
By Nate San Nicolas
Friday, June 12, is the one week mark for 2015 Father Duenas Alumni Tournament, and this past week was only the start of barbecue, brotherhood, and basketball. With the playoffs closely approaching, one can feel the competitive intensity build increasingly in the Jungle.
To start off the weekend of basketball, the forever competitive decade of the 1980’s saw a matchup between the Class of ’89 and AD7 (C/O 1987). AD7 maintained dominance in low post game, as majority of their points came from paint. However, the sharp shooting and playmaking skills of Valdes, Baker, and Cassidy of ’89 kept the game close.
The excitement for these prestigious men came in at the end of the game as the AD7 had a four point lead with thirty seconds left. With the ball in ’89’s hands, they called on their go to man Ochoco to come in clutch with a three, however, despite getting second Janice opportunities, the ball just couldn’t seem to find the net hitting the back iron twice, ending the game with a score of 43-37 with AD7 as the victors.
To end the exciting night, it was the freshest of the young bucks, the recently graduated Class of 2015, versus the combined classes of 2000/2002.
The first half was a speedy half as points were traded back and forth between both teams. But the offensive performance came from Sean “Pocaher” Perez of the 2002, dropping 16 of his team’s 20 first half points.
The second half saw the same action, exchanging basket for basket. However, midway through the last half, 2015 seemed to find a rhythm to pull away with a ten point lead on their older alumni.
With only a minute left and down by ten, the “Poacher” Perez only saw opportunity to excite the crowd. And to no one’s disappointment, the Poacher sniped down three shots behind the arch with multiple defenders in his face (with definite contact too). But despite the relentless effort, it just was not enough to pull off the win as 2015 walks away win their first ever win with a score of 53-46.
Annual spectators are already familiar with the excitement that comes with the FD Alumni Tournament, but the those who are oblivious are missing out on competitive basketball along with great food and entertainment. To experience the camaraderie, brotherhood, barbecue and food, it only cost $5 for adults, $1 for students, or $15 for an all access pass for the entire tournament. Keep a lookout for more updates as the excitement is only beginning.
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GPS Sports Calendar
December 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
- SA
Events for November
1st
ISA BOYS SOCCER
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
2nd
IRON LEGENDS THROWDOWN
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Events for December
4th
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER
ISA BOYS SOCCER
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
5th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL QUARTERFINALS
Events for December
5th
Events for December
7th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER PLAYOFFS
Events for December
9th
40th GRC PLUMERIA ROAD RACE
GUAM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL 7s TOURNAMENT
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL SEMIFINALS
Events for December
10th
TOUR OF GUAM 2023
GUAM RUGBY INTERNATIONAL 7s TOURNAMENT
Events for December
11th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER SEMIFINALS
Events for December
12th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
12th
Events for December
14th
ISA HS BASEBALL
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER FINALS
Events for December
15th
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
IIAAG GIRLS BASKETBALL FINALS
Events for December
16th
3rd GUAM NINJA CHAMPIONSHIP
ISA HS BASEBALL
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
Events for December
16th
Events for December
18th
IIAAG BOYS SOCCER ALL-ISLAND MEETING
Events for December
19th
ISA HS BASEBALL
ISA GIRLS BASKETBALL
Events for December
19th
Events for December
23rd
HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING
ISA HS BASEBALL FINALS
Events for December
23rd
Events for December
24th
Events for December
25th
Events for December
27th
Events for December
29th
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Events for December
30th

Baseball
ROYALS DOWN FRIARS IN STATEMENT GAME

Basketball
3×3 HOOPS REPEAT AS GOLDEN BOYS

Basketball
RAPADAS LEADS WILD COUGAR COMEBACK

Baseball
GUAM HOSTS KIWIS IN U15 BASEBALL

Basketball
SHARKS FEND OFF DOLPHINS IN GIRLS HOOPS

Baseball
ROYALS DOWN FRIARS IN STATEMENT GAME
COMING SOON …
- IIAAG Girls Basketball Playoffs