CONTROVERSIES aside, the 35th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is off to a fine start a week into the KFC-Philippine Cup campaign.
Figures released by the league Monday revealed a 55.78 percent increase in sales during the Oct. 11 opener, while another 46.74 percent increase was also registered in terms of sales for the entire playing week of the season-opening conference.
A marked improvement was also recorded in terms of gate attendance during the same period.
On opening day schedule featuring Burger King and Purefoods recorded sales of P988,730 up from last year’s opener of P634,687.
Attendance was pegged at 7,594 or about 108.45 percent increase from the 3,643 that showed up when the 2008-09 Philippine Cup took the wraps off.
The TJ Giants won the lone opening game, 93-80, marking the first and last time the 6-foot-10 Japeth Aguilar, drafted as the top rookie pick of the year, donned a Whoppers uniform.
After a week of action in the All-Filipino tournament, the league posted sales of P2,850,665, surpassing the P1,942,694 Asia’s first play for pay league earned during the same stretch last season.
Likewise, attendance improved to 28,133 from 15,086 – a tremendous increase of 86.52 percent. A banner crowd at the Araneta Coliseum showed up for the rematch of last year’s Fiesta Cup protagonists San Miguel and Barangay Ginebra and the Sunday encounter between the Kings and the Purefoods Giants.
So far, average attendance per game is at 7,035, an 86.52 percent turnaround from the 3.772 recorded last year.
“We’re very thankful and grateful to all the basketball fans who continue to support your PBA come hell or high water,” said PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios.
“In return we promise to provide with exiting and thrilling games throughout that year.”
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
ARBOLEDA SUSPENDED FOR REST OF THE 2009-10 PBA SEASON
The Philippine Basketball Association yesterday handed down its severest penalty to date, suspending veteran Burger King guard Wynne Arboleda without pay for the rest of the 2009-10 Season.
Arboleda, who was earlier called for his second flagrant foul in the game, went after a heckler at courtside during the Whoppers’ game against Smart-Gilas at the Araneta Coliseum last Friday, landing a kick and some punches before being restrained by cooler heads.
The suspension means P2.73 million in lost income for Arboleda, not counting won game, advancement and player award bonuses. For committing two flagrant fouls penalty 1 in the game, the nine-year PBA veteran also drew a P20,000 fine and a one-game suspension which will be served on Wednesday in their game against the San Miguel Beermen.
In his decision letter sent to Arboleda, PBA commissioner Renauld Barrios said, “As we pointed out to you, even granting that said fan was foul-mouthed and verbally abusive as confirmed by reports to us, there is a “line” that a PBA player cannot and should not cross: to physically harm a fan.
Coming just a few months after two separate incidents involving players and fans, commissioner Barrios said, “your serious breach of this “line” at this time and in the manner described herein endangers the PBA as being perceived by the public as unwholesome and not deserving of fan support.”
The PBA Commissioner ended his letter by saying a repeat of the same or similar act will result in a lifetime ban from the league.
Barrios, who met with Arboleda yesterday morning at the PBA Commissioner’s Office in Libis, added that the PBA must send a strong signal that such an unwanted act has no place in the league and will never be taken lightly, stressing that the fans’ interest is always the league’s primordial concern as established by PBA forefathers over the years.
While serving his suspension, Arboleda cannot be present at the playing venues during Burger King’s games.
As a contracted PBA player even while suspended, Arboleda likewise may not play in any other league.
Arboleda, who was earlier called for his second flagrant foul in the game, went after a heckler at courtside during the Whoppers’ game against Smart-Gilas at the Araneta Coliseum last Friday, landing a kick and some punches before being restrained by cooler heads.
The suspension means P2.73 million in lost income for Arboleda, not counting won game, advancement and player award bonuses. For committing two flagrant fouls penalty 1 in the game, the nine-year PBA veteran also drew a P20,000 fine and a one-game suspension which will be served on Wednesday in their game against the San Miguel Beermen.
In his decision letter sent to Arboleda, PBA commissioner Renauld Barrios said, “As we pointed out to you, even granting that said fan was foul-mouthed and verbally abusive as confirmed by reports to us, there is a “line” that a PBA player cannot and should not cross: to physically harm a fan.
Coming just a few months after two separate incidents involving players and fans, commissioner Barrios said, “your serious breach of this “line” at this time and in the manner described herein endangers the PBA as being perceived by the public as unwholesome and not deserving of fan support.”
The PBA Commissioner ended his letter by saying a repeat of the same or similar act will result in a lifetime ban from the league.
Barrios, who met with Arboleda yesterday morning at the PBA Commissioner’s Office in Libis, added that the PBA must send a strong signal that such an unwanted act has no place in the league and will never be taken lightly, stressing that the fans’ interest is always the league’s primordial concern as established by PBA forefathers over the years.
While serving his suspension, Arboleda cannot be present at the playing venues during Burger King’s games.
As a contracted PBA player even while suspended, Arboleda likewise may not play in any other league.
RED OILERS, BATANG GLOBAL MEET IN MANDAUE LEG FINALS
STANDINGS
Quezon Red Oilers 2-1
Forward Taguig 2-1
Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue 2-1
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-3
MANDAUE CITY – Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue pulled off the 76-71 victory over Forward Taguig but left with an empty bag in a dramatic final day of the preliminary round of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Mandaue City Leg Friday at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center.
Needing to win by at least 10 points in order to force a three-way tie with Taguig and the Quezon Red Oilers at 2-1, Mandaue was leading comfortably by as much as 13 markers in the fourth period. However, Taguig slowly closed the gap as Mandaue put up a series of hurried plays allowing their opponents to score off their miscues.
Quezon and Taguig thus earned seats in the leg finals with superior FIBA quotients of 1.053 and 1.000 respectively. Mandaue finished at 0.947 and will meet the winless Zamboanga Uno Latinos for Third Place.
"Its hard to be completely happy with the win cause we fell short of the finals. But I'm glad the team is starting to be more consistent. This will help us in the playoffs." said Mandaue Head Coach Jun Tan
Boyet Bautista, who played for Taguig in Conference I, led Mandaue with 16 points followed by Jercules Tangkay with 12 points and seven rebounds. Lou Gatumbato again led Taguig with 20 points and four assists. Ariel de Castro contributed 13 markers..
The Mandaue City Leg champion will have the inside track at the second outright seat in November’s five-team Super Leg that will determine the next National Champion of the league backed by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). The undefeated M.. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos are already assured of the top seeding with an unreachable 45 points.
Earlier in the day, the Red Oilers of Gov. Raffy Nantes and Coach Oliver Bunyi went on to rewrite the Liga Pilipinas Record Book with their 143-85 extermination of the Latinos of Coach Ronald Rico.
Quezon raced to a 44-13 lead after one period, the most points by a team in a period. By halftime, the lead further stretched to 72-35, the most points in a half. The 143 total points and 58-point final winning margin bettered the marks established by the Trace-Laguna Stallions in their 134-88 mauling of the Toyota-Bacolod Turbos last September 4 in Angeles City.
Ramsey Williams tallied his third Liga triple-double with an incredible 27 assists, 13 rebounds and 11 points in 25 minutes of play. Coach Bunyi also became the fourth coach to win 30 games, joining Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba of Cebu (58), Jun Noel of Misamis Oriental (45) and Nomar Isla of Laguna (33).
Luis Palaganas presided over the carnage with 24 points in 12 minutes of play, followed by Jorel Canizares with 19. Five other Red Oilers had 10 or more points. Jayson Rebollos paced Zamboanga with 26 points while Charleston Bolias chipped in 23.
The best games from the Mandaue Leg will be shown next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Liga Pilipinas Classics can also be seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. For more information, visit the league’s official website at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
QUEZON (143) – Palaganas 24, Canizares 19, Dedicatoria 18, Macanig 15, Suguitan 12, Williams 11, Chua 10, Labagala 9, Raymundo 8, Reyes 5, Panzo 5, Cacha 5, Pinera 2, Orias 0.
ZAMBOANGA (85) – Rebollos 26, Bolias 23, Orera 12, Concepcion 11, Merced 6, Tajonera 5, Amirulhadz 2.
Second Game
MANDAUE (76) – Bautista 16, Tangkay 12, Cainglet 11, Mercado 8, Solis 8, Cenita 7, Alcaraz 4, Aguilar 4, Bucao 2, Latonio 2, Aquino 2, Berame 0.
TAGUIG (71) – Gatumbato 20, de Castro 13, Sanders 10, Marquez 7, Sta. Cruz 6, Moody 5, de Guia 4, Kiram 3, Reguera 2, Leynes 1.
Quezon Red Oilers 2-1
Forward Taguig 2-1
Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue 2-1
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-3
MANDAUE CITY – Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue pulled off the 76-71 victory over Forward Taguig but left with an empty bag in a dramatic final day of the preliminary round of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Mandaue City Leg Friday at the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center.
Needing to win by at least 10 points in order to force a three-way tie with Taguig and the Quezon Red Oilers at 2-1, Mandaue was leading comfortably by as much as 13 markers in the fourth period. However, Taguig slowly closed the gap as Mandaue put up a series of hurried plays allowing their opponents to score off their miscues.
Quezon and Taguig thus earned seats in the leg finals with superior FIBA quotients of 1.053 and 1.000 respectively. Mandaue finished at 0.947 and will meet the winless Zamboanga Uno Latinos for Third Place.
"Its hard to be completely happy with the win cause we fell short of the finals. But I'm glad the team is starting to be more consistent. This will help us in the playoffs." said Mandaue Head Coach Jun Tan
Boyet Bautista, who played for Taguig in Conference I, led Mandaue with 16 points followed by Jercules Tangkay with 12 points and seven rebounds. Lou Gatumbato again led Taguig with 20 points and four assists. Ariel de Castro contributed 13 markers..
The Mandaue City Leg champion will have the inside track at the second outright seat in November’s five-team Super Leg that will determine the next National Champion of the league backed by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). The undefeated M.. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos are already assured of the top seeding with an unreachable 45 points.
Earlier in the day, the Red Oilers of Gov. Raffy Nantes and Coach Oliver Bunyi went on to rewrite the Liga Pilipinas Record Book with their 143-85 extermination of the Latinos of Coach Ronald Rico.
Quezon raced to a 44-13 lead after one period, the most points by a team in a period. By halftime, the lead further stretched to 72-35, the most points in a half. The 143 total points and 58-point final winning margin bettered the marks established by the Trace-Laguna Stallions in their 134-88 mauling of the Toyota-Bacolod Turbos last September 4 in Angeles City.
Ramsey Williams tallied his third Liga triple-double with an incredible 27 assists, 13 rebounds and 11 points in 25 minutes of play. Coach Bunyi also became the fourth coach to win 30 games, joining Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba of Cebu (58), Jun Noel of Misamis Oriental (45) and Nomar Isla of Laguna (33).
Luis Palaganas presided over the carnage with 24 points in 12 minutes of play, followed by Jorel Canizares with 19. Five other Red Oilers had 10 or more points. Jayson Rebollos paced Zamboanga with 26 points while Charleston Bolias chipped in 23.
The best games from the Mandaue Leg will be shown next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Liga Pilipinas Classics can also be seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. For more information, visit the league’s official website at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
QUEZON (143) – Palaganas 24, Canizares 19, Dedicatoria 18, Macanig 15, Suguitan 12, Williams 11, Chua 10, Labagala 9, Raymundo 8, Reyes 5, Panzo 5, Cacha 5, Pinera 2, Orias 0.
ZAMBOANGA (85) – Rebollos 26, Bolias 23, Orera 12, Concepcion 11, Merced 6, Tajonera 5, Amirulhadz 2.
Second Game
MANDAUE (76) – Bautista 16, Tangkay 12, Cainglet 11, Mercado 8, Solis 8, Cenita 7, Alcaraz 4, Aguilar 4, Bucao 2, Latonio 2, Aquino 2, Berame 0.
TAGUIG (71) – Gatumbato 20, de Castro 13, Sanders 10, Marquez 7, Sta. Cruz 6, Moody 5, de Guia 4, Kiram 3, Reguera 2, Leynes 1.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
LIGA ELIMS RESUME IN MANDAUE
Games Today (October 14) – Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center
4:00 PM Forward Taguig vs. Zamboanga Uno Latinos
6:00 PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Quezon Red Oilers
MANDAUE CITY – Expansion team Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue takes its first crack at hosting a leg as they welcome Forward Taguig, Quezon Red Oilers and Zamboanga Uno Latinos to the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center for the resumption of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III elimination phase today.
The hosts will go all out in the main game versus the Red Oilers starting at 6:00 PM. The 4:00 PM opener will pit Taguig against the unpredictable Latinos.
Mandaue is coming off a long break after taking Third Place in the Misamis Oriental Leg that ended last September 12 and is primed to make a move on the league leaderboard with three weeks left in the tour elims.
The team of businessman Joe Soberano has eight Liga Pilipinas Tour Points with two legs to play to share Seventh and Eighth Place with the MP Warriors of GenSan who already completed their four-leg schedule two weeks ago. The Red Oilers of Gov. Raffy Nantes and Coach Oliver Bunyi have 23 points, good for a tie at Fourth and Fifth Place with the idle Trace-Laguna Stallions.
To bolster their chances of catching up with the league leaders, Mandaue has added guard Boyet Bautista and forward JR Aquino to the roster that already boasts of shooters Jercules Tangkay, Jerome Cenita and Jett Latonio, guards John Paul Alcaraz, Alex Cainglet and Ronald Bucao, and frontliners Enrico Llanto, Rino Berame, Danny Aying, Mannie Gabas, Francis Mercado and Joel Solis.
Quezon is coming off an inspiring sweep of the General Santos City Leg last September 26. Coach Bunyi will rely heavily on GenSan Leg MVP Angelus Raymundo, guard Roberts Labagala and Ramsey Williams and forwards Luis Palaganas, Jonathan Pinera and Jorel Canizares.
Taguig, runners-up two weeks ago in the Laguna Leg, hope to duplicate their 83-70 beating of the Uno Latinos last August 27 at the C. P. Tinga Memorial Hall. Meanwhile, Zamboanga surprised a lot of pundits by taking Third Place in their last assignment in the GenSan Leg despite fielding a six-man roster.
Zamboanga, though currently out of the playoff picture with four points at Ninth Place, has a good chance to move past the MP Warriors for the eighth and last playoff berth with a good showing. Taguig is in solo Third Place with 25 points and is aiming for a shot for one of two automatic spots in November’s Super Leg that will crown the next National Champion of the league supported by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
The undefeated M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos (45 points) and defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors (26 points) continue to hold the top two positions in the standings. Both pacesetters have drawn a bye this week.
Quezon and Taguig will end their four-leg schedule this week. Mandaue is set to play its fourth leg in Apayao next week while Zamboanga will take its turn to host the final leg of the Tour Phase the week thereafter.
Selected games from the Mandaue City Leg will be shown over Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday of next week. Liga Pilipinas Classics air daily on Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
4:00 PM Forward Taguig vs. Zamboanga Uno Latinos
6:00 PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Quezon Red Oilers
MANDAUE CITY – Expansion team Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue takes its first crack at hosting a leg as they welcome Forward Taguig, Quezon Red Oilers and Zamboanga Uno Latinos to the Mandaue City Cultural and Sports Center for the resumption of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III elimination phase today.
The hosts will go all out in the main game versus the Red Oilers starting at 6:00 PM. The 4:00 PM opener will pit Taguig against the unpredictable Latinos.
Mandaue is coming off a long break after taking Third Place in the Misamis Oriental Leg that ended last September 12 and is primed to make a move on the league leaderboard with three weeks left in the tour elims.
The team of businessman Joe Soberano has eight Liga Pilipinas Tour Points with two legs to play to share Seventh and Eighth Place with the MP Warriors of GenSan who already completed their four-leg schedule two weeks ago. The Red Oilers of Gov. Raffy Nantes and Coach Oliver Bunyi have 23 points, good for a tie at Fourth and Fifth Place with the idle Trace-Laguna Stallions.
To bolster their chances of catching up with the league leaders, Mandaue has added guard Boyet Bautista and forward JR Aquino to the roster that already boasts of shooters Jercules Tangkay, Jerome Cenita and Jett Latonio, guards John Paul Alcaraz, Alex Cainglet and Ronald Bucao, and frontliners Enrico Llanto, Rino Berame, Danny Aying, Mannie Gabas, Francis Mercado and Joel Solis.
Quezon is coming off an inspiring sweep of the General Santos City Leg last September 26. Coach Bunyi will rely heavily on GenSan Leg MVP Angelus Raymundo, guard Roberts Labagala and Ramsey Williams and forwards Luis Palaganas, Jonathan Pinera and Jorel Canizares.
Taguig, runners-up two weeks ago in the Laguna Leg, hope to duplicate their 83-70 beating of the Uno Latinos last August 27 at the C. P. Tinga Memorial Hall. Meanwhile, Zamboanga surprised a lot of pundits by taking Third Place in their last assignment in the GenSan Leg despite fielding a six-man roster.
Zamboanga, though currently out of the playoff picture with four points at Ninth Place, has a good chance to move past the MP Warriors for the eighth and last playoff berth with a good showing. Taguig is in solo Third Place with 25 points and is aiming for a shot for one of two automatic spots in November’s Super Leg that will crown the next National Champion of the league supported by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
The undefeated M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos (45 points) and defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors (26 points) continue to hold the top two positions in the standings. Both pacesetters have drawn a bye this week.
Quezon and Taguig will end their four-leg schedule this week. Mandaue is set to play its fourth leg in Apayao next week while Zamboanga will take its turn to host the final leg of the Tour Phase the week thereafter.
Selected games from the Mandaue City Leg will be shown over Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday of next week. Liga Pilipinas Classics air daily on Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
Saturday, October 10, 2009
UM too much for SPC, 81-55 in Gaisano South Cup
UM too much for SPC, 81-55 in Gaisano South Cup
The University of Mindanao Lady Cardinals was too much for San Pedro College, 81-55 at the start of the women’s division of the Gaisano
South Cup Basketball Tournament, October 7, at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
Karen Cataluna scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, issued two assists and grabbed four steals to emerge best player.
In the men’s division, the Jose Maria College Kings subdued the DMMA College of Southern Philippines, 94-85 for their second win in three
games.
The Kings relied on Jomabon Bulac who drilled in 28 points, hauled eight rebounds, dished off one assist and tallied two steals to hand
DMMA its third straight loss.
Mini Division (Win-Loss)
Assumption 3-2
Ateneo 4-0
Davao Christian 0-0
Dona Pilar 1-6
Holy Child 5-2
Holy Cross 3-3
Magallanes ES 3-3
Stella Maris 0-6
UIC 4-3
Girls
Assumption A 2-0
Assumption B 2-3
Ateneo A 3-1
Ateneo B 0-3
D.Aguinaldo 3-1
Sta.Ana High 1-3
Stella Maris 0-0
Junior 1
Agro 4-2
Ateneo 3-1
Emar 3-1
Davao Central 1-5
City High 0-4
Holy Child 6-0
Jose Maria 2-4
Southern Philippine Polytechnic 2-3
Stella Maris Academy 2-3
Junior 2
Assumption 1-2
D.Aguinaldo 2-0
Davao Christian High 1-2
Davao Jones 0-4
Davao Wisdom 1-1
Bustamante High 0-3
Ford Academy 2-1
Hoy Cross 2-1
St.Peter College 2-1
St.Therese 2-0
Sta.Ana High 2-0
St.Augustine 1-1
College Women
UM 1-0
San Pedro 0-1
Ateneo x-x
Brokenshire x-x
RMC x-x
UIC x-x
College 1
Agro 2-1
Ateneo 2-1
RMC 0-2
JMC 2-1
DMMA 1-3
HCDC 2-0
Holy Trinity 1-2
College 2
Hoy Child 1-1
UIC 1-1
John Paul II 2-0
STI 2-2
SPC 0-2
AMA 2-0
Brokenshire 1-1
PWC 1-2
USEP 0-2
MATS 1-0
Cadet
Assumption 2-3
Ateneo 2-0
D.Aguinaldo 3-1
City High 4-1
Holy Child 5-0
Holy Cross 1-2
Nikkei Jin Kai 0-5
Stella Maris 4-1
St.Peter College 1-4
Thompson Christian 1-4
Emar 3-2
Agro 1-3
The University of Mindanao Lady Cardinals was too much for San Pedro College, 81-55 at the start of the women’s division of the Gaisano
South Cup Basketball Tournament, October 7, at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
Karen Cataluna scored 12 points, grabbed six rebounds, issued two assists and grabbed four steals to emerge best player.
In the men’s division, the Jose Maria College Kings subdued the DMMA College of Southern Philippines, 94-85 for their second win in three
games.
The Kings relied on Jomabon Bulac who drilled in 28 points, hauled eight rebounds, dished off one assist and tallied two steals to hand
DMMA its third straight loss.
Mini Division (Win-Loss)
Assumption 3-2
Ateneo 4-0
Davao Christian 0-0
Dona Pilar 1-6
Holy Child 5-2
Holy Cross 3-3
Magallanes ES 3-3
Stella Maris 0-6
UIC 4-3
Girls
Assumption A 2-0
Assumption B 2-3
Ateneo A 3-1
Ateneo B 0-3
D.Aguinaldo 3-1
Sta.Ana High 1-3
Stella Maris 0-0
Junior 1
Agro 4-2
Ateneo 3-1
Emar 3-1
Davao Central 1-5
City High 0-4
Holy Child 6-0
Jose Maria 2-4
Southern Philippine Polytechnic 2-3
Stella Maris Academy 2-3
Junior 2
Assumption 1-2
D.Aguinaldo 2-0
Davao Christian High 1-2
Davao Jones 0-4
Davao Wisdom 1-1
Bustamante High 0-3
Ford Academy 2-1
Hoy Cross 2-1
St.Peter College 2-1
St.Therese 2-0
Sta.Ana High 2-0
St.Augustine 1-1
College Women
UM 1-0
San Pedro 0-1
Ateneo x-x
Brokenshire x-x
RMC x-x
UIC x-x
College 1
Agro 2-1
Ateneo 2-1
RMC 0-2
JMC 2-1
DMMA 1-3
HCDC 2-0
Holy Trinity 1-2
College 2
Hoy Child 1-1
UIC 1-1
John Paul II 2-0
STI 2-2
SPC 0-2
AMA 2-0
Brokenshire 1-1
PWC 1-2
USEP 0-2
MATS 1-0
Cadet
Assumption 2-3
Ateneo 2-0
D.Aguinaldo 3-1
City High 4-1
Holy Child 5-0
Holy Cross 1-2
Nikkei Jin Kai 0-5
Stella Maris 4-1
St.Peter College 1-4
Thompson Christian 1-4
Emar 3-2
Agro 1-3
Holy Trinity College rules PCCL/DBL Minda finals Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City earned the ticket to the Zonal Finals in Cebu after ruling
Holy Trinity College rules PCCL/DBL Minda finals
Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City earned the ticket to the Zonal Finals in Cebu after ruling the Mindanao Finals of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League, October 8, at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
With eight seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Meylan Landicho stole the ball from Southern City College of Zamboanga’s John Wayne Pagobo then got fouled to seal the victory for Holy Trinity against the hard-fighting Zamboanguenos, 96-92.
Paulino Rebollos Jr., who led Southern City College with 39 points, hit a three-point shot to slice Holy Trinity’s lead, 92-94, eight seconds left but the Zamboanguenos lost the chance to equalize the game.
“Tsamba lang talaga, hindi nga maganda ang laro ng mga bata, na pagod kami against Ateneo de Davao last Wednesday,” said coach Apolinar Torrijos.
The victory made team manager Rey T. Albano smile as they will represent Mindanao to the Zonals on November 4 to 8 in Cebu.
Jomar Balmaceda topscored for Holy Trinity with 23 baskets.
Kevin Jolan Pragados, Rafael Lape, Wendy Versoza, John Rey Masana, Paul James de Mesa, Eric Ram Lamanilao, Ray Anthonette de Leon, Reymar Roxas, Christopher Masaglang, Eddie Gosanes Jr., Bryan Charielle Esguerra, Elcar Jick Gabutan and Don Arturo Desaville will also take a break and will be back for practice in a week for the Zonals.
The tournament was organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City earned the ticket to the Zonal Finals in Cebu after ruling the Mindanao Finals of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League, October 8, at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
With eight seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Meylan Landicho stole the ball from Southern City College of Zamboanga’s John Wayne Pagobo then got fouled to seal the victory for Holy Trinity against the hard-fighting Zamboanguenos, 96-92.
Paulino Rebollos Jr., who led Southern City College with 39 points, hit a three-point shot to slice Holy Trinity’s lead, 92-94, eight seconds left but the Zamboanguenos lost the chance to equalize the game.
“Tsamba lang talaga, hindi nga maganda ang laro ng mga bata, na pagod kami against Ateneo de Davao last Wednesday,” said coach Apolinar Torrijos.
The victory made team manager Rey T. Albano smile as they will represent Mindanao to the Zonals on November 4 to 8 in Cebu.
Jomar Balmaceda topscored for Holy Trinity with 23 baskets.
Kevin Jolan Pragados, Rafael Lape, Wendy Versoza, John Rey Masana, Paul James de Mesa, Eric Ram Lamanilao, Ray Anthonette de Leon, Reymar Roxas, Christopher Masaglang, Eddie Gosanes Jr., Bryan Charielle Esguerra, Elcar Jick Gabutan and Don Arturo Desaville will also take a break and will be back for practice in a week for the Zonals.
The tournament was organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Champion’s League/DBL final two games this afternoon at GS Sky gym
The final two games of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League Mindanao Finals are scheduled this afternoon at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
Zamboanga City’s Southern City College plays Gen.Santos City’s Holy Trinity College in the first game at 2 p.m. while Davao City’s Ateneo de Davao University takes on Cagayan de Oro City’s Cagayan de Oro College.
Cagayan de Oro earned its second win after beating Zamboanga, 77-60 while Gen.Santos City bounced back with a 96-86 victory over Davao City on Wednesday afternoon.
The team with the most number of wins will emerge champion and will earn a ticket to the Zonals in Cebu City.
The tournament is organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
TEAM STANDINGS: WIN LOSS
Cagayan de Oro II
Davao I I
Gen.Santos I I
Zamboanga II
Zamboanga City’s Southern City College plays Gen.Santos City’s Holy Trinity College in the first game at 2 p.m. while Davao City’s Ateneo de Davao University takes on Cagayan de Oro City’s Cagayan de Oro College.
Cagayan de Oro earned its second win after beating Zamboanga, 77-60 while Gen.Santos City bounced back with a 96-86 victory over Davao City on Wednesday afternoon.
The team with the most number of wins will emerge champion and will earn a ticket to the Zonals in Cebu City.
The tournament is organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
TEAM STANDINGS: WIN LOSS
Cagayan de Oro II
Davao I I
Gen.Santos I I
Zamboanga II
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Cagayan de Oro defeats Gen.Santos, 91-86
Cagayan de Oro defeats Gen.Santos, 91-86
Schedule of games:
October 7, Wednesday
2 p.m.- Cagayan de Oro vs. Zamboanga City
3:30 p.m.- Davao vs. Gen.Santos
October 8, Thursday
2 p.m.- Zamboanga vs. Gen.Santos
3:30 p.m.- Davao vs. Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro College of Cagayan de Oro City defeated Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City, 91-86 on Tuesday night even as host Ateneo de Davao University of Davao City bested Southern City College of Zamboanga City, 86-58 in the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League Mindanao Finals at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
Pointguard Elvis Pahilan, who led his teammates in the fourth quarter by scoring seven of his 14 points, bailed out Cagayan de Oro out of trouble in the final quarter by sinking a jumper, then sealed the victory with two free throws at the time Holy Trinity College threatened.
Clyde Marc Caracol led the Phinma-backed Cagayan de Oro five with 20 baskets while Eric Ram Lamanilao topscored for Gen.Santos with 21 points.
In the first game, Richard Madelo fired 20 points for Ateneo while Jaybee Porlares canned in 22 baskets for Zamboanga.
Madelo will have his hands full again when they play Gen.Santos at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon after the Cagayan de Oro vs. Zamboanga curtain-raiser at 2 p.m.
The tournament is organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
Schedule of games:
October 7, Wednesday
2 p.m.- Cagayan de Oro vs. Zamboanga City
3:30 p.m.- Davao vs. Gen.Santos
October 8, Thursday
2 p.m.- Zamboanga vs. Gen.Santos
3:30 p.m.- Davao vs. Cagayan de Oro
Cagayan de Oro College of Cagayan de Oro City defeated Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City, 91-86 on Tuesday night even as host Ateneo de Davao University of Davao City bested Southern City College of Zamboanga City, 86-58 in the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League Mindanao Finals at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
Pointguard Elvis Pahilan, who led his teammates in the fourth quarter by scoring seven of his 14 points, bailed out Cagayan de Oro out of trouble in the final quarter by sinking a jumper, then sealed the victory with two free throws at the time Holy Trinity College threatened.
Clyde Marc Caracol led the Phinma-backed Cagayan de Oro five with 20 baskets while Eric Ram Lamanilao topscored for Gen.Santos with 21 points.
In the first game, Richard Madelo fired 20 points for Ateneo while Jaybee Porlares canned in 22 baskets for Zamboanga.
Madelo will have his hands full again when they play Gen.Santos at 3:30 p.m. this afternoon after the Cagayan de Oro vs. Zamboanga curtain-raiser at 2 p.m.
The tournament is organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
Dabawenyos outlast Zamboanguenos, 86-58
CHAMPION’S LEAGUE/DBL
Dabawenyos outlast Zamboanguenos, 86-58
Davao City’s Ateneo de Davao University outlasted Southern City College of Zamboanga City, 86-58 at the start of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League Mindanao Finals, Tuesday afternoon, at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
The Blue Knights, winner of the Davao City eliminations at the expense of multi-titled University of Mindanao, started slow but found their chemistry in the final half to pull away.
Coach Cholo Elegino was even surprised with the outcome of the score when he asked his injured player Miguel Solitaria. “I am surprised with the score but we just made the correct adjustments,” said Elegino.
Southern City College of Zamboanga was the National PRISAA Champion in 2005 and 2008 but its top players have trooped to Manila where the big tournaments are organized. “But majority of the players are still there. Luckily, we had a good start,” added Elegino.
Richard Madelo topscored for Ateneo with 20 points while Jaybee Porlares led Zamboanga with 22 baskets.
Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City is still playing Cagayan de Oro College of Cagayan de Oro City in the second game as of press time.
The tournament is organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
Dabawenyos outlast Zamboanguenos, 86-58
Davao City’s Ateneo de Davao University outlasted Southern City College of Zamboanga City, 86-58 at the start of the 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champion’s League/Duterte Basketball League Mindanao Finals, Tuesday afternoon, at the Gaisano South Sky gym.
The Blue Knights, winner of the Davao City eliminations at the expense of multi-titled University of Mindanao, started slow but found their chemistry in the final half to pull away.
Coach Cholo Elegino was even surprised with the outcome of the score when he asked his injured player Miguel Solitaria. “I am surprised with the score but we just made the correct adjustments,” said Elegino.
Southern City College of Zamboanga was the National PRISAA Champion in 2005 and 2008 but its top players have trooped to Manila where the big tournaments are organized. “But majority of the players are still there. Luckily, we had a good start,” added Elegino.
Richard Madelo topscored for Ateneo with 20 points while Jaybee Porlares led Zamboanga with 22 baskets.
Holy Trinity College of Gen.Santos City is still playing Cagayan de Oro College of Cagayan de Oro City in the second game as of press time.
The tournament is organized by the PCCL under tournament chairman Joe Lipa and sanctioned by Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino “Boy” Cua with the support of Smart, PLDT, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Vice Mayor Sara Duterte.
Saturday, October 3, 2009
TAGUIG NIPS HOST LAGUNA, MEETS UNDEFEATED MISOR IN LEG FINALS
STANDINGS
Misamis Oriental Meteors 3-0
Forward Taguig 2-1
Trace-Laguna Stallions 1-2
MP Warriors of GenSan 0-3
TAGUIG NIPS HOST LAGUNA, MEETS UNDEFEATED MISOR IN LEG FINALS
LOS BANOS, LAGUNA – Burly center Ariel de Castro scored eight points in a crippling 11-0 windup to send Forward Taguig into the championship game of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Laguna Leg at the expense of host Trace-Laguna Stallions, 77-74, at the Stallions’ Gym of Trace College Friday night.
De Castro, a product of the National University, capped his heroics with the go-ahead basket at the 16-second mark, 76-74. Alex Angeles then drove to the hoop and issued a drop pass only to see the ball slip from Ron Capati’s hands and return possession to Taguig.
Rex Leynes was quickly fouled and he split his charities for the final tally with six ticks to play. Lou Gatumbato then preserved the win by tapping the ball away from Jan Villaver into the waiting arms of Leynes who then dribbled the time away.
The Stallions of Atty. Erwin Genuino and Coach Nomar Isla were comfortably ahead entering the final two minutes, 74-64, thanks to back-to-back triples by RB Mangahas and a Ron Capati basket. That was the last to be heard from the hosts as they bungled four free throws and committed costly errors down the stretch.
Paul Reguera led Taguig with 15 points followed Gatumbato with 14. Mangahas paced the Stallions with 16 and Villaver added 15 markers.
Taguig of Mayor Freddie Tinga and Coach Bing Victoria will meet defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors in the one-game finale. The Meteors of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Jun Noel formalized their entry in the finals by punishing the MP Warriors of GenSan in the first game, 95-80.
The Meteors opened the contest with a 14-0 run and never looked back. The best that the Warriors of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido could do was to threaten via a Jomer Rubi basket in the third canto, 40-46.
Back-to-back field goals by Melvin Mamaclay and Rocky Clavel to start the final period erected the Meteors’ biggest advantage, 71-50. The win proved costly again as the Meteors’ rotation was further decimated with prolific guard Lyndon Gudez twisting his right knee in the second period. Gudez and opening day casualty Mark Moreno are doubtful for the championship game.
Patrick Cabahug topped the Meteors with 16 points while Clavel and Ramil Tagupa contributed 15 points each. Bob Cozy Ilanga led the Warriors with 17 points followed by Jasper Callo with 12.
The Meteors’ three-game sweep of the preliminaries earned them a two-point bonus as they moved into good position to barge into the upper half of the overall tour standings of the league backed by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Selected games from the Laguna Leg will be shown next week via Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (95) – Cabahug 16, Clavel 15, Tagupa 15, Saldua 14, Mamaclay 14, Daja 6, Barcellano 6, Gudez 5, Butel 2, Sanchez 1, Guiyab 1.
GENERAL SANTOS (80) – Ilanga 17, Callo 12, Recustodio 11, Cabatu 11, Sagad 9, Mendoza 7, Rubi 5, Tadena 4, Concha 2, Medalla 2, Gonzaga 0, Farochillen 0, Locsin 0, Coronado 0.
Period Scores: 28-12, 42-32, 67-50, 98-50.
Second Game
TAGUIG (79) – Reguera 15, Gatumbato 14, de Castro 13, Sta. Cruz 12, Moody 6, Walsham 6, Leynes 6, Marquez 4, de Guia 1.
LAGUNA (77) – Mangahas 16, Villaver 15, Misa 11, Capati 9, Bolocon 8, Estrada 7, Doruelo 3, Legaspi 3, Sanz 2, Angeles 0, Grijaldo 0.
Period Scores: 28-22, 33-37, 55-61, 77-74.
Misamis Oriental Meteors 3-0
Forward Taguig 2-1
Trace-Laguna Stallions 1-2
MP Warriors of GenSan 0-3
TAGUIG NIPS HOST LAGUNA, MEETS UNDEFEATED MISOR IN LEG FINALS
LOS BANOS, LAGUNA – Burly center Ariel de Castro scored eight points in a crippling 11-0 windup to send Forward Taguig into the championship game of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Laguna Leg at the expense of host Trace-Laguna Stallions, 77-74, at the Stallions’ Gym of Trace College Friday night.
De Castro, a product of the National University, capped his heroics with the go-ahead basket at the 16-second mark, 76-74. Alex Angeles then drove to the hoop and issued a drop pass only to see the ball slip from Ron Capati’s hands and return possession to Taguig.
Rex Leynes was quickly fouled and he split his charities for the final tally with six ticks to play. Lou Gatumbato then preserved the win by tapping the ball away from Jan Villaver into the waiting arms of Leynes who then dribbled the time away.
The Stallions of Atty. Erwin Genuino and Coach Nomar Isla were comfortably ahead entering the final two minutes, 74-64, thanks to back-to-back triples by RB Mangahas and a Ron Capati basket. That was the last to be heard from the hosts as they bungled four free throws and committed costly errors down the stretch.
Paul Reguera led Taguig with 15 points followed Gatumbato with 14. Mangahas paced the Stallions with 16 and Villaver added 15 markers.
Taguig of Mayor Freddie Tinga and Coach Bing Victoria will meet defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors in the one-game finale. The Meteors of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Jun Noel formalized their entry in the finals by punishing the MP Warriors of GenSan in the first game, 95-80.
The Meteors opened the contest with a 14-0 run and never looked back. The best that the Warriors of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido could do was to threaten via a Jomer Rubi basket in the third canto, 40-46.
Back-to-back field goals by Melvin Mamaclay and Rocky Clavel to start the final period erected the Meteors’ biggest advantage, 71-50. The win proved costly again as the Meteors’ rotation was further decimated with prolific guard Lyndon Gudez twisting his right knee in the second period. Gudez and opening day casualty Mark Moreno are doubtful for the championship game.
Patrick Cabahug topped the Meteors with 16 points while Clavel and Ramil Tagupa contributed 15 points each. Bob Cozy Ilanga led the Warriors with 17 points followed by Jasper Callo with 12.
The Meteors’ three-game sweep of the preliminaries earned them a two-point bonus as they moved into good position to barge into the upper half of the overall tour standings of the league backed by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Selected games from the Laguna Leg will be shown next week via Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (95) – Cabahug 16, Clavel 15, Tagupa 15, Saldua 14, Mamaclay 14, Daja 6, Barcellano 6, Gudez 5, Butel 2, Sanchez 1, Guiyab 1.
GENERAL SANTOS (80) – Ilanga 17, Callo 12, Recustodio 11, Cabatu 11, Sagad 9, Mendoza 7, Rubi 5, Tadena 4, Concha 2, Medalla 2, Gonzaga 0, Farochillen 0, Locsin 0, Coronado 0.
Period Scores: 28-12, 42-32, 67-50, 98-50.
Second Game
TAGUIG (79) – Reguera 15, Gatumbato 14, de Castro 13, Sta. Cruz 12, Moody 6, Walsham 6, Leynes 6, Marquez 4, de Guia 1.
LAGUNA (77) – Mangahas 16, Villaver 15, Misa 11, Capati 9, Bolocon 8, Estrada 7, Doruelo 3, Legaspi 3, Sanz 2, Angeles 0, Grijaldo 0.
Period Scores: 28-22, 33-37, 55-61, 77-74.
PBA FIRST WEEK SKED
BURGER King and Purefoods get the honor of ushering the 35th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) as they tangle in the lone opening game of the Philippine Cup on October 11 at the Araneta Coliseum.
The two teams take to the floor at 6:30 p.m., shortly after the traditional colorful opening rites, highlighted by a simple tribute to the late league chairman Tony Chua of Barako Bull.
The Whoppers will go into the game without star forward Arwind Santos, whom they traded to San Miguel, but get to parade new acquisitions Ronjay Buenafe and Chico Lanete.
With top overall pick Japeth Aguilar still refusing to sign with Burger King, the game is bereft of the match-up between two of the year’s top rookie selection as no. 2 Rico Maierhofer suits up for Purefoods for the first time.
Along with the lanky, 6-foot-6 center out of De La Salle, Rafi Reavis is the other newcomer in the Giants roster along with returnee Marc Pingris.
Four more teams make their respective debuts on the next playdate (Oct. 14).
Alaska, last year’s season-opening runner-up, takes on Barako Bull in the 5 p.m. curtain raiser, before defending Fiesta Cup champion San Miguel battles Barangay Ginebra in a rematch of last year’s Finals.
Along with fellow off-season recruit Denok Miranda, Santos sees action for the Beermen for the first time this season. The 7:30 p.m. encounter also marks the possible return from active roster of Kings’ main man Mark Caguioa and new teammates Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Paolo Bugia and Celino Cruz.
A triple header meanwhile, is in store for basketball fans on Oct. 16 (Friday) at the Astrodome as the RP-Smart Gilas team of Serbian coach Rajko Toroman makes its first appearance in Asia’s first ever pro league opposite the Whoppers of Powerade-Team Pilipinas mentor Yeng Guiao at 2:30 p.m.
Shortly after the potentially explosive duel between the Nationals and the Whoppers, comes the Coca-Cola-Sta. Lucia Realty meeting at 5 p.m. that will see the pro debut of no. 3 pick Chris Ross for the Tigers, before Talk `N Text begins its Philippine Cup title defense at the expense of Rain or Shine in the 7:30 p.m. main game.
The conference’s first out of town game in Davao City caps the first week of the new season as the Beermen clash with the Aces at 5 p.m.
The two teams take to the floor at 6:30 p.m., shortly after the traditional colorful opening rites, highlighted by a simple tribute to the late league chairman Tony Chua of Barako Bull.
The Whoppers will go into the game without star forward Arwind Santos, whom they traded to San Miguel, but get to parade new acquisitions Ronjay Buenafe and Chico Lanete.
With top overall pick Japeth Aguilar still refusing to sign with Burger King, the game is bereft of the match-up between two of the year’s top rookie selection as no. 2 Rico Maierhofer suits up for Purefoods for the first time.
Along with the lanky, 6-foot-6 center out of De La Salle, Rafi Reavis is the other newcomer in the Giants roster along with returnee Marc Pingris.
Four more teams make their respective debuts on the next playdate (Oct. 14).
Alaska, last year’s season-opening runner-up, takes on Barako Bull in the 5 p.m. curtain raiser, before defending Fiesta Cup champion San Miguel battles Barangay Ginebra in a rematch of last year’s Finals.
Along with fellow off-season recruit Denok Miranda, Santos sees action for the Beermen for the first time this season. The 7:30 p.m. encounter also marks the possible return from active roster of Kings’ main man Mark Caguioa and new teammates Enrico Villanueva, Rich Alvarez, Paolo Bugia and Celino Cruz.
A triple header meanwhile, is in store for basketball fans on Oct. 16 (Friday) at the Astrodome as the RP-Smart Gilas team of Serbian coach Rajko Toroman makes its first appearance in Asia’s first ever pro league opposite the Whoppers of Powerade-Team Pilipinas mentor Yeng Guiao at 2:30 p.m.
Shortly after the potentially explosive duel between the Nationals and the Whoppers, comes the Coca-Cola-Sta. Lucia Realty meeting at 5 p.m. that will see the pro debut of no. 3 pick Chris Ross for the Tigers, before Talk `N Text begins its Philippine Cup title defense at the expense of Rain or Shine in the 7:30 p.m. main game.
The conference’s first out of town game in Davao City caps the first week of the new season as the Beermen clash with the Aces at 5 p.m.
Friday, October 2, 2009
STALLIONS DEFEAT WARRIORS, EYES LEG FINALS
STANDINGS
Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-0
Trace-Laguna Stallions 1-1
Forward Taguig 1-1
MP Warriors of GenSan 0-2
Games October 3 – Trace College-Los Banos
4:00 PM Battle for Third Place
6:00 PM Championship
STALLIONS DEFEAT WARRIORS, EYES LEG FINALS
LOS BANOS, LAGUNA – Host Trace-Laguna Stallions returned to the winning track by spanking the MP Warriors of GenSan, 76-63, in continuing action from the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Laguna Leg Friday evening at the Stallions’ Gym of Trace College.
Leading all the way, the Stallions were briefly threatened when Apol Coronado led an early third period run that put the Warriors of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido at their closest, 37-39. Jay-Arr Estrada responded by scoring nine of the Stallions’ next 11 points to stop the rally, 50-40.
From there, the Stallions ably managed their lead as Jan Villaver scattered 11 of the Stallions’ 21 fourth period markers in order to level their win-loss card at 1-1 and set up a knockout match with Forward Taguig for the second championship berth in the weeklong games supported by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
"It is always so hard to go up against a southern team like Gensan. They are very aggressive and will wear you down. I'm just glad the boys responded to the challenge." stated Stallions Head Coach Nomar Isla.
Villaver paced the Stallions of Atty. Erwin Genuino and Coach Nomar Isla with 18 points while Estrada finished with 17 points. Dennis Concha was the lone Warrior in twin digits at 11. Dondon Mendoza was next with eight points.
Defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Jun Noel stayed undefeated at 2-0 and claimed the first berth earlier in the day with an 82-75 thrashing of Taguig of Mayor Freddie Tinga and Coach Bing Victoria.
The Meteors clawed back from as much as 14 points down, 42-56, in the third period. Lyndon Gudez fired nine points in a 15-1 run to begin the fourth period that restored the lead to the Meteors, 62-60.
A seesaw battle ensued, with Paul Reguera tying the game for the last time with a triple with 3:07 to play, 72-72. Taguig suddenly could not buy a basket. Gudez added two free throws and a triple followed by a Patrick Cabahug triple that gave the Meteors an unassailable 80-73 edge with 19 ticks on the clock.
Cabahug and Gudez continued to be Liga’s hottest scoring pair with 25 and 22 points respectively. Reguera topped Taguig with 18 points followed by Lou Gatumbato with 17.
Selected games from the Laguna Leg will be shown next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. Liga’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (82) – Cabahug 25, Gudez 22, Saldua 9, Clavel 6, Mamaclay 6, Barcellano 6, Kong 4, Guiyab 2, Tagupa 2, Daja 0, Butel 0, Sanchez 0.
TAGUIG (75) – Reguera 18, Gatumbato 17, Sta. Cruz 15, Leynes 9, de Castro 8, Walsham 3, Moody 2, Longno 2, Marquez 1, de Guia 0, Vijandre 0.
Period Scores: 19-24, 38-42, 47-59, 82-75.
Second Game
LAGUNA (76) – Villaver 18, Estrada 17, Angeles 10, Capati 10, Doruelo 7, Misa 4, Sanz 3, Mangahas 2, Legaspi 2, Grijaldo 2, Bolocon 1, Hugnatan 0.
GENERAL SANTOS (63) – Concha 11, Mendoza 8, Coronado 7, Recustodio 6, Sagad 6, Ilanga 6, Gonzaga 4, Callo 4, Rubi 3, Farochillen 3, Medalla 3, Locsin 2, Tadena 0, Cabatu 0.
Period Scores: 18-14, 35-28, 55-45, 76-63.
Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-0
Trace-Laguna Stallions 1-1
Forward Taguig 1-1
MP Warriors of GenSan 0-2
Games October 3 – Trace College-Los Banos
4:00 PM Battle for Third Place
6:00 PM Championship
STALLIONS DEFEAT WARRIORS, EYES LEG FINALS
LOS BANOS, LAGUNA – Host Trace-Laguna Stallions returned to the winning track by spanking the MP Warriors of GenSan, 76-63, in continuing action from the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Laguna Leg Friday evening at the Stallions’ Gym of Trace College.
Leading all the way, the Stallions were briefly threatened when Apol Coronado led an early third period run that put the Warriors of Manny Pacquiao and Coach Ramon Pido at their closest, 37-39. Jay-Arr Estrada responded by scoring nine of the Stallions’ next 11 points to stop the rally, 50-40.
From there, the Stallions ably managed their lead as Jan Villaver scattered 11 of the Stallions’ 21 fourth period markers in order to level their win-loss card at 1-1 and set up a knockout match with Forward Taguig for the second championship berth in the weeklong games supported by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
"It is always so hard to go up against a southern team like Gensan. They are very aggressive and will wear you down. I'm just glad the boys responded to the challenge." stated Stallions Head Coach Nomar Isla.
Villaver paced the Stallions of Atty. Erwin Genuino and Coach Nomar Isla with 18 points while Estrada finished with 17 points. Dennis Concha was the lone Warrior in twin digits at 11. Dondon Mendoza was next with eight points.
Defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors of Gov. Oscar Moreno and Coach Jun Noel stayed undefeated at 2-0 and claimed the first berth earlier in the day with an 82-75 thrashing of Taguig of Mayor Freddie Tinga and Coach Bing Victoria.
The Meteors clawed back from as much as 14 points down, 42-56, in the third period. Lyndon Gudez fired nine points in a 15-1 run to begin the fourth period that restored the lead to the Meteors, 62-60.
A seesaw battle ensued, with Paul Reguera tying the game for the last time with a triple with 3:07 to play, 72-72. Taguig suddenly could not buy a basket. Gudez added two free throws and a triple followed by a Patrick Cabahug triple that gave the Meteors an unassailable 80-73 edge with 19 ticks on the clock.
Cabahug and Gudez continued to be Liga’s hottest scoring pair with 25 and 22 points respectively. Reguera topped Taguig with 18 points followed by Lou Gatumbato with 17.
Selected games from the Laguna Leg will be shown next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. Liga’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (82) – Cabahug 25, Gudez 22, Saldua 9, Clavel 6, Mamaclay 6, Barcellano 6, Kong 4, Guiyab 2, Tagupa 2, Daja 0, Butel 0, Sanchez 0.
TAGUIG (75) – Reguera 18, Gatumbato 17, Sta. Cruz 15, Leynes 9, de Castro 8, Walsham 3, Moody 2, Longno 2, Marquez 1, de Guia 0, Vijandre 0.
Period Scores: 19-24, 38-42, 47-59, 82-75.
Second Game
LAGUNA (76) – Villaver 18, Estrada 17, Angeles 10, Capati 10, Doruelo 7, Misa 4, Sanz 3, Mangahas 2, Legaspi 2, Grijaldo 2, Bolocon 1, Hugnatan 0.
GENERAL SANTOS (63) – Concha 11, Mendoza 8, Coronado 7, Recustodio 6, Sagad 6, Ilanga 6, Gonzaga 4, Callo 4, Rubi 3, Farochillen 3, Medalla 3, Locsin 2, Tadena 0, Cabatu 0.
Period Scores: 18-14, 35-28, 55-45, 76-63.
PBA PLAYERS' ORIENTATION SET TUESDAY
PBA commissioner Sonny Barrios will spell out to rookies, sophomores and juniors Tuesday, among others, the league’s norms of conduct during the annual Players Orientation session at Ali Mall Cinema 4.
Presented by Coca-Cola, the event will also have as resource speakers former Shell team manager and governor Bobby Kanapi, Araneta Center’s Sienna Olazo, and Sabrina Ildefonso, wife of San Miguel Beer center Danny Ildefonso.
The session begins at 2 p.m., with PBA players who have attended previous meetings on at least three occasions no longer required to be in attendance.
Focus will be on what the newcomers should expect in the pros, how they should handle themselves on and off the court, and their responsibilities to their ballclubs, the league, and the fans.
Ildefonso’s wife, a successful entrepreneur, will discuss business opportunities and offer suggestions on how players should handle their finances.
Presented by Coca-Cola, the event will also have as resource speakers former Shell team manager and governor Bobby Kanapi, Araneta Center’s Sienna Olazo, and Sabrina Ildefonso, wife of San Miguel Beer center Danny Ildefonso.
The session begins at 2 p.m., with PBA players who have attended previous meetings on at least three occasions no longer required to be in attendance.
Focus will be on what the newcomers should expect in the pros, how they should handle themselves on and off the court, and their responsibilities to their ballclubs, the league, and the fans.
Ildefonso’s wife, a successful entrepreneur, will discuss business opportunities and offer suggestions on how players should handle their finances.
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