{"id":414441,"date":"2024-10-29T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-29T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=414441"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"2nd-SMEC-SMLEG-hoops-tourney-underway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/2nd-SMEC-SMLEG-hoops-tourney-underway\/","title":{"rendered":"2nd SMEC-SMLEG hoops tourney underway"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2nd Annual SMEC-SMLEG Invitational Basketball Tournament 2024 is underway after their first day of games last Sunday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

The tournament is organized by the Fraternal Order of Eagles\u2019 Saipan Magalahi Eagles Club and the Saipan Maga\u2019Haga Lady Eagles Group.<\/p>\n

In one of the games, K-Pro took down Cumpadres, 67-62. Full names of the rosters weren\u2019t provided by the organizers.<\/p>\n

Both teams showcased a level skill set in the first few minutes of the game as they were deadlocked, 8-8, then 10-10. However, K-Pro found their rhythm and left the Cumpadres in their dust with back-to-back baskets from fast-break plays and coast-to-coast plays by their starting five.<\/p>\n

With nine minutes left in the first half, K-Pro led by 12, 22-10, as the Cumpadres stagnated after consecutive shots by A. Tabora.<\/p>\n

K-Pro continued their offensive onslaught, but the Cumpadres bounced back from J. Gatchalian who caught fire and scored 10-points straight and kept the game close. At the end of the first half, K-Pro sported just a three-point lead, 38-35.<\/p>\n

The second half featured a nail-biting battle for the lead, with the game becoming anyone\u2019s to win\u2014but K-Pro pulled ahead and held on to secure a narrow victory, 67-62. K-Pro\u2019s A. Suba led with 22 markers, while R. Macaraig scored 12, and T. Alcasid put up 10.<\/p>\n

For the Cumpadres, A. Tabora scored 17, J. Gatchalian had 12, and E. Tabora contributed 11.<\/p>\n

In other results of the open division, Unity Trade defeated CTSI-Friendly Market, 85-59; Royal Pacific outlasted Akkari 670 1, 57-55; Mekus slipped past Akkari 2, 78-71; and Flamingo Tavern edged Villaroyal, 71-67.<\/p>\n

Results of the U17 division will be posted in the next issues of Saipan Tribune.<\/em><\/p>\n

The tournament will run every Saturday from 6:30pm to 10pm, and Sunday from 9am to 9pm, until Dec. 22. It is free admission for everyone.<\/p>\n

There are two divisions\u2014open and U17.<\/p>\n

In the open division, the 12 teams are Unity Trade, Mekus, Villaroyal Pawnshop, Flamingo Tavern, Elite, Royal Pacific\/Islander, East Side Cuts, CTSI\/Friendly Market 2\/DPA Car Mart, K Pro Team, Compadres, Akkari 670 I, and Akkari 670 II.<\/p>\n

There are six teams in the U17 division which are 670 Rollers I, 670 Rollers II, Caf\u00e9 Meraki\u2014Sophia Althea, Barbie\u2019s Salon\u20145Ps Colleciones, Triple R Auto Shop, and Ol\u2019Aces.<\/p>\n

The sponsors of the tourney are: TSL Foundation, Legends Sports Group, Islander Rent-A-Car, Success International, Triple R Auto Shop, Sophia Althea Jewelry Shop, 9 Eleven Resto Bar, Caf\u00e9 Meraki, Royal Pacific Express Cargo, 5Ps Colleciones, Barbie\u2019s Beauty Salon & Gen. Merchandise, Bourbon Street Caf\u00e9 & Restaurant, JCE Services LLC, New ChangMing Market, 6JMS Sports Bar & Grill, and Pixley Law Office.<\/p>\n

For more information on team registration or sponsorship opportunities, contact Eagle Moises Tagle Jr., SMEC president at saipanmagalahi2021@gmail.com<\/a>, or (670) 788-1598; or Eagle Dennis Cortez, SMEC BOD\/Basketball Committee chair at denzcortez28@gmail.com<\/a>, or (670) 789-5588.<\/p>\n

K-Pro 67 \u2013<\/strong> A. Suba 22, R. Macaraig 12, T. Alcasid 10, J. Jugos 8, L. Lerio 6, A. Fundador 4, J. Joyner 3, M. Capalad 2.<\/p>\n

Cumpadres 62 \u2013<\/strong> A. Tabora 17, J. Gatchalian 12, E. Tabora 11, K. Young 6, C. Orosco 4, P. Movilla 4, J. Gunnacao 4, J. Javier 2, #2 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by halves:<\/strong> 35-38, 67-62.<\/p>\n

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K-Pro\u2019s A. Fundador runs across the court as he\u2019s chased by a Compadres player during their game in the 2nd Annual SMEC-SMLEG Invitational Basketball Tournament 2024 last Sunday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

-LEIGH GASES
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K-Pro\u2019s Jawn Joyner drives toward the basket during their game against Compadres in the 2nd Annual SMEC-SMLEG Invitational Basketball Tournament 2024 last Sunday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.<\/p>\n

-LEIGH GASES
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