Summer Jam Action Continues This Weekend
Basketball enthusiasts in the Virgin Islands are gearing up for an exciting weekend of Summer Jam action at the A. Jeffrey Caines Arena. Defending champions Set It Off and an in-form Tun It On squad are among the headline teams taking the court across several competitive divisions. Fans can expect high-energy games on both Friday and Saturday as teams battle for early-season supremacy.
Basketball fans in the territory are in for a thrilling slate of games this weekend as the Summer Jam tournament continues at the A. The action tips off on Friday evening with a crucial Division B matchup at 7:00 PM between Sharks and Just In Time. Both teams will be fighting hard to secure their first victory of the campaign after suffering tough losses in their opening fixtures.
Following that contest, Division A takes center stage at 9:00 PM when Heat Wave goes head-to-head with Tun It On. Tun It On enters the matchup riding a wave of momentum following a commanding 76-46 victory over East earlier in the tournament. In that dominant display, Shakeem Blackmore led the way with a stellar double-double performance, racking up 19 points and 11 rebounds.
Lekoy Lennard contributed 14 points, while Ray D. Victor also recorded a double-double with 10 points and 12 rebounds. Frett led the scoring for East with 10 points in the loss. The excitement carries over into Saturday with three games billed for the evening. The headline encounter is scheduled for 10:00 PM, featuring defending champions Set It Off taking on Without A Doubt in what promises to be a marquee Division A battle.
Without A Doubt will be eager to prove their championship credentials against the reigning titleholders. The Summer Jam tournament remains a staple of the local sporting calendar, drawing passionate community support and showcasing top-tier basketball talent from across the Virgin Islands.
Residents and visitors on Virgin Gorda are encouraged to turn out in numbers to support their favorite teams throughout the weekend.
Primary source: VINO