Campion College secured their second consecutive ISSA Urban Under-19 basketball championship with a 70-64 victory over St George's College in a decisive Game 3 at the Campion College court on February 13, 2026.
A Series to Remember
The best-of-three championship series was a tightly contested affair throughout. St George's College struck first, winning Game 1 by a narrow 64-62 margin. Campion College responded emphatically in Game 2 with a 72-65 victory to force a rubber match.
With the series on the line, Game 3 was played at Campion College, where the defending champions rose to the occasion.
Silvera and Lawson Lead the Way
Jaeden Silvera was the standout performer in the clinching game, leading Campion College with 24 points and three assists. Christopher Lawson delivered an imposing performance in the paint, recording 16 points, 10 rebounds, and five blocks — a stat line that underlined his dominance on both ends of the court.
For St George's College, Barrington Daniels matched Silvera's 24 points in a strong individual showing, while Alexander Bailey added 11 points.
Road to the Finals
St George's College earned their place in the finals after winning a hard-fought semi-final series against Jamaica College 2-1. The victory over Jamaica College set up a championship showdown against the defending champions and, despite the series loss, St George's showed they are a programme on the rise.
Back-to-Back for Campion
The title represents a continuation of Campion College's status as a dominant force in Kingston's schoolboy basketball landscape. Winning consecutive championships is a testament to the programme's depth, coaching, and the development of players like Silvera and Lawson who stepped up when it mattered most.
Jamaica's schoolboy basketball continues to produce competitive, high-quality action that remains one of the most followed secondary school sports on the island.