The final match of the DBL North Sulawesi Series between Manado Independent School (MIS) High School basketball ball boys’ team and Lokon St. Nikolaus Tomohon High School took place on Thursday, October 14, 2022. The tension and intensity of the game between the two teams came about in the first quarter when the points were tight which added to the cheering roar of MIS Supporters that continuously echoed throughout Hall B GOR RW Monginsidi Manado. In addition to the boys’ MIS basketball team that competed in the finals, the girls’ MIS basketball team played against Eben Haezer Manado High School in the final match on the same day.
The captain of the MIS boys’ basketball team, Kenneth Tan skillfully played as the whole team displayed teamwork during the match. The calm and strong strategy shown by MIS players like Patrick Tipagau, Benedict Kondoj, Junior Mangerongkonda, and Keneth Tan dominated the team’s success in their field goal. In the fourth quarter, the scores of both teams were very tight, until finally, Patrick Tipagau did the free throw points which led to the MIS boys’ basketball team beating the opponent with a final score of 53 over 50 of Lokon in the last 9 remaining seconds.
This is the long-awaited match for the men’s MIS basketball team. After ten years of waiting, MIS finally won the 2022 DBL North Sulawesi series. The MIS boys’ basketball team won the DBL North Sulawesi Series in the 2012 season. This victory was coupled with the awards received by MIS during the 2022 DBL North Sulawesi series FINAL such as runner-up for the girls’ MIS basketball team, champion Honda Genio charging challenge, best in dance costume, and best supporter. The success of MIS players was highlighted when they were selected as the first team players for North Sulawesi 2022 such as Kenneth Tan, Junior Mangerongkonda, Ichelsya Agnes, and Lovely Lengkong. The team captain of the MIS boys’ basketball team, Kenneth Tan shared the key to his team’s success saying, “The key to our success in bringing home trophies is to build and maintain the harmonious coach-players relationship. Hard work and consistency are essential to fulfilling our dream of bringing home the DBL trophy which has not been achieved for a decade.” Ken added that teamwork is vital among team players aside from always focusing on what is happening on the field and encouraging each other regardless of seniority. Having the desire to give the best, Ken wants the MIS basketball team players to improve their attitude when competing by adjusting the pace of the game and not being quickly influenced by the tempo of the game that the opponent wants. Ken also motivates student-athletes involved in the basketball game with this message “Believe in the process, stay consistent in everything we do, and always trust God”.
