MANCHESTER, Jamaica — Manchester High School’s basketball teams delivered a stunning display of dominance on Wednesday, securing decisive victories in both the Under-19 and Under-16 divisions of the Inter-secondary Schools Sports Association (ISSA) Rural Area boys’ competition against Christiana High.
The senior matchup concluded with an overwhelming 106-14 scoreline, spearheaded by an exceptional triple-double performance from Shamar Bogle. The standout athlete amassed 31 points, 10 steals, and 10 assists, demonstrating all-around excellence on the court. He received formidable support from teammate Omar Daley, who contributed a double-double with 29 points and 14 rebounds.
Earlier in the day, the junior team set the tone with a commanding 93-10 victory. Jacquan Palmer emerged as the top scorer with 23 points, ensuring Manchester High’s clean sweep in the day’s fixtures.
The basketball action continued across the region with Tuesday’s games producing similarly impressive results. Knox College achieved their own double triumph against St. Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS). The Under-19 squad secured a 51-43 comeback victory, outscoring their opponents 13-3 in the final quarter behind Shemari Walker’s 18-point performance. Their Under-16 counterparts delivered an even more dominant 88-14 win, with Deron Richards (21 points) and Kobi Tee (20 points) leading the offensive charge while holding STETHS to single-digit scoring throughout all four quarters.
Elsewhere, Herbert Morrison extended their winning streak to five games in the Under-16 division with a spectacular 98-8 rout of Holland High. The team established an unprecedented 57-0 lead by halftime, fueled by Shamar Russell’s remarkable triple-double of 23 points, 10 rebounds, and 16 steals. Meanwhile, York Castle High claimed a 72-38 victory over Muschett High, thanks to Marcodean Frater’s game-high 24 points.