On Saturday, November 23, Ice Connection of Virgin Gorda claimed their first VG Summer Jam championship at the Jeffrey Caines Sports Arena, overcoming Skillful Ballers Sr. of Tortola in the finals, 116-87.
The team’s triumph was largely due to the standout performance from their dynamic trio of Zion Jones, Khaled Gerard, and Stephen Caul.
Jones, named Most Valuable Player, scored a game-high 28 points, while Gerard contributed 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Caul added 18 points and 10 rebounds, leading the team to a commanding 3-1 series victory.
The Skillful Ballers Sr. struggled with key players underperforming, although Riquan Fahie (23 points), Tavon Phillip (14 points), and Jasin Rhymer (12 points) fought hard in a losing effort.
In the exhibition game preceding the finals, Turn It On defeated Without A Doubt, securing a 70-63 victory.