Viliami
Foketi

Tonga advanced to Pacific Games 2023 - 3 years ago

American Samoa - Tonga 47-72 Tonga advanced to Pacific Games 2023 as they clinched second place at the Polynesian Games 2022. In the..

American Samoa - Tonga 47-72 Tonga advanced to Pacific Games 2023 as they clinched second place at the Polynesian Games 2022. In the last game they edged American Samoa 72-47. Tonga grabbed a 22-12 lead at the start and never looked behind. Viliami Foketi (193-F/G-1996) led the way with 17 points for the winners and Stephen Paea netted 13. Siale Bain-Vete (190-G-1981) followed them with 11 points in a win. Onosai Sofara answered with 12 points in the losing effort...

Derhyse
Matautia

Samoa post second consecutive win in Kaitaia - 3 years ago

Samoa - American Samoa 106:70 Samoa posted second consecutive win in Kaitaia at the Polynesian Games 2022. They overcame American..

Samoa - American Samoa 106:70 Samoa posted second consecutive win in Kaitaia at the Polynesian Games 2022. They overcame American Samoa 106:70. Samoa nailed 35 points in the first period and led 18 points at the halftime. American Samoa replied with a 20-14 run in the third quarter, whilst Samoa closed the game with a final 38-14 surge. Shareef Saipaia stepped up with 24 points for the winners and Derhyse Matautia (178-G-2002) delivered 16. Jeremiah Tuimaseve (1993) answered with 15.....

Ariirimarau
Meuel

Tahiti roll over American Samoa to start Polynesia Cup 2022 - 3 years ago

American Samoa - Tahiti 50-86 Tahiti rolled over American Samoa 86-50 to start Polynesia Cup 2022. Tahiti won the first period 24-8..

American Samoa - Tahiti 50-86 Tahiti rolled over American Samoa 86-50 to start Polynesia Cup 2022. Tahiti won the first period 24-8 and added a 22-14 rally in the second frame. Both teams notched 16 points each in the third quarter, whilst Tahiti closed the game with a 24-12 surge. Ariirimarau Meuel (196-G/F-1988) stepped up with 22 points and Maui Roopina (183-G-2002) delivered 13. Tematuanui Fauura (188-SF-2003) followed them with 12 points in the winning effort. Virgil Burton replied.....