Semi-finals set for tonight

KWAKWANI were simply ‘untouchable’ to earn a place in the semifinals as the round-robin stage of the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) concluded at the National Gymnasium on Thursday evening.
Kwakwani untouchables will meet the North Ruimveldt Ravens in semifinal one later this evening.
Their win against the Wortmanville Pacesetters showed composure and skill in the opening period to go ahead 24-14, an advantage that would prove pivotal as the game progressed.
Pacesetters, led by Benkai King’s 14 points and Neon Dover 19, showed resilience in the second half, trying to claw back the scoreline but failing to restrict Kwakwani.
At the half-way mark, Kwakwani had extended their lead to 12 points at 51-39.

The ever-dependable Kimol Grimmond was fabulous for his Kwakwani team with 27 points and his teammate Rayon Shortt dropped 24 points as they pulled away in the third quarter.
However, it was Kelon Phillips who was a cut above the rest on the night as he finished with a game-high 36 points to ultimately put Pacesetters away for good.
Kwakwani dominated the third quarter 26-22, but were pipped in the final period 27-26 by pacesetters; their early lead paid off as they finished winners 103-88 to reach the semis.
Meanwhile, the second semi- final will pit prospect Kobras versus Cummingsburg Bounty Colts.
Kobras played their final round-robin match-up on Wednesday defeating Black Caimans 78-65 to earn their semifinal place.
Kobras opened with a 17-15 lead, but were pulled back as the first half ended 34-33.

An explosive third quarter from Kobras saw them edge Caimans 21-11 thanks to Elijah David with 29 points.
David’s points led to them gaining an unassailable lead before they closed it out in the fourth, 23-21 for a 13-point victory, 78-65.
The University of Guyana Trojans also beat pacesetters 69-45 on Wednesday as UG’s star Jushawn Bailey dropped 15 points.
The winners of the semifinal will battle on June 29th in the final at the National Gymnasium Hard Court.