Local Sports

Jose “Pilali” T. Sablan was recognized not only for his talent, but for his never-ending support as the oldest member of the Amigos Golf Club. He was awarded a trophy of appreciation during the club’s annual awards banquet held Friday at Pepoy’s Cafe & Restaurant. The trophy r…

Edward Dela Cruz Jr. STICKING to a commitment is one of life’s greatest challenges, but Edward Dela Cruz Jr. demonstrated his dedication on Sunday by marking eight consecutive years of streak running — running at least a mile every single day. Dela Cruz, 33, began his journey on Jan. 12, 2017 with …

The Pirates’ Audie Maratita swings for a hit during a game against the Dodgers in the 2024 SBL Masters League at the Francisco “Tan Ko” Palacios Baseball Field. THE Pirates remain among the top three teams in the 2024 SBL Masters League after slipping past the Dodgers, 11-10, at the Fra…

ED Manglona ended the Amigos Golf Club 2024 season with a bang by clinching the coveted Ace of Aces title. He received the perpetual trophy during an awards banquet at Pepoy’s Cafe & Restaurant on Friday. Throughout the two-day ace of aces tournament, the nine monthly ace winners of 2024 vied f…

Former Speaker Rafael Demapan, center, makes a hole-in-one shot at Kingfisher Golf Links.  The amazing shot was witnessed by former Sen. Pete P. Reyes, left, and Alfred Yue.  Demapan teed on hole 6 with a distance of 93 yards. When he hit his ball, it bounced twice and then went straight to the hol…

MARIANAS High School’s varsity team won the championship for the second year in a row by beating Saipan Southern High School, 4-1, in the boys high school division title match of the PSS-NMIFA Interscholastic Soccer League SY24-25 at the NMI Soccer Training Center in Koblerville on Thursday. It was…

THE annual membership meeting of CNMI Weightlifting will be held on Saturday, Jan. 18, at 1 p.m. in the conference room of the Ada Gym in Susupe.     

PSS’ John Pineda gets fouled as he finishes a layup during a game of the 2024 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym. PSS earned their seventh win of the season by outlasting CPA, 78-75, in the 2024 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Gil…

LATTE Built-24hr Fitness & Nutrition has launched its 2025 “Shred & Conquer” Fat Loss Challenge. It kicked off last week, Jan. 4, and will have a final weigh-in on March 29. Currently, 17 participants have signed up to take on the 12-week challenge to start the new year with a healthier lif…