The unbeaten Geckos now have six wins, with MHS 1 in second place at four wins and one loss. They crushed the Manta Rays 25-6 in the first set and 25-15 in the second. SSHS rallied for a 13-13 tie in the third set but fell short to the Geckos’ spikes, losing 15-13.
SIS also swept MHS 2 25-7, 25-11, and 15-4 in a flawless three sets.
The lady Geckos – coached by SIS teacher Mili Saiki – are made up of Zoe Jewell, Amber Roberts, Celine Camacho, Emma McCullough-Stearns, Shane Jones, Jian Joyner, Abigail Hudkins, Svhan Tured, Jeane Bracken, and Jessica Soll.
MHS 2, which has yet to score a win, fell to Kagman High School before facing SIS. They came close in the first set but crumbled to KHS’ offense. The Ayuyus won 25-17, 25-12, and 15-13 in sets one to three.
Grace Christian Academy defeated the Mantas in another game, scoring 25-10, 25-22, and 15-7. The Eagles improved their record to three wins and handed SSHS its fourth loss.
The Marianas Interscholastic Sports Organization – in conjunction with the Public School System – will hold its end-of-season girls’ volleyball tournament on Feb. 18 and 19 at the MHS gym. Games start at 2 p.m. on both days. Like MISO’s boys’ basketball requirements, students must pass all classes and keep a 2.25 grade point average.
“All student athletes participating have met these criteria in the most recent report card,” said MISO acting president Nick Gross in an email.
The double elimination tournament will count as a ‘school sanctioned activity.’ For more information, contact Nick Gross at 287-4767 or [email protected].
