Hopwood’s Jayla Ayuyu protects the ball as an MCS defender reaches for the steal during a girls middle school division game of the IT&E Interscholastic Basketball League SY23-24 at the MHS gym on Wednesday.
Hopwood’s Maria Enriquez pulls up for the perimeter shot during a girls middle school division game of the IT&E Interscholastic Basketball League SY23-24 at the MHS gym on Wednesday.
HOPWOOD Middle School outplayed Mount Carmel School, 21-7, in the girls middle school division of the IT&E Interscholastic Basketball League SY23-24 at the Marianas High School gym on Wednesday.
Sheer hustle on both ends of the court was HMS’ biggest strength. On defense, they caused chaos among the MCS players, forcing them to commit turnovers and rushed shots. With each successful stop, HMS created fast break opportunities led by the highly skilled Maria Enriquez with six points. Aubrey Quitugua was the only MCS player that could find the bottom of the net, delivering four points.
HMS continued their dominance in the second half. With fatigue as an added factor, MCS could score only three points while HMS thrived. Enriquez was simply unmatched in her ability to finish at the rim, scoring nine points as she led her team to victory, 21-7.
GCA vs DMS
Grace Christian Academy bagged their second consecutive win of the season as they eased past Dandan Middle School’s junior varsity team, 32-15.
Experience was GCA’s biggest advantage. Point guard Nevaeh Camacho orchestrated the onslaught by constantly feeding Aaievah-Melisa Fatialofa and Joanella Yarofalir inside the paint to establish a comfortable 22-4 lead.
During the second half, DMS JV started to gain more confidence, scoring a total of 11 points. GCA, however, delivered 10 points to lock in the win, 32-15.
Other games
Dandan Middle School obliterated Chacha Oceanview Middle School, 16-1, while Tanapag Middle School eased past Francisco M. Sablan Middle School, 24-10.
