{"id":406565,"date":"2024-03-07T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=406565"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"MHS-unscathed-heading-into-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/MHS-unscathed-heading-into-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"MHS unscathed heading into playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a clash of the undefeated titans, the Marianas High School Dolphins came away unscathed after their last regular season game in the 2023-2024 IT&E Interscholastic Boys High School Basketball League.<\/p>\n

They went seven-for-seven games heading into the playoffs after edging erstwhile undefeated Kagman High School Ayuyus, 41-30, last Friday at the MHS Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

The game had an air of last season\u2019s championship game between the two\u2014the crowd roaring in support of their school\u2019s team and the players hyped up with each explosive shot.<\/p>\n

The Ayuyus were gunning for revenge from the get-go, but the Dolphins put a stop to that quickly. The Ayuyus had more attempts than shots and by the end of the first half, scored just 10 points to the Dolphins\u2019 26.<\/p>\n

MHS\u2019 Charlz Sanchez led the way with 6 points along with a 3-pointer in that first half, and was assisted by the rest of the starting five.<\/p>\n

At the start of the second half, the Ayuyus were down by a margin of 16 points as the Dolphins continued to wreak havoc on the court. KHS\u2019 aggressiveness in the paint was quickly subdued by a tight-knit MHS defense, but they still managed to squeeze in a few points.<\/p>\n

KHS\u2019 Frankie Satur tried to double team with Austin Diaz with the game clock winding down as they went back-to-back at the basket, but MHS\u2019 sturdier gameplay only lengthened their lead. KHS, despite scoring more than MHS in the second half, still fell short by 11 points.<\/p>\n

MHS\u2019 Sean Licayan posted the most with 11, followed by Sanchez\u2019s 8, and Kenny Laquian\u2019s 7 markers. KHS\u2019 Satur and Diaz put up 8 each, while Jon Diaz and Angelo Igitol had 4 apiece.<\/p>\n

In the varsity standings as the regular season wrapped up, MHS leads with the aforementioned seven wins; KHS is second at 6-1; Saipan Southern High School has a 5-2 record; Mount Carmel School is 4-3; Dr. Rita H. Inos High School is at an even 2-2; Saipan International School is 2-5; Tinian High School has a 1-2 record; Agape Christian School is 1-6; and Grace Christian Academy lost all seven games.<\/p>\n

The playoffs is set to start today, Thursday, March 7, and will continue tomorrow, with the championship round scheduled for this Saturday, March 9 at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

MHS 41 \u2013<\/strong> Licayan 11, Sanchez 8, Laquian 7, Suba 6, David 5, Tengco 3, Balignasay 1.<\/p>\n

KHS 30 \u2013<\/strong> Satur 8, A. Diaz 8, J. Diaz 4, Igitol 4, J. Camacho 2, R. Camacho 2, Altamirano 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves:<\/strong> 26-10, 41-30.<\/p>\n

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In this file photo, Marianas High School’s Charlz Sanchez goes for an uncontested layup during a game in the 2023-2024 IT&E Interscholastic Boys High School Basketball League at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

-LEIGH GASES
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