The 2006 World Organized Rocball High School League finals kicked off earlier than expected as Ochobu and defending champion Mwaliyas began their best-of-five championship series yesterday at the Marianas High School Gymnasium.<\/p>\n
Determined in dethroning Mwaliyas, the Ochobu smackers entered with their game faces on and pounded away to take a 31-20 lead after two sets of play.<\/p>\n
Ramsey Sino was a key factor in Ochobu\u2019s early charge, and highlighted a strong first set push by his team with a goal late in the action before Ochobu closed the set with a 15-10 victory.<\/p>\n
Mwaliyas tried to move closer in the overall points tally as Pedro Iguel connected for a goal and Shane Yamda Quincy Johnson added kees, but their effort came to no avail as Sino and company were able to take the set, 16-10, and increase their lead.<\/p>\n
The bout continues today beginning at 11:30am, with Game 2 scheduled to begin immediately after.<\/p>\n
Sino currently leads all players with 11 points after bruising the ball for an ace, three kees, and a goal, while Ichnis Kapwich and Anip Tisa each have two points.<\/p>\n
Yamada leads Mwaliyas with six points on three kees, while Iguel has five points courtesy of a goal and a kee.<\/p>\n
Mwaliyas earned their finals slot after downing No. 4 Black Magic last week, while Ochobu downed Lagooners two weeks ago. <\/p>\n
For more information on high school Rocball, contact sport creator Jim Feger at 237-3235.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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