Philipsburg— Omarion Arrindell from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. School scored nine points as he led Pool B to victory in the Interscholastic Basketball Championship All-Star game at L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium Wednesday.
Omarion Arrindell (MLK) got Pool B all-stars on the board first with the first 4 points of the game and Pool B never looked back. They led 11-4 after the first quarter and 16-8 at the half. Pool B All Stars were coached by Robert Pantophlet (Ruby Labega) and David Forsythe (MLK)
During the halftime, all coaches and key persons of the 10 teams were given a certificate of appreciation for their hard work with the youth of St. Maarten.
Pool A All-stars, coached by Jamal Newton (MAC) and Leary Hall (SDP) fought back in the third quarter and cut the deficit to 4 points, 14-18 to end the third. In the 4th quarter Pool B All-stars kept their composure and made key baskets to keep Pool A all-stars at bay and ultimately win the game 26-22.
Pool A All-stars were led by Chamiqueko Landefort with six points and Kayvaughn Schmidt with five.
Before tip off the there was an award ceremony, MC’ed by Walichi Basketball Association Vice-President Dennisio Duzong. The season closer started with the St. Maarten Song being sang by Michelle Nicholas.
Each school team’s top academic player then received a ribbon to continue to emphasize the importance of education alongside sports.
The sub champs, St. Joseph Primary school and champions Ruby Labega Primary school were then presented with medals and a trophy for their winning effort.
