Heading off in the competition’s opening games were Edwin Montoya and Mario Diola, with the latter winning, 21-20, 20-21, 21-3 in three sets.
Shirley’s Badminton Club’s Cris Hilario took out Jeorge Olanda, 21-13, 21-12, while Kim Boranah won, 21-15, 21-9 against Rose Lazaro.
Players from Shirley’s BC, Saipan BC, Taga BC, Berks Blazers BC, Golden Racquet BC, and Extreme Pirates BC will vie for the top as the tournament continues for the next two weekends until June 19.
Saul Gargalo faced Joseph Santos and triumphed, 21-16, 16-21, 21-10 in another lengthy three sets.
Berks Blazers’ Wowie Abuel fell to Pirates’ Vic Regis, 21-19, 18-21, 21-10.
Female players Choi Hannah and So Young Lee won the night’s first doubles game after beating Loyda Ito and Cristy Villaflor, 21-18, 21-13.
