MARGAO
DBO Fatorda boys and Sonics girls secured convincing wins in the finals of the State Sub-Junior Basketball Championships organized by Aliens Basketball Club, at Don Bosco Oratory, indoor basketball court, Panaji.
DBO Fatorda boys took an early lead against St Britto’s of almost 15 points in the first two quarters. Britto’s managed to close the gap to just 4 baskets at the end of the third quarter and would have managed a close finish. But Sean Fernandes, who was named the MVP, scored six quick baskets to turn the tables on St Britto’s 49-26. Sean Fernandes (30) and Nolan Fernandes (11) played well for DBO Fatorda while Ashton Dias (16) and Nathan Santana Souza (6) fought well for St Britto’s.
In the girls' finals, the Sonics girls kept a strong pace from the beginning to clinch a convincing victory 45-16. The trio of Kim D’Souza (13), Eneira Fernandes (12) and Keiya Fernandes (9) dominated for Sonics while Siddhi Kondle (8) and Prema Pillai (4) played well for Sharada Mandir School.
