Posted: Monday, September 29, 2025. 10:49 am CST.
San Pedro Tiger Sharks celebrate winning the first Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) Jaguar Cup on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Belize City Civic Center. Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The San Pedro Tiger Sharks etched their name into Belizean basketball history on Saturday night, clinching the inaugural Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) Jaguar Cup with a 63–56 victory over the Cayo Western Ballaz at the Belize City Civic Center.
With the win, San Pedro swept the best-of-three Finals 2–0, displaying rebounding dominance and clutch execution to complete a perfect playoff run.
Tiger Sharks Seal the Deal
Led by Jihad Wright’s 18 points and Brian White’s rebounding mastery, the Tiger Sharks controlled the tempo and the paint from tip-off to final buzzer. Wright, who scored 15 in Game 1, elevated his performance with aggressive drives and timely finishes, while White hauled in 12 rebounds and added 8 points, anchoring San Pedro’s interior defense.
Devin Daly provided a scoring spark off the bench with 12 points and 6 rebounds, and Francis Arana orchestrated the offense with 7 points, 5 assists, and 4 steals in a composed floor general performance.
Despite shooting just 33.3% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, San Pedro’s rebounding edge (53–42) and defensive intensity proved decisive.
San Pedro Tiger Sharks -white- defeated Western Ballaz 65-56 to clinch the first Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) Jaguar Cup on Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Belize City Civic Center. Photo Credit: San Pedro Tiger Sharks
Ballaz Battle but Fall Short
The Cayo Western Ballaz, facing elimination, came out with urgency. Arik Nicholas led the charge with 12 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 steals, while Darnell Oden added 9 points and 7 boards. Jamell Harris and Kyron Molina chipped in 9 and 8 points respectively, but the Ballaz struggled with efficiency, shooting just 32.3% overall and 20% from beyond the arc.
Turnovers (22 total) and missed opportunities in transition hampered their comeback efforts, despite matching San Pedro with 17 offensive rebounds.
Stat Snapshot
San Pedro shot 33.3% from the field and 27.3% from three-point range, while pulling down 53 total rebounds including 19 offensive boards.
- Cayo Western Ballaz shot 32.3% overall and just 20% from beyond the arc, matching San Pedro’s offensive rebounding with 11 but committing 22 turnovers.
- The Ballaz bench contributed 20 points, led by Kyron Molina and Joel Montejo, while San Pedro’s reserves added 22, with Daly and Rowland combining for 22 of those.
Legacy Moment
With the Jaguar Cup in hand, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks become the first-ever champions of the Belize Premier Basketball League. Coach Rico Black’s squad finished the postseason undefeated, blending veteran savvy with youthful energy to dominate the boards and control the pace in both Finals matchups.
Finals Recap
- Game 1: San Pedro 65–62 Cayo Western Ballaz (Friday, Sept 26)
- Game 2: San Pedro 63–56 Cayo Western Ballaz (Saturday, Sept 27)
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