Saturday, April 27, 2024

Sports

San Pedro enjoys a thrilling night of MMA action at 501 Fight Night 5

On Saturday, April 20th, a Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) Cage Grappling Match was held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, doors opened at 7PM with spectators filling the auditorium. The event elated MMA fans, with several fights culminating in a match in which Jevon Rubio emerged victorious.

San Pedro’s Mayor’s CO-ED Cup kicks off

The Mayor's CO-ED Softball Competition kicked off on Sunday, April 21st at 10AM at the Honorable Louis "Cuz" Sylvestre Sporting Arena, with young and senior softball athletes participating. Councilor Adaly Ayuso and the San Pedro Town Council Sports Committee organized the event.

San Pedro Tiger Sharks tops BEBL standings with another big win!

The San Pedro Tiger Sharks are leading in the standings of the current season of the Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL) after defeating the Belmopan Trojans 81-50. The match was held on Sunday, April 14th, at the Civic Center in Belize City, where several island fans travelled to support their team.

SPJC Marlins compete at ATLIB national football championships

The San Pedro Junior College Marlins: girls and men represented the Central region at the national football tournament organized by the Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize (ATLIB) and hosted by the University of Belize at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan over the weekend.

Five teams secure champions title at the end of the Indoor Volleyball Tournament

On Sunday, April 14th, the biggest indoor volleyball tournament event of 2024 came to an exciting end at the Angel Nunez Auditorium. The tournament finals were a huge success, featuring plenty of food, drinks, music, and marching band entertainment, making it a memorable experience for everyone. By the night's end, the champions for the different categories in the volleyball tournament were awarded for their hard work and great sportsmanship.

San Pedro RC boys win Bishop’s Cup district football championship

The San Pedro Roman Catholic School boys won the Bishop's Cup - Belize district football championship in the tournament organized by the Roman Catholic Schools management and the National Sports Council at the Marion Jones Stadium last Friday, April 12th.

Porto Bahia Football Club wins Copa Caribe

The San Pedro Town Council hosted the Copa Caribe tournament from Friday, April 12th to Sunday, April 14th, at the Ambergris Stadium. The football tournament saw local and international teams competing for the prized championship trophy. The opening ceremony included music, food, drinks, and football action on the first day. It was organized by the San Pedro Town Council Sports, Mayor Gualberto "Wally" Nunez, and Councilor Adaly Guerrero Ayuso to promote regional sportsmanship with the countries of Mexico and Guatemala.

Boxing night in San Pedro features Belizean and Mexican fighters

The Angel Nuñez Auditorium at the San Pedro High School was the venue of an electrifying boxing event on Saturday, April 13th, featuring three big fights. Dubbed ‘Clash at the Beach,’ the main event of the evening was the fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Continental Latin American Atomweight championship between female boxers. Other boxing titles up for grabs included the Lightweight and Featherweight championships.

Team Belize Pro Dive Center wins 3rd Annual Easter Sunday Kayak Race

In this year's Easter Sunday Kayak Race, Jessie Smith and Daniel Gregorio, kayaking for Belize Pro Dive Center, won first place. Eighteen teams paddled to Secret Beach from downtown San Pedro in the third edition of the annual competition.

Women’s month celebrated in full stride with a 10k and 5k Run

March is Women's Month celebrated worldwide, and in San Pedro Town, several activities honor this special occasion, highlighting women's efforts and contributions to the island community through various events, from sports to social gatherings.

San Pedro Tiger Sharks shred the Belize City Defenders 104-70

The San Pedro Tiger Sharks climbed to second place in the Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL) standings after defeating the Belize City Defenders 104-70. The match was held on Saturday, March 23rd, at the Civic Center in Belize City.