Calliaqua too strong for Sion Hill Pacers

Calliaqua United proved too experienced and too strong for Sion Hill Pacers and made off with $2,500 last Sunday night at the New Montrose Basketball Facility for winning the Providence Promotions Invitational Basketball Competition.{{more}}

Sporting four players in Glen Smith, Ishama Mc Cree, Leslo Mc Kenzie and Randolph Williams, all of whom have represented St. Vincent and the Grenadines at regional tournaments, Calliaqua took care of their youthful and energetic inexperienced opponents.

From the get go, the Calliaqua outfit, backed by their vocal support, meant business.

Calliaqua led 22-14 at the end of the first quarter and 44-27 at the half way stage. It became 70-46 at the end of quarter number three, with the winning score being 100 to 69.

The dreadlocked pair of Mc Cree and Mc Kenzie gave the fair sized crowd a treat in the last quarter with some showmanship. The former was more enterprising as he teased and befuddled the hopeful Sion Hill players with his deft ball skills accompanied with nifty footwork.

Mc Cree scored a game high 41 points and the powerful Mc Kenzie sank 38. Mc Kenzie was named the Competition’s Most Valuable Player and received $200. He poured in 374 points in the competition, with Mc Cree contributing to Calliaqua’s cause with 321 in total.

For Sion Hill, Kamal Webb scored 19 and Deron Ollivierre hit 18, as they were still worthy opponents on the night.

Sion Hill Pacers earned $1500 and third place team XPert Company Hairoun Hardcore pocketed $1000.

Alex Lee, a spectator in Sion Hill Pacers’ corner, became $1000 richer for a single shot from the three point line in a half time contest among patrons.

Rohan Providence of Providence Promotions told SEARCHLIGHT that his aim is to promote anything that brings benefit to the society.

He said that he is looking forward to stage similar sporting events as well as gospel shows.

Although unsure whether the Basketball venture was a financial success, Providence said he was pleased that he was able to fill a void and provide an avenue for basketballers and some entertainment and outing for the spectators. Providence revealed that the competition cost him approximately $30,000. (RT)