quarters, Bartica would find another gear to make it close.
The second quarter saw both sides scoring eight points, as Kobras maintained their lead, 27-18, while in the third quarter, the two sides had identical scores, 17-17, for the period.
In the fourth quarter, Kobras got the edge, 19-18, but it was their strong start that kept them ahead as they finished the contest with a seven-point victory.
North Ruimveldt Ravens also continued their winning ways when they faced off with Meadowbrook Nets.
Ravens also had a fabulous start in their contest, scoring 19 points to Nets 9 in the first quarter.
The second period saw them putting the game out of reach of their opponents, as they dropped another 19 points to lead, 38-22, at the half.
Atilla Williamson and Alroy Nurse combined to lead their team to what turned out to be an easy victory in the end.
Williamson, who already had 13 points at the break, went berserk in the contest as he finished with 21 points.
His teammate, Nurse, who was equally prolific in the first half with 19 points, ended with 21 in the game, as they managed to emerge with a 60-51 win.
Ravens, despite the early dominance, were held to 2 points in the third quarter as Nets made a comeback.
However, Ravens were able to settle down and pull it back in the final period to run away with a nine-point victory.
The competition continues on Wednesday with another double-header.
The Wortmanville Pacesetters play Albertown Knights, and Cummingsburg Bounty Colts come up against Stabroek Eagles.
