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Jaguars, Rattlers Advance to Championship Game

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The St. George’s Jaguars look to claim their first Hugh Campbell title in school history, while the C.I Gibson Rattlers will chase No.7 when the two programs face off Monday night.

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February 23, 2026

10th Year Seniors

NASSAU , THE BAHAMAS – The St. George’s Jaguars look to claim their first Hugh Campbell title in school history, while the C.I Gibson Rattlers will chase number seven when the two programs face off Monday night.

The Jaguars defeated the Queen’s College Comets 71-45 in the first of two semifinals yesterday at the A.F Adderley Gymnasium.

Mikhai Nesbitt had 16 points and 16 rebounds to lead the Jags, Daequen Joseph had 15 points and nine rebounds, and Randy Miller scored 14.

The Comets made history of their own advancing to their first final four.

Over in the other semifinal, last year’s runner up is back in the big game after the Rattlers defeated the Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves 57-49.

Mario Rolle had 20 points and 13 rebounds, Sidney Higgs had 14 points and 14 rebounds, while Keyshawn Dean scored 11 for the Rattlers.

The Jaguars were shocked in their tournament opener with a loss to the C.W Saunders Cougars but have won every game since then by an average margin of nearly 27 points per game.

The Rattlers have been just as dominant on their path with an average margin of 25 points per game in their five wins.

Tipoff is set for 8:30pm on Monday night at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium.

Sailing

Several champions returned atop the points standings and the spirit of one of the country’s greatest sailing legends continues to live on in the next generation.

The fleets delivered three days of high-level competition over the weekend.

In the E-class division, Joss Knowles steered Lady Kayla to a commanding victory for the second straight year with just nine total points in the series.

In ILCA 6, Drake Knowles of Long Island’s Mack Knowles junior sailing club returned as champion with a net score of six.

In ILCA 4, it was another repeat champion, Leon Zarchan of Lyford Cay Sailing Club emerged as the top finisher.

Over in the optimist championship fleet, Traysan Mckenzie of Exuma Sailing Club took first place, in the optimist green, Kenson Pinder of Spanish Wells sailing school claimed the developmental title, and the Sunfish title went to Dai major of Exuma Sailing Club.

NCAA Basketball

Buddy Hield’s legacy in Norman is now forever lifted to the rafters after the University of Oklahoma retired his No.24 over the weekend at the Lloyd Noble Center.

Hield, transformed the Sooners into a big 12 powerhouse and national title contender.

During his senior season in 2015–16, he averaged 25 points per game to lead Oklahoma to the final four.

He finished his career with 2,291 points, ranking second all-time in Oklahoma history.

He also set the program record for three-pointers made in a career, with 349 from beyond the arch.

Hield was the 2016 national player of the year, sweeping major awards including the Naismith trophy, the Wooden Award, and the Oscar Robertson trophy.

He was also a consensus first-team All-American and the big 12 player of the year.