Saturday, November 22, 2025

Sports

Belize’s Under-16 Boys National Team Competes in 2025 UNCAF FIFA Forward Tournament

The Under-16 Belize Boys National Team represented the country at the 2025 UNCAF FIFA Forward Tournament held in Guatemala City, Guatemala. The team featured San Pedro’s own Erick Rodriguez as goalkeeper and faced intense competition from Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, and Panama.

5K Glow Run Raises Awareness for Healthy Living

The community-based 501 Run Club hosted its third annual 5K Glow Run on Saturday, October 4th, at Central Park in San Pedro Town. The event attracted 105 participants of all ages, competing in both male and female categories. Every runner who completed the 3.1-mile course was recognized, and the top three finishers in each division received trophies.

San Pedro Tiger Sharks Crowned Champions of BPBL Jaguar Cup

The island’s premier basketball team, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks, has claimed the championship title of the Belize Premier Basketball League (BPBL) Jaguar Cup after defeating the Cayo Western Ballaz 63-56 at the Belize Civic Center. With the victory, the Tiger Sharks cemented their reputation for discipline, professionalism, and dominance in one of Belize’s most popular sports.

Sharks Cup Volleyball Tournament Kicks Off with Thrilling Matchups

The Sharks Cup 2025 volleyball tournament officially launched on Sunday, September 28, at the San Pedro High School auditorium. Organized by the San Pedro Volleyball Association, the event saw 14 teams registered across five categories.

5K Run/Walk Held in Support of Suicide Awareness Week

The community running group 501 Run Club, along with San Pedro High School’s (SPHS) Francisco Castellanos and Martin Dawson, organized a 5K Run/Walk on September 25th to advocate for suicide prevention. The event drew many participants who competed in three categories, with top finishers awarded medals and gift certificates.

Inter-Office Football Tournament Rolls Into Fourth Week

Football action at Ambergris Stadium continues to draw fans as the Inter-Office Football Tournament enters its fourth week. Sixteen teams are competing, with the next round of matches scheduled for September 27th and 28th. Games begin at 6PM on Saturday and 5PM on Sunday.

San Pedro Athletes Preparing for Central American Games

Four athletes from San Pedro will represent Belize at the upcoming Central American Games in Guatemala from October 18th to 30th. They are former Miss San Pedro Alexa Acosta, Kian Trejo, Johann Marin, and Julio Bardalez, joining a national delegation of 140 athletes.

San Pedro’s Carla Rodriguez Defends Best Female Angler Title in Roatan

A total of 11 Belizean fishing teams participated in the 26th annual Roatan International Fishing Tournament, held September 11th–14th on the Honduran island. Among the highlights was the outstanding performance of San Pedro’s Karla Rodriguez, who fished with Team Lucky Strike and once again captured the title of Best Female Angler.