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As a result of eight wins and one loss, Spiders grab first spot on team standings entering playoffs week in which they will be matched against their brothers in education, MOE II, tonight who was placed in 10th spot. To complete the team round up and playoff match ups; #2 Ministry of Finance –…

A good turnout of the first meeting for the national squad aspirants as the program coordinator laid down the things that the players would and could expect during the following days and months of the training. As the meeting went on, basketball squads were also given pamphlets, information CDs, fo…

After Rangers getting back at Surangel last weekend to even the best of three semi final match, both teams will be reloading their ammunitions to get ready for game three. MVP nominees, Arnold Undencimo, Eric Manio, Deloy Pingot of the Surangel team needs to work together with the rest of the squad…

After a brief first quarter appearance, Mina started slow in the second period then, accelerated in the beginning of the second half before leading Star Water’s rally converting 10 of his 21 points in the fourth quarter. Erwin Gomez and Edwin Santos controlled the offense in the first quarter scori…

Jess Iguel had two RBIs single and Marvin Palacios drove-in two runs with his double as Kulan Zamu took another round on the batting plate. Ray Cepeda who was thrown out after his fly ball in the first chance at-bat landed in the hands of Banzai centerfield, Ignacio Camacho redeemed himself with tw…

The NMIVA is asking all FIVB or OZVA certified volleyball coaches who wants to coach volley games in the 2010 Micro Games in Palau should submit their letters of interest no later than 5 p.m. of Oct. 26, Letters of interest should include applicant’s coaching history, a copy of applicant’s passport…

In the U12 boys and girls division, William Fong of Saipan Community School and Jo-Ann Reyes of Hopwood Junior High School topped the race that drew 60 students from public and private schools. Castro finished the 2.1 mile run in the grassy field in 13 minutes and 21 seconds. Danny Bai of Marianas …

This year, however, Anna, who is from Long Island, N.Y., dominated the field, clinching first prize with one more round to play. Her final score: 8.5/9. Camilla Baginskaite finished second two full points behind while 25-year-old Krush had to share third-fourth places with Alisa Melekhina. Original…

This gave the Diamond Fixers and even the powerhouse, Star Water the best reason to worry about their spot in the league as playoff dates closes in. With Mark Mendoza and Noel David control of most games, the Archers squeezed themselves through a narrow tunnel when matched with Star Water and Fixer…

The Rotary games will not continue unless these things are met. This was the ultimatum that Basketball Association of Northern Mariana Islands President and development officer Elias Rangamar gave the coaches during a meeting at the Gilbert C. Ada Gym conference room last Wednesday. Almost all the …