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San Pedro Pirates’ victory by default keeps them in the lead
The scheduled match between San Pedro Pirates and Internacional Futbol Club for Saturday, March 18th, was called after the visiting team could not make it to San Pedro. This gave the island’s premier football team a 3-0 default victory and another three points, keeping them on top of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) standings.
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San Pedro Tiger Sharks defeat Belize City Defenders in first home game
In the seventh week of the Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL), the San Pedro Tiger Sharks played their first home match at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Saturday, March 11th. They took on the Belize City Defenders in front of a packed auditorium delighting their fans with an 87-83 victory.
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San Pedro Pirates return home with a flawless victory
On Sunday, March 12th, the San Pedro Pirates Football Club crushed Wagiya SC 4-0 at the Carl Ramos Stadium in Dangriga Town in southern Belize. Again, this win catapulted the island boys to first place in the Premier League of Belize's (PLB) standings.
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San Pedro’s Isla Bonita United Ballers hosts Motlow State Community College in a friendly football match
In a friendly football match held on Wednesday, March 8th, at the Ambergris Stadium, the San Pedro female team, Isla Bonita United Ballers, fell short against the visiting team from Motlow State Community College from Tennessee, United States. The island girls defended their home turf well and made the visiting team work hard for their slim 2-1 victory.
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San Pedro Pirates return home winless after playing against Progresso FC
The island’s senior football team, the San Pedro Pirates, travelled to Orange Walk Town on Sunday, March 5th, determined to net at least three points with a victory over Progresso Football Club. But after 90+ minutes on the pitch, the game ended in a 0-0 draw.
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San Pedro Junior College wins the 2023 ATLIB Softball Nationals
The San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) is in a celebratory mood after claiming the top place at the Association of Tertiary Level Institution of Belize (ATLIB) softball nationals played on Saturday, February 25th, in Independence Village, Stann Creek District, southern Belize. The SPJC’s co-ed team previously won the central regional championship in northern Belize by defeating Wesley Junior College 9-2. This win secured them a ticket to compete for the national title in Independence against the best teams nationwide. The teams competing included Centro Escolar Mexico Junior College (CEMJC), University of Belize (UB), and Independence Junior College (IJC).
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501 Fight Night II: The Rising lands another unforgettable MMA event
The weekend was busy in San Pedro Town, with several events on Saturday. One of these was the second edition of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) 501 Fight Night II: The Rising held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The event elated MMA fans, with several fights culminating with a match in which San Pedro’s Bryce Peterson emerged victorious.
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Strongest Woman in Belize: Mary Gonzalez wins big at the Belize Powerlifting Championship 2023
Islander Mary Gonzalez returned to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye as Champion after an excellent performance that landed her first place in the 3rd Annual National Powerlifting Competition. Held at the St. John’s College Junior College Gymnasium in Belize City over the weekend (February 25-26), the event was organized by the Belize Powerlifting Association. Another islander currently residing in Belmopan, Edith Ruiz, also won big, placing second overall, and took gold in her 57kg weight class.