Run It Up's Stunning Comeback Win
Run It Up rallied from a 20-point early deficit to defeat All Gas No Brakes 96-85 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex on Sunday, May 24, 2026. Jamal Serrant led the comeback with a game-high 21 points while Da 5th also posted a dominant 114-57 victory over Los Trinitarios.
Run It Up staged one of the season's most memorable turnarounds on Sunday, May 24, overcoming a 20-point hole to defeat All Gas No Brakes 96-85 at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Representing District 3, Run It Up looked overwhelmed in the early stages by a determined All Gas No Brakes side from District 6.
The visitors built a sizeable lead, but Run It Up refused to fold. Guard Jamal Serrant spearheaded the charge, finishing with a game-high 21 points as his energy and scoring helped spark a second-half recovery that flipped momentum in favour of the District 3 squad. The win highlighted Run It Up's resilience and depth as they clawed back into contention, steadily chipping away at the lead before securing the victory in the closing stages.
For All Gas No Brakes, the loss will be a bitter lesson in maintaining intensity across all four quarters, particularly in tight league races. In the day's other headline result, Da 5th responded emphatically to Saturday's defeat to Relentless by routing Los Trinitarios 114-57. Ryan Alfred earned Player of the Game honours with an outstanding 29 points and six rebounds, pacing a balanced Da 5th attack.
Nelson Rhymer led Los Trinitarios with 11 points in a game where the visitors struggled to contain the offensive onslaught. The Winston Bolus National Basketball League continues to showcase competitive local basketball with eight teams competing in the Senior Division and four in the Junior Division.
Performances like Run It Up's comeback and Da 5th's offensive outburst will influence standings and momentum as the season progresses toward playoffs and local bragging rights. Local fans can expect more heated matchups at the Multi-Purpose Sports Complex in the coming weeks as teams jockey for position.
The league remains an important platform for BVI basketball talent to develop and for communities across the islands to rally behind their district teams. This report is based on coverage originally published by Virgin Islands News Online.
Primary source: VINO