The Basketball Association of the Northern Mariana Islands is calling out to any coaches and individuals who are interested in entering their team(s) into the competition. This year’s season is open to the U12, U15, and U19 for both the girls and boys’ division.
Everyone who is interested is welcome to attend the first meeting this Thursday, June 2, 5:30 p.m. at the Gilbert C. Ada gymnasium. Further information will be provided to those who have committed to participation.
For questions regarding this league, interested coaches and/or team representatives are encouraged to contact the Basketball Association of the NMI Representatives Elias M. Rangamar at [email protected], and Abner Venus at [email protected].
On the other hand, businesses and interested supporters who would like to contribute and be a part of the longest running youth basketball development program in the NMI can contact BANMI’s representative Gabriel White at 670-234-6548, or via email at [email protected].
Last year the Sonics bowed down to the Ol’Aces in the 19 and under division championships by one point, 65-64. As the final seconds ticked down, the scores were 65-64 in the last 5 seconds of the quarter.
After a called time-out Sonics’ Leo Galarse then made a swift pass to Tristan Ecalnea. As the buzzer rang to seal the game shut Ecalnea threw the ball up. The ball connected from the back board and bounced off of the rim to give the seat to the Ol’Aces.
