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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The PVA Fairies went unbeaten and took the U14 4×4 Beach Volleyball Tournament. The Fairies beat the SIFA Manta Rays 21-10 in the championship match.
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Mia-Lahnee & Rckaela Aquino qualify to represent Team Guam in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. This is Team Guam’s first siblings to qualify on merit and Rckaela’s second Olympic Games, according to the Guam National Olympic Committee.
