By James Sablan
james@mvariety.com
Variety News Staff
WILLIAM S. Reyes Elementary School remains one of the top contenders in the co-ed elementary school division of the PSS-NMIBF IT&E Interscholastic Basketball League SY25-26 after defeating San Vincente Elementary School 2, 18-7, Saturday at the Marianas High School gym, finishing the regular season with a perfect 5-0 record.
WSR’s strongest performance came in the opening quarter. Their defense set the tone, as constant pressure led to several steals and scoring opportunities in transition. Luke Laxamana opened the scoring for WSR, while Venetiana Sablan led with six points and Lawrence Pantola added four, helping the team build a 12-1 lead.
In the second quarter, SVES 2 managed to step up their defense but still struggled offensively, scoring only two points to cut the deficit to 12-3.
During the third quarter, both teams gained confidence. WSR proved more effective offensively, with Laxamana scoring two consecutive baskets, while SVES 2 responded with two points from Madex Standish.
In the fourth quarter, each team added two points before time expired, and WSR held on to win 18-7.
Other winners in the league included Kagman Elementary School 2, which outlasted Garapan Elementary School 1, 10-6; SVES 1 over Grace Christian Academy, 21-10; ACS defeating SVES 2, 24-5; and ACS over Mount Carmel School, 25-9.
James Sablan has been a sports reporter for Variety since 2013. He was a liberal arts student of Northern Marianas College and covers all local sports.
