Jackson and Simms hands STGC lead in Southern Conference U16 Basketball finals

The big two of Malik ‘MJ’ Johnson  and Tafari Simms, on Thursday, handed St. Georges College (STGC) the lead over Ardenne High in the best of three ISSA/KFC Southern Conference Under-16 basketball finals.

The big two of Malik ‘MJ’ Johnson  and Tafari Simms, on Thursday, handed St. Georges College (STGC) the lead over Ardenne High in the best of three ISSA/KFC Southern Conference Under-16 basketball finals.

The game which was played at the National Stadium courts was a keen an even contest for the first three quarters before STGC blew their opponents away in a devastating fourth quarter.

The ‘Light Blues’ who were leading the game comfortably in the second  quarter of their rain aborted match on Monday, found the going a lot tougher this time around as a much better prepared Ardenne team battled them in a keen contest.

The first quarter ended with STGC leading 10-7 but the second quarter belonged to Ardenne as Matthew Lew and Shemar Williams breathed life into their team.

The shock 19-17 half time lead boosted the confidence of the  Ardenne team but the third quarter belonged to St. Georges and they clawed their way back to take a slender one point lead at 27-26 going into the fourth quarter.

The fourth quarter was the Johnson and Simms show as STGC outscored their opponents, 22-9 in a stunning offensive display to run away comfortable 49-35 winners at the final buzzer.

Game two will be played at the same venue on Monday, starting at 3:00pm.

Photo: Malik ‘MJ’ Jackson