Monrovia – The basketball segment of the National County Sports Meet kicked off on Wednesday at the Samuel K. Doe Stadium gymnasium with thrilling matches across the board.
By Christopher C. Walker, [email protected]
Grand Bassa, Grand Gedeh, Montserrado, and Sinoe counties all came out victorious in their respective games.
In the opening match, Grand Bassa triumphed over Bong County with a 54-41 victory. Bong County initially dominated, taking the lead in the first quarter. However, Grand Bassa quickly found their rhythm, taking a 31-22 lead into halftime. The second half saw Bassa assert control, maintaining their advantage and securing the win with a strong performance in the final two quarters.
Montserrado County followed with a commanding performance against Margibi County, winning 45-33. Montserrado built an impressive 26-11 lead in the first half, with Margibi struggling to find cohesion.
Montserrado’s star player, Hadrian Sebwe Jr., played a pivotal role, dazzling the crowd with his spectacular skills and three-point shots.
Despite a strong comeback effort from Margibi, who capitalized on several free throw opportunities, Montserrado maintained their advantage to clinch the victory.
In another exciting match, Grand Gedeh staged a remarkable comeback to defeat Grand Kru 51-37. Grand Kru led 25-17 at halftime, surprising many with their strong first-half showing.
However, Grand Gedeh, led by coach Weelay Barr, refused to back down. After a tense second half, Grand Gedeh leveled the score at 27-25 and then pushed ahead to a 38-33 lead. With Barr’s guidance and the team’s determination, they finished strong, securing a 51-37 win.
Coach Barr expressed her confidence in her team’s potential, saying, “I trust my boys, and we are ready to deliver the trophy to my county of birth.”
In other matches, Sinoe County secured a hard-fought 40-38 victory over Rivercess. Meanwhile, Gbarpolu County forfeited their match to Lofa.
The basketball competition continues to showcase intense talent and fierce competition, with each county vying for supremacy in the National County Sports Meet. The upcoming games promise to deliver even more excitement as teams fight for the coveted trophy.
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