PANJIM, Nov. 15 -- Team Herald [emailprotected]

Don Bosco Oratory Panjim and Sonics emerged as the boys and girls champions in the 3rd Sonics All-Goa U-17 Basketball League with thrilling finals played at the Youth Hostel, Miramar, recently. In the boys' championship clash, Don Bosco Oratory defeated Don Bosco Fatorda 50-42 in a high-octane encounter, while the girls' final saw Sonics prevail 28-18 over Don Bosco Fatorda to claim the title. Loyola secured third place in the boys' division with a close 27-22 win over Sonics. The boys' final was an exhibition of speed, skill and teamwork, with Don Bosco Oratory showing great composure under pressure. Their charge was led by Avner Mendonca, who delivered a stunning 25 points and was later n...