Fontenelle leads Leewards demolition

The Windward Islands began their quest for regional glory, when they defeated the Leeward Islands by 71 runs in their West Indies Rising Stars Men’s Under-17 2-Day and 50-Overs Championship opener on Thursday. At Gilbert Park in Trinidad & Tobago, the architect of the Leeward Islands’ demise was Cody Fontenelle, who had a first-innings haul of 4-21, and match figures of 9-54. Opting to bat first, the Windwards were dismissed for 134. Lluvio Charles top-scored with 50, Kodi Grant added 27, and Earsinho Fontaine made 22. Bowling for the Leewards, Isra-el Morton took 3-25, Micah Mckenzie 3-37, and Makaili Tonge 2-20. In response, the Leeward Islands were skittled out for 64. Tanez Francis made 37, the only player in double figures. Aside from Fontenelle, Edmund Morancie took 2-10, Joel Durand 2-13, and Grant 1-5. With a lead of 70, the Windward Islands declared their second innings at 101-7, with Fontaine making 33, Grant 22 not out, and Khan Elcock 12. For the Leewards, Micah Mckenzie took 3-41, Morton 2-34, and Jaheem Clarke 1-5. Faced with a target of 172 for victory, the Leeward Islands were dismissed again, this time for an even 100. J’quan Athanaze top-scored with 33 not out,...