The Ratu Kadavulevu School Under-17 basketball team

The Ratu Kadavulevu School Under-17 side recorded its first win in the Suva Secondary Schools Basketball Championship today.

RKS defeated Suva Grammar School 11-5 in its third match.

The win was much needed after two losses to Yat Sen 20-14 yesterday and 7-14 to Marist Brothers High School earlier today.

Coach Marika Beitakivalu says the win was just a bonus for them.

“Overall that is exposure to the boys playing basketball as it is a minor sport in school and whatever they’ve achieved today, I’m satisfied with it. I’m happy with the boys.”

The school had only started playing basketball in 2018, giving students who don’t take part in rugby a platform to explore their sporting abilities.

He says they have the knowledge and skills of the game but they just need a lot of game time and exposure to more competitions.

Beitakivalu says they are thankful to Basketball Fiji for reaching out to the school and teaching players about the game.

RKS is fielding three teams in the competition, the U15, 17 and 19.

The competition continues at the Yat Sen Hall in Suva with the semi-final to be played tomorrow.