Getting a big boost from home-for-the-holidays Peter Camacho, Department of Public Safety I downed Department of Labor, 68-62, in the resumption of the 2004 Government Basketball League Monday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.<\/p>\n
Seeing action in the first game, DPS I got an inspired performance from Camacho, who was called up to active duty by the U.S. Army and spent the last four months at Fort Bliss, Texas. <\/p>\n
The sweet-shooting swing-man proved to be just what the doctor ordered for DPS I, as he complemented league-scoring leader Elias Saralu and whippet-quick guard Joe Ito. <\/p>\n
Camacho went on to score 17 points in the ballgame, unloading 11 of those during critical moments of the third and fourth quarters.<\/p>\n
Saralu still led DPS I with 28 markers, while Ito concentrated more on his ball-distributing duties but still found ways to score 12.<\/p>\n
DOL had an off night from power-playing Steve Rasa, who was only able to cough up 16 points. Center Tim Wesley and point guard Mitch Aaron added 14 and 11 in the loss.<\/p>\n
In the second game, DPS II continued with the evening\u2019s upset trend, as they edged Procurement & Supply, 78-76, in a game that was put under protest.<\/p>\n
Two-sporter Ned Norita traded his baseball cleats for his basketball high-tops and led DPS II with 31 points. <\/p>\n
Former government league MVP Ed Diaz added 14 points for the victors but is right in the middle of the protest after P&S questioned his eligibility to play in the league.<\/p>\n
Oscar Masga, Jack Diaz, and Bruise Brothers John and Jack Palacios all put in double-figure scoring for P&S in the defeat.<\/p>\n
The government league resumes tonight with Office of Public Auditor taking on DPS I in the 6:30pm opener. The 8pm second game then pits Commonwealth Ports Authority against Commonwealth Health Center.<\/p>\n
First Game<\/p>\n
DPS I 68 \u2013 Saralu 28, Camacho 17, Ito 12, Santos 5, Celes 5. Kaipat 1.<\/p>\n
DOL 62 \u2013 Rasa 16, Wesley 14, Aaron 11, Roberto 9, Sablan 8.<\/p>\n
Scoring by quarters: 20-25, 33-41, 50-45, 68-62.<\/p>\n
Referees: Abner Venus and Jess Pabula.<\/p>\n
Second Game<\/p>\n
DPS II 78 \u2013 Norita 31, Diaz 14, Ayuyu 8, Sablan 8, Hocog 5, Stephen 2, Mareham 2, Taitano 2, Quitugua 2.<\/p>\n
P&S 76 \u2013 Masga 17, Jo. Palacios 16, Diaz 15, Ja. Palacios 12, Iglecias 8, Duenas 5.<\/p>\n
Scoring by quarters: -10-23, 30-41, 53-59, 78-76.<\/p>\n
Referees: Mike White and Dado Vistal.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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