Published: November 11, 2026
SANNIQUELLIE, Nimba County — Tubman-Gray United Methodist School of Gbarnga won the 2026 Harold Emmett McGowan Upcountry Basketball Tournament, beating Ganta United Methodist School 30-19 in the final. The tournament was held for the first time since 2021.
Tubman-Gray’s George Narmah was named most valuable player and finished as the tournament’s highest scorer.
Harriet E. Parkinson Memorial Academy took third place, beating St. Mary’s Catholic High School in the playoff.
The two-day tournament, held Nov. 5 and 6 at the newly refurbished Floyd Tomah Basketball Gymnasium, brought together high school teams from Bong and Nimba counties. It aims to develop grassroots basketball, find emerging talent and give students in the interior a stage to show their abilities.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports congratulated Tubman-Gray and praised the participating schools, players, coaches and organizers. It said it remains committed to expanding school sports and creating more opportunities for young Liberians to develop through sports.
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