The late season surge is proving to be more than just flash in the pan for the JFK Islanders after defeating the ND Royals 4-2 in the semifinals of the IIAAG Boys Baseball Playoffs Saturday afternoon. JFK’s win locks in their spot for the Championship Game while ND will have to face the GW Geckos, who defeated the Southern Dolphins 11-1 on Saturday as well.
GW will host the ND Royals Monday at 4 pm in with the winner moving on to face the JFK Islanders in the Championship game while the loser takes 3rd place. Since the format is double-elimination, JFK has gone unbeaten in the post season so far and will need to be beaten twice.
The Championship game is scheduled to start Wednesday and it may go down at Leo Palace.
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ND Royals Nico Velez gets caught looking by the pitch by JFK Islanders Gavin Lim. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islander fan Zacqulene Ibanez captures video footage of her son Zavier Camacho at bat. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Jobi Andrew slides onto second base. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
ND Royals Nolan Cruz looks to catch the ball for an easy out. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
Nd Royals Noah Pereda swings at bat against The Jfk Islanders. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Malcom Pangelinan secure the ball after the catch to end the inning. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
ND Royals Nico Velez takes a swing after the pitch. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
ND Royals Jathan Alvarez runs full speed toward first base. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
ND Royals Jathan Alvarez takes swing at bat. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Gavin Lim makes an attempt to second base. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Zavier Camacho hustles on the sidelines to first base. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Zavier Camacho connects on his swing. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Jobi Andrew takes a swing at bat. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Johnny Cruz secures the catch to end the inning. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Gavin Lim sets up his pitch from the mound. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islanders Allen Blend tries to sneak bases but eventually gets caught. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
ND Royals Ethan Lizama gets set to fire off a fast one to the JFK Islanders. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
JFK Islander Malcom Pangelinan takes off running from 1st base. ( Photo by Bout It Productions )
Paddling
JFK SWEEPS PADDLING DISTANCE TITLES
Volleyball
FRIARS REMAIN CONTENDERS, DROP TITANS
MMA/Boxing
MARTINEZ DROPPING TO 185 IN NEXT FIGHT
Volleyball
FRIARS REMAIN CONTENDERS, DROP TITANS
Paddling
JFK SWEEPS PADDLING DISTANCE TITLES
MMA/Boxing
MARTINEZ DROPPING TO 185 IN NEXT FIGHT
QUICK HITS
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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