…aka Losing in Grand Style
Last Sunday, Team Sunshine walked into a 12-table, 121-bullseye showdown against Passage to Asia in Chaguanas—and from the moment Team Sunshine members stepped off the elevator onto the third floor, they knew this wouldn’t be a casual lime.
The venue was immaculate. Crystal chandeliers, high ceilings, a space usually reserved for weddings and big celebrations—but on this day, it was set for war. All Fours war! And Passage to Asia came loaded. It looked like they had assembled a dream team—some of the best All Fours players in the country, including a few familiar faces who once wore Sunshine colours.
Still, Team Sunshine wasn’t backing down. Confidence was high. The talk was bold.
Then the cards started to fall.
Within 30 minutes, reality hit hard—30–8 in bullseyes to Passage to Asia. No warm-up, no easing in—just pure dominance. By halftime, reached in under two hours, the gap had widened to 60–36.
To their credit, Team Sunshine showed some fight in Hang Jacks, taking that segment 24–13, but the damage in bullseyes was already telling.
Halftime brought some relief—and some much-needed comfort food. Players dug into a spread of Chinese-style fried rice, noodles, vegetables, sweet and sour fish, and chicken. It was a solid reset, even if it couldn’t fully soften the blow of the first half.
Strategy talks followed. Adjustments were made. Team Sunshine regrouped.
But when the second half started, it was more of the same—relentless, clinical, and unforgiving.
Table after table from Passage to Asia rang out:
“Marker! Stand by!”
Bullseye after bullseye. Call after call. A barrage that left Team Sunshine rattled and chasing shadows. The confidence from earlier had disappeared, replaced by disbelief as the scoreboard kept ticking upward for Passage to Asia.
In less than 90 minutes, it was done.
Final score: 121–72 to Passage to Asia.
Once again, Team Sunshine edged Hang Jacks (40–29), but on the main stage—bullseyes—Team Sunshine was thoroughly outplayed.
Among those taking in the action was media personality Ian Alleyne, who, along with Team Sunshine, acknowledged the hospitality of host and team captain Dipchand Persad.
At prizegiving, there were no surprises. Passage to Asia cleaned up, claiming the lion’s share of awards—including the coveted Champion Trophy that Team Sunshine had their eyes on.
Top Performers:
- Most Bullseyes (14): Table 3 – Ishal & Raj (Passage to Asia)
- Most Straight Games (8): Table 12 – Suresh & Rohit (Passage to Asia)
- Most Spectacular Game (14–0): Table 1 – Vikash & Ricky (Passage to Asia)
- Winning Bullseye: Table 10 – Neil & Akash (Passage to Asia)
Team Sunshine found some pride:
- Most Hang Jacks (8): Errol & Johnson
- Strong Hang Jack showings across multiple tables
But make no mistake—this one belonged to Passage to Asia from start to finish.
Now, all eyes turn to redemption.
Team Sunshine returns to the tables on Saturday, May 9, in another 12-table clash—this time against familiar rivals, Team Fair Play of Claxton Bay. Different opponent, same mission:
Bounce back.
