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Saturday, March 19, 2011
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BSSF Middle & Senior School Round Up
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Warwick Academy was once again well represented with both the Middle and Senior Boys Annual Basketball Finals.
The Middle School boys were first up and they faced league runners up Dellwood who they narrowly beat earlier in the league. Dellwood were formidable opponents and their athleticism and fortitude made them the team Warwick wanted to face.
With so much talent on both teams, one had to be surprised and even disappointed at the lack lustre performance by both in the first half. Delray Rawlins of Warwick Academy had gotten himself into early foul trouble, so he was placed on the bench to ensure he was available in the second half. Warwick had far too many turn overs and Dellwood somehow found themselves in the lead, low as it was, by the score of 5-4.
In the end coach Thorne felt comfortable to throw on his younger players, and although Dellwood took advantage of their inexperience, Warwick still managed a comfortable win by the score of 17 to 10.
Raushon Tankard had one of his better games of the season, even though he only scored 4 points. His high energy and explosive dribbling gave us many steals and scoring opportunities and he received the MVP award.
Delray Rawlins did not play to his full ability, he scored 3, but his dribbling skills, vision and passing ability enabled Warwick Academy to control the second half. Arriek Douglas was the Warwick leading scorer with 6 points and Tez Terry added 4 more.
The undefeated team of 2011 in both the league and knock out cup were: Captains: Delray Rawlins and Raushon Tankard; Arriek 'Screws' Douglas, Ajani Tucker, Matthew Bacon, Keevon Minors, Joey Dougherty, Rajul Shakir, Jeremiah Andrade, Omari Tucker, Sam Ponte, Tez Terry, Justin Ferreira and Stefan Wilson.
The varsity boys always love to play Cedarbridge as they always come with their best and have defeated Warwick for the league title several times in the recent past. Last year Warwick surprised Cedarbridge at Warwick Academy with a thrilling and dominant display of basketball. One wrench in the Warwick plan was the late announcement from their tallest and best rebounder, Eron Woods, saying he would miss the tip off and most likely the entire first half. Warwick Academy started Robele Baker in Woods’ absence.
This was a genius move and Baker started on fire dropping three long range 'three pointers' to give Warwick an early lead.
Cedarbridge countered almost all of the Warwick shots, but their two pointers were could not keep up with the Warwick three pointers and Warwick built a 12 point lead before the break.
Finally Woods showed up to enormous support from the Warwick faithful and Robele was able to receive oxygen on the side lines.
Midway through the second half, however, Cedarbridge got closer, Warwick went cold, in the final 2 minutes Cedarbridge threw literally everything at their opponents, but Warwick stood firm and in the end won by the score of 57 to 49 to win their third title in a row.
MVP award went deservedly to Juron Tucker who had one of his best games this season. He scored 21 points Robele Baker added 12, Kiwon Williams added 9, Tevis Spence scored 6, Eron Woods scored 5 and Joshua Malpas scored 1.
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Thursday, March 03, 2011
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Cedarbridge Hold Off Warwick Academy
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Warwick Academy travelled to Cedarbridge knowing that the winner would most likely go on to win the league.
The pace of the game was exhilarating and the score remained close throughout the first half with the lead changing hands continually. Warwick’s Eron Woods was once again strong in both the scoring and rebounding departments and Tevis Spence was composed as usual at point guard, but Juron Tucker was having a hard time and some calls which went against him affected his game.
In the second half Cedarbridge caught on fire and they went ahead with some very impressive play Warwick Academy, unfortunately could not answer this amazing performance on the night and had to settle with the loss by the score of 62-53.
An entertaining match, but a loss, with Woods leading Warwick with 14 points, while Robele Baker added 9 points, both Tucker and Spence added 6 each.
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
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Warwick Academy do a Middle School Double
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Middle School Girls Basketball
In this Middle School Girls Basketball game, Warwick Academy defeated BHS 31 – 15, Maxanne Caines was a top performer for Warwick Academy on the defensive boards as she picked up the MSA point guard turned her back each time she touched the ball down the court.
Middle School Boys Basketball
The Warwick Academy Middle School Boys Basketball team continued their winning ways after they defeated Somersfield 36 - 5.
Fast improving big man Arriek Douglas once again led Warwick Academy in the scoring department with 12 points, while Delray Rawlins added 10 points with some accurate long range shooting, great vision, leadership and a calm and maturity well beyond his years. Raushon Tankard contributed 8 points while leading many fast breaks and caused many steals to assist their strong play.
Warwick Academy also got solid play from Jeremiah Andrade, Keevon Minors, Sam Ponte, Justin Ferreira, Matthew Bacon and Rajul Shakir.
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Tuesday, February 22, 2011
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Warwick Academy Do A Double
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Warwick Academy’s Senior Girls picked up their first victory of the season as they defeated MSA by the score of 22 - 16. Melissa Fiddick was the Warwick Academy top scorer with 8 points, while Janelle Simmons added 6 points and fast improving Kerri Furbert scored 4 points.
The Warwick Academy Senior Boys continued their impressive ways by defeating MSA 67 - 12 to maintain their undefeated record. Kiwon Williams had another fine performance in leading Warwick Academy to victory scoring 24 points, while Eron Woods added 16 points.
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Friday, February 04, 2011
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Middle & Senior School Round Up
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SENIOR SCHOOL BASKETBALL
The Warwick Academy Senior Boys Basketball team who coached by alumnus Steven Simons and his brother Jason defeated Saltus 50 - 28.
In a game where the tempo was incredible, the commitment was inspiring proved that it was going to be Warwick Academy’s night.
Birthday boy Robele Baker having arguably his best game ever in a Warwick Academy uniform scoring 9 points from three long range shots, while dribbling powerfully to the hoop and also grabbing several rebounds.
Eron Woods’ long arms, quick reflexes and incredible jumping ability earned him many steals, many shots and many rebounds. He had 8 points on the night, while Juron Tucker's never say die attitude and incredible energy saw him only score 4 points, but he caused Saltus to turn the ball over many times with his hustle.
Kiwon Williams also had a phenominal night and led all scorers with 11 points. He was tough, while Joshua Malpas started slowly, but he is known for solid outside shooting and added 4 points.
Tevis Spence finished with 8 points and not to be outdone, fast improving and very young Conner Custodio was another player who really stepped up and looked very confident playing next to much older boys scoring 6 points.
MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL
Warwick Academy Middle School Boys hosted MSA, with the home team coming away with a 31 – 7 win.
Delray Rawlins led the Warwick team as the starting point guard with his vision and passing ability, along with the experienced Raushon Tankard. Also leading the Warwick Academy team are the fast improving Ajani Tucker and Arriek Douglas.
Tucker scored 5 points, while Douglas dominated by scoring an impressive 12 points. Others who got on the score sheet were: Jeremiah Andrade with 2 points, Tankard with 2 points, Rawlins scored 4 points, Matthew Bacon added 2 points and Tez Terry scored 4 points. Other Warwick Academy players that stood out included Keevon Minors, Sam Ponte, Stefan Wilson and Omari Tucker.
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