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Sparks double up on Bwibwiis
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Posted on Oct 05 2005
The Matansa Sparks showed no fatigue despite playing their second game in two days and had their way against newcomer Bwibwiis to cruise to a 67-31 victory as action in the Saipan Rotary Club Youth Basketball League continued Tuesday at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.
Coming off their 58-53 win over the Garapan Rollers II on Monday, the Sparks carried their momentum over to their bout against the Bwibwiis and quickly grabbed the upper hand.
Coach George Cruz’s Matansa team controlled the entire first half, and after 20 minutes of work, led by a comfortable margin, 39-17.
Playing key roles in the successful charge were Ken Deleon Guerrero and Zack Diaz, who had their way on the offensive end. Deleon Guerrero scored 11 straight points and finished the half with a whopping 15 points in his name, while Diaz worked his way for eight points.
For the Bwibwiis, it was Ben Lisua, Fred Litulimar, Ryan Laniyo, and Maverick Saures who accounted for all of the team’s points.
The Sparks picked up where they left off and their pressure defense on the Bwibwiis backcourt paid off, resulting in numerous turnovers that enabled the team to stretch their lead.
Richard Benjamin and Diaz waxed hot for Matansa, swooshing the net for seven points apiece as the Sparks outscored their opponents, 28-14.
Deleon Guerrero led the Sparks with 16 points, while Diaz and Benjamin finished with 15 and 12 points.
Lisua led the Bwibwiis with 10 points while Laniyo and Litulimar chipped in seven points apiece.
Earlier in the evening, the Toyota Camry suffered their second straight loss via forfeit, dropping to the Garapan Rollers III.
Rotary action continued yesterday with G-Rollers I putting their undefeated record on the line against the Chalan Kanoa Saints. Results were not available as of press time.
Action continues today with Hoops taking on the San Antonio Sixers II and the Capitol Hill Breeze facing San Antonio.
Sparks 67 – Deleon Guerrero 16, Diaz 15, Benjamin 12, J. Iguel 7, Salas 6, E. Iguel 5, Camacho 3, De Gracia 2, King 1.
Bwibwiis 31 – B. Lisua 10, R. Laniyo 7, Litulimar 7, Saures 4, Pua 3.
Scoring by halves: 39-17, 67-31.
Referees: Noel Delos Santos and Dado Vistal.
