{"id":328189,"date":"2024-08-28T11:21:36","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:21:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/?p=328189"},"modified":"2024-08-28T11:21:36","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T15:21:36","slug":"antiguas-wadadli-elite-stingerz-take-crown-at-inaugural-kreyol-basketball-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dominicanewsonline.com\/news\/homepage\/homepage-carousel\/antiguas-wadadli-elite-stingerz-take-crown-at-inaugural-kreyol-basketball-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"Antigua’s Wadadli Elite Stingerz take crown at inaugural Kreyol Basketball Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Champions- Wadadli Elite Stingerz (Antigua)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The first Kreyol Basketball Championship concluded with an exciting final on Sunday, August 25, 2024, at the Massacre Indoor Sports Complex in Dominica. The tournament featured the Wadadli Elite Stingerz from Antigua, who triumphed over the D-Treads Blazers from Dominica in a match that showcased exceptional regional basketball talent.<\/p>\n

Held from August 22 to August 25, 2024, the championship gathered six elite teams from the Caribbean, marking a significant milestone in the region’s sports history. Over the course of four days, basketball enthusiasts enjoyed dynamic games, remarkable athletic performances, and a celebration of the sport’s increasing popularity in the area.<\/p>\n

Championship\u00a0Highlights:<\/p>\n

– Opening Day \u2013August 22, 2024: The tournament commenced with two competitive games. The Wadadli Elite Stingerz achieved their first victory against the Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1, winning 75-63. In another close match, the D-Treads Blazers narrowly defeated the Soufriere Kings with a score of 69-68.<\/p>\n

– Day Two \u2013August 23, 2024: The Wadadli Elite Stingerz maintained their momentum, overcoming the Paix Bouche Super Eagles 80-66. GGB from Guadeloupe also secured a win against the Soufriere Kings, finishing 75-65.<\/p>\n

– Day Three \u2013 August 24, 2024: The D-Treads Blazers demonstrated their strength with a 70-64 victory over GGB, earning a spot in the final.<\/p>\n

– Final Day \u2013 August 25, 2024: The championship day began with the third-place match, where GGB defeated the Dr. Darroux PSC Falcons 1 by a score of 88-80. The championship final saw the Wadadli Elite Stingerz dominate the D-Treads Blazers, winning decisively with a score of 88-61 to claim the title.<\/p>\n

Championship\u00a0Awards:
\n–\u00a0Champions:\u00a0Wadadli\u00a0Elite\u00a0Stingerz\u00a0(Antigua)
\n–\u00a02nd\u00a0Place:\u00a0D-Treads\u00a0Blazers\u00a0(Dominica)
\n–\u00a03rd\u00a0Place:\u00a0GGB\u00a0(Guadeloupe)
\n–\u00a0Most\u00a0Valuable\u00a0Player\u00a0(MVP):\u00a0T-Shawn\u00a0Lewis\u00a0(Wadadli\u00a0Elite\u00a0Stingerz,\u00a0Antigua)
\n–\u00a0Top\u00a0Scorer:\u00a0T-Shawn\u00a0Lewis\u00a0(Wadadli\u00a0Elite\u00a0Stingerz,\u00a0Antigua)
\n–\u00a0Coach\u00a0of\u00a0the\u00a0Tournament:\u00a0Byron\u00a0Andrew\u00a0(Wadadli\u00a0Elite\u00a0Stingerz,\u00a0Antigua)<\/p>\n

All-Tournament\u00a0Team:
\n–\u00a0T-Shawn\u00a0Lewis\u00a0(Wadadli\u00a0Elite\u00a0Stingerz,\u00a0Antigua)
\n–\u00a0Lester\u00a0Langlais\u00a0(D-Treads\u00a0Blazers,\u00a0Dominica)
\n–\u00a0Theo\u00a0Santoro\u00a0(GGB,\u00a0Guadeloupe)
\n–\u00a0Kijuan\u00a0Thomas\u00a0(Dr.\u00a0Darroux\u00a0PSC\u00a0Falcons\u00a01,\u00a0Dominica)
\n–\u00a0Jayzee\u00a0Saltibus\u00a0(Soufriere\u00a0Kings,\u00a0St.\u00a0Lucia)
\n–\u00a0Most\u00a03-Pointers:\u00a0Lester\u00a0Langlais\u00a0(D-Treads\u00a0Blazers,\u00a0Dominica)<\/p>\n

The Kreyol Basketball Championship aims to highlight the vibrant sports culture in the Caribbean and lay a strong foundation for future events that will continue to engage and inspire basketball fans throughout the region.<\/p>\n

Congratulations to the Wadadli Elite Stingerz (Antigua) for their exceptional performance and to all participating teams for contributing to the success of this inaugural event.<\/p>\n