April 13 - 19, 2013
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TURKS AND CAICOS WEEKLY NEWS
Fighting TCI beaten by Canadian rugby team THE national senior rugby team, the Flamingos, fought hard, but was unsuccessful against the SteAnne-De-Bellevue men’s side from Canada. The established Canadian team emerged victorious 29-7 in the final game of the club’s (both male and female) one week visit to these islands. In front of a capacity crowd at the Meridian Field, the two teams battled a competitive affair despite the scoreline. The Flamingos got off to a great start thanks to an opening try to debutant standoff Randy Schultz in the first quarter. After converting his own score Schultz continued to lead the strong TCI backs against a slick SAB backline. Having conceded first points the SAB side then turned up the heat with some strong running from inside centre Rice (SAB and game Man-ofthe-Match), fullback DeGraff, and the powerful SAB forwards. Their ongoing continuity of play and direct running saw the TCI side stretched wide, and a score was inevitable despite some ferocious defence. Two tries, to Ste-Annes’ Hayden and Jazz, saw the visitors take a 15-7 lead into the half time break. Turning into the wind the Flamingos had a lot of work to do
It was a fierce battle between the visiting Canadian team and the local side. (Photo: rugby.TC)
but felt confident they were only a quick score away from getting back into the match. Strong running from Tait and Walker (TCI Man of the Match) caused problems for the SAB backs, and U-19 star Lincoln Outten combined well with TCI speedster Alex Williams to make some impressive runs. Sadly, it seemed as the gaps were opening up, a knock-on always seemed to kill the momentum and the Flamingos will go into their summer break looking to work on tightening their basic skills.
The continuity of the SAB side was an impressive example for the TCI players to try to emulate and underscores why they are one of the top clubs teams in Eastern Canada. The depth of the SAB squad was apparent, as when they rang the changes it was with quality replacements. With limited propping resources and the loss of TCI
Captain Sean O’Neill to injury, the scrums went uncontested. The Flamingos continued to put up a fight and with the wind behind them the visitors camped out in the TCI half with some strong running and an intelligent kicking game. Eventually the continuing pressure told and SAB replacement Milligan crossed twice, with DeGraff converting both from wide out, to take the score out
to 29-7. In a release the TCIRFU extended their gratitude: “to Ste-Anne-DeBellevue for all the gear they have donated for our club members. It’s been a real pleasure to host such an enthusiastic rugby club, and the SAB fraternity should be proud of their players and supporters - they are great ambassadors for the game and Canada.”
WIV Provo Premier League:
Cheshire Hall retain title
CHESHIRE Hall emerged champions again when the curtains came down on the WIV Provo Premier League recently. A cool 3-1 win over the SWA Sharks was enough to secure the title. Haitian team Rozo had to settle for second place with 19 points, two points below the winner’s tally. Rozo had threatened the defending champions all throughout the league and with 3-0 wins against the Teachers last week and the Sharks on Tuesday; they would have taken the title if the defending champions had slipped up. The Sharks finished third with 10 points while AFC Academy claimed the fourth spot with seven points and Teachers the fifth spot with one point. In their final game Cheshire Hall were a goal down early, but hit back with a hat-trick from Michael Bremmer to claim victory.
Anthony Cash had 20 or more points in both quarter final clashes for the Flyers.
PABA Night League: Cheshire Hall defended their WIV Provo Premier League title.
The teams are now set to compete in the President’s Cup which kicks off on Saturday, April 13th, with Cheshire Hall going up against the Sharks and Rozo challenging the AFC Academy.
WIV PROVO PREMEIR LEAGUE:
P W D L F A GD Pts Cheshire Hall FC 8 7 0 1 27 7 20 21 Rozo FC 8 6 1 1 19 11 8 19 SWA Sharks FC 8 3 1 4 17 20 -3 10 AFC Academy 8 2 1 5 20 20 0 7 Teachers FC 8 0 1 7 7 32 -25 1
Harbour Boys and Flyers to reach in semis NEMISIS South Caicos Harbour Boys and defending champions the Flyers will reach in the best-in-five semifinals of the Provo Amateur Basketball Association (PABA) Night League. The two teams, who battled in the final, last year, breezed through their quarter final best-in-three games. When the playoffs tipped off last Friday night at the Gus Lightbourne Sports Complex, the second seeded Harbour Boys defeated the seventh seeded Cobras 68-56 with D. Dean making a huge double-double 22 points and 15 boards. Jonathan Paul led all scorers with 23 points. One night later Cobras lost by 10 points 54-44. Kirk Adams and Alvardo
Parker were the main contributors for Harbour Boys with 17 and 11 points respectively. Gino Agenor had a game high 18 points for the Cobras. The third seeded Flyers also won two straight games against the sixth seeded Steelers. On Friday night Flyers won 71-62 with Anthony Cash leading the attack with 21 points while C. Campbell had a double-double (16 points and 11 boards) The reliable Cameron Henry and E. Missick had 17 points each for the Steelers. On Saturday night Henry made a huge 27 points and Missick added
13, but it was not enough as the defending champs won 85-78. Cash had 20 points and S. Williams added 14. STILL FAVOURITES The favourites and number one seeded team GT Stallions, whipped the eighth place Knights 110-45. Kino Williams had 23 points and R. Harris 18. In the other quarter final clash the fourth seeded Predators lost to the fifth seeded Police team 65-59. Kijana Doughty led the Lawmen with `18 points and 11 rebounds while S. Jermain was equally impressive with 17 points and 14 boards.