In a spectacular display of dominance, Herbert Morrison Technical achieved an extraordinary 108-2 victory against Muschett High in Thursday’s Under-16 ISSA Rural Area Zone A basketball matchup. The game, held at Herbert Morrison’s home court, marks their second consecutive decisive win following last week’s 94-30 triumph over York Castle High.
The match transformed into a showcase of offensive brilliance as four Herbert Morrison players scored in double digits. Shemar Russell and Michael Johnson jointly led the scoring charge with 22 points each. Russell delivered a remarkable triple-double performance, additionally securing 12 rebounds and 14 steals. Significant contributions came from Antonio Kerr with 14 points and 6 rebounds, and Tyler Linton with 10 points and 11 steals.
Herbert Morrison established overwhelming control from the opening quarter, concluding the first period with a 22-0 advantage. By halftime, the lead had expanded to 45-2, followed by a second-half shutout that produced 63 unanswered points.
Meanwhile, the institution’s Under-19 contest against Ocho Rios High encountered premature termination due to inclement weather. Herbert Morrison maintained a commanding 37-5 lead with approximately five minutes remaining in the first half. Joshua Ferguson had impressed with 15 points, exclusively from three-point shots.
In related tournament action, Munro College secured dual victories against Christiana High in Zone B competitions. Their Under-16 squad orchestrated a 33-17 comeback win, propelled by Sheldon Forrester’s 19-point performance. The Under-19 encounter witnessed Munro overcoming two separate deficits to claim a 33-26 victory, with Keneil Moodie leading scorers at 17 points.
Zone A witnessed York Castle High achieving redemption with a 66-49 Under-19 victory against Ocho Rios High. Christian Andorn’s exceptional 36-point performance, complemented by Chadrick McFarlane’s 23 points, powered a determined comeback after trailing early in the contest.