The Eastern Regional Indoor Sport Arena in Tacarigua witnessed an explosive start to the TT Schools Basketball Association (TTSBA) season on January 15, with several schools delivering commanding performances across multiple age divisions.
In east zone boys’ under-15 action, San Juan South Secondary demonstrated absolute dominance with a crushing 26-8 victory over Hillview College. The match was highlighted by Tyerese Singh’s exceptional offensive display, as the standout player contributed 13 points to secure his team’s decisive win.
North zone competition featured an intense boys’ under-17 showdown where St Mary’s College emerged triumphant against traditional rivals Queen’s Royal College with a final score of 49-36. The ‘Saints’ were propelled to victory by N’kobie Ince’s impressive 15-point performance that consistently overwhelmed their opponents’ defense.
South/central zone action saw Presentation College (San Fernando) claim a solid 27-17 win against St Benedict’s College in under-20 boys’ competition. The victory was anchored by Justin Francis’s notable 13-point contribution that established early momentum for his team.
The day’s lone girls’ matchup featured St Joseph’s Convent Port of Spain overpowering East Mucurapo Secondary 18-5 in a north zone open fixture. Li Mobhair and Saria Riley shared scoring honors with six points each, handing last year’s girls’ under-15 champions a disappointing season opener.
This new season begins following Fatima College’s remarkable double championship achievement in 2023, where they secured both boys’ under-17 and under-20 titles, while Holy Cross College captured the under-15 trophy.