President’s College, Marian Academy in winners’ row

“Not in my house” Akeem Crandon (centre) of President’s College attempts a block against a St. Roses High player, during their U19 fixture at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall, Homestretch Avenue

President’s College secured wins in the Boys U16 and U19 divisions, while Marian Academy clinched a victory in the Boys U16 section, when the National School Basketball Festival National Championships continued on Wednesday at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.

The East Coast Demerara unit defeated St. Roses High 52-46 in overtime, in the U19 division. Anton Fileen led the winner with figures of 25 points, five steals and four rebounds.

Fileen was assisted by an Akeem Crandon’s double-double of 18 points and 22 rebounds. On the other side, Anthony Yansen scored 21 points, grabbed nine rebounds and made six steals, while Kwesi Roberts added a double-double of 15 points, 10 rebounds, complemented with seven steals.