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Christ Church Girls win … St. Stephen capture boys title 

Christ Church Girls’ School and St Stephen’s Primary School carried off the girls and Boys title at the James Wedderburn Zone on Day two of the 2023 Chefette Frosteez National Primary School Athletic Championships (NAPSAC).

Christ Church Girls’ School won their division with 255 points, ahead of St Stephen’s Primary who finished on 155, while St Matthew’s Primary was two points adrift in third place.

In the boys it was St. Stephen’s who finished at the top of the standings with 222 points. Leading home St. Christopher who finished with 191 points on the day. 

Final points:

Girls

1st Christ Church Girls School 252

2nd St. Stephen’s Primary 155

3rd St. Matthew’s Primary 153

4th Roland Edwards Primary 141

5th St. Christopher Primary 120

6th St. Lucy’s Primary 114

7th St. Giles Primary 88

8th People’s Cathedral School 44

9th St. Ambrose Primary 42

10th Ignatius Byer Primary 10

11th St. Luke’s Academy 6

Boys

1st St. Stephen’s Primary 222

2nd St. Christopher Primary 191

3rd St. Giles Primary 190

4th St. Lucy’s Primary 136

5th Roland Edwards Primary 128

6th St. Ambrose Primary 88

7th St. Matthew’s Primary 65

8th Ignatius Byer Primary School 57

9th People’s Cathedral Primary 36

10th St. Luke’s Academy 8

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Barbados Receives Sandy Lane Gold Cup

Barbados’ longstanding love affair with horseracing was on full display at the Grantley Adams International Airport yesterday, when the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup arrived on island.

Delivering remarks on behalf of the Minister of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Permanent Secretary Joy Adamson, hailed the trophy’s significance, calling it “one of the most sought-after horseracing trophies in the world”.

Mrs. Adamson noted that the competition “symbolises not only excellence in horse racing but also the deep-rooted history and passion that Barbados has for this sport and this race now in its 42nd  year”.

She highlighted the commitment of key partners, including British Airways, for ensuring the safe transportation of the trophy.

 “The Government of Barbados extends heartfelt thanks to British Airways for continuing to be a proud partner in this journey, ensuring that the Gold Cup travels safely from London to Barbados “You continue to live up to your motto, ‘To Fly to Serve’,” Mrs. Adamson said.

The Permanent Secretary also commended Sandy Lane for its dedicated sponsorship. “I also want to sing praises to the Sandy Lane brand. Mr. [James] Matthews, your company has stood steadfast with your sponsorship for the last 27 years of the Gold Cup race. As we enter the 28th year of partnership, we look forward to seeing the pink bunting around the historic garrison signifying something exciting is about to happen,” she stated.

Emphasising the broader importance of the horseracing industry, Mrs. Adamson disclosed that Government remains committed to establishing a regional horseracing academy, offering “an opportunity for our young people to gain skills which will enable them to secure jobs in the horseracing sector, not only as jockeys but as trainers and grooms”.

The Permanent Secretary encouraged Barbadians and visitors to come out and be a part of the festivities.

“As we prepare for what promises to be another unforgettable race day, let us celebrate the spirit of competition, the unity that this event brings, and the rich sporting tradition that makes Barbados shine on the international stage.” This year’s Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup will be held on Saturday, March 1. (PR/GIS)

Caption: Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community Empowerment, Joy Adamson, and President of the Barbados Turf Club, Rawle Batson, pose with the Sandy Lane Barbados Gold Cup at the Grantley Adams International Airport

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BARBADOS PRIDE WIN BY NINE WICKETS

Article by David Harris

Barbados Pride defeated Jamaica Scorpions by nine wickets in their third-round match of Cricket West Indies Four Day Championships at Kensington Oval on Friday afternoon. Chasing 119 to win their third game in the Championships, Barbados easily reached the victory target, scoring 121 for the loss of one wicket with a day to spare, Jonathan Drakes scored 52 not out and the captain Kraigg Brathwaite was unbeaten on 47. 

Earlier, the Scorpions were bowled out for 180  in their second innings for after starting the day on 26 for one  wicket, they lost four wickets and added 33 runs the first hour of the morning session. 

Kirt Mackenzie  was caught by wicketkeeper Leniko Boucher off  left- arm seamer Ramon Simmonds for  15,  Jermanine Blackwood  was bowled by medium pacer Matthew Forde  before he scored and the captain  John Campbell edged a ball from Simmonds into the gloves of Boucher after he had scored 25.

At that stage the Scorpions were struggling at 59 for four wickets, in the 20th over,  Javelle Glenn steadied the innings with  66 before he was dismissed by left-arm  spinner Jomel Warrican, and Jeavor Royal smashed 29 from 17 balls that contained two fours and three sixes.

Brad Barnes was trapped leg before off the off-spin of Pride skipper Kraigg Brathwaite for 14, while Daniel Beckford was bowled by left arm spinner Jomel Warrican for only nine runs. Odean Smith smashed two sixes before he was caught by Demetrius Richards at midwicket for 15 off off-spinner Chaim Holder.

Glenn was the eithth wicket to fall, caught by substitute fielder Kemar Smith to give Warrican his second wicket of the innings. Marquino Mindley only made one before he was caught by Brathwaite off Holder. The innings ended when Royal was caught by another substitute, Shaquille Cumberbatch after attempting a lofted cover drive

Warrican pickled up three wickets for 42 runs from 11.2 overs , Simmonds captured two wickets for 32 runs, and Chaim Holder chipped in with two wickets for 52 runs.

In their victory chase, the Pride lost opener Zachary McCaskie for just four runs after a a pull to square leg was taken by Royal. Brathwaite and Jonathan Drakes then put on 106 runs to seal the win, making it two wins on the trot in the Championship. 

After the match the coach of the Barbados Pride Vasbert Drakes said the team were happy to won the match.

“Even though we have won the match with a day to spare, it was not an easy victory; we are quite happy to win this game after losing badly to Guyana Harpy Eagles in our first game.”

The West Indies Championship resumes on March 5th, following a two-week break.

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DRAKES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

Article by David Harris

Jonathan Drakes scored century  (108) for Barbados Pride against Jamaica Scorpions on the second day of their round three match in Cricket West Indies (CWI) Four Day Championships at Kensington Oval on Wednesday. The right-handed batsman also scored 117 in the round two match against the West Indies Academy at the same venue last week.

Drakes faced 202 balls and counted nine fours during his 253 minutes stay at the crease, he and Leniko Boucher added 108 runs for the fifth wicket after Barbados collapsed to 62 for four wickets in the session before lunch. 

Starting the day on nine runs for no wickets, in reply to the Scorpions’ score of 231, Openers Kraigg Brathwaite  and Zachary MacCaskie Barbados added a further36 runs before off-spinner Brad Barnes had MacCaskie (11)  caught by Odean Smith at cover in the 17th over.

In the next over with no addition to the score, part-time medium pacer Jermaine Blackwood bowled Brathwaite for 31 run to leave Barbados wobbling at 45 for two wickets, Kevin Wickham scored seven before he trapped lbw by Barnes, and when Demetrius Richard was dismissed for two Barbados were in deep trouble.

 Drakes and Boucher repaired the damage and took the score to 170, after Boucher was trapped lbw by leg-spinner Tamarie Redwood for 55 off 71 balls including five fours. Drakes and Matthew Forde (26) added 58 vital runs for the sixth wicket. Eventually Barbados were bowled out for 293, Barnes picked up six wickets for 94 runs from 24.4 overs. The Scorpions were 26 for one wicket at the close of play trailing Barbados by 36 runs. 

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