GREAT BAY--Milton Peters College (MPC) emerged as the champions of the 2026 Interscholastic 5x5 High School Basketball League, bringing an exciting conclusion to a competition that marked the return of organized interscholastic basketball to St. Maarten.
The league, presented by the PSA Athletics Association, ran from September 1 to October 17, 2026, at the L.B. Scott Sports Auditorium and featured 11 participating teams. The competition brought together students from several of the island's secondary schools, providing a platform for young basketball players to demonstrate their skills, represent their schools and compete for the championship title.
Following weeks of competition, Milton Peters College secured first place and was crowned the 2026 champion. Charlotte Brookson Academy (CBA) claimed second place, while St. Maarten Academy (Academic) completed the top three with a third-place finish.
The competition featured teams representing St. Maarten Academy, Milton Peters College, St. Maarten Vocational School, Charlotte Brookson Academy, Methodist Agogic Centre Comprehensive Secondary Education, St. Maarten Academy Vocational Business Campus, St. Dominic School, Caribbean International Academy, Learning Unlimited Preparatory School and Sundial School. The U15 Selection team, associated with Paradise Showdown, also participated, bringing the total number of competing teams to 11.
Beyond the championship standings, several players distinguished themselves through their individual performances throughout the league.
Milton Peters College's Terrell Richards finished as the competition's leading scorer, accumulating an impressive 173 points and contributing to his school's championship campaign.
Charlotte Brookson Academy produced two statistical leaders. Sean Ferrol led the competition in blocked shots with 9 blocks, while teammate Elijah Vicente recorded 33 steals to finish as the league's steals leader.
St. Maarten Academy's Miguel DeWeever claimed the assists leadership with 49 assists, demonstrating his contribution to his team's offensive play.
Meanwhile, Dominic Peters of St. Maarten Academy Vocational Business Campus (VBC) finished as the league's leading rebounder with 73 rebounds.
The individual statistical leaders were:
- Points Leader: Terrell Richards, MPC, 173 points
- Rebounds Leader: Dominic Peters, VBC, 73 rebounds
- Assists Leader: Miguel DeWeever, St. Maarten Academy, 49 assists
- Steals Leader: Elijah Vicente, CBA, 33 steals
- Blocks Leader: Sean Ferrol, CBA, 9 blocks
The return of the high school basketball league provided an opportunity to renew interschool sporting competition and highlight the basketball talent developing among St. Maarten's young athletes.
With 11 teams taking part, the competition also brought school spirit and teamwork back to the basketball court, allowing students to compete while representing their respective institutions.
