
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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March 2023
- SU
- MO
- TU
- WE
- TH
- FR
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Events for February
28th
Events for March
2nd
ISA TRACK & FIELD MEET
IIAAG TENNIS LEAGUE
IIAAG BEACH VOLLEYBALL FINALS
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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
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5th
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6th
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7th
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9th
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11th
GSPN PRESEASON BOYS VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT DAY 1
Bank of Guam Block Party 5K
Events for March
12th
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13th
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14th
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15th
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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
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21st
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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
28th
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30th
ISA GIRLS SOFTBALL
IIAAG GIRLS SOCCER
ISA BOYS VOLLEYBALL
Events for March
31st
IIAAG BOYS VOLLEYBALL
HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL

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