The Southern Dolphins have secured their spot in the ISA Softball Championship game with their big home win 12-7 over the GW Geckos Saturday afternoon.
The win to advance not only guarantees the Dolphins spot in the finals, but it also spots them one game in the double elimination format. That means that whomever is to meet the Dolphins (between AOLG, GW, Guam High or JFK) would have to beat Southern twice while the Dolphins need win just one game.
The Geckos first loss this season came against Southern in week 4 and the Dolphins defeated the Cougars to claim the leagues top spot in the final week to keep their unbeaten record in tact.
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Southern Dolphin Jeraila Martinez starts as pitcher. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Doulphin Vanesha Naputi makes the catch at home plate for an out. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Andrea Ninete gets a hit on the ball in the first inning. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Dolphin Jonese Taimanglo gets set at third base in the second inning. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Dolphin Jonese Taiminglo and Jeraila Martinez celebrate as they move into the next inning. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Dolphin Venesha Naputi holds on a bad pitch for a ball. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Andrea Ninete tags Southern Dolphin at third base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Rhonamae Salvador loads up a pitch in the second inning. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Dolphin Kaleah Duenas connects with the ball to get onto first base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Savannah Grant makes it to second base safely. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Joresha Quichocho slides into second base safely. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Rocki-Jae Mesa connects with a big swing. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Rocki-Jae Mesa runs home for an in the park home run. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Rocki-Jae Mesa and Sophia Cruz celebrate after Rocki-Jae Mesa’s home run. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Dolphin Chloe Sanchez makes the catch for an out at first base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Rocki-Jae Mesa gets set as catcher. (Photo by Michael Blas)
GW Gecko Sophia Cruz makes the catch for an out at first base. (Photo by Michael Blas)
Southern Dolphin Sierra Reyes makes the catch in the outfield to end the inning. (Photo by Michael Blas)
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JFK SWEEPS PADDLING DISTANCE TITLES
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FRIARS REMAIN CONTENDERS, DROP TITANS
Volleyball
FRIARS REMAIN CONTENDERS, DROP TITANS
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JFK SWEEPS PADDLING DISTANCE TITLES
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MARTINEZ DROPPING TO 185 IN NEXT FIGHT
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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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