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Sea Bulls FC crowned back-to-back Island League champions
For the third consecutive year, Sea Bulls FC has won the championship title of the Island Football League 2026 season. The championship match was played on May 16th at the Ambergris Stadium between Sea Bulls FC and Joker FC. The highly anticipated final delivered another memorable football showdown, with plenty of action, before heading into extra time and ending in a 2-0 victory for the defending champions.
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Shark Cup Volleyball Tournament concludes with exciting finals
The San Pedro Belize Shark Cup Volleyball Tournament concluded on Sunday, May 17th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium at San Pedro High School, bringing together youth and senior teams from across Ambergris Caye for a full day of competitive volleyball action. Matches began at 4PM and featured divisions including U13 co-ed, U15 boys and girls, senior co-ed, senior female, and senior male categories. Medal and trophy presentations followed the tournament's conclusion.
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SPHS Athletes Shine at National Track and Field Competition
San Pedro High School (SPHS) students Jaylen Jex and Jazmine Cocom returned to Ambergris Caye with medals following outstanding performances at the National Track and Field Championships held at Georgetown Technical High School in Stann Creek District. Jex’s impressive showing also earned her the opportunity to represent Belize at the upcoming Council for Sports and Recreation of Central America (CODICADER) Games 2026, scheduled for September 4-13 in Honduras.
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Alysha Reymundo Obtains Sports Scholarship at U.S. College
Young island footballer Alysha Reymundo is preparing to head to the United States on a sports scholarship with Motlow State Community College in Tennessee. The college’s female football team previously visited San Pedro in 2023, where they played against the local team Isla Bonita United Ballers, for whom Reymundo was a key player. Since then, the Tennessee-based team has reportedly followed Reymundo’s development through her participation with the San Pedro High School (SPHS) football team, Belize’s women's national teams, and, most recently, during this year’s National Secondary Schools Sports Association (NSSSA) women's championship.
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Joker FC and Sea Bulls FC Head to Island League Finals
After weeks of intense football action, the Island League finals will see Joker FC and Sea Bulls FC clash for the tournament championship this weekend at Ambergris Stadium. Both teams secured their spots in the finals after overcoming their rivals during the semi-finals on the weekend of May 8th. Joker earned a comfortable victory, while Sea Bulls had to battle much harder to secure their ticket to the championship match.
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5K Race Celebrates Alaia’s Fifth Anniversary
A 5K race held on May 6th to mark the fifth anniversary of Alaia Beach Resort saw nearly 100 runners compete in the early morning event. Organized by Kiki Athletics in collaboration with Alaia, the event featured participants across multiple age categories, ranging from under 18 to 50+. At the end of the race, top finishers were recognized with medals and trophies.
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Shark’s Cup Heads to Finals Following Competitive Semifinal Round
The Shark’s Cup 2026 semifinal and third-place matches took place on May 3rd at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium at San Pedro High School, featuring teams from the U15, U13, and senior divisions in a full day of competitive volleyball action.
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Island Fighters Earn Spots on Belize’s First National MMA Team
Two island Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) athletes, Giovanni Williams and Sherwin Reymundo, have been selected to represent Belize at the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) Pan American Championship in Montevideo, Uruguay. The tournament is scheduled for July 28 to August 2, 2026.