DANGRIGA, Stann Creek District, Thurs. Aug. 1, 2019
PLB football
After that Week One Dangriga Derby last week Saturday inside the Carl Ramos Stadium between both teams playing out of Griga, Wagiya was victorious over the Freedom Fighters Valley Pride, 1 goal to nil, with a goal from Gilroy “Bredda” Thurton in the 84th minute. Both teams are set once again this weekend for Week Two games. Wagiya got 3 straight games at home, while Freedom Fighters Valley Pride will be on the road for 3 straight games.
This Sunday, August 4, inside the Carl Ramos Stadium, it will be a big rivalry match-up at 4:00 p.m. – WAGIYA vs VERDES. Wagiya was the team that eliminated Verdes from the Scotia Bank Concacaf League taking place at this moment. Also, 3 players that were playing along with Verdes last season, are now playing with the Wagiya football club; they are: Gilroy “Bredda” Thurton, Johnard Castillo and Elroy “Bib” Kuylen. Now we can see why I said this game this Sunday will be a big rivalry.
Entrance fee: Adults – $7.00; senior citizens – $5.00; high school students with I.D. – $5.00; Kids – $3.00. Wagiya vs Verdes this Sunday inside the Carl Ramos Stadium.
Valley Pride Freedom Fighters will be inside the MCC Grounds this Sunday to see action against the Belize Defence Force (BDF) FC.
DBA basketball
The Dangriga Basketball Association’s (DBA) U-23 Summer Bounce Tournament Week 1 games were held on Friday and Saturday, July 26 & 27, at the Russell Chiste Garcia Auditorium.
In game 1 on Friday night, Hopkins Assassins blew out Ghans Vipers, 83-24. Hopkins – Nayib Casimiro 36 pts 5 rbs 2 stls, Dykes Castillo 11 pts 15 rbs 2 asts 5 stls 1 blk, Kevon Cabral 10 pts 4 rbs 3 asts 3 stls; Ghans – Michael Palacio 8 pts 7 rbs, Brian Kelly 6 pts 5 rbs, Tyrell Longsworth 5 pts. In game 2, Rockstone Flames won, 64-49, over Foreshore Pelicans. Flames – Francis Arana 38 pts 9 rbs 4 asts 3 stls, Raheem Thurton 13 pts 19 rbs 5 asts 3 stls, Jahson Castillo 8 pts 3 stls; Pelicans – Darnell Oden 18 pts 7 rbs 2 stls, Quinton Bowen 8 pts 9 rbs 4 asts 2 stls, Deon Castillo 8 pts.
Game 1 on Saturday was another blowout, Harlem Shockers, 83-43, over River Gentle Giants. Shockers – Donell Arzu 19 pts 11 rbs 5 asts 2 stls, Owen Kuylen 16 pts 9 rbs 2 asts 1 blk, Howard Arzu 15 pts 9 rbs 4 asts 2 stls 2 blks; Giants – Enrique Bermudez 20 pts 9 rbs 4 asts 3 stls, Delroy Reynard 13 pts 4 rbs, George Andrews 5 pts 4 rbs 3 asts. Game 2 was a thriller, as New Site Raiders clipped Independence Young Generals, 65-61. Raiders – Cylen Wade 25 pts 6 rbs 4 asts 7 stls 2 blks, Kyron Molina 18 pts 12 rbs 2 asts 4 stls, Aaron Allison 7 pts 4 asts 5 stls, 1 blk; Generals – Clency Lopez 25 pts 10 rbs 3 stls, Fredrick Williams 9 pts 5 rbs 5 stls, Lisani Lambey 9 pts 11 rbs 4 asts 2 stls.
Week 2 from the DBA U-23 Summer Bounce Tournament 2019 will continue this weekend inside the Russell Chiste Garcia Auditorium.
This Friday night, August 2, first game at 6:30 p.m. – Hopkins Assassins vs New Site Raiders; second game at 8:30 p.m. – Rockstone Flames vs Harlem Shockers.
This Saturday night, August 3, first game at 6:30 p.m. – Sittee River Gentle Giants vs Ghans Vipers; second game at 8:30 p.m. – Foreshore Pelicans vs Independence Young Generals.