PRESS RELEASE – Bud Light Golden Hoops Classic (GHC) 2013 Spring Tournament opening game day on Sunday and Wednesday at Tamuning Gym filled with teams excited to show case their game on the court.
“It was great to see new and returning teams at Tamuning Gym ready to play for their family and fans. We are looking forward to another competitive and successful tourney to kick start the new year,” stated tournament coordinator Elsa Ulloa.
In the 18 plus competitive division the Four Stars started their season with a win against R&J Royalty 44-32. Four Stars full court defense caused chaos in the Royalty offense that resulted in turnovers and points for the lead in the half 25-17.
In the second half it was Royalty’s Ray Magbitang and Chris Camacho making the offensive adjustment to score keeping the game close. Four Stars Jayme Saperna and Jacky Joe Rudolph took over in the stretch scoring on steals and fast breaks to keep the lead to secure their first win.
Rudolph scored a game high 13 points followed by Magbitang with 12 points.
18 plus competitive division
NOVA 45, Agat MO 36; Team Justice 63, Tamuning Typhoons II 56; Dr. Ha Tooth Fairies 123, Team Bullets 52; Bank of Guam 65, Agat MO 57; Tamuning Typhoons I 107, Mr. Rubbishman 52; Tamuning Typhoons II 73, Team Defenders 62; Tamuning Typhoons I 126, Team Bullets 39; Bank of Guam 75, Mr. Rubbishman 68.
30 plus competitive division
Team Defenders 54, Tamuning Typhoons I 48; Bank of Guam won by forfeit against Team Fire; Tamuning Typhoons II 61, Bank of Guam 59.
Coed recreation division
Tango INC 54, Ada’s Trust 42; Tamuning Typhoons 55, Thunder Cats 52.
Games continue on Sunday starting at 11am with the final game scheduled for 8pm. Visit www.guambasketball.com for game schedule, results, stats and updates or like us on facebook for live newsfeeds.
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