CCAB, Wednesday, February 16, 2011 – Raffles Institution jumped to a huge 19-2 lead in the first quarter and never looked back in their crucial 56-40 victory against Queensway Secondary in the second round of the South Zone B Division Basketball Championship. With the win, RI booked for themselves a slot in the zonal semi-finals and national championship as well.

Queensway, needing a win to stay in contention after a narrow loss to Catholic High earlier in the second round and came into the match in confident mood. However, they were prevented from settling into the game by the aggressive defense of the Raffles boys from the start. They were eventually eliminated from the competition after their loss to Raffles.

Catholic High, on the hand, trumped Kent Ridge Secondary 60-33 to qualify for the south zone semi finals. Catholic High will meet Raffles Institution in the final group game of the round to determine the first and second-placed finishers.

In other group matches, Peicai Secondary edged out Guangyang Secondary 39-33 while Fairfield Methodist won their match comfortably against St Andrew’s Secondary.

B Division South Zone Basketball Championship — 2nd Round Fixtures and Results