PHILIPSBURG— Ismael Gumbs scored 19 points to lead Ruby Labega to the 2016 Interscholastic Primary School Basketball Champions at L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium Friday. Ruby Labega defeated St. Joseph School 38-20.
Ruby Labega started strong and led 11-2 after the first quarter. St. Joseph tried to climb back. They closed to within four points, 11-7, mid-way through the second quarter but defensive lapsed
Ruby Labega netted four to end the quarter 15-7.
In the third quarter, Ruby Labega scored nine points of which six were supplied by Ismael Gumbs to extend their lead to 21-11.
St. Joseph continued to fight. They scored nine in the fourth. St. Joseph was led by Kayvaughn Schmidt with 10 points.
St. Joseph advanced to the final topping Pool A with a record of 3-2. Ruby Labega won Pool B at 4-1.
The tournament was organized by Walichi Basketball Association in collaboration with the Department of Sports, Island Hoops, P.E.P. and SYBA.
