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Rollers to compete in Guam Thanksgiving caging
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Posted on Nov 22 2008
Three Saipan Rollers team will be competing in the Barrigada Basketball Club 2008 Annual Invitational Thanksgiving Basketball Tournament in Guam this week.
Rollers coach Joe Diaz said they will be fielding teams in the 14-and-under, 16-and-under, and 18-and-under division of the Thanksgiving caging, which will run from Nov. 26 to 30.
Diaz added that the Saipan Rollers will be competing against teams from other villages in Guam, such as Yigo, Dededo, Agana, Hagat, Hagatna, Tamuning, Yona, Mangilao, Asan, Inarajan, Umatac, and Tumon.
“The kids are very excited to go to Guam, as this will be their first tournament in more than four months,” Diaz said.
Diaz will be calling the shots for the 16-and-under team, which is composed of Juluis Reyes, Jake Guerrero, Ian Benavente, Aaron Agtarap, Joseph Baza, Brandon Aurelio, Rainier Leon Guerrero, Jomar Danar, and Jared Ano.
The two other teams will be handled by Diaz’s assistants—Paul Camacho and Vince Teregeyo.
Camacho will be coaching the 14-and-under team, which will be bannered by Lawrence Deleon Guerrero. Joining him are Ken Orejolo, Lester Vertudez, Brian Kim, David Diaz, Anzuko Halstead, and Darren Gabrido.
Vince Teregeyo will assist Diaz in coaching the 18-and-under squad, which is composed of Zach Tudela, Luizi Tudela, Ham Hambrose, Wens Namelo, Don Teregeyo, Don Brennan, Tom Castro, Josh Lizama, and Albert Camacho.
Meanwhile, Diaz would like to thank Shell Marianas for supporting the Saipan Rollers campaign in Guam. The Rollers also acknowledged the assistance of Wings Travel Agency, D & D Rent-A-Car in Guam, Reps. Ray Yumul and Dave Apatang, and the parents of the players.
The first batch of Saipan Rollers players going to Guam left yesterday, while the remaining cagers are expected to leave Saipan tomorrow.
