Grinches dominated their U12 Division final against the Seagulls, securing a 20-13 victory at the weekend to become the first-ever U12 Division champions in the history of the Bequia Basketball Tournament.
Grinches standout Zende Lorraine was named Finals MVP, after scoring half of his team’s points.
The BBA Executive has highlighted the success of the newly created U12 division as one of the major achievements of this year’s tournament.
Following the youth camps and training sessions held earlier in the year, the association witnessed significant improvement in the players in just one month.
The development of the youngest players remains a major priority for the BBA, with the executive looking forward to seeing their skills, confidence and passion for basketball continue to grow in the coming years.
The association also recognised two standout young players, Tyrese Browne and Agape Stowe, who were awarded Most Enthusiastic Players for their continued passion, energy and commitment to the game throughout both the tournament and the youth camps.
Hornets stun Golden Knights in U16 championship
Meanwhile, in the U16 championship game on Sunday, Hornets defeated Golden Knights 36-30 to claim their first championship in many years.
The victory was particularly impressive given the team’s journey through the tournament.
Hornets entered the knockout stage after placing last in the first round, but fought their way back into contention, defeating Titans in the semi-finals before overcoming Golden Knights in the championship game.
Head Coach Colson Peters credited the team’s success to the commitment shown during the tournament, particularly the evening practice sessions he held with his players.
River Hacksaw was named Finals MVP as Hornets celebrated their long-awaited championship.
Golden Knights’ Jeremy Hunte was also recognised for an outstanding tournament, earning awards for Most Rebounds, Most Blocks, Team MVP and Overall MVP.
BBA President Sabrina Mitchell thanked the Golden Knights Basketball Club for its continued investment in developing the next generation of basketball players in the Grenadines.