By Jay Leon Guerrero
The U15 Guam Team opened up FIBA Oceania Tournament against a juggernaut Australian Team that made a statement 136-35 win Monday night at the UOG Calvo Field House.
Nine players from the Aussie youth team scored in double digits in a balanced scoring attack. Harrison Beauchamp and Ryder Cheeseman scored 19 points apiece to lead Australia.
Guam had a tough time against the Australian defense, committing 32 turnovers. Guam will face another powerhouse team on Tuesday, going against New Zealand at 7 pm.
Lynnwood Colin Baker and Noah Tenorio led Team Guam with eight points. Tenorio grabbed a team high seven rebounds.
Other Monday Game: FSM 89, NMI 68; New Zealand 104, Samoa 44
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QUICK HITS
Guam Blooded: Jared Quenga signs with the McNeese State Cowboys in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
A highly-touted DB in high school, Quenga spent his first year in junior college after sustaining a severe injury after his senior year playing rugby.
Now back in top form, Quenga gets his D1 call to play with the Cowboys.
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Guam national golf team player Aki Matsuno secured second place at the FCG Hawaii World Series championship.
Matsuno’s second place finish earned him an invitation to compete in the FCG Junior Golf Championship to be held in July 2025.
A junior at St. John’s, he is also currently leading the IIAAG high school All-Island golf competition, chasing the coveted individual high school golf title.
Matsuno’s second place finish earned him an invitation to compete in the FCG Junior Golf Championship to be held in July 2025.
A junior at St. John’s, he is also currently leading the IIAAG high school All-Island golf competition, chasing the coveted individual high school golf title.
