The Liberia Basketball Federation ( LBF) national league continued over the weekend with several matches taking place at the Open Air Sport Commission on Broad Street.
On Friday Road Runners bowed miserably to Ducor Magic 41-60 points in an important encounter. In the second pairing, C. Delta whipped SOS Trotters 60-22 points.
On Sunday, Georgia Blazers narrowly slapped Destiny Kings 42-43 points in the third division. C. Delta again defeated Ducor Magic 53-23 points [read more]
The Liberia Basketball Federation ( LBF) national league continued over the weekend with several matches taking place at the Open Air Sport Commission on Broad Street.
On Friday Road Runners bowed miserably to Ducor Magic 41-60 points in an important encounter. In the second pairing, C. Delta whipped SOS Trotters 60-22 points.
On Sunday, Georgia Blazers narrowly slapped Destiny Kings 42-43 points in the third division. C. Delta again defeated Ducor Magic 53-23 points.
The competition will continue during the week.
Meanwhile, the National Under 18-male and female teams continues their intensive training for the up coming Zone Three FIBA-Under 18 championship. The competition is expected to take place at the National Gymnasium at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Sports Complex in Paynesville City.
Oilers Still On Track For Silverware - May 11, 2010 (by Numennie Williams)
Sensational LPRC Oilers scored an extra ordinary win over Flames on Sunday in the LBF first division championship.
The Oil boys out classed out of thoughts Flames 62-52 points at a less attractive Sports Commission to move with in second on the league table.
It was a match in which LPRC Oilers trailed Flames for at least three quarters.
But Flames after a dream start looked complacent during the fourth quarter and certainly bowed out to a rejuvenated Oilers side [read more]
Sensational LPRC Oilers scored an extra ordinary win over Flames on Sunday in the LBF first division championship.
The Oil boys out classed out of thoughts Flames 62-52 points at a less attractive Sports Commission to move with in second on the league table.
It was a match in which LPRC Oilers trailed Flames for at least three quarters.
But Flames after a dream start looked complacent during the fourth quarter and certainly bowed out to a rejuvenated Oilers side.
Flames had led Oilers by 10 points before the final quarter but Oilers magnificent comeback inspired them to the success.
And their Team Manager Eddie Harris admitted it was a highly fought for win.
Its a hard win. We played, we fought and I mean we were the better side so we won, he said.
We didnt start brightly but were able to put our houses together to ensure us the win, said Eddie.
Eddie Harris also told Star Sports that he believes the trophy is still with in their grasp.
We lost during the league and we lost at the early stage. And its good that we are approaching the playoffs, we are putting our ash together and I think it is good for the team, the Oilers Team Manager concluded.
Well, Flames coach Zogar Jynes couldnt hide his disappointment.
Its definitely, definitely disappointing. I mean you cant win go through the first three quarters you win the game, and only for the crucial stage in the game, the last quarter you loose the game by ten points, its disappointing, said coach Jynes.
The Flames coach also blasted at the referees whom, he said contributed to his side loss.
You have a referee who comes talking to the coach and as the coach talks; to him he gives a technical foul giving the people two free shots and ball possession and they took the lead and the team breaks down, a rather furious Jaynes noted.
Earlier on Sunday Matadi Knights fell by 50-54 points to Kardinals in a third division league outing.
Monrovia Sky Fore continued their winning spree in the second division championship with a superior 74-71 points win over Cardinals.
Mighty Barrolle hopes for a championship this season were dented a servile blow by a defeat to Waloria Patriots on Saturday.
The Rollers were bashed 65-75 points.
Also on Saturday, Destiny Queens advanced their standing on the female league table with a comprehensive 94-12 points victory against flat footed Supreme Sisters.
Earlier on during the day, Desert Ladies dumped Angel Shooters 48-36 points also in a female league match.
Peles mother not surprised about his performance - Apr 21, 2010 (by Numennie Williams)
The mother of Liberian International basketball star Pele Paelay says she is not surprised about the performance of her son.
Madam Christiana Peley said she knew that he would have reached at the highest level of his game.
She said she always saw the potential in him.
The star forward currently plays for French Pro-B side Etoile Charleville-Mezieres where he is making countless of headways [read more]
The mother of Liberian International basketball star Pele Paelay says she is not surprised about the performance of her son.
Madam Christiana Peley said she knew that he would have reached at the highest level of his game.
She said she always saw the potential in him.
The star forward currently plays for French Pro-B side Etoile Charleville-Mezieres where he is making countless of headways.
The 26 years old came into prominence when he started playing college basketball in the United States of America where he migrated to at the age of five.
Peles exceptional skills saw many high profile universities knocking on his door.
In 2006, he was selected on the Africabasket.com All African Team and was invited to the Eurobakset summer in Europe.
Pele Paelay splendid show at that competition earned him his first professional contract in Europe with German Pro- B side Teckpro Braves.
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