MHS’ Marc Tengco attempts a drive between two defenders during an opening game against MCS in the boys high school division of the PSS-NMIBF Interscholastic Basketball League SY24-25 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Friday.
MHS’ Carl Sanchez extends for the finish during an opening game against MCS in the boys high school division of the PSS-NMIBF Interscholastic Basketball League SY24-25 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Friday.
THE defending champion, Marianas High School, kicked off the PSS-NMIBF Interscholastic Basketball League SY24-25 boys high school division with a bang by defeating Mount Carmel School, 51-44, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Friday.
The MHS Dolphins played like true champions as they quickly established control in the first half.
The spotlight was on Kenny Laquian, who sank a three-pointer and was just as effective from within the perimeter as he continued to finish at will, scoring 10 straight points.
On the other end, after the MCS Knights adjusted their defensive approach, offense soon followed as Lance Lerio made his way to the paint with back-to-back highlights alongside a pair of triples by teammates Eloy Deleon Guerrero and Leonard Regalado.
MHS’ Marc Tengco and Nolan Cultura joined Laquian on the frontline to keep MHS afloat by halftime, 29-22.
In the second half, MHS started to showcase their range with back-to-back triples from Laquian Webb Alano to further stretch the deficit.
MCS was also relentless with Ethan Quichocho, Michael Mercado Jr, and Deleon Guerrero producing buckets. However, MHS continued to find an answer on the other end to secure the victory, 51-44.
Also victorious were Saipan Southern High School, which routed Grace Christian Academy, 52-19, and Kagman High School, which outplayed Saipan International School, 38-21.
Scores:
MHS 51 – Kenny Laquian 24, Marc Tengco 14, Webb Alano 6, Carl Sanchez 3, Nolan Cultura 2, Elijah Ye 2
MCS 44 – Lance Lerio 12, Eloy Deleon Guerrero 7, Jay Pineda 6, Michael Mercado Jr 7, Ethan Quichocho 5, Leonard Regalado 3, Camron Pangelinan 2
