BOMBA successfully defended their men’s division title at the 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025 after rallying past Hammahz in a best-of-five championship match held Saturday night at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.
Bomba entered the opening set as the aggressor. John Justo orchestrated the offense as the primary setter, constantly feeding teammates KC Nuyles, Seth Hong, and Josh Binghit for powerful spikes that established control of the lead.
Hammahz responded with setter DJ Joab, who set up Mokyang Kim, Rondelle Apostol, and Shad Coleman for devastating spikes. The teams traded leads throughout the intense opening set, but Bomba capitalized on the final rallies to win 25–22.
Hammahz returned in the second set with renewed aggression, using well-timed blocks and precise attacks to maintain control. Although Bomba worked to close the gap, Hammahz prevailed 28–26. Riding that momentum, Hammahz dominated the third set, 25–20, putting them one win away from the title.
In the fourth set, Bomba mounted a determined rally. Aggressive net play and strategic spikes broke down Hammahz’s morale, allowing Bomba to win 25–21 and force a decisive fifth set to 15 points.
Bomba’s persistence paid off in the final set. They controlled most of the rallies, keeping Hammahz on the defensive. Despite Hammahz’s attempts to close the gap, Bomba’s consistent pressure and timely spikes secured the victory, 15–11, clinching the men’s division championship for the second year in a row.
Bomba’s roster included John Justo, Jermaine Salas, Bernard Villagomez, KC Nuyles, Seth Hong, Noah Lee, Erlwin Aguirre, Josh Binghit, and Mark Saipo.
Thank you
Amid the challenges currently facing the community, 4 Starz Marianas Club expressed gratitude to the many individuals and organizations who supported the indoor volleyball athletes, including: Northern Marianas Sports Association, Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium faculty and staff, Saipan International School, The Angry Penne, Speaker Edmund Villagomez, Joeten Motors Company, Hagu Real Clothing, Marpac, Northern Marianas Volleyball Association, Gold’s Gym Saipan, The Athlete’s Foot, Borderline, Lt. Gov. Dennis Mendiola, Rep. Marissa Flores, Rep Denita Yaitamai, Pizza Hut, Pacific Islands Club, Coca-Cola Saipan, Latte Built Saipan, D&Q Distributors, RNV Construction, Primera Visions, Hafa Adai Photography, Hyacinth Creations, Marianas Variety, Marianas Press, Dial Rent-to-Own, Herman’s Modern Bakery, and the incredible volunteers who helped make the tournament run smoothly.
The women’s and coed division results will be released in the next edition of Marianas Variety.
Bomba players pose with the men’s division championship trophy of the 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025 at the Ada gym on Saturday night.
Contributed photo
Hammahz’s Shad Coleman connects a spike during the championship game against Bomba in the men’s division of the 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025 at the Ada gym on Saturday night.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
Hammahz’s En Yang Pang extends for the bump return during the championship game against Bomba in the men’s division of the 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025 at the Ada gym on Saturday night.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
Bomba’s KC Nuyles finishes with a spike return during the championship game against Hammahz in the men’s division of the 4 Starz Marianas Club’s 2nd Annual Fall Fest Volleyball Tournament 2025 at the Ada gym on Saturday night.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
