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Belize defeats Salvador to win bronze in COCABA, ticket to Centrobasket 2006

GeneralBelize defeats Salvador to win bronze in COCABA, ticket to Centrobasket 2006

Belize trailed El Salvador for most of the game and was down 38-33 at the end of the first half. But even though Belize had a sub-par performance on the offensive end in the first half, defense kept Belize within striking distance. It was not until early in the 4thquarter before Belize finally got their first lead. There were several lead changes in the final quarter as both sides traded baskets. But coming down the home stretch, Belize got the lead and held on for the well-earned victory.


Overall, it was a classic display of team effort both offensively and defensively for Team Belize. Darwin Carter had a monster 2ndhalf and led the scoring with 29 points, 23 of which came in the 2ndhalf alone. It was a real breakout performance as he razzled and dazzled El Salvador with his ball control and foot speed, which allowed him to penetrate and create scoring opportunities. Kirk ?Shabba? Smith played a big time role for Team Belize, recording a double-double with 14 points and 10 plus boards. Stephen ?Muerte? Williams scored 17 points while Keith ?Superman? Acosta and LeBoise Gladden scored 12 each. Keith Acosta, Darren Bovell and Ernest Broaster played exceptionally well. Broaster played some key minutes, which allowed Kirk Smith to rest.


Despite all the trials and tribulations that have plagued the Belize national team , there is finally reason to celebrate and congratulate the guys on a job well done. But that is only the beginning because the real test is less than a month away. There is the strong possibility that Team Belize will once again face Mexico and/or Costa Rica in Centrobasket 2006. Therefore the team must begin some real serious preparations in the event that such a match-up will occur.

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