Mike Camacho scored MHS 1’s first goal in the sixth minute, but it wasn’t too long before MHS 2’s Melvin Yamit tied the game, 1-1.
Enrico Valdez and Teddy Yun capped the first half with one point apiece.
Dolphins’ head coach Joseph Elger commended team’s efforts and looks forward to the rest of the regular season, which ends this Friday, May 27.
“MHS 1’s second half was their first scoreless half, meaning, their defense is really improving,” Elger told Marianas Variety after the game. “As for MHS 2, they’re doing well in the offense.”
Both groups went back and forth for the rest of the second half as Yun came close to his second goal. MHS 2’s Virbon Frial pushed the ball 40 yards but was stopped in his tracks by Eddy Manalili.
Darren Gabrido took over as MHS 2’s goalie in the last 15 minutes.
The Dolphins will play another friendly game today at 5:30 p.m. Saipan Southern High School will face Mount Carmel School at 4:15 p.m.
Playoffs coming up for girls softball
The Marianas Interscholastic Sports Organization now prepares for its two-day, double elimination tournament for the girls fastpitch softball league.
The playoffs will start Friday, May 27 and end Saturday, May 28 at the Oleai Sports Complex.
Saipan Southern High School will take the top seed at four wins and no losses. In descending order by seed are Marianas High School 1, Mount Carmel School, Kagman High School, and MHS 2.
MCS and KHS will play the first game at 1 p.m. on Saturday. MHS 1 and MHS 2 will play next at 3 p.m., according to organizer Nick Gross. The Manta Rays will play the winner between the Knights and Ayuyus.
The championship round is set for 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Gross encourages all teams to be on site 30 minutes prior to their game. A strict 90 minute time limit applies along with the following mercy rule: 20 runs after three innings, 15 after four, and 10 after five). A team not on the field 10 minutes after their scheduled game will lose by forfeit.
For more information, contact Nick Gross at 287-4767.
