Ochobu leads Game 1 of HS Rocball finals

The 2006 World Organized Rocball High School League finals kicked off earlier than expected as Ochobu and defending champion Mwaliyas began their best-of-five championship series yesterday at the Marianas High School Gymnasium.

Determined in dethroning Mwaliyas, the Ochobu smackers entered with their game faces on and pounded away to take a 31-20 lead after two sets of play.

Ramsey Sino was a key factor in Ochobu’s early charge, and highlighted a strong first set push by his team with a goal late in the action before Ochobu closed the set with a 15-10 victory.

Mwaliyas tried to move closer in the overall points tally as Pedro Iguel connected for a goal and Shane Yamda Quincy Johnson added kees, but their effort came to no avail as Sino and company were able to take the set, 16-10, and increase their lead.

The bout continues today beginning at 11:30am, with Game 2 scheduled to begin immediately after.

Sino currently leads all players with 11 points after bruising the ball for an ace, three kees, and a goal, while Ichnis Kapwich and Anip Tisa each have two points.

Yamada leads Mwaliyas with six points on three kees, while Iguel has five points courtesy of a goal and a kee.

Mwaliyas earned their finals slot after downing No. 4 Black Magic last week, while Ochobu downed Lagooners two weeks ago.

For more information on high school Rocball, contact sport creator Jim Feger at 237-3235.