Islanders keep lead in Budweiser Open 8-ball

Islanders Rent a Car recorded another sweep to remain on top of the team standings in the Agingan Division of the 2008 Budweiser Open 8-ball League after Tuesday night’s games.

The Islanders, who blanked Coral Reef Shark Attack in their debut in the league last week, posted a similar 4-0 triumph over USSP Wat-Ever in Week 2 to keep their record clean at 8-0 in the Saipan Billiards Association-run league.

Notching the wins for the Islanders were Ronnie Ringor, Don Antonio, Jomer Enriquez, and Eric Casip.

The PTI Voyagers also nailed a 4-0 victory against Shark Attack in Week 2, to improve their slate to 7-1, and remain in second spot.

The Voyagers, who are composed of Jojo Talibong, Amor Zapata, Luis Fajardo, Rolly Villanueva, and Ryann Odicta, won their first match this season, stunning perennial champion the SaipanCell Hustlers, 3-1.

The Hustlers recovered from their Week 1 booboo when they defeated Godfather’s Rock Steady, 3-1. The Hustlers now have a 4-4 record, moving up from fifth place to solo third. Helping bring back the Hustlers in the win column were Robert Sanciangco, Senen Pangilinan, Joey Lucido, Jerry Soriano, and Rowel Mariano.

Rock Steady, which placed third after the opening of the competition, dropped to fourth with a 3-5 record. Rock Steady, which is composed of Pat Camacho, Bill Pangelinan, Keiji Tekeda, Gary Pangelinan, and Sam Babauta, split its games with USSP Wat-Ever.

USSP Wat-Ever also plummeted in the team standings, as it is now ranked fifth among six teams with its 2-6 slate.

Shark Attack is the lone team in the league which has yet to win a single game, holding a 0-8 record.

In the Obyan Division, two teams are tied for the lead with Primo’s Hoe Boys and D’Pirates Huwa sporting identical 7-1 records after two weeks of competition.

The Home Boys and Huwa swept Week 1, and won anew in Week 2, downing the Perfect Spotters and Coral Reef Barracuda in similar scores, 3-1.

The VFW Warriors also cruised to a 3-1 victory in Week 2, beating USS Fotten Palau to move up from fourth to solo second place with their 5-3 mark.

Coral Reef Barracuda is in fourth place with its 3-5 slate, while the Perfect Spotters and USSP Fotten Palau are at the bottom of the team standings with identical 1-7 records.