EGBA MLK Tourney Girls, Boys 13s Finals

In a sweet victory for the home team, the East Greenwich 13-year-old boys beat CLCF, 47-44 in the the final championship game of East Greenwich Basketball Association’s 4-day-long MLK Jr. Tournament.

The steady nerves of EG’s Brian Gemma at the free throw line the made the difference. He went 4 for 4 in the final minute of the game, keeping EG just enough ahead of the surging CLCF to clinch the victory.

Yes, he was nervous, Gemma confirmed after the game, which was played at Cole Middle School. “I don’t know, I was just happy we pulled out a win,” he said.

In the 13-year-old girls final, Coventry beat East Greenwich, coming on strong in the second half.

Over the four days, 107 teams competed at three locations — EGHS, Cole and Rocky Hill School. As many as 150 volunteers help to score, sell snacks, collect admissions and set up. Organizers said they were very pleased with the tournament. And tired!

Final Results:

9 year olds boys: EG, first place; West Warwick, second place
9 year old girls: EG, first place; Narragansett, second place
10 year olds boys: Coventry, first place; EG, second place
10 year olds girls: EG, first place; Westport, second place
11 year olds boys: EG, first place; Coventry, second place
11 year olds girls: Barrington, first place; EG, second place
12 year olds boys: CLCF, first place; EG, second place
13 year olds girls: Coventry, first place; EG, second place
13 year olds boys: EG, first place; CLCF, second place
14 year old boys: Coventry, first place; North Kingstown, second place