The game started out lethargically with team C-Gom leading the way during the first four minutes of the first quarter.
Team Morales’ Kae Bernardo ignited their dominance after bagging five points. Bernardo’s teammates Gilbert Miranda sealed the first ten minutes of the game shut with a successful three pointer nabbing a shaky two point lead at the bottom of the quarter, 20-18.
Team C-Gom was able to close the gap and tie with Team Morales at 39 points all at the bottom of the second quarter after Bernard Montano collared five points and teammate Julius Tabamo contributed his four pence.
Team Morales finally got their act together upon entering the second half of the competition. Team captain White Capalad marked 13 points during the third quarter of the game foiling team C-Gom. Teammate Bernardo contributed his four points to the team earning them a 14 point lead, 73-59.
It was all over for team C-Gom during the last quarter of the round. Capalad bucketed for another eight points in the last quarter working with teammate Gilbert Miranda’s four points to clinch the coveted championship trophy, 94-76.
Team Morales remained unscathed throughout the entire league to post an 8 win 0 loss statistics winning the championship round for a 9-0 victory.
Scores:
Team Morales– W. Capalad 28, G. Miranda 18, K. Bernardo 17, G. Cabaddu 14, J. Diyco 6, J. Aguilar 4, F. Danipog 4, R. Morales 3.
C-Gom– J. Ngeskebei 20, B. Montano 18, R. Catalla 10, J. Jose 8, J. Tabamo 6, R. Tengco 6, S. Lerio 6, N. Gunnacao 2.
The Mythical Five award was given to Gilbert Miranda, Bart Demapan, Sonny Lerio, Brendon Talania, and Kae Bernardo.
Kae Bernardo was then named the season’s Most Valuable Player while the finals Most Valuable Player award was given to White Capalad after garnering 28 points in the final game.
The Sportsmanship award was then given to team Fisherman with the second place trophy awarded to team C-Gom and third place trophy awarded to team Armatech.
The Saipan Marianas Lions Club would like to extend their appreciation to: AON Insurance, Tan Siu Lin Foundation, The Lions Club, Diamond Auto-Shop of Boy Garcia, Saipan Hardware, Crystal Pure Water Company, Armatech, Mr. Paul Madriaga, Mr. Antonio Soriano, Boy Garcia, Gabriel White, Arnold Mesa, Lito Salas, Noel Delos Santos, Robert Tamondong, Manny Sitchon, Amor Casabuena, Ric Alejandro, and Rex Yabut.
