Jungle Rewind: Celebrity All-Star Showdown Raises $10,000 for Children Homes

Final Score: Santiago Castillo Toucan Celebrities 47, Tony Leslie Mayan Celebrities 38

The Belize Civic Center was lit with laughter, flashbulbs, and flying elbows as the BPBL hosted its first-ever Celebrity All-Star Game. From mayors and ministers to comedians, influencers, and TikTok stars, the hardwood saw a collision of clout and chaos in a matchup between the Toucan Conference Celebrities and their Mayan Conference counterparts. The game was a fundraiser for the King’s Children Home and Liberty Children Home.

The list of celebs was exhaustive and diverse as noted below:

First Quarter: Tyron Sets the Tone

It was a fast and furious start as Tyron Anthony came out like a man on a mission. The comedian-turned-baller scored 6 of his team-high 11 points in the opening minutes, adding 3 rebounds and 2 assists. His silky finishes in transition gave the Toucans the early momentum.

But Mayor Bernard Wagner was ready to make City Hall proud. The big-bodied forward muscled in a pair of tough jumpers and grabbed 11 rebounds for the Mayan Celebrities, who trailed 13–11 after one.

Second Quarter: Shillin & Toxico Go to Work

Sherwin “Shillin” Garcia was everywhere—cleaning the glass, finishing around the rim, and sparking a 7–2 run with a pair of layups. El Toxico, the influencer-in-chief, had the crowd screaming with his no-look finish and clutch 3-pointer. He tallied 7 points, 8 rebounds, and 2 steals in 14 minutes of action.

The Toucan side took control with a 25–20 halftime lead as Solo Grimm added a pair of smooth jumpers and Hubee chipped in 4 of his 6 points before the break.

Third Quarter: Ozzy The Clown Steals the Show

Enter the sideshow: Ozzy the Clown lit up the third quarter with 6 of his 8 points and a circus-style steal that had the building in stitches. Paired with another layup from Shillin and an and-one bucket from Tyron, the Toucans extended the lead to 39–25.

The Mayan squad struggled with turnovers, including back-to-back steals by Grimm and Toxico. Still, Reggae Dutch kept them within reach with 10 points and 11 boards, battling in the paint alongside Wagner.

Fourth Quarter: Indira’s Flurry, Toucan Finish

Indira Craig went off in the fourth with a flurry of short jumpers, finishing with 8 points and 4 rebounds. She sparked a Mayan push that cut the lead to single digits with just under two minutes remaining.

But Toxico, Solo Grimm, and Kareem Musa iced it down the stretch. Grimm sealed the deal with a late layup off a nifty feed from Ozzy, who also ended the night with 2 assists and 4 boards.

In the final seconds, Sabreena Daly made history with a buzzer-beating layup, becoming the first female player to score in an official basketball game in stiletto high heels

Top Performers

Game Notes & Vibes

• Total points scored: 85
• Combined field goal %: 27.4%
• Most rebounds: Tyron Anthony (16)
• Fan Favorite: Ozzy the Clown for his hustle plays and hilarious antics

This wasn’t just a game—it was a carnival of culture. Celebrities, fans, and hoopers alike left the gym with sore throats and sore cheeks from cheering and chuckling. The inaugural Celebrity Game may not have featured a dunk contest, but it had heart, humor, and a whole lot of hustle. Belize, take a bow!

The game raised an incredible $10,000 to be distributed 6K for King’s Children Home 4K for Liberty Children Home. The children of both Kings and Liberty Children’s home attended the BPBL ALL Star Camp on Tuesday, as well as the Celebrity game on Thursday night. The game was dubbed “This one’s for the Children.”