All games in the two-day event consisted of three-minute halves. Teams in the 12-and-under division played in a double elimination format, while those in the 16U category played a double-round robin format.
With a twice to beat advantage, the Darag family defeated team Lakers 10-6 in game two of the 12U finals. John Darag scored two points in the first half, and made four more in the second. Rey and Sam Darag followed with two shots apiece.
Kristian Itaas’ father, Leo, piled six points for the Lakers. Joining them was Prince Factor. Despite losing, they edged the Darag family 11-6 in game one. Leo Itaas used his free throws against the Darags, making four points.
The tournament welcomed 14 teams – nine in 12U and five in 16U. Facing the Puti Yus were teams Lemat Boys, Falcons, New Boys, and King Car.
Made up of Jon, Ryan Iglecias, and Julian Camacho, the Puti Yus edged team New Boys 8-6 in the championship round. Tied at 6-6, both teams struggled in the second half. Only Jon scored a basket in the last two minutes, putting his team ahead.
Winners from both divisions received a basketball, Pacific Islands Club pass, and McDonald’s gift certificate among other prizes.
“Thanks to all the sponsors and parents for making this possible,” said RBC’s head coach Joe Diaz in an email.
Proceeds will help the Rollers in their trip to Guam for the 2010 TakeCare Hoopfest Basketball Tournament.
The RBC was supported by Fotten Gaga, Allstars Sporting Goods, Fishing Tackle, National Office Supply, Hollywood Theaters, Coca-Cola, Subway, Glims, Masters Basketball Association, PIC, Docomo Pacific, McDonald’s, Brabu, Jmilynn Sports Wear, Hard Rock, Mr. and Mrs. Andrea Lansang, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, IT&E, EFC. Engineer and Architect Corporation, Sablan Topline Company LLC, Congressman Ray Basa, Hardt Eye Clinic, City Trust Bank, Aon Insurance, Mr. and Mrs. Antonia Plinkse, Traders Insurance Company, Capuyon Family, Gregorio Camacho Sablan, Wings Travel, Guam Airport Hotel, Jake Cruz, Diabetes Coalition and Ayuda Network, Ed Arriola Jr., Char’s Market, Pete and Mathilde Igitol, and IP&E.
