by Raymond Graham/Gleaner Writer

October 16, 2026

ST ANDREW Technical High School (STATHS), Ardenne High and Manchester High were among the big winners as the 2026 ISSA Schoolboys Basketball competition tipped off on Monday.

STATHS produced one of the most impressive performances in the Urban Under-16 competition, crushing Ardenne High 73-26, while Ardenne turned the tables in the Under-19 category with a commanding 92-32 victory over STATHS.

In the Under-16 contest, Ajonie Mattis led STATHS with 27 points and 10 rebounds, while Shamario Dawson added 25 points. Ryheim Downer scored eight points for Ardenne.

Ardenne’s Under-19 team was led by Ibrahim Baxter, who scored 32 points, while Mowan Bonnick contributed 18 points and grabbed 25 rebounds. Marius Lawrence scored 15 points for STATHS.

Manchester also enjoyed a strong start in the Rural Under-19 competition, defeating Denbigh High 94-22. Jayquan Palmer and Samuel Smith led Manchester with 20 points each.

In the Rural Under-16 competition, Herbert Morrison High registered the biggest victory of the opening day, overwhelming Dinthill Technical 79-6. Jaylon McCoy led Herbert Morrison with 23 points.

Muschett High also got their campaign off to a winning start, defeating Holland High 52-34. Ajanie Ranger scored 17 points for Muschett, while Jamal Hall led Holland with 12.

Meanwhile, Wolmer’s Boys’ School recorded victories in both urban age groups. They defeated Meadowbrook High 46-26 in the Under-16 section before overcoming Tivoli High 72-50 in the Under-19 competition.

St George’s College also enjoyed a successful opening day, defeating St Catherine High 42-3 in the Under-16 category and returning to beat the same opponents 88-10 in the Under-19 section. Jaydon Smith led St George’s in the Under-16 game with 13 points.

Camperdown High completed the day’s listed Urban Under-19 results with a 66-21 victory over Cedar Grove Academy. Jahquan Rennie scored 25 points for Camperdown, while Kimani Halliday added 23. Deandre Dawkins led Cedar Grove with 15 points.

Source: Jamaica Gleaner, October 16, 2026. Republished for the Wolmer’s Trust community with attribution.