High-Profile Programs on the Brink of Elimination

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GRAND BAHAMA – Grand Bahama contenders fell hard on Day 3 of the 42nd Hugh Campbell Basketball Tournament at the AF Adderley Gymnasium.

The GBSSAA champion, St George’s Jaguars were upset 64-55 by the BAISS runners-up C.W. Saunders Cougars. It was the Cougars’ second win of the day after beating ISBET 49-35.

Meanwhile, Anatol Rodgers Timberwolves’ Head Coach, Denycko Bowles, returned to the sidelines amid an ongoing legal dispute with the GSSSA.

After being suspended by the league for use of ineligible players – Bowles filed an application for leave for judicial review in the supreme court of The Bahamas against President Vandyke Bethel and the GSSSA, Minister of Education and Technical and Vocational Training, Glenys Hanna-Martin, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Mario Bowleg, and Attorney General and Minister of Legal Affairs, Senator Ryan Pinder.

He’s now back on the sidelines and led his team to a 45-34 win over Agape Christian School out of Abaco.

The GBSSAA runners-up, Sunland Stingers also stumbled in their tournament debut, falling 52-30 to the Westminster Diplomats.

Even the defending champions, Tabernacle Falcons were pushed to the limit, escaping with a narrow 38-37 win over Teleos Christian School.

Several high-profile programs find themselves on the brink of elimination – it’s now win or go home, a bit sooner than we expected.

MLB

Busy day across Major League Baseball as Spring Training games get underway in both the Cactus League and Grapefruit League.

In Arizona, Kristian Robinson continues his push with the Arizona Diamondbacks as they open Cactus League play against the Colorado Rockies at 3:10 PM at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick.

Robinson is attending Major League Spring Training for the third time in his career as he looks to secure a spot on the 40-man roster after standout seasons across AA and AAA.

In Mesa, B.J. Murray Jr. will suit up for the Chicago Cubs when they face the Chicago White Sox at 3:05 PM.

Murray is making his first Big League Spring Training appearance and hopes his versatility in the infield and at the plate will help him break camp with the club.

Over in Florida, Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the New York Yankees begin Grapefruit League action against the Baltimore Orioles at 1:10 PM at Ed Smith Stadium.

As Spring Training continues, attention also shifts to the World Baseball Classic, where Great Britain will open its exhibition schedule on March 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Fields of Phoenix.

They follow that with a March 4 matchup against the San Diego Padres at Peoria Stadium before officially opening Pool Play on March 6 in Houston.

Mingoes Soccer

The University of The Bahamas Mingoes Men’s Soccer Team completed a statement two-game sweep over California Intercontinental University at the Roscow Davies.

The programme’s first time hosting a side from the United States was a dominant display, outscoring the Falcons 7-1 across two matches.

On day one it was a 4-1 rout powered by the return of Ronaldo Green after a two-month absence.

He finished with a hat trick and Kevin Thomas was the other goalscorer for the Mingoes.

In match two, the Mingoes followed with a 3-0 shutout.

Freshman Rolph Gervais broke the tie with a header in the 74th minute and Green added a late brace for 5 goals scored in the series.

Head Coach Alex Thompson called it the most professional performance his side has produced, praising the team’s ability to adjust tactically and the leadership shown in key moments.

UB now turns its focus back to the Bahamas Men’s Soccer League where they sit atop the table undefeated with a 6-0-2.