The Sonics preserved their winning run in the U19 division of the 2011 Saipan Rotary Club Youth Basketball League after beating Hi-Five, 47-36, during their game last Friday at the TSL Sports Complex.<\/p>\n
After enduring a tough loss in the season opener, the Sonics won their last six games, while Hi-Five finished the regular season with a 3-4 record.<\/p>\n
Hi-Five\u2019s Clarence Sablan scored five points in the opening period, but the Sonics still managed an 8-7 lead by spreading the ball well in their half court offense.<\/p>\n
Then the Sonics ran the court in the second quarter and gashed a 27-20 margin at the half. The Sonics continued their balance scoring in the second canto with seven players contributing on offense.<\/p>\n
In the second half, the Sonics kept the upper hand as they made some defensive adjustments and contained Hi-Five to just eight points in the third period. By the end of the third period, the Sonics stretched their lead to nine, 37-28.<\/p>\n
In the fourth quarter, the Sonics slowed down the pace and milked the clock to keep their winning streak.<\/p>\n
Melvin Cadiang top-scored for the Sonics with nine points, while Nikko Salem turned in a game-high 13 in the loss.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, according to the U19 league schedule, the regular season wraps up today with the Ol\u2019Aces taking on the CK Blazers at 5pm.
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\nSonics 47[\/B] \u2013 Cadiang 9, Caro 8, Ne Salem 7, Del Rosario 4, Ecalnea 4, De Guzman 4, Tudela 4, Palacios 3, Sula 2, Villanueva 2.
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\nHi-Five 36[\/B] \u2013 Ni. Salem 13, Sablan 9, F. Macahito 5, Urbano 3, Hockett 2, Duarte 2, Manibusan 2.
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\nScoring by quarters:[\/B] 8-7, 27-20, 37-28, 47-36.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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