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‘The Crank,’ SIP take top honors
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Posted on Dec 09 2006
Frank “The Crank” Camacho was dominant, while Samahang Ilokano at Pangasinense remained the team to beat.
The 17-year-old Camacho returned to Saipan on Monday after claiming the light-heavyweight title with a TKO victory over Fritz Rodriguez of Gracie Barra Philippines in the Universal Reality Combat Championships.
Despite fighting in front of Rodriguez’s crowd, Camacho was able to stun all in attendance as the Trench Tech Purebred Saipan fighter defeated his opponent just 42 seconds in the fight to become champion and bring home the championship belt.
For their part, the SIP cagers also celebrated after successfully defending their title and winning the 2006 MDX Good Sportsmanship Basketball League Coca-Cola Cup at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.
SIP was up against a tall and tough MOVER team, and with scoring machine Fred Pelisamen lighting up the scoreboard for 37 points, the team was able to outgun their opponents en route to an 87-73 victory.
Members of SIP include Pelisamen, Brian Flores, Junar Guiab, Peter Mendiola, Darwin Barbo, Edsel Mendoza, Elmer Esdrelon, James Villacrusis, Bing Marasigan, Sam Fernandez, J.R. Montano, George Barbo, Rick Alegre, Ed Diaz, Mel Manibusan, and coach Boy Garcia.
Pelisamen won the regular season and finals most valuable player trophies. He also earned scoring champion honors, and is a member of the Mythical Five team, which also includes Alegre, Jawn Joyner of RHT, Eric Dalangin of MOVER, and Taj Van Buren of Budweiser.
Other awards handed out were the Best in Free Throw Shooting to RHT’s Jhun Estolas (69.23 percent), Best in 3-Points to Van Buren (3.714 made 3-pointers a game), Best in Rebounds to Bong Malasarte of UFO-Apollo’s (12.143), Best in Assists to Alegre (7.143 assists), Best in Steals to Elmer Esdrelon of SIP (3.714 steals), Best in Blocks to Dalewin Cortez (2.429 blocks), and Rookie of the Year to Ryan Sanciangco of MOVER (24.167 points a game).
Garcia is coach of the year, while RHT forward Kevin Cequena was honored with the Individual Sportsmanship Award.
