Herbert Morrison Technical High School commenced their Inter Secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Rural Area Zone B boys basketball campaign with an extraordinary display of dominance, securing resounding victories in both Under-16 and Under-19 divisions against York Castle High on Friday in Montego Bay.
The junior matchup saw Herbert Morrison’s Under-16 squad establish an early command, concluding the first quarter with a 24-13 advantage. By halftime, their lead had expanded significantly to 47-21. Maintaining relentless pressure, they entered the final period ahead 64-26, ultimately sealing a decisive 94-37 triumph.
Shamar Russell delivered a spectacular performance for the victorious side, dominating the scoreboard with 37 points while contributing 13 rebounds and 4 steals. He received substantial support from teammates Antonio Kerr and Michael Johnson, each adding 10 points to the tally. For York Castle, Marcodean Frater led the scoring effort with 13 points, followed by Kelaughn Grant with 12.
The senior game witnessed even more overwhelming dominance as Herbert Morrison’s Under-19 team achieved a historic 109-19 victory, prevailing by a remarkable 90-point margin. The home team’s defensive prowess was immediately evident as they concluded the first quarter with an astonishing 31-0 shutout. By halftime, the advantage had grown to 54-4, and after three quarters, they maintained an 84-11 lead.
Joshua Ferguson orchestrated the victory with a near-triple-double performance, recording 21 points, 10 steals, and 9 assists. Kyla Palmer emerged as the game’s top scorer with 28 points alongside 9 rebounds, while Ryan Jurdine contributed significantly with 20 points. Christian Andorn provided the primary resistance for York Castle, finishing with 7 points and 6 rebounds.
The comprehensive victories establish Herbert Morrison Technical as a formidable contender in both age categories as the ISSA basketball season progresses.