{"id":188759,"date":"2015-01-06T04:06:59","date_gmt":"2015-01-05T18:06:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=188759"},"modified":"2015-01-06T04:06:59","modified_gmt":"2015-01-05T18:06:59","slug":"olaces-rollers-1-outclass-foes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/olaces-rollers-1-outclass-foes\/","title":{"rendered":"Ol\u2019Aces, Rollers 1 outclass foes"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Ol\u2019Aces and Rollers 1 prevailed in their respective boys U18 matches in the 2014 Tan Holdings Basketball Classic last Friday at the Gillette Multipurpose Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

The Ol\u2019Aces were pitted against Sun Palace Hotel and eked out a 48-45 victory for the former\u2019s first win in two games. The Ol\u2019Aces dropped their opener against the Sonics late last month.<\/p>\n

Nakashima Nakashima top-scored for the Ol\u2019Aces with his 10 points, while four of his teammates contributed at least 6 points apiece. Adrian De Luna and Tristan Montes added 8 markers apiece and E.J. Ermitanio and Dave Bucayo had 6 apiece. Bucayo registered all his points in the second half and 4 of the Ol\u2019Aces\u2019 last 6 points to foil Sun Palace\u2019s repeated comeback bids.<\/p>\n

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Sun Palace was forced to rally on several occasions as it trailed right at the get-go with the Ol\u2019Aces enjoying an 8-point lead at the break, 25-17. Nakashima led the Ol\u2019Aces in the first 20 minutes of play, firing 8 points, while Montes added 6.<\/p>\n

Aaron Pamintuan was the lone Sun Palace player to hit more than one field goal in the first half, allowing the Ol\u2019Aces to take control of the match. His teammates began stepping up in the second half, but the Ol\u2019Aces converted timely baskets to withstand Sun Palace\u2019s runs.<\/p>\n

In the second boys division match, Kobee Mendoza powered Rollers 1 to a 70-62 win over the Sonics.<\/p>\n

Mendoza sizzled for 21 points to hand Rollers 1 a 2-0 record. Mike Arciaga and Angelo Factor backed him up, adding 12 markers apiece.<\/p>\n

Jaymark De Guzman led the Sonics\u2019 losing cause with his 20 markers. The Sonics fell to a 1-1 slate.<\/p>\n

Mendoza dropped 13 of his total output in the first half, including Rollers\u2019 1 last 6 markers in that period to give his team a 40-31 lead. Rollers 1 kept it safe distance against the Sonics in the second half with Mendoza drawing help from Factor and Arciaga.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, in the final women\u2019s division game last Saturday, Armatech eased past Sun Palace Hotel, 49-30.<\/p>\n

Armatech remained undefeated in four games to retain the top spot in the six-team field, while Sun Palace is still winless after five matches.<\/p>\n

Lalaine Pagarao and Chevy Kate Alipio starred in Armatech\u2019s 19-point win, registering 15 points each, while no Sun Palace player broke into twin digits as Shaina Abadilla managed to earn only 8 markers.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

First Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ol\u2019Aces 48\u2013Nakashima 10, De Luna 8, Montes 8, Ermitanio 6, Bucayo 6, Castillo 4, Miller 2, Leowel Cristobal 2, Leonard Cristobal 2.<\/p>\n

Sun Palace 45\u2013Pamintuan 14, Manalili 8, Edralin 7, Capuyon 5, Benavente 3, Ocaya 2, Gabaldon 2, Pangelinan 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves: 25-17, 48-45.<\/p>\n

Second Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rollers 1 70\u2013Mendoza 21, Arciaga 12, Factor 12, Cayading 7, Fidelino 6, Malonzo 4, Camacho 3, Iglecias 2, Espinosa 1.<\/p>\n

Sonics 62\u2013De Guzman 20, Aranda 14, Flores 11, Feria 5, Manzano 4, Alegre 3, Javier 3, Villanueva 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves: 40-31, 70-62.<\/p>\n

SATURDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Armatech 49\u2013Pagarao 15, Alipio 15, Abrams 6, Fleming 6, Castillo 3, Aldan 2, Alferos 2, Yiu 2.<\/p>\n

Sun Palace 30\u2013Abadilla 8, Castro 6, Francisco 4, Lumabi 4, C. Avelino 4, Cardinio 2, Tamang 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves: 25-14, 49-30.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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