MHS V’s players not only showed skill, but had fun with it. They started off strong with Jaime at the frontline firing the first two buckets. MHS JV tried to stay alive with pure hustle as Manet put up four points to even the score. However, the lead leaned back toward MHS V’s favor during the last few minutes of the first half as Desrei, Jerlyn and Sydney put in three consecutive shots for a 10-6 lead.
The Marianas High School Concert Band won gold and was named one of the command performance groups — one of the highest honors at the Tumon Bay Music Festival. In photo are band director Atsuko Eck, center, foreground, and adjudicator Atsushi Yamashita, third left, with the band members. Contributed photo
The second half was no different as MHS V continued to dominate the floor. Desrei and Jaime’s consistency kept the fire burning as they scored two points apiece with Katrina and Jerlyn stretching the gap further. MHS JV scored one more bucket courtesy of Jannah before they bowed down to MHS V, 19-8.
MHS JV reached the finals by beating Agape Christian School, Tinian High School and top contender Saipan Southern High School.
