G-I, Saints close strong in NYBA 14-and-under

The Garapan Rollers I and House of Manhoben Saints gave their fans much to cheer about Monday night at the Garapan Basketball Court, posting successful performances in the ongoing NYBA cage league.

The two 14-and-under division teams dominated and were able to win with ease to close the regular season strong.

In the opener, three cagers scored in doubles figures to lead the Saints to a 53-37 victory over the G-Rollers II.

Vince Iglecias scored 10 straight points for his team at one point in the game and finished with a game-high 17 points, while Nick Reyes scored 11 of his 13 points in the second half to lead the CTSI Logistics-backed Saints. Nikko Masga also had a solid outing as he poured in 10 points, also hitting a 3-pointer late in the game.

Jomar Danas led the G-Rollers II with eight points, while Derek Abraham and Jason Palacios pumped in seven and six points in support.

Later in the evening, the G-Rollers I has a fiesta and scored a 44-15 victory over the Matansa Sparks.

The G-Rollers controlled the bout from beginning to end, dominating the boards both offensively and defensively, and making quick transitions for fast break points.

Zack Tudela led a balanced scoring attack with 10 points, while cage belle Nicole Lebria finished with seven points as 10 players managed to score at least a bucket.

Mark Sablan and David Jones led the Sparks with five and four points.

The G-Rollers I did not lose a game all season long and will play the Sparks again this Friday in the semifinals, while the Saints and G-Rollers II will battle again in the other half of the semis.

The G-I crew won the pennant in the 16-and-under division and will face the Sparks II in the playoffs. G-II will take on the Sparks I, while the Saints will face G-III. Playoffs in the division kicks off this evening at the Garapan court.

Meanwhile, the 12-and-under crown will be earned on Monday as G-I and G-II face off for the title.

First Game

Saints 53 – Iglecias 17, N. Reyes 13, Masga 10, Tenorio 5, J. Reyes 3, Dino 2, Feria 2, Kaipat 1.

G-Rollers II 37 – Danas 8, Abraham 7, Palacios 6, Bondoc 4, Auellerio 4, Rabauliman 2, Peters 2, Manalili 2.

Second Game

G-Rollers I 44 – Tudela 10, Lebria 7, Concepcion 6, Ogumoro 6, Pangelinan 5, R. Deleon Guerrero 4, Dillay 2, D. Deleon Guerrero 2, Diaz 2, Calvo 2.

Sparks 15 – Mark Sablan 5, Jones 4, Mart Sablan 3, R. Camacho 2, B. Camacho 1.