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Caropinos eliminate 670’s Finest with 4th set explosion

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Posted on Dec 05 2006
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The Caropinos refused to give in and remained alive in the ongoing 2006 World Organized Rocball Community League.

Despite losing the first three sets, the team pulled together and did what was needed to stun 670’s Finest and all in attendance with a 52-48 juice out victory yesterday at the Marianas High School Gymnasium.

As reported earlier, the Caropinos were trailing by eight points after losing the first two sets on Monday.

The two teams met again yesterday to complete their bout, and at first, it seemed like 670’s Finest had it all figured out.

The Caropinos put up a better charge in the third set, but still could not bring down the Finest crew. The two teams were neck and neck, but in the end, 670’s Finest was still able to win, 15-14, and padded its lead to nine points, 45-36, in the overall points tally.

It turned out, though, that the lead was not large enough for 670’s Finest.

Caropinos knew that all they needed to do was win the fourth set and force o-kon to keep their chances alive. But instead of taking that option, the team decided to pull off a big comeback and put an end to the match in regulation.

With that, the Caropinos furiously pounded away in the fourth set, and Ryan Lisua was able to connect on the goal late in the set to help his team reach its goal.

The tables turned, and by the time the Caropinos were through, the team blew away the opposition, 16-3.

Not only did Caropinos won the set, but they did what they set out to do. Because of the fourth set result, the Caropinos managed to overcome the deficit and win the match.

Mathew Iguel was the game’s heavyhitter with 12 points after connecting on six aces, while Mariano Lisua and Ryan Lisua added 10 and five points. Mariano had four aces and a xunk, while Ryan had an ace and a goal.

Joe Tumaquip led 670’s Finest with 12 points on five aces and a kee, while Kevin Aldan added eight points after hitting three aces and a kee.

Rocball action continues today as the Bwibwiis try to improve their 1-1 record against defending champion Mwaliyas, which is currently in a four-way tie atop the team standings with a perfect 2-0 record.

Powerhouse and also undefeated Watch & Learn (2-0) will then take on the 1-1 Kich Fairo squad on Dec. 11.

The third round will then come to a close with a battle of the unbeatens as Da Lani Kynez and Dublan Chiefs face off on Dec. 13.

The Chiefs, Mwaliyas, Da Lani Kynez, and Watch & Learn currently occupy the top spot with identical records.

For more information on the World Organized Rocball Community League, contact Jim Feger at 237-3235.

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