By Staff Reporter
Anthony Quadria, widely known as Jump-Man, produced a stellar performance to guide Lofa County to its second consecutive basketball championship at the National County Sports Meet.
The Mighty Barrolle prospect dominated the tournament, claiming two top honors—Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Highest Scorer—after recording a remarkable 96 points, as Lofa emerged champions of the 2025/2026 National County Sports Meet Basketball competition.
Lofa sealed the title with a dramatic 96–95 victory over Nimba County in an action-packed grand final held on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at the SKD Gymnasium in Paynesville.
In the third-place playoff, Grand Bassa County overpowered Montserrado County 69–62 to secure the bronze medal.
Several players and officials were also recognized for outstanding performances.
Blessing Nah of Lofa County topped the steals chart with 12, while Hadrian Segwe of Montserrado County dominated playmaking and defense, winning Highest Assists (15) and Highest Blocks (9).
Albert Fahnbulleh of Lofa County was honored as Best Coach, and Amadu Sesay of Nimba County earned the Best Rebounder award with 66 rebounds.
To celebrate the athletes’ achievements, the Ministry of Youth and Sports, alongside its partners, presented tokens of appreciation to all award winners during a colorful ceremony officiated by Cllr. Jeror Cole Bangalu.
