Category: Sports
Manders And Jones To Compete In Jamaica
Pickleball pair Gavin Manders and Benjamin Jones are set to compete in the Pickle & Chill Christmas Classic in Kingston, Jamaica. The tournament, hosted at the Pickle & Chill facility, has become a staple of the regional calendar. Manders and Jones recently enjoyed success at the Jamaica International Pickleball Open, securing the Men’s... Read more of this article
David Bascome’s Baltimore Defeated By Wave
Head coach David Bascome’s Baltimore Blast were defeated 7-6 away to the Milwaukee Wave in the Major Arena Soccer League on Friday [December 19]. The Wave scored an overtime goal to clinch the win. Bascome, a former North Village and Bermuda winger, was appointed as the Blast head coach in 2020, having previously served as the team’s assistant coach. Baltimore... Read more of this article
Football: Somerset & Devonshire Cougars Win
The Shield and Friendship Trophy quarter-finals took place at the Devonshire Recreation Club with a double-header. Shield The Somerset Trojans defeated St. David’s 4-0 to advance to the Shield semi-finals. Enrique Mendes scored the opening goal in the 25th minute. An own goal doubled the Somerset lead before halftime. In the second half, Leo Burgess... Read more of this article
Taylor Carrick Reaches Second Round
Bermudian squash player Taylor Carrick reached the second round of the $6,000 Men’s Georgia Open at the Atlanta Community Squash Centre in Atlanta. Carrick received a first-round bye as a seeded player; however, his journey in the PSA Challenger Tour event ended when he was defeated by Mexico’s Wally de los Santos in the second round. De los Santos... Read more of this article
Butterfield And Clemons Face Each Other
Footballers Milan Butterfield and Willie Clemons found themselves on opposing teams when Halesowen Town faced Leiston in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central yesterday [December 20]. Clemons started for Leiston, who won the match 2-1, with fellow midfielder Butterfield starting for Halesowen. Leiston are eighth in the table, while... Read more of this article
Swimming: BASA Qualification Meet Results
The Bermuda Amateur Swimming Association [BASA] Long Course Qualification Meet took place at the National Sports Centre pool. Madelyn Moore won the women’s 15 and over 50m backstroke with a time of 30.52. Violet Smith finished in second place, recording a time of 33.15. In the girls 13-14 50m butterfly, Zara Bule finished first in 40.59. Riana Robinson... Read more of this article
Bermuda Harness Pony Racing Results
Harness pony racing at the National Equestrian Center delivered a night of tight competition, headlined by multiple photo finishes and blistering speeds across several time bar classes. The night began with Gold Rush and driver Philip Correia taking Heat 1 in 1:04/0. Correia continued his streak in Heat 2, driving Red October to a win in 1:03/4. In... Read more of this article
Holiday Harness Racing On Dec 26th & Jan 1st
Harness pony racing continues on Friday, December 26, and Thursday, January 1, both with a 1pm post time, featuring a Veterans Invitational on Boxing Day and Powder Puff races on New Year’s Day. A spokesperson said, “Our next race days are Friday, December 26th and Thursday, January 1st, both with a 1pm post time. Boxing Day will feature a Veterans... Read more of this article
Volleyball Teams Compete In Florida Challenge
The Bermuda Volleyball Association announced the impressive performance of its teams, Paradise Hitters 15 and Paradise Hitters 17, at last weekend’s regional volleyball tournament in Daytona Beach, Florida. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association proudly announces the strong showing of its teams, Paradise Hitters 15 and Paradise... Read more of this article
Bean-Fox And Fray Begin Blackburn Trials
Bermuda Under-20 footballers Harlem Bean-Fox and Kennahz Fray have started their trials at Sky Bet Championship side Blackburn Rovers’ Under-18 team. Both players are scholars at the Future Pro Football and Education Academy for players aged 16 to 19. “Both players have shown exceptional growth this season,” read a Future Pro social media post. “Seeing... Read more of this article
David Patrick’s Tigers Defeat Mustangs
Associate head coach David Patrick and his LSU Tigers men’s basketball team enjoyed a 89-77 win away to SMU Mustangs the Compete 4 Cause Classic at the Smoothie King Centre in New Orleans. The Tigers have improved their overall record to 9-1, while SMU fell to 9-2 on the season. Patrick is the former head coach of the Sacramento State Hornets men... Read more of this article
Scott Barnes Reflects On Karting Campaign
Karting driver Scott Barnes has reflected on a successful year that included a series victory and a major career milestone. Barnes competed in nine international race weekends, claiming eight finals wins and seven podium finishes. He also achieved a long-standing ambition by winning the King of the Streets final in the Shifter Masters class at the Xtream... Read more of this article
