Cush, Gurrick crowned Free Throw champions at YBG Series Challenge
Mar 07, 2025
Kaieteur Sports- Last weekend, the Youth Basketball Guyana (YBG) Series Challenge delivered an electrifying display of young talent, with Saints Stanislaus College, Queen’s College (QC), New Amsterdam Multilateral Secondary (NAMS), Rising Stars ‘B’, and Georgetown Technical Institute (GTI) emerging as dominant forces in the competition.
Queen’s College ‘A’ cops U14 Boy’s Challenge. (Cush, Gurrick crowned)
The fast-paced tournament featured schools battling across multiple divisions, including Girls Under-14, as well as Boys U16, U18, and U21 categories. With matches lasting just 10 minutes, split into two five-minute halves, the competition was relentless, testing both skill and stamina.
Samuel Welcome stole the show in the Boys U16 division, earning the coveted Most Valuable Player (MVP) title. Meanwhile, Peter Langevine made his mark in the U21 final with six points and three rebounds, while the free throw crown was claimed by Deshawn Gurrick and Brad Cush. Alyann Adolphus showcased her prowess in the Girls U14 category, securing the MVP award.
Each MVP received $10,000 in cash as a token of appreciation for their stellar performances.
In a recap of finals, the Girls U14, Saints Stanislaus College outlasted Marian Academy in a low-scoring showdown, securing a 3-0 victory. Oneisha Trotman was the hero, scoring all three points to seal the win.
Over in the Boys divisions, Queen’s College ‘A’, the scoring led by the dynamic Demitri Singh, clinched a seven-point victory over St Rose’s High, winning 11-4. Singh was instrumental, dropping seven points and grabbing three rebounds.
The Boys U16 final saw NAMS overpower Mackenzie High 7-4, with Tyrese Archer and Terrence Henry leading the charge with two points each.
In the U18 showdown, GTI delivered a commanding 23-10 win over St Rose’s, with Alwyn Adams and Shaquan spearheading the offensive onslaught. Both players racked up seven points each, while Adams added three steals and three rebounds to his stat line. Despite Nathan Williams’ efforts, St Rose’s struggled to keep up with GTI’s relentless pace.
The highly anticipated U21 final featured a nail-biting clash between Saints and Rising Stars ‘B’. Peter Langevine played a key role, contributing six points and three rebounds to help Rising Stars edge out a 14-12 victory. Calix Bernard and Chris Perez also made their presence felt, adding four points each. Brandon McKoy put on a stunning solo performance for Saints, scoring all twelve of his team’s points, but it wasn’t enough to secure the win.
The recent YBG Series Challenge once again proved to be an intense and exhilarating event, showcasing the next generation of basketball stars.
(Cush, Gurrick crowned Free Throw champions at YBG Series Challenge)
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