Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2025. 12:31 pm CST.
Western Ballaz – in red – look to overpower Belize City Thunderbolts on Saturday night. Photo Credit: Western Ballaz Basketball Club/Hustle Marketing
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) Mayan Cup Finals reach their climax tonight as the Cayo Western Ballaz host the Belize City Thunderbolts in a winner-takes-all Game 3 at the Sacred Heart College Auditorium in San Ignacio. Tip-off is set for 8:00 pm.
After splitting the first two games by identical three-point margins, both teams enter the decisive matchup with everything on the line. The Ballaz took Game 1, 86–83, behind strong performances from Arik Nicholas and Jamell Harris. The Thunderbolts bounced back in Game 2 with a gritty 77–74 win at the Civic Center, powered by Tyrone Hall’s double-double and Victor Evans’ full-game effort.
Thunderbolts Riding Momentum
Belize City’s Game 2 win displayed their depth and defensive grit. Hall posted 18 points and 11 rebounds, while Evans logged all 40 minutes, contributing 16 points, eight boards, and five assists. Glency Lopez added 15 points and nine assists, and Matthew Young recorded his second consecutive double-double. Bench contributions from Eyan Rene and Luis Sosa Jr. proved crucial in the fourth quarter, where clutch threes and hustle plays sealed the win.
Ballaz Must Regroup at Home
Despite outshooting the Thunderbolts from the field, the Ballaz were undone by 24 turnovers and poor perimeter shooting (7/26 from three). D’von Campbell led all scorers with 17 points and 11 rebounds, while Nicholas and Jahiem Ciego provided interior strength and scoring. To claim the Mayan Cup on home court, Cayo will need sharper ball control and better shot selection. Their rebounding edge and physicality remain assets, but execution under pressure will be key.
Finals Fever in San Ignacio
Tonight’s Game 3 promises a packed house and high drama at the Sacred Heart College Auditorium, as the Mayan Cup crowns its champion. The Ballaz seek redemption and a title in front of their fans, while the Thunderbolts aim to complete the comeback and lift their first BPBL trophy.
Jaguar Finals Await
The winner of tonight’s Mayan Cup showdown will advance to the BPBL Jaguar Finals against the San Pedro Tiger Sharks, who swept the Toucan Cup Finals 2–0 after edging the Dangriga Dream Ballers 92–90 on Friday night in Game 2.
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Posted: Saturday, September 13, 2025. 12:31 pm CST. Western Ballaz – in red – look to overpower Belize City Thunderbolts on Saturday night. Photo Credit: Western
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