Monday, June 15, 2009

Agdao, Calinan forge DBL title duel

Title favorites Agdao District and Calinan District defeated their respective foes in the semifinals to forge a title showdown in the season 2009 of the Duterte Basketball League (DBL) Saturday at the Davao City Police Office covered court.

Agdao barged its way to the finals after besting Tugbok District, 112 – 102 while Calinan booked its own ticket with a 87 – 82 win over Talomo District in the pressure-packed cross-over semifinals.

The championship round is a best of three series with Game 1 set on Saturday.

Dela Pena brothers lived up to their billing carrying the offensive chores for Agdao which pulled away in the pay off period en route to victory.

Gerson and Ryan Dela Pena combined for 60 points scattering 35 and 25 points respectively.

Calinan banked on its second half onslaught to win the game and make it to championship round.

After trailing throughout the first twenty minutes of play, Calinan came out strong in the third period outscoring Talomo, 32 – 19 for a 68 – 60 lead going to the final quarter.

Talomo was up by five, 31 – 26 at the half.

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