The 2017 Masters Invitational Basketball Tournament went into its playoff rounds Wednesday with Guam’s senior ballers falling just short in Game 1 against DUB Philippines Unlimited 82-73.
Leopoldo Santiago led DUB with an astounding 36 points, 7 rebounds and 8 boards.
Guam’s Oscar Espinosa scored a game-high 19 points and Anthony Thompson added 18. Sandy Fejeran was close to a double-double with 10 points and 9 assists in the loss.
Guam suffered just their second loss all tourney.
Guam’s other team in the 51 and up Division, the Fil Friars, picked up a close 36-34 victory on opening night Monday.
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Guam’s Wayne Blas completed his 13th Boston Marathon and 38th marathon overall.
The island’s record holder in the distance, Blas finished this year in 2:35:21.
“I’m very happy with this result because seven months ago, I was sidelined with a stress fracture that kept me out for three months. No running! To come back on an abbreviated marathon build and finish one of the toughest races strong and healthy was a big win for me.”
His time of 2:29:38 at the 2023 Chicago Marathon and World Marathon Majors Age Group Championships stands as the Guam National Record.
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