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Mwaliyas still undefeated after juicing out B-n-S
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Posted on Nov 30 2005
Defending champion Mwaliyas kept its perfect record intact in the ongoing 2005 World Organized Rocball High School League, and did so courtesy of a 63-40 juice out victory over B-n-S Tuesday at the Marianas High School Gymnasium.
With the win, Mwaliyas remains a game ahead of the Lagooners and Ochobu for the top spot with a 4-0 win-loss card, while the loss dropped B-n-S into a two-way tie with Black Magic in fourth place with a 2-2 record.
The B-n-S players actually got off to the start they wanted as they took the early. Alex Laniyo smacked the ball with all his might and sent it cruising into the goal, Lori Taisakan made good on an ace, and B-n-S shocked the defending champions by taking the first set, 15-11.
B-n-S, however, was not able to maintain momentum as Mwaliyas came back with a fury in the second set. The team played defense like there was no tomorrow and limited the normally high-scoring B-n-S crew to just three points while piling up 15 points for the win and a 26-18 lead in the overall tally.
B-n-S finally broke out of their scoring slump in the third set. The two teams were neck and neck and were tied at 10-10 when Mwaliyas kicked into turbo mode and strolled away for an 18-10 win. Much to Mwaliyas’ advantage was another goal from Yamada.
By then, Mwaliyas bettered its chances of extending their win streak as they held a 44-28 lead heading into the final set of regulation.
B-n-S, however, was determined to force o-kon and fought hard in the fourth set, but was not to keep pace with Mwaliyas as Ken Tanzawa pounded away for a couple of kees, Yamada knocked in an ace, and Pedro Iguel zoomed a goal for the 19-12 clincher.
Yamada was the game’s heavy hitter as he showcased his power with 16 points courtesy of two aces, three kees, and two goals.
Laniyo led B-n-S with seven points on an ace, a kee, and a goal.
League scoring leaders Darrel Roligat of Mwaliyas and Myron Laniyo of B-n-S each had six points apiece.
For more information about high school Rocball, contact founder James Feger at 664-3810.
