Northern Construction has played Guam Select tough over several seasons in the Tritons Men's Basketball League, but had never secured a win. On Wednesday night, they led for most of the game and held on for the victory.
 
The first quarter was a defensive struggle for both teams. Ben Borja scored 9 points for Guam Select, while Hell Francisco added 8 for Northern Construction. Northern led 21-19 after the first period.
 
RJ Diwa led Northern in the second period, scoring both inside and out and putting up 10 points. Northern scored 24 points in the quarter, while KFC Guam Select managed 21. Northern built a five-point lead at halftime, 45-40.
 
In the third period, Northern Construction attempted to pull away, extending their lead to 10 points twice. KFC Guam Select responded and kept the game within reach, trailing by 3 to 5 points. Northern led 72-66 heading into the fourth period.
 
In the final period, Northern again extended their lead to 10 points. AJ Grape led Guam Select’s comeback effort, scoring 10 points in the quarter. They cut the lead to four points twice in the final minutes, but it was not enough as Northern held on for the win, 91-86.
 
RJ Diwa led Northern Construction with 23 points. Four other Northern players added between 12 and 15 points, creating a balanced offensive effort. Ben Borja led KFC Guam Select with 25 points, while AJ Grape added 20.
 
Northern Construction improved to 3-1 in the Triton League and secured the No. 2 seed for the playoffs. KFC Guam Select fell to 2-2, marking their second loss in the Triton Men's Basketball League.
 
In the nightcap, FairZesh jumped out to a big lead against the MicroFriends and held off a comeback to win 92-69.
FairZesh built a 34-18 lead in the first quarter. Chris Connor and EJ Mori combined for 28 points, and each hit three three-pointers in the opening period.
 
The MicroFriends responded in the second period, outscoring FairZesh 23-14. They cut the deficit to seven points at halftime, 48-41.
 
FairZesh lost Chris Connor to a leg injury at the start of the third period. The MicroFriends pulled within four points early in the quarter. Connor returned later in the period, helping FairZesh regain momentum. FairZesh won the quarter 21-14 and led 69-55 heading into the fourth.
 
In the fourth period, FairZesh extended their lead and secured the 92-69 victory.
 
FairZesh was led by Chris Connor with 26 points and EJ Mori with 20. The MicroFriends were led by Lawerence Tisulcha with 14 points and Ken Brozo with 12.
 
FairZesh evened their record to 2-2 in the Triton League. The MicroFriends dropped to 0-4 and will be the sixth seed in the playoffs.
 
The next Triton League games are scheduled for Monday, April 13:
6:30 p.m. – FairZesh vs. Andersen Bombers
8:15 p.m. – Northern Construction vs. MicroFriends
 
All games are played at the UOG Calvo Field House and are streamed by Clutch Plus TV Channel.