DABA Elias Dupuis Knockout Cup round of 17 summary and quarterfinal fixtures

Location: Massacre Indoor Sports Complex
Dates: April 23–27, 2025

The initial phases of the Elias Dupuis Knockout Cup showcased a thrilling mix of intense matchups, unforeseen withdrawals, and impressive individual displays. Here’s an in-depth overview:

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Match 1:
WCCU Real Time Ballers triumphed over the Tigers, 66 to 44.
– Top performers for WCCU included Tony Lee with 15 points, Sharmar Phillip contributing 14, Jahiem Nelson adding 11, and Deltin Eugene scoring 10.
– The Tigers’ leading scorer was Kian Brumant with 19 points, followed by Shawn Thomas with 8 and Phil St Hilaire with 7.

Match 2:
The Blazers 2 versus Falcons 2 contest was not held, as Blazers 2 could not assemble a team.

Thursday, April 24, 2025

Match 1:
The 767 SC Dominators progressed to the next round due to Ole Skool not being able to field a team.

Match 2:
The BAA Sharks defeated the 767 SC Young Ballers with a score of 69 to 58.
– Jimmal Peltier was the standout for the Sharks, scoring 21 points, while Allan Peters had 11, Nigel George netted 9, and Troy Brooks contributed 8.
– For the Young Ballers, Charlton Charles scored 19, Andel Olivacee added 12, and Jiyeh Antoine finished with 9.

Friday, April 25, 2025

Match 1:
The Police Sports Club moved forward in the tournament because the Jah Lions failed to arrive.

Match 2:
The Falcons overcame the Denise Charles Seahawks, 92 to 63.
– Kiefer Francis led the Falcons with 19 points, Zack Bastien followed with 17, and Meshack Doubulay scored 16.
– For the Seahawks, Keelan Paul was the top scorer with 19 points, while Clem Nicholas had 14 and Emrod Eli contributed 13.

Saturday, April 26, 2025

Match:
The West Coast Ballers secured a victory against the Hilltop Services Trafalgar Prowlers, winning 66 to 60.
– Shaelon Vidal shone with 26 points for the Ballers, supported by Sherron Vidal with 16 points and Hassan Robinson adding 10.
– Bernard Mills was the top scorer for the Prowlers with 22 points, followed by Edgar George with 15 and Vaughn Vidal with 13.

Sunday, April 27, 2025

In a decisive matchup, the D-Treads Blazers defeated the WCCU Real Time Ballers, dominating the game with a score of 100 to 66.
– Maxwell Birmingham and Lester Langlais each contributed 27 points for the Blazers, while Dretsuan Lee scored 20.
– Akel Charles led the Ballers with 16 points, and Desean Denis added 15.

Quarterfinal Matches

Location: Massacre Indoor Sports Complex

| Date | Time | Teams |
|———————|——-|———————————————|
| Wednesday, April 30 | 7:00 PM | Paix Bouche Eagles vs West Coast Ballers |
| Wednesday, April 30 | 9:00 PM | Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1 vs Police Sports Club |
| Thursday, May 1 | 7:00 PM | Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 2 vs D-Treads Blazers 1 |
| Thursday, May 1 | 9:00 PM | 767 SC Dominators vs BAA Sharks |

Key Takeaways:
– The Falcons and D-Treads Blazers 1 demonstrated impressive offensive skills.
– Rising talents Jimmal Peltier from the BAA Sharks and Shaelon Vidal from the West Coast Ballers were notable contributors.
– Some forfeits disrupted the competition’s rhythm but led to thrilling upcoming Quarterfinal encounters.

Upcoming Action:
The teams victorious in the Quarterfinals will proceed to the Semifinals, moving closer to winning the esteemed Elias Dupuis Knockout Cup.

Organizers invite the public to prepare for more exhilarating basketball action at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex!