The Annual ND Alumni Volleyball Tournament concluded over the final weekend of 2018 at the ND gym in Talafofo, where a familiar set of volleyball veterans took on a much younger generation of talent in the championship game.
The first ever Alumni Tournament winners in team Mix Plate, comprised of key members of coach Blaine Afaisen’s volleyball dynasty, battled to a nail-biting 5th set, but the fresher legs of the new kids in Wow6 outlasted the veterans 19-25, 25-21, 18-25, 26-24, 25-20.
Not exclusive to just ND Alumni, led by coach Vicente Flores, Wow6 took down last years champions in IGY6 in the semifinals to earn their title shot. Mix Plate defeated a red hot Mosa’s team to also secure their spot, but the tournament teams saw a dip in rosters after National Volleyball members had to attend an event UOG before the playoff matches Sunday evening.
Members of Wow6 pose for a trophy after winning the ND Alumni Volleyball Title. (photo by Carmelita Gogue)
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Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Athletes from around the island gathered on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Notre Dame High School to compete in the Annual Alumni Coed Volleyball Tournament. (Photo by Michael Blas)
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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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