The Loving Hands’ Jude Tengco baits two defenders to draw a foul during an open division game of the 2023 Saipan Magalahi Eagles Club Invitational Basketball League at the Gualo Rai basketball court.
THE Loving Hands Daycare/670 Sonics and Checkpoint remain unscathed in the open division of the 2023 Saipan Magalahi Eagles Club Invitational Basketball League after beating their respective opponents Monday at the Gualo Rai basketball court.
The Lovings Hands notched their second win of the season by overwhelming Socho, 60-40.
In the opening quarter, Socho’s Tim Pangelinan sank the first two buckets while the rest of his teammates chipped in. However, their eagerness on the defensive end came at a cost as they committed a handful of fouls, sending Loving Hands to the line for free throws that allowed them to seize the lead, 12-9.
In the second quarter, the Loving Hands were unstoppable as Aldrin Dancel and Rafael Ordona took turns on the offensive end, scoring 10 points. Their defense also played a huge factor in holding Socho to just eight team points while Ordona picked up where he left off, delivering six straight points to extend his team’s lead, 35-17.
Socho reassessed their strategy and returned from the halftime with better defensive awareness and more stops. However, they continued to struggle in finding the bottom of the net, and were soon trailing by 20 points.
In the fourth and final quarter, Socho started to gain more confidence as Ray Babauta and Russ Hocog drained a pair of three-pointers. Not to be outdone, the Loving Hands’ Bryan Bernardo delivered eight consecutive buckets en route to victory, 60-40.
Checkpoint vs Bridge Capital
Checkpoint clinched another blowout victory, this time against Bridge Capital, 104-58.
Checkpoint established dominance right from the start with three-pointers courtesy of Jack Aranda, who sank two, and Keith Santos, who converted one, while Sid Quan attacked from within the perimeter to score four points and give their team a first-quarter lead, 27-14.
Bridge Capital tried to fight back by relying on Ronald Bernardo, Gelo Genese and Meljune Capalad, but they they could not stop Checkpoint from firing at will, including 15 three-point shots that sealed the deal, 104-58.
Scores
Loving Hands Daycare/670 Sonics 60 – Rafael Ordona 13, Bryan Bernardo 12, Aldrin Dancel 7, Jude Tengco 6, Carlos Elchico 6, Jhun Tabora 4, Christian Bravo 4, Jason Bahillo 4, Ben Lisua 2, Vicent Lumen 2
Socho 40 – Dom Faisao 10,Tim Pangelinan 8, Ray Babauta 6, Russ Hocog 6, Quirin Faisao 4,Freddie Guerrera 3, Jon Limes 3
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Checkpoint 104 – Jack Aranda 15, Keith Santos 15, Greg Sablan 14, Tony Kim 12, Juan Camacho 12, Jeff Castro 10, Gab Camacho 10, Sid Quan 9, Carlo Castillo 7
Bridge Capital 58 – Ronald Bernardo 13, Meljune Capalad 8, Gelo Genese 8, Chris Lilles 6, Nap Solis 6,Khristian David 5, Ace Doca 5, Marco Gariguez 2, Michael Aparte 2, Rayan Hipolito 2, JJ Ramos 1
