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By Jay Leon Guerrero
Second quarter sports are now officially underway with girls basketball taking the spotlight on Monday night. Reigning IIAAG Basketball MVP Destiny ‘Queen-B’ Castro and the visiting ND Royals defeated the Guam High Panthers 58-39 in the first game of the season.
Castro, who played just 18 minutes, scored 24 points and encouraged her squad to play team ball.
“Our goal is to be competitive when playoff time approaches. Coach (Dom Sablan) rotated the bench to get everyone involved with the offense,” said Castro.
Panthers come out roaring
The Panthers started their season on fire, while the Royals still looked like they were on first quarter’s volleyball mode. The Panthers opened up an 8-1 lead with Harmony Yatar leading the offense with 4 points.
Panthers’ Britney Bailey added another bucket to go up 10-2 with two minutes remaining in the opening quarter, forcing the Royals to burn a timeout. After the timeout, Castro scored two baskets; a fast break lay-in from a steal and a baseline reverse lay-in to keep the Royals within striking distance trailing 10-6.
The Panthers had no answer for Castro in the second quarter as she continued to counter each bucket from the Panthers. With four minutes before halftime, Cedera Aguilar hit a long three-pointer to give the Royals their first lead of the game. Castro followed up scoring 6 straight points to put her team up 22-15 at halftime.
The Panthers looked to mount a comeback but the Royals decided to let it rain from beyond the arc. Elysia Perez, Amara Gumataotao, Jessica Fernandez and Caley Chargualaf each hit from three-point land to open up a 20-point lead in the final period.
The depleted Panther squad suffered a blow to their offense when Yatar suffered a calf injury forcing her to exit the contest in the third quarter. Alexus Davis filled her spot and scored in transition, but the deficit was too far to overcome.
Bailey had a double-double for the Panthers with 16 points and 12 rebounds. The Royals had no answer for Bailey down low.
“She had a good game; she is really tall and used her height to her advantage. She is probably one of the best centers in the league. She can shut it down in the paint on defense and on offense she works her butt off.”
The Royals play again Tuesday night in their home opener vs. the GW Geckos and the Panthers will take on the Academy Cougars.

Wendy’s player of the Game Destiny Castro scored a game high 24 points to lead the Royals. (photo by Richard Camacho IV)
STATS
Royals:
Castro – 24 PTS, 6 STL, 3 AST, 5 TO
Perez – 10 PTS, 2-2 3PM
Kylanie Ogo – 5 PTS, 6 REB
Panthers:
Bailey – 16 PTS, 12 REB, 6 STL, 3 AST, 1 BLK
Yatar – 8 PTS, 4 STL, 4 REB
Davis – 8 PTS, 5 REB, 3 AST
Team stats:
Royals – 38.1 FG, 19 REB, 8 AST, 6-13 3-PTM (46-2%)
Panthers – 41.5 FG, 36 REB, 9 AST, 27 TO
PHOTO GALLERY BROUGHT TO YOU BY:

Panther Harmony Yatar attempts to block a shot from ND Royals on the fast break. (photo by Richard Camacho IV)

Royals Destiny Castro goes up for a reverse Layup against the aggressive Guam High panthers. (photo by Richard Camacho IV)

Destiny Castro avoids the meeting in the air with Panther Britney Bailey, dishing it off to an open teammate. (photo by Richard Camacho IV)


GPS Sports Calendar
March 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for February
28th
Events for March
2nd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
Events for March
3rd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
ISA GIRLS SOCCER FINALS
IIAAG BOYS BASKETBALL FINALS
ISA BOYS BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for March
4th
35th RAINBOWS FOR ALL CHILDREN 3.5 MILER
ISA BASEBALL LEAGUE FINALS
Events for March
5th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 3
Events for March
5th
Events for March
6th
Events for March
7th
Events for March
9th
Events for March
11th
GSPN PRESEASON BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 1
Bank of Guam Block Party 5K
Events for March
12th
Events for March
13th
Events for March
14th
Events for March
15th
Events for March
17th
World Athletics Indoor Championships
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
18th
PAY-LESS KICK THE FAT 5K/10K
World Athletics Indoor Championships
Events for March
19th
Events for March
21st
Events for March
25th
MARIANAS OPEN PRO JAPAN TOURNAMENT
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
26th
MONSTER ENERGY MOTOCROSS ROUND 4
Events for March
28th
ISA GIRLS SOFTBALL
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
30th
ISA GIRLS SOFTBALL
IIAAG GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
31st
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

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