FRIARS/COUGARS CLINCH TOP BOWLING SEED

The FDMS Friars closed out the regular season in spectacular fashion, storming through the final day of competition to remain atop the team standings and set the stage for the upcoming All Island Singles and Team Bakers Finale.

The Friars’ lead squad — Jaden Milan, Aiden Kim, Dominic Cruz, and Ezekiel Gatan — opened the eight-game Bakers Team format with a commanding 223. Despite a brief challenge from their fellow Friars team of Raitano West, Ayden Buentipo, Tydus Baker, and John Fejeran, who closed within five pins after Game 2, the top squad quickly reasserted control.

Momentum swung decisively in Game 3 with a 227–205 victory, extending the lead to 26 pins. Though the second Friars team fought back in Game 4 (192–188), the first squad surged ahead with consistent scores of 195 and 207, before capping the day with a thunderous 245 final game. Their total of 1569 pins left no doubt, as they outpaced their rivals by nearly 200 pins.

The HCA Eagles, led by Don Cabral, Austin Kim, Eric Moon, and Jihoo Cha, finished in third place, 170 pins behind second. The SJS Knights — Andrew Baker, Elijah Dewan, Noah Valencia, and Kavika Angoco — secured fourth place.

With the regular season now complete, the standings are led by the Friars, followed by the Eagles, Knights, Siheks, and Stars. The competition now shifts to the highly anticipated All Island Singles and Team Bakers Finale, scheduled for Tuesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 11, 2025, at the Central Lanes Bowling Center.

COUGARS CLINCH ON TUESDAY

The atmosphere at Central Lanes Bowling Center in Tamuning was electric on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, as the AOLG Cougars clawed their way to the top of the IIAAG High School Bowling League standings. Leading the charge was southpaw Summer Pinaula, who made history by rolling the first 200 game of the season with scores of 201 and 185, igniting cheers from teammates and fans alike. Close behind was Charmaine Tyquengco of the HCA Eagles, who showed consistency with back-to-back 173s for a 346 total, while Aha’ani Sablan kept the Cougars’ momentum alive with a strong third-place finish just 14 points behind. The leaderboard was stacked with talent as Rebecca Xu (HCA) secured fourth, Riona Brantley (AOLG) delivered a clutch fifth-place finish, and Ella Cruz (GACS Stars) claimed sixth, with Maia Paloma (AOLG) rounding out the Cougars’ top-four dominance. With those performances, the Cougars capped their run at 16 points, while the Eagles finished second with 25 points thanks to standout efforts from Rennie Choi (9th) and Kate Pedrajas (10th). The SJS Knights battled their way into third, led by Carmel Mariano (8th) and Olivia Lee, who tied for a top-10 spot alongside Pedrajas.

Adding to the excitement, the All Island roster has been announced, showcasing the top 24 bowlers who will represent the best of Guam’s high school talent. Headlining the list is none other than Summer Pinaula (AOLG), joined by stars like Charmaine Tyquengco (HCA), Aha’ani Sablan (AOLG), Rebecca Xu (HCA), Rennie Choi (HCA), Riona Brantley (AOLG), Ella Cruz (GACS), Maia Paloma (AOLG), Kate Pedrajas (HCA), Carmel Mariano (SJS), and many more rising athletes who have proven their skill and determination on the lanes. This roster is a true celebration of school pride, teamwork, and the growing strength of Guam’s youth bowling community.

The season is far from over, with more thrilling matchups on the horizon. Fans can look forward to the Girls Bakers Team Event on Tuesday, December 2, followed by the Boys Bakers Team Event on Thursday, December 4. The excitement continues with the All-Island Singles Competition on Tuesday, December 9, and culminates in the All-Island Bakers Team Finals on Sunday, December 11. With the Cougars roaring, the Eagles soaring, and the Knights charging forward, the IIAAG High School Bowling League promises more unforgettable strikes, rivalries, and celebrations as Guam’s youth athletes continue to shine.

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