Davis Cup team in win column again
By BRENT STUBBS
While Donte Armbrister had an easy day on the court, Denali Nottage had to dig down deep to prevail in The Bahamas’ 3-0 sweep over Antigua & Barbuda on day two of the American Zone IV Davis Cup tie in Trinidad & Tobago. With Armbrister setting the stage with a 6-0, 6-0 whitewashing of Deandre Weeks in the opening matchup of the number two players, Nottage held off highly ranked Jody Maginley in a huge 6-3, 4-6,
6-4 win in the top seeded players’ showdown. And then in the doubles match, Armbrister teamed up with Kofi Bowe to seal the deal with an impressive 6-0, 6-2 victory. Michael Major Jr was given the day off.
Team captain John Antonas had two words to sum up the team’s performance yesterday: “Excellent. Superb.”
NACAC TRACK TEAM NAMED
WITH one last chance to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo next month, the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations has named a 37-member team for the North American, Central American and Caribbean Championships.
The championships will be staged at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex August 16-17 and will provide a final chance for athletes to qualify for the World Championships in Tokyo, Japan, September 16-21.
He said they’re getting better and better and he’s anticipating another spectacular show when they take on Suriname today.
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A victory would secure their berth into the advancement playoffs to get back into Zone III for next year.
Armbrister said he was happy to get the ball rolling for Team Bahamas. “I wanted to give Denali the upper hand, so it was good to get the win,” Armbrister said. “I was just focusing on my game because I know that we have been training for the past few months and so we just wanted to implement what we were doing.”
Nottage was referred to as a “bulldog” by Antonas after he watched him take down Maginley, who stands at 6-feet, 6-inches and is in the 300 ranking in the ATP.
The Bahamian national champion said he fed off Armbrister’s victory in the first match.
“My team-mates supported me from the first point to the last point because playing a guy like Jody Maginley, who is well respected around the Caribbean, I was just glad that I got the victory today,” Nottage said.
The Grand Bahamian native said his coaches from Florida instructed him to jump out on Maginley early and break him and just keep the pressure on him.
“The first set I broke him already and it was just
‘Tum Tum’ named head coach
By BRENT STUBBS
FORMER men’s national team player Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn, now back in the collegiate ranks as an associate head coach, has been named as the head coach for the men’s national team that will compete in the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
The Bahamas Basketball Federation made the announcement on Tuesday, just ahead of the final selection of the team that will be officially named today for the tournament, scheduled for August 22-31 in Managua, Nicaragua.
The Bahamas will play out of Group A with the United States, Brazil and Uruguay. The Bahamas will play its first game against the United States on August 23. From the tournament, the top three teams in each of the four groups will advance to the FIBA World Cup 2027 Americas Qualifiers and a shot at the 2027 FIBA World Cup. While the final team has not yet been selected, Nairn said he’s thrilled to
be heading the squad in the absence of men’s head coach Chris DeMarco.
“I’m just grateful, thankful and humbled by it, although it happened so quickly,” said Nairn, who is now devoting his time as a coach after he slowly transitioned from playing.
Nairn, however, said it’s going to be an exciting time as he continues to work with some of the players whom he played with and the new core of players coming on stream.
“Obviously, they got to see me as a player on the team, but now as their coach, I just want to spend time with them, getting to know them,” he said.
As for the tournament, Nairn said the expectation is to win.
“We want to continue to move Bahamas Basketball forward,” he stated. “The future is very bright for Bahamas Basketball. Compared to when I was growing up, the players are getting better and better, so I am expecting some great things from them.” Nairn, the older brother of Bahamian long jumper LaQuan Nairn, is currently the associate head coach of the men’s Falcons
basketball team at Bowling Green State University.
“It’s been going great. I’m learning a lot and my boss is letting me take on this responsibility as the men’s head coach, so I’m really appreciative of that.”
LJ Rose, the manager of the men’s team, said they are thrilled to have “Tum” leading as head coach for the AmeriCup.
“He’s
easier than I expected,” Nottage said. “In the second set, he came out firing like I expected him to do with his experience, “But in the third set, it was just who was willing to
The BAAA assembled its team following the completion of its National Open Track and Field Championships at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium over the weekend.
Although there are some athletes who have qualified in individual events, the BAAA is still hoping that they can get one or two relay teams qualified to compete in the World Championships. Named to the team are the following:
Men - Terrence Jones, Wanya McCoy, Adam Musgrove, Ian Kerr, Steven Gardiner, Wendel Miller, Alonzo Russell, Donald Thomas, Shaun Miller Jr., Keyshawn Strachan, Kaiwan Culmer, Laquan Nairn, Jonathan Rodgers, Samson Colebrooke, Lamar Williams, Gregory Seymour, Andrew Styles, Andrew Brown, Abner Johnson, Jalen Cadet,
STEVEN GARDINER WINS THE NATIONAL TITLE IN 200 METRES
OLYMPIC gold medallist Steven Gardiner added another milestone to his decorated track and field career this past weekend, claiming his first national title in the men’s 200-metre sprint in the BAAA Senior National Track and Field Championships at the original Thomas A. Robinson Stadium. Running under Adidas, Gardiner clocked a winning time of 20.42 seconds, showcasing his versatility and continued dominance
in the sprints. Known primarily for his world-class performances in the 400 metres, Gardiner’s victory in the half-lap event marked a significant moment in his career, proving strength across multiple sprint disciplines.
“It feels great, my first 200 national title. It feels amazing to be back after a few rough years, so I’m just glad to be back and seeing everybody on the track doing their thing,” Gardiner said.
THE SPORTS CALENDAR
NEW PROVIDENCE SOFTBALL ACTION AFTER taking a break over the holiday weekend to host their Dwaine ‘Mann’ Stevens Memorial Tournament, the New Providence Softball Association is scheduled to resume its regular season this week.
Aug.
7pm - Sunshine Auto Wildcats vs Black Scorpions
9pm - Chances Mighty Mitts vs Gremlins Saturday
7pm - Sunshine Auto Wildcats vs Platinum Lady Sharks
9pm - Titans vs Chances Mighty Mitts
Here’s a look at the games on tap in the Bankers’ Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. Thursday
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ASSOCIATE head coach Lourawls “Tum Tum” Nairn.
By Jonathan Burrows
WINNING WAYS: Bahamas team, shown from left to right, Michael Major Jr, Denali Nottage, Donte Armbrister, Kofi Bowe and captain John Antonas celebrating.
Team Bahamas wins again in Davis Cup tie
leave it all out on the court and I did that to come out with the victory.”
Bowe, who played his first doubles match with Armbrister in a loss on Monday, although the Bahamas clinched the tie against , said it’s a good feeling to contribute to the team’s success.
“Our first match was tough. I felt that we could have won it, just to come back and get the first victory takes the pressure off my back,” said the rookie team member.
“I feel comfortable in both matches. I’m just happy that we are playing as well as we are. I don’t see any country here who we feel we can’t beat.”
CYCLING “THE CHALLENGE”
THE New Providence Cycling Association is scheduled to hold its “The Challenge” cycling championships on Sunday, August 10, at the Clifton Pier parking lot, Western New Providence Island (next to Jaws Beach).
In sitting out this match, Major Jr said he was still thrilled to cheer them on from the sidelines.
“I was happy that Donte was able to pop out today because everybody’s skill level is high on the team and anyone of us can play out there,” he said.
“This Is a team effort and so I just wanted to be a great team-0mate cheering them on every match. There was so much grit and so much heart out there, especially Denali, who played extremely well to pull off that win and to clinch the tie for us.”
Against Suriname, Nottage said all they have to do is play point by point and match by match and they should be able to come out with another victory.
The NPCA invites all cycling enthusiasts to compete in “The Challenge” - a high-energy road race event featuring three exciting categories. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor, a junior rider or a senior master, there’s a challenge just for you. This event also serves as ideal training for athletes of the Bahamas National Cycling Team and National Triathlon Team preparing for major competitions this August. The race categories are as follows:
Challenge A – Open Road Competition (60 Miles), which is open to all male and female cyclists. The route will be a 6-mile loop at Clifton Pier, covering a total of 60 miles.
The start time is 6:40am.
Prizes: Final Lap Only: First 3 cyclists across the finish line will receive prizes Challenge B – Juniors & Senior Masters (30 Miles).
Eligibility: Junior Cyclists (Boys & Girls) Senior Masters (Age 50+) - Route: 6-mile loop at Clifton Pier - Laps: 5 (Total:
30 miles). Start Time: 7:20am
Prizes: Final Lap Only: First 3 cyclists across the finish line will receive prizes. Challenge C – Juniors Under 15 (18 Miles) - Eligibility: Junior Cyclists (Boys & Girls) under 15. Route: 6-mile loop at Clifton Pier. Laps: 3 (Total: 18 miles). Start Time: 7:20
AM
Prizes: Final Lap Only: First three cyclists across the finish line will receive prizes.
For more information, persons can contact coach Barron Musgrove at (242) 433-5568 or email bammus1967@gmail.com
BASKETBALL BBSF TOURNAMENT
THE Bahamas Baptist Sports Federation is scheduled to hold a meeting 6pm Thursday, August 28 at its office upstairs in the Bahamas Baptist College, Jean Street, for all churches interested in participating in the 2025 Basketball Tournament.
The tournament is scheduled for the weekend of September 26-27 at the CI Gibson Gymnasium for the 12-and under and open divisions.
Each team will consist of 12 players. Trophies sponsored by AID will be distributed to the champions and runners-up in each category as well as medals for the third-place teams.
Interested persons can contact Sean Bastian at seanbasbastian@gmail.com or call 826-8535 or Brent Stubbs at stubbobs@gmail. com or call 426-7265 for more information.
TRACK THE Baptist Sports Federation is slated to hold its 2025 Track and Field Classic during the Baptist month of activities on Saturday, October 25 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium.
Odd distance events will be staged for competitors in the under-7, under-11, under-15, under-17, under20, under-40, under-60 and 60-and over categories for men and women. There will also be a Pastors/Ministers category.
Trophies will be presented to the divisional champions and medals to the top three finishers in each event.
BASKETBALL 4 VS 4 TOURNEY THE Salt Life Promotions is scheduled to hold its Basketball Networking event on Saturday, August 9, at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium, starting at 3pm.
Interested persons can contact 826-3184 or saltlifepromotions242@gmail.com.
BASEBALL SUMMER
CAMP THE inaugural Pheron Charlton TM Baseball Academy’s Baseball Summer Camp is slated to be held 9am to 1pm from August 11-13 at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex softball fields. The camp is designed for players between the ages of five and 12 years. The first 40 campers to register will receive a free uniform. Interested persons can call 1-242-544-8568 for more information.
Players will receive instructions from former pro and college baseball players.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS FUN DAY
SPECIAL Olympics Bahamas is scheduled to hold their annual raffle grill fun day fundraiser on Saturday, August 16 from 11:30am to 6pm at the Stapledon School Grounds on Dolphin Drive. Dinners will include chicken, steak, fish, hot dogs, burgers, pastries and soft drinks. Domino’s, Connect 4 and basketball games will be played during the day.
Interested persons are urged to call 426-0233, 477-0304 or 359-3558 for information on ticket purchases.
Interested persons can contact Ann Thompson at ann87609@gmail.com or call 425-3667 or Brent Stubbs at stubbobs@ gmail,com or call 426-7265 for more information.
DONTE Armbrister and Denali Nottage, far right, at the scoreboard.
DOUBLES partners Kofi Bowe, left, and Donte Armbrister at the scoreboard.
BAHAMAS BASKETBALL FEDERATION’S
Fredrick King: It was good to see my teammates experience The Bahamas
By BRENT STUBBS Chief Sports Editor bstubbs@tribunemedia.net
IT’S every player’s dream when they leave The Bahamas to go overseas to continue their basketball careers to be able to come home and play in front of their home crowd.
Murray State University Racers men’s basketball head coach Ryan Miller said they were happy Andros native Fredrick King got his opportunity this week in the Bahamas Basketball Federation’s Summer of Thunder series at Baha Mar. Miller and the Racers, led by King, won their opener 107-77 over the Calvary Dinos on Monday.
King led five Murray State players in double figures with a double double - 23 points and 11 rebounds.
The Racers also got 15 points each from JJ Traynor and Lachlan Crate, while Brayden Shorter and Mason Miller added 11 and 10 points respectively.
Yesterday, King came back to pace the Racers in a huge 120-59 rout over the Raw Talent Elite. The 6-foot, 9-inch transfer from Creighton Bluejays, was joined by Javon Jackson with 16 points apiece, while King also pulled down six rebounds.
Mathis Courbon added 14, Crate, TJ Tanner and Ben Shtolzbert all contributed 12 and Shorter chipped in with 11 as the Racers raced out to a 64-23 halftime lead and never looked back.
Raw Talent Elite got a 1-2 punch from Jaraun ‘Kino’ Burrows and Zane Knowles with nine and six points, while Javez Coleby added four.
Miller said it was an awesome experience to come here to play once they acquired King during the transfer portal from Creighton. “We want to thank the people who were
responsible for putting the games on. We got to spend a couple of days here bonding as a team,” Miller said.
King joins Miller at Murray State, who finished the season last year with a 16-17 win-loss record, including 9-11 in the Missouri Valley Conference where they were ranked at number seven last year.
They didn’t make it to the NCAA March Madness after getting eliminated by No.2 Bradley in the MVC Tournament. But with King in their line-up, Miller said things will be different this year.
“I was looking forward to recruiting him from the time I was an assistant coach at Creighton,” Miller said. “I went to Andros and got to meet his family and now it’s great to be able to coach him in his fourth season.”
The Racers will head home and prepare for another exhibition game on Saturday, October 18 against Xavier before they start their regular season on Monday, November 3 against Omaha.
Miller said the expectation is for King to leave his mark on the Racers’ season this year as they attempt to win more games than they did without him.
For King, it was a pleasure to be reunited with his family. “It feels good to be home and to let my teammates see the talent that we have here,” he said.
“Some of my team-mates have never been here, so it was good to see them rock out and to experience The Bahamas.”
King said when Miller gave him the opportunity to “rock out” in front of his family and friends, he felt it was a lifetime achievement that he will never forget.
“Coming from Andros, I never envisioned seeing myself playing at this level, but I was willing to trust the process,” said King, who came out of the National
STEVEN GARDINER: ‘IT FEELS GREAT, MY FIRST 200 (METRES) NATIONAL TITLE’
“It’s always amazing, there’s no place like home, and I’m just excited to see everybody who came out in support of all of our athletes,” he added on what it feels like winning on home soil. Gardiner also confirmed that he will be competing in the 200-metre sprint and 4x100-metre relay at the NACAC Championships, scheduled to begin on August 15 in Freeport, Grand Bahama.
The meet will serve as a key tune-up ahead of the 2025 World Athletics Championships, set for September 13 in Tokyo, Japan.
“There are a few things I need to work on, but that’s between me and my coach. All I want to do is just stay healthy, no more setbacks,” Gardiner said. Looking ahead to Tokyo, Gardiner expressed his expectations.
“It’s going to be fast. It’s like every year, humans are getting faster, so I have to stay on my ‘A’ game, and make sure I go in there with no injuries,” Gardiner said. With momentum building from his strong showing in Nassau and the NACAC Championships next on the calendar, Gardiner appears poised for another standout performance as he sets his sights firmly on Tokyo.
Basketball Association’s Latin America Academy.
“It’s been great. A lot of ups and downs, but I trust in God. I’m looking forward to him helping me to become All-League and winning a lot of games for my team.”
Knowles, who is home from playing professional basketball in Europe, said despite losing, their Raw Elite team played much better than they did on Monday.
“We had a lot more fight in us, but we have to take in consideration that a lot of the guys on the team are still in high school or just starting to play college ball,” Knowles said.
“We just came together. We didn’t have much practice, so we went out there and gave it our best. It was fun playing against King and his team. He’s a solid player. I feel he will do very well in the future.”
Jeffery Tucker, who coached the Raw Elite team, said it was all about giving the young guys the exposure to play against the high level competition, especially against one of their own in King.
“It’s always nice when our kids go off and they come back. It’s always nice to play against them,” he said. “But he’s a beast. He had a good showing. Our guys didn’t back down. We
were proud of their efforts against them.”
His parents Pamela and Carson Lundy, along with some of their family members from Mangrove Cay and here in Nassau, were in the stands cheering King on. “I’m happy. I’m grateful. This is something that he always wanted to do and so I’m happy that he’s gotten the chance to come home and play,” she said.
“At Murray State, I’ve definitely seen a lot of improvement. He’s been on the court a lot more and he’s been able to really display his skills. I’m so happy that he’s back home.”
Carson Lundy, his stepfather, said he’s been there
supporting King every step of the way.
“I think his development has improved drastically,” he said. “Going to Murray State, coach Killer and his coaching staff has helped him to improve tremendously.
“He’s at a level where he’s more comfortable to play and he’s been given more quality time to play.
“The team looks up to him and so his team is progressing.”
Lundy said they’re just excited that the Bahamian public can get the opportunity to watch and see King Jr before he gets to the next level, that is playing professionally.
Kendrick Thompson, Kenny Moxey Jr., Jonathan Turner, Antoine Andrews, Oscar Smith, Rollie Hanna and Dennis Williamson. Women - Katrina Stamps, Anthaya Charlton, Camille Rutherford, Printassia Johnson, Shaunae MillerUibo, Rhema Otabor, Dior-Rae Scott, Anthonique Strachan, Javonya Valcourt and Denisha Cartwright. Andrew Tynes, who will serve as the head coach, assisted by Rupert Gardiner, Patrick Adderley, Ronald Cartwright, James Rolle and Corrington Maycock, said it’s a very solid team with some of the top
athletes in the country. “We have a lot of our very best competing, so I expect a lot of high expectations for the team,” he said. “As the days go on and we prepare for the meet, I just hope everybody
FREDRICK King Jr is flanked by his family members.
Acklins youth set sail
FUTURE REGATTA STARS TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE ACKLINS TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION’S FIRST-EVER YOUTH SAILING WORKSHOP
AS part of the 45th Annual Homecoming and Regatta celebrations, the Acklins Trade and Development Association (ATDA) hosted its first-ever Youth Sailing Workshop from July 31 to August 1. This milestone event was proudly sponsored by the Regatta Desk and BACSWN, aiming to reconnect young men of the island with the age-old tradition of Bahamian sailing.
Over the two-day workshop, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of sailing - learning everything from rigging and tacking to safety and teamwork.
The young sailors were grouped into three teams, each mentored by
“This is just the beginning. Next year, we hope to expand the programme and even begin building sloops right here on the island to further preserve our sailing legacy.”
— Shamika Taylor
experienced local captains. The event culminated in a friendly competition that brought out the competitive spirit and pride of Acklins. Results of the Sailing Challenge 1st Place – Bain Town Woman, led by Denrick Miller
2nd Place – Ninja, led by Alborn Gibson 3rd Place – Empress, led by Lawrence Bascom
All participants were awarded trophies and prizes in recognition of their hard work, teamwork and sportsmanship.
“Watching these young men gain confidence on the water and work together as teams was truly inspiring,” said Shamika Taylor, the workshop coordinator who worked closely with the boys throughout the workshop.
“This is just the beginning. Next year, we hope to expand the programme and even begin building sloops right here on the island to further preserve our sailing legacy.”
DOUBLE DOUBLE! Jonquel scores 15, grabs 10 rebounds to help power Liberty to 85-76 win over Wings
By ALYCE BROWN Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP)
— Jonquel Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty to an 85-76 victory over the Dallas Wings last night.
Leonie Fiebich scored 14 points and Emma Meesseman, playing her first home game for the Liberty since her return to the WNBA, added 13.
Chants of “Emma!” broke out at Barclay’s Center following the victory.
Meesseman, a former finals MVP who last played in the league in 2022 before winning the EuroLeague Women’s MVP the last three seasons, scored 11 points in her season debut on Sunday in an 87-78 win over Connecticut.
Paige Bueckers had 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists in the Wings’ first game since Dijonai Carrington was traded to the Lynx. She left the game with 2:37 left in the third quarter and went to the locker room with tightness in her back, she said.
The No. 1 pick in the draft returned to the bench at the start of the fourth quarter and played in the final period.
Dallas forward Maddy Siegrist scored 13 points in her first game after missing two months due to a knee injury. Arike Ogunbowale scored 14.
Last week the Wings (8-21) beat the Liberty 92-82, a game that became a distant memory Tuesday night.
New York (18-10) grabbed the lead out of the gate and held on to it throughout most of the game. Two free throws by Bueckers tied the game at 34 in the final minutes of the first half, before Stephanie Talbot hit a 3-pointer to give New York a lead it never gave up the rest of
DURING GAME IN LA
By DOUG FEINBERG AP Basketball Writer
A SEX toy landed near Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham after it was thrown from the stands in Los Angeles while the Fever played the Sparks last night. The incident in Los Angeles occurred with 2:05 left in the second quarter with the object landing in the lane near Cunningham, who had been vocal on social media about fans throwing the toys on the court.
Kelsey Plum kicked the toy into the stands.
Cunningham walked over to the Sparks bench and was laughing about it.
According to social media posts, another green toy was thrown in New York, but didn’t reach the court — landing near a child.
A week ago the first incident occurred in Atlanta late in the fourth quarter of the Dream’s game against Golden State in College Park, Georgia.
A fan was arrested, according to the WNBA, and was ejected from the arena and faced a minimum one-year ban.
On Friday, another sex toy was thrown in Chicago under a basket after a whistle was blown to stop play during the third quarter of Golden State’s 73-66 victory over the Sky.
An official kicked the object aside before it was picked up and removed.
It’s unknown if the fan who threw the object at the Sky game was arrested.
“The safety and wellbeing of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league. Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans,” the league said in a statement.
“In line with WNBA Arena Security Standards, any fan who intentionally throws an object onto the court will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban in addition to being subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities.”
LOURAWLS “Tum Tum”
been named as the
Lourawls Nairn named head coach of men’s national team
played for the national team.
“Tum has been outstanding for us as a player, and
I have no doubt he’ll bring that same passion and excellence to his role on the sidelines. “I’m excited to see him continue to grow and make an impact as a coach. Everything about Tum screams 242.”
DeMarco, the men’s head coach of the Bahamas national team, said Nairn fits the bill as he continues to make his transition from being a player to a coach. “Tum Tum’s move from player to coach isn’t new.
It’s just a return to where it all started,” said DeMarco, an assistant coach of the Golden State Warriors in the National Basketball Association. “He’s been a steady presence in Bahamian basketball for years, trusted not just for his talent, but for how he carries himself. What separates Tum is how deeply he cares for his team, his country, and the responsibility that comes with representing both.”
DeMarco, who had the opportunity to coach Nairn while he played for the men’s team, said what Nairn brings can’t be taught.
“It’s who he is and it’s why he’s a natural leader,” DeMarco summed up.
Nairn has
head coach for the men’s national team that will compete in the 2025 FIBA AmeriCup tournament.
the way. Talbot reached double digits with 13 points while Sabrina Ionescu was relatively quiet, scoring nine points, three in the first half and six in the
second. The Wings stayed close for the first three quarter before the Liberty extended their advantage to double digits as the fourth wound down.
JONQUEL Jones had 15 points and 10 rebounds to lead the New York Liberty to an 85-76 victory over the Dallas Wings last night. (AP Photo)
Bahamas Football Association takes part in Camp BAF in Exuma
THE Bahamas Football Association (BFA) continued its mission to develop grassroots football across the islands with its participation in Camp BAF in Exuma led by technical director Bruce Swan.
The multi-day camp, a beloved tradition for over 10 years, welcomed children aged four to 18 for a week filled with sports, fun and foundational football development. Participants were organised into four age groups - U7, U9, U12, and 13-plus - and engaged in both football and basketball activities.
Swan worked closely with two rotating groups each day, culminating in a final day that featured team games designed to test their soccer and basketball skills in a spirited, fun-filled environment.
“Seeing the mix of local children and those visiting from abroad or spending time with family reminded me how sport creates community in ways few other things can,” said Swan.
“Throughout the week, the energy, focus and enthusiasm from the kids made the experience truly fulfilling.”
The camp’s structure included ageappropriate drills in ball mastery and overall physical activity.
The final day emphasised teamwork and playfulness, giving the young athletes a chance to apply what they’d learned while simply enjoying the game.
The BFA continues to invest in youth engagement and football education across The Bahamas, and camps like this one in Exuma play a key role in developing talent, building character and inspiring a lifelong love for the game.
NEW PROVIDENCE SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION HONOURS DWAINE ‘MANN’ STEVENS WITH MEMORIAL CLASSIC
THE New Providence Softball Association completed its Dwaine “Mann” Stevens Memorial Classic late Monday night in
the Bankers Field at the Baillou Hills Sporting Complex. In the developmental league games, the Spartans knocked off
the Cyber Tech Blue Marlins 12-7, the Sunshine Auto Wildcats doubled up the Black Scorpions 8-4 to take home the ladies’ title and the
Superior Waste Gremlins were crowned the men’s champions as they held off the Titans 14-12. The mid-season tournament was held
to
Reapers Baseball Club beat Joshua Outlawz 10-3
THE Reapers Baseball Club won big over the Joshua Outlawz 10-3 as the New Providence Baseball Association continued its regular season action at the Andre Rodgers Baseball Stadium on Sunday. A passed ball put the Reapers on the board in the top of the first.
The Reapers added to their early lead in the top of the second inning after Chedi Ferguson doubled to centre field, and the Reapers scored on a passed ball, each scoring two runs.
The Reapers scored five runs on one hit in the top of the fourth inning. An error scored one run, Kashon Conliffe drew a walk, scoring one run, a passed ball scored one run, and Schmal Forbes doubled, scoring two runs. Shannon Johnson stepped on the bump first for the Reapers. The hurler allowed three hits and three runs (two earned) over five innings, striking out two and walking five. Tyler Narin stepped on the mound first for Joshua Outlawz.
Kashon Conliffe led the Reapers with two hits in two at-bats.
The hurler allowed four hits and eight runs (two earned) over three and onethird innings, striking out three and walking four in the game.
Chedi Ferguson and Schmal Forbes each drove in two runs for the Reapers. Shannon Johnson led the Reapers with two walks. Overall, the team had a strong eye at the plate, piling up six walks for the game. The Reapers turned one double play in the game. Stephen Cartwright provided pop in the middle of the lineup, and led Joshua with two runs batted in.
Avery Bain Jr, Nathan Miller and Joel Miller each collected one hit for the Outlawz.
honour their immediate past president Dwaine “Mann” Stevens, who passed away recently while serving in office.
‘BallHeads’ launch
Deyton Albury stages inaugural basketball camp
By Jonathan Burrows
BAHAMIAN basketball
standout Deyton Albury returned home over the weekend to launch the inaugural edition of his BallHeads basketball camp.
The two-day camp served as a developmental clinic designed to sharpen the skills and discipline of the next generation of Bahamian basketball players.
Held at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs Gymnasium, the camp attracted more than 100 young basketball athletes from across New Providence, signalling a strong start to what Albury calls a long-term passion project.
“My camp is just me trying to give back to the kids, give them a different experience, the kind of experience I wanted when I was coming up in high school in The Bahamas.
“Teach them a different perspective of basketball, different fundamentals, and different drills so that they could see how basketball is really played at the level they trying to get at,” Albury said.
The camp tipped off on Saturday, August 2, in a closed environment with no spectators. Albury said that this was to ensure a focused and productive
environment as the athletes were introduced to new fundamental basketball concepts.
On Sunday, August 3, the camp opened its doors to the public as day two of the camp commenced at 3pm. The session featured
a series of high-energy drills designed to sharpen core skills such as passing, shooting, post offence and defence under the guidance of Albury and his team of experienced instructors, which included fellow Bahamian national team
player Sammy Hunter. The camp concluded with a dunk contest between Deyton Albury and his little brother, Michael, a spectacle that both campers and spectators enjoyed.
Albury’s BallHeads brand is still in its infancy,
but he has ambitious plans for its future.
“I can’t really say too much, but I plan to go as big as Nike. I do plan on continuing this camp and a clothing brand, and an AAU team to eventually turn into a basketball
academy, that’s
With strong local
port and a clear
plan,
is
my goal,” Albury said.
sup-
vision and
Albury’s BallHeads
poised to become a cornerstone of youth basketball development in The Bahamas.
SUMMER CAMP: Campers take advantage of Deyton Albury’s inaugural BallHeads two-day basketball camp.
Photos: Chappell Whyms Jr
ASPIRING basketball stars enjoy Deyton Albury’s inaugural BallHeads two-day basketball camp at the Kendal Isaacs Gymnasium over the weekend.