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Running Eagles clinch 2026 SSAC title

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

COACH Dominic Demeritte said it was "business as usual" as his Life University Running Eagles clinched the 2026 Southern State Athletic Conference (SSAC) Indoor Championships over the weekend.

The Running Eagles, whose coaching staff also includes fellow Bahamian Jamal Wilson as an assistant coach for jumps, captured the men's title, while their ladies were runners-up at the meet in Gainesville, Florida.

Life University emerged as the men's champions with 223 points, compared to second place finishers William Carey with 185.50 and the women collected 162 to trail champions William Carey, who posted 241.

Demeritte, who has served as the head coach for the Running Eagles since 2021, said it "business as usual.”

"It was a great, solid all-around experience. We got contributions from every single individual we took, so I can't ask for more."

As the last competitor to win the men's 200m title in a national record of 20.66 at

the World Indoor Championships in 2004 in Budapest, Hungary, before it was discounted, Demeritte said it's important for his athletes to enjoy a good indoor season that will end with the NAIA Nationals because it propels them into outdoors.

As they prepare for outdoor season, Demeritte said he's pleased with the development of Essence Sands, who competes in the heptathlon.

"They are both performing very well, doing their personal best times, so we're looking forward to them when they get outdoors," said Demeritte, whose record has since been broken by Terrance Jones with 20.21 at the Big 12 Championships on February 24, 2024.

He has ran a lifetime best of 20.21 in the 200m outdoors.

Demeritte, who is also coaching graduate Printassia Johnson, who is now competing as a professional in the women's 400m, said the success of his Running Eagles is shared with his coaching staff that includes Wilson, who is responsible for the jumps.

"He's a great guy, great for kids, great for all of the kids because he's a great motivator and a mentor," Demeritte said.

"Coaching is all about the Xs and Os and he fits all two," Demeritte said.

Wilson, a two-time Olympian (2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and 2021 in Tokyo, Japan), said he's pleased to be a member of Demeritte's Running Eagles coaching staff since last year after he spent the previous two years with fellow Bahamian Chris “Fireman” Brown.

"It's good synergy. Dominic is my senior, someone who I can look up to and who I can trust as a leader," Wilson said.

"I bring a pedigree as someone who understands the sport and how to interact with the athletes, so it's a great environment."

As a former athlete, who competed at every level in the men's high jump, including the CARIFTA Games, CAC Games, Pan American Games and Commonwealth Games along with the Olympics, Wilson said the transition was an easy one for him.

"I've been in the sport for such a long time and I've gained alot of connections and I've learned a lot already," said Wilson, who left competing as an athlete with a personal best achievement of 7-feet, 7 3/4inches or 2.33 metres as a high jumper.

"I've been learning from the start, but right now I can apply everything that I've learned during all these years. Being a

professional athlete was rewarding, but it gets obsolete after a while because it's just you and yourself up there.

"But in coaching, you have the ability to apply your experience with multiple athletes, so it's more gratifying as opposed to it being so selfish as an athlete.

“It's self discipline. It's a great journey, but I am just getting started."

He noted that he has enjoyed his stint at Clayton State, but he's looking forward to another surge in his coaching career at Life University. But he's eager to see what the future holds.

Note: Demeritte said he's also been pleased with the performance of his daughter Saga.

She is a high school senior - who is expected to come home to compete in The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ trials for the CARIFTA Games that will be held over the Easter holiday weekend in Grenada. Demeritte, who revealed that his daughter is following in his footsteps as a 200m runner, has ran a PR of 23.6.

But he noted that she has the potential to run the 400m as well, something that he never did.

Ultimate Champion Sports Academy’s 12U baseball team repeat as champions

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor

bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

HEAD coach Clarence

“CJ” McKenzie said he was extremely pleased with his Ultimate Champion Sports Academy 12-and-under baseball team. Ultimate Sport returned from Umatilla, Florida, over the weekend where they repeated as the champions of the 12AA Central Florida Slugfest Tournament with a perfect 5-0 win-loss record.

"We were dominant in pool play on Saturday, winning 23-1 and 11-1 and had a very close game in the quarterfinals," McKenzie said.

"We were down 6-4 with two outs in the bottom of the last inning.

"The team was able to fight to win the quarter-final game to advance to the semis where we won 5-1 and then took the final 7-1. We really had some strong pitching throughout the whole tournament. We probably had the best pitching staff out there."

He credited Javari Edgecombe, Elisha Thompson and Davon Gibson for getting the job done on the mound in the championship game.

The other members of the team were Ayden Curry, Kamelo Bain, Andrew Seymour, TaKayl Butler, Jarrod Clarke Jr, Kyrie Campbell, Jamere Williams, Caleb Munroe and Kendrtick Oliver. McKenzie, who was assisted by Shawn Munroe Jr, Carl Nottage and Recorda McPhee, said they will now prepare the team for their next tournament March 28-29 at the USSSA Easton Hype Tour Super NIT Tournament at the Space Coast in Viera, Florida, where the top 20 12U teams in Florida will be participating. Here's a brief summary of the games played:The division featured 12 teams from throughout Florida. Game One - Pool PlayUltimate Champion Sport defeated Studs Natty 23-1 with Javari Edgecombe as the winning pitcher, striking

Leiyah Bain and Cougars fall short of Dade County state championship title

By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net

LEIYAH Bain's only regret is that her Killian High Cougars women's basketball team in Miami, Florida, didn't win the Dade County state championship title.

But Bain, one of the six products of Paradise Hoops, headed by Bahamian Cedericka Sweeting, who also serves as the head coach at Killian High, said she couldn't ask for a better season.

While the Cougars fell short of getting to the state championship, Bain was selected to participate in the inaugural Jordan Heir Series 2 3x3 Tournament that was held at the Dick's House of Sports at the Dadeland Mall in Miami, Florida, over the weekend.

Her team won and Bain was invited to watch the Unrivaled Basketball League where she met Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) star Napheesa Collier who, along with Breanna Stewart, are co-founders of the 3x3 league.

Bain, who posted a career high 50 points this season, is averaging 35.6 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 4.2 steals per game.

Bain was joined by Shamaraja Cummings on the women's basketball team.

The men's team features Donovan Samuels, Andrew Bethel, Derico Taylor and Mokaiden Sweeting.

"My team fought hard, but we just came up short at the end," Bain said.

"From last year to now, my

game has improved a lot.

My game has grown a lot. I became a lot more mature.

"Every goal that I set for myself, I was able to achieve it. Before the year started, the coach asked me to write it and everything I wrote was accomplished."

She noted that she discovered that "faith without works is dead" as she believes and trusted in her faith in God to get her to where she went this year.

"It was a great experience," said Bain about being invited to the Jordan 3x3 Tournament. "That really opened up my eyes. It just showed me that whatever I do is possible. It's right there in my hands. That could be my everyday lifestyle."

Playing alongside Bain, Cummings had a career high of 31 points and 20 rebounds. She averaged 18.1 point, 12.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 3.0 blocks per game.

The 5-9 forward said her brother, Dereck Cummings, encouraged her to explore Paradise Hoops in an effort to give herself a better chance to play high school and collegiate basketball. Considering herself to be a "greater defender, who loves to hustle and rebound the ball," Cummings said she did everything possible to help Killian High win.

"I played hard and it showed up on the court," said Cummings, who came out of HO Nash Junior High under coach Patricia 'Pattie' Johnson's girls’ programme.

"So far it has been great," Cummings said. "Playing for coach Sweeting and with Leiyah has really helped

my game to improve. It was also very good to see Leiyah achieved what she did this year. I was very glad to be her team-mate."

Together, they helped the Cougars to finish the season with a 13-3 win-loss record.

As for the boys, who made it to regionals with a 12-6 record, Sweeting said she's tried to provide a family atmosphere like they have for the girls and that has made the difference.

"Coaching boys and girls is the same," Sweeting said. "I coach my boys the same way I coach my girls. Our practices are the same. So to see them transition from Nassau to here has been

pretty smooth because of their preparation during the off-season."

Samuels, 17, had a career high 36 points and 17 rebounds, averaging 27.8 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.5 steals, 1,5 assists and one block per game.

"I left to come here to get a better education and to play sports," said Samuels, who previously attended CC Sweeting. "It's been a fun ride so far. I met a lot of new people and I am currently achieving a lot of things that I wanted to achieve."

He noted that he had a good basketball season, although they would have

liked to go to the state championship.

"I could have done a bit better," he said. "But I've learned that it's a lot faster playing over here than at home. The height of the guys over here are bigger. I had to work on my dribbling skills and get in better shape."

He added that Sweeting and the other players make him feel right at home.

Bethel, a 18-yearold former student of Teleos, had a career high of 34 points and is averaging 18.6 points, 2.4 assists, 6.4 rebounds, 1.7 steals and 1.1 blocks per game. "It's been a good experience for

me so far," Bethel said. "I expected better opportunities for myself. But the pace they play here is a lot faster than in Nassau. I just have to work on my shooting and prepare for college."

Taylor, a 17-year-old who previously attended DW Davis where he played for coach Mark Hanna, had a career high of 15 points with an average of 18.1 points, 12.4 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.9 steals and 3.0 blocks per game.

"The transition was good. I got the opportunity through my uncle," said Taylor, the son of Samantha Gibson. "I felt I did well so far with basketball. I was also a running back and defence in football and I will run the sprints in track.

"But I love basketball and once I treat my body right, I can go on and play college ball. Coach Sweeting has really helped me a lot to get better."

Sweeting, the youngest of the boys at age 16 and a ninth grader at Killian High, said coming from Andros to be coached by coach Sweeting has been a blessing so far.

"I want to get a better opportunity to play basketball," said Sweeting, the cousin of coach Sweeting and the son of Monell Sweeting. "It's a real feeling playing with these guys. It's like a family because we have made sure we are still closely connected with each other."

With their season over, coach Sweeting said the players will now start training for the AAU Tournament that starts next month and the track season that is next for Killian High.

Twin doctor sisters to mark birthdays with fun run/walk to raise funds through the Bahamas Feeding Network

TWIN sisters Dr Bridgette Rolle and Dr Sophia Rolle are marking their upcoming birthdays in an extraordinary way – by organising a fun run/ walk that will raise funds to help to feed those in need through the Bahamas Feeding Network (BFN).

The sisters, who celebrate their 62nd birthday on March 9, wanted to use the occasion to make a meaningful contribution. The solution -- encourage healthy living while raising funds for a good cause by holding a fun run that would welcome folks of all ages.

Both sisters have taken part in fitness events in the past and wanted to give others a chance to join in as part of a path to a healthy lifestyle. They also knew the

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ATLANTIS will be branching out its athletic programme by introducing its Collegiate Baseball Series at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium from February 27 to March 1.

The series will be played between Indiana State Sycamores and the Penn State Nittany Lions, two National Collegiate Athletic Association Division One programmes. Tickets are currently on sale and will be 50% off for local residents using the code 242baseball at AtlantsBaseball.com. Kids 12-and-under will be admitted free.

TRACK RED-LINE FIELD AND RELAY CARNIVAL

THE Red-Line Athletics Track Club, coming off its successful hosting of the Sonja Knowles Track Classic, will now prepare for their third annual Field Events and Relay Carnival at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.

The Carnival is scheduled for February 28 from 10am to 6pm with the long jump,

triple jump, pole vault, discus, javelin and shot put. And, on March 1 from 1-6pm with the 4 x 100, 4 x 200, 4 x 400, 4 x 800 metres and both the sprint and distance medley relays. The event is open to competitors from the under-7 to the open divisions. BBSF FAMILY FUN

RUN/WALK THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation will hold its Family Fun Run/Walk Race on Saturday, February 28, beginning at 6am at the Bahamas Baptist College, Jean Street. The walk will leave Jean Street and head north to Bernard Road, turn onto Bernard Road and head west to Soldier Road, turn onto Soldier Road and head south to Prince Charles Drive, turn left onto Prince Charles Drive and head east to Jean Street, turn onto Jean Street and back to the Bahamas Baptist College. The run will leave Jean Street and head south to Prince Charles Drive, turn left onto Prince Charles Drive and head east to Fox Hill Road, turn left onto Fox Hill Road and head

south to Berard Road, turn onto Bernard Road and head west on Bernard Road and to Jean Street, turn left onto Jean Street and back to the Bahamas Baptist College.

The categories in both events are the under15, under-20, under-40, under-60, 60-and-over and 70-and-over for men and ladies. There will also be a category for Pastors/Ministers combined. The cost is $10 per person. Trophies will be presented to the overall winners and medals distributed to the first three finishers in each category. There will also be a trophy for the church or organisation that brings the most participants. A free health screening will take place as well as there will be a special appearance by fitness guru Natasha ‘Downtown’ Brown and souse will also be on sale at a cost of $10 each.

GOLF SCHOOL CHAMPIONSHIP THE Bahamas Golf Federation will hold its School Golf Championships March

need to feed is an ongoing one.

“We’re turning 62 and we thought we would do something health-wise,” said Sophia. “Particularly for people of an older age group.”

She encouraged all ages to take part, however, saying: “You don’t have to be that fit. First of all, it’s fun. It is not a competitive event.

“Everyone who participates will receive a t-shirt, and there are events for both runners and walkers.”

The Step Lively 5K is scheduled to take place on Saturday, March 7, starting at Goodman’s Bay.

The event starts at 6am, but participants are encouraged to arrive for registration at 5am. There will be warm-up activities

2-6 at the Nine-Hole Driving Range at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. The registration starts at 8am and the fee is $15 per golfer. Interested persons can log onto www.bahamasgolffederation.com for more information.

BAHAMAS TRIATHLON CHAMPIONSHIP THE Bahamas Triathlon Association, which postponed its National Championships on February 1 due to the inclement weather, will host its new date on Sunday, March 15 at Jaws Beach, starting at 7am.

to get people fired up for the event.

The walk will go to Scotiabank and back, while the run will go to Sandyport and back.

The sisters chose to help the Bahamas Feeding Network because of the organisation’s strong reputation in the community.

“We know a number of people involved at the Bahamas Feeding Network,” said Sophia.

“There’s always the need for feeding people. We know it is a good organisation, and we know it’s integrity. That’s why we chose to help.”

Participants or friends are also encouraged to bring donations of non-perishable items for BFN.

Registration costs $35 and can be done by

The competition will have the Olympic competition including a 1.5 kilometre swim, 40K bike ride and 10k run, a sprint (750m swim, 20K bike and 5K run) and relay for teams of 2-3 people for all ages.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS AWARENESS

WALK SAVE the date of Saturday, March 28, for the Special Olympics Bahamas Awareness Walk. It’s scheduled to start at 9am from the Western Esplanade and end at the Legends Walk of Fame

emailing Bdr5466@gmail. com or on site on the day of the event. Payment can be made by cash or card. Other monetary donations to the network are also welcomed and can be pledged by email.  The events are also sanctioned by the Bahamas Association of Certified Officials.

The Bahamas Feeding Network has served more than five million meals since it was formed in 2013, sharing hot meals, groceries and food vouchers through a network of more than 100 churches, soup kitchens and feeding centres.

For more information about the network, visit www.bahamasfeedingnetwork.org or follow Bahamas Feeding Network on social media.

outside of the Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium. All groups/organisations are urged to contact Special Olympics Bahamas at 356-2433 to register to participate.

MARIO FORD BASEBALL

CAMP THE Mario Ford Baseball Camp at Windsor Park, designed for boys and girls between the ages of 4-16 years, will be staged every Saturday from 9:30-11:30am until Saturday, April 18. Be there!

Kings end 16-game skid with 123-114 win over Grizzlies

By The Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Tennessee

(AP) — Russell Westbrook scored 25 points and Precious Achiuwa had 22 points and 12 rebounds as the Sacramento Kings snapped a 16-game losing streak — the longest in franchise history — with a 123-114 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on

Monday night. DeMar DeRozan and Daeqwon Plowden finished with 19 points each. Plowden scored 10 points in the fourth quarter of the game. Sacramento has the NBA’s worst record and hadn’t won since beating Washington on January 16. Javon Smalls led Memphis with 21 points and nine assists. Olivier-Maxence

Prosper had 17 points and GG Jackson added 16 points.

SPURS 114, PISTONS 103

DETROIT (AP) — Victor Wembanyama had 21 points, 17 rebounds and six blocks, Devin Vassell scored 28 and San Antonio beat the Detroit in a potential NBA Finals preview. The Spurs have won a season-high nine games

in a row and trail only the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference.

The Eastern Conference-leading Pistons, who had won five straight, host Oklahoma City tonight in another test.

Detroit star Cade Cunningham struggled.

He missed 21 of 26 shots and finished with 16 points and 10 assists.

ROCKETS 125, JAZZ 105

HOUSTON (AP) — Jabari Smith Jr. had 31 points and nine rebounds and Amen Thompson scored 20 points as Houston beat Utah. Smith hit his first five shots and matched a careerhigh with 14 points in the first quarter. He converted 12 of 17 shots overall and made six 3-pointers.

Thompson shot 8 for 9 from the field and finished with seven rebounds, three assists and two steals. Kevin Durant scored 18 points and added a season-high 12 assists. Reed Sheppard scored 15 points off the bench. With the win, the Rockets (35-21) moved into third place in the Western Conference, behind Oklahoma City and San Antonio.

Rookie ‘VJ’ Edgecombe scores 23 to help lead 76ers to 135-114 rout of Pacers

Rising Stars MVP also contributes seven rebounds, four assists and two steals

By MARK AMBROGI Associated Press

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) —

Joel Embiid had 27 points in his return to the lineup after missing five games with right shin soreness and right knee injury management, Tyrese Maxey scored 32 points, and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Indiana Pacers 135-114 on Tuesday night.

Rising Stars MVP, rookie Valdez “VJ” Edgecombe contributed 23 points on 9-of13 shooting for the 76ers, who shot 58 per cent. He also chipped in with seven rebounds, four assists and two steals. Embiid scored 20 points

in the first half, sinking 11 of 17 shots in 26 minutes.

Andrew Nembhard and Micah Potter each scored 23 for the Pacers, with Potter's total a career high. Quenton Jackson had 15 points and rookie Kam Jones added a career-high 13 points.

Pacers leading scorer Pascal Siakam was out with a left wrist sprain.

The Pacers also were without Aaron Nesmith, who missed his third consecutive game with right ankle sprain. Indiana shot 42% from the field and committed 16 turnovers. Philadelphia held a 44-41 rebounding edge with Maxey leading the way with nine

rebounds. Jarace Walker had 10 rebounds for the Pacers.

The 76ers showed their dominance inside with a 82-52 edge in points in the paint.

The Pacers led 38-30 after the first quarter, but the 76ers answered with a 17-0 spurt to open the second quarter and take a 47-38 lead.

Philadelphia shot 64 per cent to take a 75-65 lead at the halfway mark.

Maxey scored 13 points in the third quarter as the 76ers took complete control, expanding the lead to 106-85 after three quarters. Philadelphia led by 28 points in the fourth quarter before emptying the bench.

guard Chavano “Buddy” Hield (pictured) in a trade that sent centre Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline.

Jonathan Kuminga makes his debut for Atlanta Hawks after trade by Warriors

By PAUL NEWBERRY Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Jonathan Kuminga made his debut for the Atlanta Hawks last night.

The Hawks acquired the high-flying forward and Bahamian guard Chavano “Buddy” Hield in a trade that sent centre Kristaps Porzingis to the Golden State Warriors at the trade deadline.

Kuminga checked in off the bench near the midway point of the first quarter and made an immediate impact against the woeful Washington Wizards.

He had a big grin after dunking off a fast break, and gave a tantalising glimpse of his wide-ranging talents with a 3-pointer, four assists, two rebounds and a steal during his first stint on the court. Kuminga missed his first six games with the Hawks, sandwiched around the AllStar break. He was recovering from a left knee bone bruise sustained in his closing weeks with the Warriors. The No. 7 overall pick in the 2021 draft, Kuminga fell out of the playing rotation in Golden State and expressed a desire to be traded when his playing time dwindled. At first, the Warriors indicated there weren't a lot of

teams showing interest in Kuminga. But the Hawks stepped forward as a trading partner, parting ways with Porzingis after he played just 17 games during his only season in Atlanta because of injuries and illness.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr discounted any issues with Kuminga, even though the 23-year-old from the Democratic Republic of the Congo played in just seven of his last 38 games with Golden State.

He started the season as a starter, averaging 12.1 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game during his limited time on the court.

No Mourinho and Prestianni for Benfica in Champions League match vs Real Madrid

By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer

MADRID (AP) — There won't be another confrontation between Vinícius Júnior and Gianluca Prestianni in the Champions League this week.

Real Madrid and Benfica will meet at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium today but UEFA banished Prestianni from the game on Monday following accusations he racially abused Vinícius in the first leg of the knockout round last week.

Madrid won 1-0 in Lisbon after Vinícius scored in the second half. But when the Brazil forward celebrated by the Benfica corner flag and upset the local fans and players, the game was halted for nearly 10 minutes.

Prestianni confronted Vinícius, who accused the Argentine of calling him “monkey.” Prestianni denied racially insulting Vinícius.

The anti-racism protocol was activated but no further action was taken during the match as there was no evidence against Prestianni, who covered his mouth with his shirt while talking to Vinícius. The Madrid forward was shown a yellow card after his celebration.

UEFA said the onematch suspension of Prestianni from its control,

ethics and disciplinary body was related to discriminatory behaviour.

“This is without prejudice to any ruling that the UEFA disciplinary bodies may subsequently make following the conclusion of the ongoing investigation and its respective submission to the

travel to Madrid with the squad.

UEFA disciplinary bodies,” it said in a statement.

Benfica said in a statement that it lamented that Prestianni was suspended while the investigation was underway. It said it would appeal UEFA's suspension. Portuguese media said Prestianni was expected to

Prestianni did not play in Benfica’s 3-0 win over AVS on Saturday in the Portuguese league because of a yellow card suspension, but he was expected to be on the field along with Vinícius during Wednesday's match at the Bernabeu.

Vinícius scored Madrid's goal in a 2-1 loss at Osasuna on Saturday in La Liga.

Mourinho out

Missing for Benfica today will be coach José Mourinho, who was sent off late in the first leg for complaining to the referee. The former Madrid coach criticised Vinícius for celebrating his goal by the Benfica flag.

Benfica said Mourinho was not going to attend the pre-game news conference yesterday, with his assistant taking over.

Mourinho said Saturday it was a “tough week” for everyone at Benfica. He declined to comment when asked if he regretted his criticism of Vinícius.

Juve's crisis Another Italian club which will need a comeback will be Juventus when it hosts Galatasaray today after losing 5-2 in the first leg in Turkey.

Juventus has been struggling, though, and is coming off a 2-0 home loss to Como in Serie A that hurt its hopes of Champions League qualification next season. It was Juventus’ third straight defeat across all competitions and its fifth game in a row without a win.

Focused PSG

Defending European champion Paris Saint-Germain and Monaco won in Ligue 1 this weekend ahead of their second leg in Paris

today. Monaco's 3-2 victory over Lens allowed PSG to regain the league lead after beating Metz 3-0.

In the Champions League, PSG came from two goals down against Monaco to win the first leg 3-2.

Désiré Doue, who scored twice against Monaco, also found the net in the win against Metz.

Atletico Madrid rebounds

Atletico squandered a two-goal lead and conceded late in a 3-3 draw in its first leg at Club Brugge.Diego Simeone's team rebounded ahead of yesterday's return match by defeating Espanyol 4-2 in La Liga on Saturday.

Ademola Lookman scored again, earning his fourth goal in six matches since being signed by Atletico.

UB Mingoes topple Future Stars 5-0

IT has been a tough start to the calendar year for the University of The Bahamas Mingoes men’s soccer team but they were able to topple Future Stars FC 5-0 in Bahamas Men’s Soccer League (BMSL) action at the Roscow A.L. Davies Soccer Fields on Sunday. It was the first win for UB in the BMSL after starting the calendar year with three draws.

This match saw them spreading the goals around as there were five different players finding the back of the net.

Scoring for Mingoes were Clerjivensky Clerjuste, Nahum Johnson, captain Ronaldo Green, Mider Dalmasse and Philip Pilgrim. Green said he was happy with his team’s resilience after they went down to 10 men just before the half.

"We managed the game well after going down a man and was able to score two or three more goals," Green said. "We kept a clean sheet and the guys coach brought in to do the job, got the job done. We need to keep the consistency." It was a strong start for UB as they dictated the match with their quickness and speed. Green scored in the 21st minute only to have

the goal waved off after the referee and his assistant referee had a conference and ruled offside. Three minutes later, Johnson assisted Clerjuste who quickly shot the ball from outside the 18-yard box before putting the ball into the back of the net.

Clerjuste returned the favour in the 32nd minute when he passed the ball to Johnson who tapped it

passed the goalkeeper to put UB up 2-0. Green, who scored eight goals in four matches, got on the scoresheet in the 34th minute on a tap in after Clerjuste’s shot was blocked. UB led 3-0 at the half. Mider Dalmasse scored on a breakaway in the 52nd minute when he put the ball out of the goalkeeper’s reach to put his side up 4-0. Pilgrim closed

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undefeated. UB sits one point behind Western Warriors with 24 points but still has one game on hand. Next up for UB is a clash against Baha Jr FC at 7pm on Sunday, March 1, at the Roscow A.L. Davies Soccer Fields.

Champions

CI Gibson Rattlers claim prestigious title