By James Sablan
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Variety News Staff
WEEK 3 in the co-ed elementary school division of the PSS-NMIVA Interscholastic Volleyball League SY25-26 had contenders continuing to fight for positioning, while San Vicente Elementary School I stood out among the competition, remaining the only undefeated team after games concluded at the Oleai Sports Complex last Friday.
SVS I, consisting of Hunnie Norita, Princess Banca, Jurina Basiente, Jaycob Reyes, Aschuupi Lisua, Erick Manilag, Ha’ani Diaz, Zixian (Josh) Zhu, Apayurmal Lisua, Kylie Fleming, and Jerome Kaipat, made a statement on Court 1 with back-to-back wins.
SVS I’s streak began by dismantling William S. Reyes Elementary School II. From the opening serve, SVS I set the tone, with each player eager to regain possession. Paired with coordinated defensive coverage, the team controlled the match throughout and secured a dominant 25-10 victory.
SVS I claimed its second consecutive win against Eucon International School via forfeit.
The rest of the results are as follows:
Tinian Elementary School showed why it is considered a tournament threat, handling Sinapalo, 25-10, before earning a second win against Eucon via forfeit.
Grace Christian Academy narrowly edged Saipan International School in a defensive battle, 21-14.
Oleai Elementary School I defeated William S. Reyes Elementary School II, 25-20.
San Vicente Elementary School II took its set against Saipan International School, 25-13.
William S. Reyes Elementary School I secured a 25-19 win over Grace Christian Academy.
Oleai Elementary School I held off a late surge from Sinapalo to win, 25-22.
Oleai Elementary School II also entered the win column, defeating San Vicente Elementary School II, 25-20.
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.
