By: Delwin Neblett | HGP Nightly news |
JAMAICA ELIMINATES GUYANA FROM FIBA 3×3 AMERICUP
Jamaica defeated Guyana 19–14 in the final preliminary-round clash of the FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup in León, Mexico, ending Guyana’s run at the premier 3×3 tournament in the Americas.
Both Guyana (17–15) and Jamaica (21–7) secured wins against St. Lucia, setting up a must-win showdown between the two Caribbean rivals. However, Jamaica capitalized on Guyana’s foul trouble to advance to the main draw.
Following the loss, Guyana Basketball Federation Vice-President Rawle Toney posted on social media:
“Personally, considering the circumstances the team went through to get to Mexico, I’m very proud of their performance.”
Guyana was represented by Harold Adams, Nikkoloi Smith, Travis Belgrave, and Travis Burnett.
Guyana has competed in every FIBA 3×3 AmeriCup since the tournament’s inception, except in 2023 in Puerto Rico—making the national team one of the region’s most consistent participants at the highest level of 3×3 basketball.
SILVER BULLETS WIN EXXONMOBIL FUTSAL TITLE IN THRILLING FINALE
The third edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Futsal Championship concluded on Saturday at the Retrieve Hardcourt in Linden, producing two high-scoring fixtures.
In the third-place playoff, Hardknocks edged DC Ballers 9–8, powered by hat-tricks from Dexter Milo and Kemani Field. Kendolph Lewis scored twice, and Sese Norville added one.
For DC Ballers, Andre Mayers produced a remarkable six-goal performance, while Antwoine Gill and Nicholas Gentle added one each.
The grand finale delivered even more drama, with Silver Bullets defeating defending champions YMCA “A” 2–0 on penalties after a 5–5 draw in regulation time.
Omar Williams scored twice in regulation and netted the decisive penalty for the champions, with Rodensio Tudor, Colwyn Drakes, and Sigmund Cobena also scoring.
YMCA’s attack was led by doubles from Keshawn Dey and Kevin Gittens, while Kymani Sealey contributed one.
Tournament Prizes:
- 1st – Silver Bullets: $1,500,000
- 2nd – YMCA: $750,000
- 3rd – Hardknocks: $350,000
- 4th – DC Ballers: $250,000
- MVP (Silver Bullets Goalkeeper): A brand-new motorcycle
BARBADOS CLAIMS OVERALL TITLE AT CARIBBEAN SQUASH CHAMPIONSHIPS
Guyana captured the men’s team title, but Barbados secured the overall championship after a razor-thin finish at the 2025 ENet Senior Caribbean Squash Championships, held at the National Racquet Centre in Georgetown.
Both nations split the major categories:
- Guyana: Men’s Team Title, Women’s Veterans
- Barbados: Women’s Team Title, Men’s Veterans
With the countries tied, officials applied a tie-breaker using match and point margins—giving Barbados the edge.
The men’s final was a dramatic contest, going down to the deciding match where Guyana sealed victory. The women’s final mirrored the intensity, but Barbados prevailed thanks to strong performances at the top of their order.
Guyana finished runners-up overall despite competitive showings across all divisions.
BERBICE DOMINANT AS WOMEN’S INTER-COUNTY CRICKET BOWLS OFF
The 2025 GCB Women’s Senior Inter-County Tournament bowled off over the weekend with four matches across the East Coast of Demerara.
Hinterland All-Stars vs Berbice — Friday, Lusignan
In their debut match, the Hinterland All-Stars, led by Kelsey Couchman, suffered a crushing 8-wicket defeat to an experienced Berbice side captained by West Indies player Sheneta Grimmond.
Hinterland posted just 34 all out, with Malina Peters top-scoring with 16. Plaffiana Millington produced a spectacular hat-trick, finishing with 3–5, while Daniella Manns and Grimmond took two wickets apiece.
Berbice replied with 34–2 in 5.3 overs, driven by Jada Frazer’s 13.
Essequibo vs Demerara — Saturday, Lusignan
Essequibo pulled off a thrilling 1-wicket victory, chasing 78–9 after a tense finish.
Demerara scored 77 all out, with Naomi Barkoye (12), Cianna Barkoye (11), and Letisha Jordan (11) contributing.
Cyanna Retemiah starred with 3–11, while Shonette Belgrave took 2–12.
Belgrave and Yonnette Welcome guided Essequibo home with a crucial 14-run last-wicket stand.
Letisha Jordan claimed 4–25, but Player of the Match Tremaine Marks top-scored with 26 to seal the win.
Berbice vs Essequibo — Sunday, LBI
Berbice secured another dominant win, defeating Essequibo by 7 wickets.
Essequibo made 70 all out, with captain Laurene Williams scoring 14. Player of the Match Sherica Campbell bagged 4–17, and Danielle Manns added 3–15.
Berbice chased down the total at 71–3, led by Grimmond’s tournament-high 38 from 41 balls.
Demerara vs Hinterland All-Stars — Sunday, Lusignan
Demerara earned their first victory with a 3-wicket win.
Hinterland posted 105 all out, thanks to 17-year-old Sarah Bheir’s resilient 34 off 76 and a steady unbeaten 15 from Feona Benjamin.
Letisha Jordin took 4–39, and captain Kaysia Shultz claimed the tournament’s first five-wicket haul (5–16).
Demerara replied with 106–7, led by Naomi Barkoye (20) and Tilleya Madramootoo (16).
Upcoming Fixtures — Tuesday
- Demerara vs Berbice – LBI
- Hinterland All-Stars vs Essequibo – Lusignan
HARPY EAGLES’ SUPER50 CAMPAIGN WASHED OUT
Guyana Harpy Eagles’ CG United Super50 Cup campaign ended without a win after persistent bad weather in Trinidad caused four of their five matches to be abandoned.
Three matches were washed out without a ball bowled, while another ended after only one innings. The final fixture against Barbados Pride at the Sir Frank Worrell Memorial Ground was also declared a no-result, closing a frustrating campaign for the national side.
