A great day was had by all yesterday at Mantia Callender Day, a showcase of four different EBL age group games hosted by Westminster Warriors in memory of the recently passed Mantia Callender. All the games were tightly contested but none of them more exciting then the Under-18 South Premier matchup between Westminster and Solent. With Warriors in possession and down one with 9.3 seconds left, things were looking bleak, but 1995 born Tyrell Isaacs drew a foul and was sent to the line.
One of the leading players of this summer’s England Under-16 side that gained promotion to Division A, Isaacs came up clutch giving the Warriors a 1 point lead with 0.3 seconds left and the win, but it wasn’t before the Kestrels had one last ditch attempt, as Matt Woodley hit 15 foot turnaround jumpshot at the buzzer. Celebrations ensued, but the referees made the right decision disallowing the basket.
Check the clip, full Mantia Callender Day video coming soon!
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