It was one of the most highly anticipated games as the ‘Battle of the Fittest’ (BOTF) Basketball League kicked off in Dutch St. Maarten which runs from July 14 to July 20, 2024.
The games are played at the LB Scott Sports Auditorium in Philipsburg, the capital city of Dutch St. Maarten.
Team Virgin Gorda Bayside Blazers coached by Brian S. Brewley aka ‘Bash’ came out of the gate hitting with point guard Anthony J. Smith controlling the ball as the floor general. From the start of the game the VG Bayside Blazers led the game with at least 10 to 15 points ahead.
The final score was VG Bayside Blazers 87 and the Dominican Republic 76. Throughout the game VG Bayside Blazers dominated the game with heavy hitters like Norville S. Carey aka ‘Banana’ and Shamarr A. George aka ‘Shumba’ both from Tortola and Virgin Gorda respectively.
High scorers were Carey with 17 points followed by Raheem E. Carter with 16 and George with 15 points.
Tonight July 15, 2024 at 8:00 PM, VG Bayside Blazers will take on Team USA in its biggest game yet and on Tuesday, July 16 the Blazers will take on St. Maarten.
Meanwhile, the other team from the Virgin Islands (Tortola) Skillful Ballers coached by Rodney Simmons aka ‘Gola’easily defeated St. Eustatius with a score of 81-76.
The VG Bayside Blazers which is owned and managed by Julian Willock is being sponsored by Biras Creek Resort (Platinum Sponsor). Other contributors include Skelton Group of Companies, Hon. Lorna G. Smith, OBE, Hon Vincent O. Wheatley, Nagico Insurances, Clive L. McCoy, Ephraim E. Penn, Cliff W. Williams, and Northam Construction.