Jul 09, 2024 Sports Kwakwani Secondary Girl’s U14 Basketball team exhibiting first place trophy in presence of coach and support staff at the conclusion of YBG NSBF final. – MVP is Carmelo ManSonHing Kaieteur Sports – The 2024 season of the National Schools Basketball Festival (NSBF) concluded in spectacular fashion with three nail-biting finals, showcasing the immense talent among the Under 14 and 18 age groups. Organised by Youth Basketball Guyana, the action jumped off at the National Gymnasium on Saturday, the event saw Queen’s College U14 Boys, Kwakwani Secondary U14 Girls, and The Bishops’ High U18 Boys emerge as champions in their respective divisions.
In a heart-stopping finish, Queen’s College clinched the Boy’s U14 title with a narrow 55-53 victory over Berbice High School. Darren Dublin led QC with an impressive 22 points, ensuring his team maintained control throughout the game. Jared Boucher contributed 10 points and 5 rebounds, while Anfernee Cummings also added 10 points.
Despite a stellar 29-point performance from Berbice’s Avion Kesney, his team fell short. Kesney’s remarkable shooting earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. The Bishops’ High School crowned U18 YBG NSBF champions.
The Girl’s U14 final mirrored the excitement of the boy’s match, with Kwakwani Secondary edging out President’s College 24-22. Sherese Leacock and Malia Samuels scored 8 and 5 points, respectively, leading Kwakwani to victory. Akeelah Campbell of P.
