In a commanding display of athletic prowess, Herbert Morrison Technical High School extended its winning streak in the ISSA Rural Area Under-16 Zone B basketball competition. The team secured its sixth consecutive victory with a resounding 89-25 triumph over York Castle High in a return round match held at Buckfield Oval in St Ann on Thursday.
The junior squad’s victory was spearheaded by a formidable offensive duo. Michael Johnson delivered an impressive 22-point performance, closely supported by Rafael Stephenson who contributed 20 points to their team’s total. Despite an initial challenge from their opponents, Herbert Morrison quickly established dominance and maintained control throughout the game. For York Castle, Marcodean Frater emerged as the leading scorer with 14 points.
In parallel Under-19 division action, Herbert Morrison maintained their undefeated record with a decisive 65-10 victory against Ocho Rios High. However, York Castle demonstrated resilience by securing a win against Ocho Rios in the same age category, while also prevailing over Holland High with a convincing 73-37 scoreline.
The basketball action continued with Ryan Jurdine leading Herbert Morrison’s Under-16 team to a remarkable shutout performance against Ocho Rios during the second half of their encounter. The team established an overwhelming 21-1 advantage in the opening quarter and expanded their lead to 33-10 by halftime before completely dominating the final two quarters with a 32-0 scoring run.
In regional derby action, Ocho Rios claimed a 53-38 victory against York Castle in the St Ann matchup. Christian Andorn delivered a game-high 17 points for York Castle, while Matthew Smith led Ocho Rios with 16 points.
Meanwhile, in Zone A Under-16 competition, Knox College secured a 30-23 victory against Old Harbour High with Javante Currie contributing 12 points to the winning effort.