AFTER one week of no play due to varying reasons, games will resume in the Kevin ‘2 Feet’ Joseph and Team 13 organised Under 23 basketball championship this evening (Wednesday) at the Amelia’s Ward Hard Court.
The rescheduled matches are a game between Amelia’s Ward Jets and Central Mackenzie Kings at 18.30hrs and the Retrieve Raiders and Block 22 Flames.

In the last game played, Central Mackenzie Kings, after trailing in the first three quarters 8-17,29-34 and 38-44, outscored their opponents (Retrieve Raiders) 24-9 to secure a 62-53 victory.
That come-from-behind win was orchestrated by the combined efforts of Jemol Semple’s 17 points, Jaren Watson’s 13 and Tyreese Arthur’s 11.
Shemar Savoury had a game high 27 points for the Raiders but no other player on his team recorded more than 10 points.

In the other game played Victory Valley Royals maintained their winning ways with a comfortable 57-34 win against Block 22 Flames after leading throughout the quarters 16-6, 31-17, 48-27 and finally 57-34.
Kobe Tappin was their top scorer with 27 game high points, and Immanuel LaRose contributed 13. Lerone Joseph was the best shoot for Flames with 19 points.

Five club teams are contesting this round robin preliminary round of matches and the top four will advance to the semifinals to determine the finalists.
Trophies and medals are on offer in this tournament.
The clubs are Victory Valley Royals, Block 22 Flames, Central Mackenzie Kings, Retrieve Raiders and Amelia’s Ward Jets.