James Sablan Jr.

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Sports Reporter at Marianas Variety

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Marianas fends off Unity Trade, repeats as Michelob Ultra Cup champs

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

MARIANAS successfully defended their Michelob Ultra Cup championship on Wednesday with a 94-84 victory over Unity Trade at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium. It was a fairly even match throughout most of the first half with Marianas holding a slight advantage. The defending champs opened the first quarter with confidence from beyond the arc, as Ervin Villarin sparked the attack with back-to-back triples.
Ramsey, Elliot claim open singles titles

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

COLIN Ramsey and Hye Jin Elliot displayed dominance during the Pacific Islands Club Saipan 2025 Tennis Championships to claim their respective division titles over the weekend. Ramsey bagged the Singles Men’s Open Division title with ease as he bested Jyle Landicho in two straight sets, 7-6, 6-3. Ramsey’s path to the title match included a commanding 6-1, 6-0 semifinal win over Siwoo Lee and a flawless 6-0, 6-0 opening performance against Paul Jang.
No Bulls Hit, Score Horse triumph in SEDA C Division

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

BRAVO No Bulls Hit and L.S. Hobbies Score Horse continued their climb in the 2025 SEDA Bud Light Dart League standings with victories over their respective opponents on Wednesday night. Bravo No Bulls Hit (40 wins-50 losses) narrowly escaped with the win against Black 8 Darty Gentz (47 wins-43 losses), 8-7, in the Kingfisher C Division.
PIC 2025 doubles champions crowned in action-packed Saturday

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

THE courts at the PIC 2025 Tennis Championships came alive on Saturday with fierce rallies, surprise upsets, and dominant performances in the doubles events. Leading the list of winners were Siwoo Lee and Irin Chung who claimed the Doubles Mixed Open title. In an electrifying final, they defeated the formidable duo of Anne Lee and Jyle Landicho in straight sets, 6-4, 6-4. The match featured aggressive net play, tactical baseline exchanges, and impressive teamwork.
Prime tames Hericanes in women’s basketball

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

PRIME has yet to taste defeat in the women’s division of the 2025 Allied Pacific Environmental Corporation Basketball League, notching their third consecutive win by beating the Hericanes, 45-34, at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Saturday. Prime got off to a dominant start, excelling on both ends of the court. Defensively, Azriel Fatialofa made her presence felt with her towering height, making it difficult for opponents to score inside the paint.
PSS-McDonald’s track and field MVPs recognized

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

THE PSS-McDonald's All School Track and Field (Athletics) Championships focused on team participation, but outstanding individual athletes were also recognized during an awards ceremony at the McDonald’s Middle Road branch on Tuesday afternoon.
Team Fore Loko tops 16th Wollak Golf Classic

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

WITH a score of 70.67, Team Fore Loko claimed the 16th Wollak Golf Classic perpetual trophy at the Kingfisher Golf Links on Sunday. The Fore Loko players are Dan Wollak, Ben Deleon Guerrero, John Favreaux, and Steve Beyer. What sets the Wollak Golf Classic apart from other tournaments is its unique format. This year’s field included golfers who shoot in the 70s and others in the 120s, with rules designed to ensure that every player could contribute meaningfully to their team.
Saipan Baseball League team standings

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

Sports ReporterI have been a sports reporter for Variety since 2013. I was a liberal arts student of Northern Marianas College. I cover all local sports.
A+ Consulting defeats Blue Haus to secure Masters Division finals spot

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

A+ CONSULTING ended the regular season unscathed and secured their seat in the finals after easing past Blue Haus, 68-55, in the Masters Division of the IT&E United Filipino Organization Basketball League at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium on Sunday. A+ Consulting delivered a commanding performance throughout the gameIn the opening half, they asserted their dominance on both ends of the court.
Braves claim pennant; end regular season unscathed

1 week ago | mvariety.com | James Sablan Jr.

THE Braves clinched the Majors Division pennant of the 2025 Saipan Little League Baseball season after finishing the regular season undefeated, capping it with a 7-1 win over the Comets at the Miguel “Tan Ge” Pangelinan Ballfield on Saturday. The teams started off on equal footing, with the Comets recording three consecutive pickoffs, while Braves pitcher Nate Nekai struck out three batters in a row to quickly close the opening inning.