CMO takes Game 1 in Ladislawa Cup

CMO takes Game 1 in Ladislawa Cup


The City Mayor's Office walloped Al-Iskandar, 98 - 76 in Game 1 of their 2009 Ladislawa Cup - 34 years old and below division - best of three title showdown, Tuesday night, at the Ladislawa Garden Village Gym.


Christopher "Bong" Go scored 22 of his total 27 points in the pivotal final half as he proved dominant enough to power CMO within a win of the league title.


The sweet-shooting executive assistant of Mayor Rodrigo Duterte
drilled seven triples, including one that came from close to the half court line that settled the final count.


Skipper Ryan Alquizar and Roy Bangkas helped Go in the offensive end while Dindo Pastor, Marvin Mondigo and Boyet Brigoli did their share in defense that gave Al-Iskandar had a hard time to get its game going in the second half.


Alquizar and Bangkas chipped in 14 markers apiece for CMO which pulled away in the third canto for a commanding 74 - 57 lead entering the final quarter.


Veteran playmaker Arvin Bonleon had 15 points for Al-Iskandar which was trailing all throughout


A Go baseline triple midway of the final period marked the biggest decifit of the ballgame at 22, 88 - 66.


CMO will try to end the series on Friday's Game 2 at 7:30 p.m.


It was a see-saw battle in the opening canto as both teams managed to trade baskets.


Behind Alquizar's 9 points in the second quarter CMO took a 45 - 35 lead at the half.


In 35 years old and above division, Goldstar Hardware downed Sanman selection, 97 - 59 in Game 1 of their own best of three title series.


Goldstar dribblers coached by Jigger Saniel played inspired basketball by the presence of their big boss Winston Ho who watched the game at the back of the bench.