As the preliminary group phase of the schools’ basketball championship enters its final stretch, only two teams remain undefeated after three weeks of intense competition. St Mary’s College (SMC) and the defending champions, Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC), have secured their spots in the quarterfinals, showcasing dominance on the court. With just seven games left, both teams are poised to continue their winning streaks. On October 14, SMC delivered a commanding performance, defeating Beanefield Comprehensive Secondary School 73-29. Requelmi Pierre led the charge with 18 points, three rebounds, and six steals, supported by Jabari Archibald’s 16 points and seven rebounds, and Rollins Estwick’s 15 points, five rebounds, and five steals. Meanwhile, SALCC triumphed over Soufriere Comprehensive Secondary School in a rematch of the 2024 finals, securing a decisive 54-18 victory. Joel Desrivieres contributed 12 points, five rebounds, and four steals, while Malik Denise added 11 points, five rebounds, and four steals. Nyel Joseph and Ethan Desrivieres also made significant contributions with ten and eight points, respectively. In other matches, Castries Comprehensive Secondary School continued their push for the quarterfinals with a 51-20 win over Entrepot Secondary School, led by Meshach DuBoulay’s 28 points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Vieux Fort Comprehensive Secondary School handed Beanefield their fourth consecutive loss, winning 34-12, with standout performances from Cyrilon Cyris and Josan Henry.