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Alpha Team wins RBDF Basketball Lunch Bowl BRUTE guts and determination helped the men of Alpha Team power their way to win the basketball championship trophy at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force’s Basketball Lunch Bowl competition on Friday. In observance of the RBDF’s 38th anniversary and Health and Fitness Month, this tournament is one of the many sporting activities the officers and marines will be showcasing. The men and women of the Defence Force form the Alpha, Bravo, Charlie and Delta teams. The Basketball Lunch Bowl championship game, which was played at the Coral Harbour Base, pitted
the Alpha team against Charlie team. After racing to a 22-13 halftime lead, the Alpha team held on to win the game with a final score of 38-33. Leading the way for Alpha was Leading Seaman Otis Ferguson with 10 points with Marine Seamen Ivan Rolle and Marine Seaman Kirk Bain chipping in with nine points each. Marine Mechanic Elway Pickstock led Charlie team with nine points in a losing effort, and Marine Seaman Lorenzo Rolle added another eight points. Coordinator of the event, Chief Petty Officer James Darling, lauded both the players and the fans whose
MARINE Seaman Benoit Brown defends Marine Seaman Ivan Rolle of the Alpha team. energy and support during the week of the tournament was infectious.
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According to Darling, events as such inculcates deep fraternal bonds and camaraderie among coworkers that is required, especially in our line of work. With a volleyball tournament up next on the sporting calendar, he anticipates an even bigger and better event. Referees for the game were Lieutenant Delvonne Duncombe and Petty Officer Raynard Dawkins. Team captains for Alpha and Charlie teams were Petty Officer Carlton Mackey and Leading Seaman Tomico Butler respectively. Even as the Force strides quickly into its 38th year of official existence, Commodore Bethel thanked
MARINE Mechanic Elway Pickstock drives to the basket.
ABLE Mechanic Anthony Fowler is defended by Marine Mechanic Pickstock of Alpha team during the RBDF Lunch Bowl basketball championship game on March 9. The Aplha team defeated Charlie 38-33. Photos by Marine Seaman Kyle Smith/RBDF supporters and planners for continuing to reach towards heights beyond,
remembering their successes and adapting to overcome challenges.
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