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Q.C. Comets Take The Lead On B.A.I.S.S. Day Two

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A pivotal day two saw one team surge ahead of the field and top the standings in B.A.I.S.S. Track and Field.

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March 7, 2024

10th Year Seniors

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – A pivotal day two saw one team surge ahead of the field and top the standings in B.A.I.S.S. Track and Field.

Powered by a dominant series of performances in the 100 meters, the Queen’s College Comets will head into Day 3 with 699 points and a 24-point lead.

The SAC Big Red machine fell behind to second place with 675 points.

The Temple Christian Suns are third with 258.5 points.

The Comets won 5 of the 8 100-meter races in the series, led by 2023 Carifta medalists Jamiah Nabbie and Ishmael Rolle.

Nabbie won the u20 girls in 12.25 seconds and Rolle took the u17 boys in 10.86 seconds.

The Big Red Machine are going for their fourth consecutive title while the Comets look to regain the title for the first time since 2019.

The meet concludes on Friday at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.

Cycling

The Bahamas Hope Challenge continues its expansion with nearly two decades of charitable service in the country.

The organisation hosted its flagship fundraiser last weekend in Governor’s Harbor, Eleuthera featuring cyclists, walkers, and runners all coming together for a good cause.

In addition to the races, “The Bahamas Hope Challenge” also includes a weekend of events aimed at using sports as a fundraiser for its many programs.

Baseball

D’shawn Knowles ended his 2023 Minor League Season in AA Baseball and the Los Angeles Angels prospect looks to make another leap in 2024.

Looking to progress in the organization and with a possible position change on the way, Knowles detailed how his work throughout the offseason has prepared him for the next step.

In 128 games with the Tri City Dust Devils and Rocket City Trash Pandas, Knowles hit .249, with 40 RBI, 30 stolen bases, and four home runs.

A minor league veteran who has also played at the national team level in the World Baseball Classic, he discussed how those experiences have shaped his career.

Meanwhile, a Great Britain teammate of Knowles at the WBC – BJ Murray is having an immediate impact for the Chicago Cubs in his second spring training appearance with the big league club.

Murray’s 8th inning home-run gave the Cubs a late lead in their 6-5 win yesterday over the Los Angeles in Cactus League play.

Drafted by the Cubs in 2021, Murray played last season with the Tennessee Smokies and his postseason run helped lead the team to the Southern League title.

In 2022 he won the Midwest League title with the South Bend Cubs.