The 2025-2026 school sports season officially began on September 30 with the launch of the Under-19 basketball tournament at the Beausejour Gymnasium, organized by the Ministry of Youth Development and Sports. The opening matches saw impressive performances from defending champions Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC) and Soufrière Comprehensive in Group A, while St Mary’s College (SMC) and Leon Hess Comprehensive secured victories in Group B.
SALCC dominated their match against Castries Comprehensive Secondary School (CCSS) with a commanding 78-39 win. Joel Desrivieres led the charge with 24 points, six rebounds, and four steals, supported by Malik Dennis, who contributed 18 points, eight rebounds, and seven steals. Despite the loss, CCSS’s Meshach Duboulary shone with 20 points, 12 rebounds, and three steals, while David Chandler added nine points and an impressive 16 rebounds.
In another Group A clash, Soufrière Comprehensive triumphed over Entrepot Secondary with a 55-30 victory. Cordin Jones was the standout player with 23 points, while Alex Longville and Chaz Alexander provided solid support. Entrepot Secondary’s Imani Gonzague managed 12 points and five steals, but the team was outrebounded 22-15.
Group B saw St Mary’s College deliver a crushing 67-15 win against Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School. Jabarie Archibald led the charge with 21 points, eight rebounds, and two blocks, supported by Nezan Lewis and Requeimi Pierre. Cyrilon Cyris was the top performer for Vieux Fort, contributing eight points, eight rebounds, and six steals.
Leon Hess Comprehensive also secured a decisive 61-16 victory over Patricia D James Secondary, last year’s third-place finishers. Sage Lewis led the team with 21 points and seven rebounds, supported by Christopher Thakur and Ahlil Cyril. Rushawn Williams was the standout for Patricia D James, scoring nine points and adding four rebounds, two steals, and three blocks.
The tournament, which includes Corinth Secondary, Choiseul Secondary, Micoud Secondary, and Beanefield Comprehensive, will feature a total of 38 matches and conclude on November 4.