Local Sports

From eight that emerged at the end of the regular season two weeks ago, the number with  teams vying for this year’s championship title has narrowed down to six. With the Pacific Island Club and Asahi ending the road for the stronger teams Brotherhood and IT&E, the softball actions will continu…

In a brief presentation of check yesterday, Ayuyu said he is very pleased and happy to maintain their sponsorship of the Little League team, reiterating their goal which is to help the youth continue their healthy life style by getting actively involved in sports. The Little League majors, he noted…

SLLIB, according its president is calling all umpires and other interested volunteers to attend the first clinic at 5:30 p.m. today at the Francisco M. Palacios Baseball Field. The clinic will focus on base coverage using both a two-man and three-man mechanic. Prospective umpires will also answer q…

After  almost two years of hibernation, the Jam Attack that brings regional volleyball players together will set the court once again, for the championship crown. This time, the event will be hosted by Saipan on Jan. 29, 30 and 31. The Island Volleyball Club is taking the lead in organizing the 201…

MBFNMI board chairman Ray Lizama said that as long as the players are 35 and up, those from Tinian and Rota may also take part in the new beginning of the Masters basketball by joining, not only the upcoming league but the group of officers as well. While regularly holding their own hoops events in…

Hosted by the Northern Marianas Volleyball Association, the clinic took place from morning to afternoon at the Marianas High School Gym. Of the 18 people, mostly high school students and a few veteran players, seventeen finished the one-day free clinic earning them certificates of completion and br…

Agenda will include opening date, entry fee, player accident insurance, waiver forms and rosters. With the Micro Games scheduled for August in Palau, the SML will be scouting for prospective players from this league to represent the CNMI in their quest to defend its title. The CNMI national basebal…

SLLI is informing all coaches and managers that the deadline for the submission of player registration form, medical release form, copies of accident insurance policy or card, birth certificate, and volunteer forms is on Friday, Jan. 22. SLLI said this is to allow for ample time for the board of di…

A well-laid plan putting center Chris Paul in different scoring spots almost succeeded in the first quarter, had it not been to Joseph Villacrusis who fired from outside the three-point line and Peter Mendiola who completed a three-point play after picking up a foul from one of his under-the-goal l…

In the Masters Division, Jonny’s Black Stallions regained the Bud Cup title which they lost to D’ Pirates M-Destroyers in January last year. Black Stallions, Noel Montalbo, Jun Olita, Nestor Abing, Joy Silva, Jun Visaya, Robert Valdez, Warlee Ellama reigned for three consecutive years before losing…