Posted: Tuesday, October 28, 2025. 11:40 am CST.
Belize will play Panama in the semifinals of the XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025 on Tuesday at 5:30 pm at the Gimnasio Nacional Teodoro Palacios Flores in Guatemala City. Photo Credit: XII Juegos Centroamericanos Guatemala 2025
By Rubén Morales Iglesias: 
The semifinal tips off at 5:30 pm at the Gimnasio Nacional Teodoro Palacios Flores in Guatemala City. Panama, a formidable and well-drilled squad, will test Belize’s momentum and composure as both teams vie for a spot in Wednesday’s gold medal final.
Nicaragua will take on Guatemala in the other semifinal at 8:00 pm.
Belize earned their place atop Group B with a perfect 3–0 record:
Monday’s 46-point blowout over Honduras was Belize’s most emphatic performance yet. Jason Orosco led the scoring charge with 22 points and 8 rebounds. Ian Parham was the heartbeat of both ends posting 17 points, 15 rebounds, and 6 assists, dictating tempo and cleaning up the glass. Tevaughan Dawson added 12 points and 6 boards, continuing his steady impact across the tournament. Captain Devin Moody and Kelvin Cumberbatch combined for 17 points and 15 rebounds, with Moody stepping into a playmaker role, dishing out 4 assists and anchoring the team’s rhythm. Off the bench, Mischack Flowers delivered a breakout performance, scoring a career-high 15 points in just 14 minutes.
Grouped with El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, Belize blended high-tempo offense with disciplined defense, limiting opponents’ scoring while capitalizing on fast breaks and perimeter shooting. Their increasing margins — 15, 29, then 46 points — reflect a squad growing in confidence and cohesion.
Tournament organizers praised Belize’s performance, posting:
“ BELIZE
The Belize National Team won its third straight game. This time, they defeated Honduras 
The Belize Basketball Federation added:
“Belize closes as group leader with a 3-0 record. Sets focus on the semifinal round.”
With national pride swelling and medal hopes alive, Belize’s basketball warriors now turn their focus to Panama — determined to bring home glory for the Jewel.
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