Warrens into play-offs

Article by Justin Marville

THE PLAY-OFF PICTURE is clearing up.

Only one postseason spot remains now, as Pearson Griffith finished two blocks shy of a triple-double to send Pan American International Insurance Warrens back to the play-offs via Thursday’s 75-60 win over Urban Vybz St John’s Sonics in the Co-operators General Insurance Basketball Premier League.

The victory was a very welcomed one for the one-time league champs, whose win in their regular season finale at the YMCA guaranteed a return to the postseason for the first time since their lone title run in 2012.

That result – coupled with Pinelands’ 95-63 rout of Cougars in the nightcap – also booked a play-off berth for the idle Station Hill Cavaliers (10-4), and officially eliminated Sonics (8-7) and perennial powerhouses Lakers (8-7) from the postseason race. (JM)

Please read the full story in today’s Saturday Sun, or in the eNATION edition.