World U20 Qualifiers Headline Final Day

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NASSAU , BAHAMAS – The final day of the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations Junior and Senior National Championships delivered more records, qualifying standards and championship moments at the Original Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.

Kei-Mahri Hanna produced one of the meet’s top performances, shattering the Under-20 national record in the 400-meter hurdles with a World Under-20 qualifying time of 56.78 seconds.

Fellow Under-20 standout Tieano Ferguson also punched his ticket to the World Under-20 Championships, winning the boys’ 400-meter hurdles in 52.20.

Alexis Roberts got her revenge in the Under-20 girls’ 200 meters, edging Saige Demeritte 24.14 to 24.21 as both athletes achieved the World Under-20 qualifying standard, while Eagan Neely claimed the Under-20 boys’ title in 21.29.

In the field, national record holder Serena Brown dominated the women’s discus with a winning throw of 55.72 meters, while Jazae Johnson won the Under-18 girls’ long jump at 6.10 meters and Caitlyn Smith captured the Under-18 girls’ triple jump title with a NACAC qualifying mark of 11.98 meters.

Andre Rodgers National Championships

The Freedom Farm Baseball League once again proved why it remains the premier youth baseball development program in the country, dominating the Brice Newball Foundation Bahamas Baseball Association André Rodgers National Championships.

Freedom Farm captured five national titles, winning gold in T-Ball, Coach Pitch, 10U, 12U and 14U to cap a remarkable week of competition.

Freedom Farm won the 6U division over Legacy, the 8U Coach Pitch title with a 14-0 victory over Mario Ford, the 10U championship 9-0 over Grand Bahama, the 12U crown 4-1 over Grand Bahama and the 14U title with a thrilling 6-5 win against JBLN.

The Junior Baseball League of Nassau, however, controlled the oldest divisions, claiming national championships in both the 16U and 20U categories.

JBLN finished an undefeated run in 20U with a 5-3 championship victory over Freedom Farm and added the 16U title with a 9-3 win over Grand Bahama Little League.

WNBA

Jonquel Jones turned in another strong performance on Saturday night, but the New York Liberty fell just short in a heartbreaking 98-97 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks.

Jones finished with points and eight rebounds as New York watched a 17-point second-half lead disappear before the Sparks sealed the comeback with a buzzer-beating three-pointer.

Despite the loss, Jones continues to put together another impressive campaign, averaging 13.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season for the defending WNBA champions.

Bahamian fans can help Jones earn another WNBA All-Star selection by casting their votes through the official WNBA app or online at WNBA.com/AllStarVote as the voting period continues.