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Brgy.Agdao Davao downs Brgy.Dumlog Cebu, 96-78

CEBU City – Davao City’s Barangay Agdao played a well-rounded game as they caught the unprepared Barangay Dumlog of Talisay City of Cebu to move to the championship round of the 2011 Handy Fix Super League – National Barangay Championship National Finals held at the Capitol Parish Gym.

It was the quick ball movement, sheer determination, aggressiveness and outside shooting of the Davaoeños that pushed them to the Finals after handing Talisay City an emphatic 96-78 victory.

Talisay obviously had the size and height advantage over Davao but the Davaoueños came in ready for battle while the Cebuanos were lost in the game as they played no defense and with less intensity in offense.

As of press time yesterday, another Cebuano squad, Barangay Pajo of Lapu-Lapu City was also facing a tall order as they played against Manila’s finest team Barangay Bagumbayan of Taguig City in the other knockout game.

Agdao’s determination was apparent at the start of the game as they played solid defense and let their star player work early in the event presented by Magna Prime Distribution Corp. and organized by Evangelista Aquatics & Sports Management, Inc. (EASMII).

Deadly shooter Rhandelle Colina was as explosive as to the regional finals as he scored 21 points including five triples that helped the Davao squad to erect a 29-21 lead after the first quarter.

Talisay crept back into the action with former USPF Panthers Jordan Bardillas scored eight straight to move Dumlog within 28-32 but its lack in intensity in defense and its individual game failed to make matter as Agdao kept their heads afloat to keep the lead.

Despite seeing former USJ-R Jaguar Jemar de la Peña and UV Lancer Arvie Cabañero combining efforts in the third period, Dumlog could only trim the margin to three points 60-63 before Davao pushed hard in the final canto with the former SWU Cobras forward Janno Nuñez and Colina displaying an inside-outside theatrical acts that lead to Davao’s entry to the finals.

Agdao-Davao (96) – Colina 31, Nuñez 18, Cullados 8, Buaton 8, Pularca 8, Cañete 6, de la Peña 5, Moreno 4, Abillero 3, Patulot 3, Melgaso 2. Dumlog-Talisay (78) – Cabañero 15, de la Peña 14, Bardillas 14, Obeso 9, Tabay 7, Racaza 6, Bibiera 5, Labati 4, Hernando 2. Quarters:  29-21; 52-41; 71-64; 96-78.(pr)

Player of the Week: Big Game James

About a month a half ago, new B-Meg head coach Tim Cone was quoted to have said that James Yap will flourish in the triangle offense that he has long been preaching. It may have taken a while but that certainly is what is already happening right now at the Llamados’ camp.

The two-time MVP lived up to his “Big Game James” monicker, coming up with huge games for B-Meg this past week as the Llamados stretched their winning streak to three in the 2011-12 PBA Philippine Cup.

As a result, the PBA Press Corps has named him its Accel Player of the Week for the period November 7 to 13.

James Yap first sizzled with 25 points, 11 right in the opening period, as B-Meg exacted revenge on Meralco and former head coach Ryan Gregorio last Friday 95-79 at the Cuneta Astrodome. James added four rebounds, two assists and one shotblock while going 2-of-4 from three-point range as the Llamados got back at the Bolts who won their first meeting 84-78 last Oct. 15.

After just a two-day rest, James Yap followed it up with a 24-point effort last Sunday as the Llamados beat Cone’s former team, Alaska, for the second time in the conference 92-89 in double overtime last Sunday.

James again provided the initial spark with 10 points in the opening period. Then just when everybody thought fatigue had caught up with him as he came with just a combined six points in the final three quarters and in the first overtime, James exploded four eight markers in the second extra period, going 4-for-4 from the field as B-Meg, which was playing minus an injured PJ Simon, finished off the Aces.

“James has that unique ability to put his whole team on his back and carry them to victory. He can score and make tough shots against great defense and that is demoralizing for the opposing team,” said Cone, adding he knows that by heart.

“I know because I use to be against him, and I’m just glad I’m on his side now,” a happy Cone explained.

For his part, James Yap is only too glad the Llamados, who have upped their record to 5-4 from a dismal 2-4 start, are finally clicking and thriving under the new system of Cone.

“Masaya siyempre dahil nagbubunga na yung mga paghihirap namin.  Sana magtuloy-tuloy na,” said James of the team’s current success.

On his winning Player of the Week honors, he said, “Kung ito yung pruweba na makakapag-adjust na nga hindi lang ako kundi ang buong team sa triangle offense ni coach Tim sana mas mag-improve pa kami lalo. Pasalamat talaga ako kay coach Tim sa tiyaga niya sa pagturo sa amin ng triangle.”

James Yap beat teammate Kerby Raymundo and Petron Blaze stalwarts Arwind Santos and Alex Cabagnot for Player of the Week honors.(pr)

UBL kicks off Nov.19

United Basketball League starts on Nov.19.

2nd Trip Ko Phoenix Basketball Cup opens on Nov. 12

The future stars of basketball will seek to make their mark as the second season of Trip Ko Phoenix Fuels Basketball Cup opens on Saturday, November 12 at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym).

The Phoenix Cup, presented and organized by Phoenix Petroleum Philippines, is the first and only non-school based tournament for the youth in Davao City. Players 13-15 years old will see action in the Cup. 

From 500 who tried out, only 90 made it to the final list. The six teams are led by professional coaches for Cyclomax Titan, Cyclomax 4T, Zoelo Extreme, Zoelo Diesel, Accelerate Vega, and Accelerate Supreme.

Games will be held for five Saturdays starting on November 12. Semi-finals will be on December 10 and 11, while the Finals will be on Dec. 18. Games will start at 8 am to 1 pm every Saturday.

The 1^st Trip Ko Phoenix Fuels Basketball Cup wrapped up last August during the Kadayawan festival.

‘The Ninja’ strikes

WHAT makes Petron Blaze extra dangerous is the ability of most of its players to step up when the occasion calls for it.

Joseph Yeo reiterated that fact by scattering 27 points in leading the Boosters to a much-needed win, thus earning for himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week honors for the period Oct. 31 to Nov. 6.

The output, spiked by eight rebounds and four assists, helped Petron notch an 86-80 win over Alaska at the Hoops Dome in Lapu-Lapu City last Saturday.

Going into that game the Boosters have lost three straight and were without injured off-guard Chris Lutz, who has started in place of Dondon Hontiveros, in turn out for at least the conference because of a torn anterior cruciate ligament.

The man known as “The Ninja” did not disappoint as he scored 13 points right in the first quarter and 11 in the payoff period, including the insurance lay-in basket that gave the Boosters an 84-80 lead, time down to just 34 seconds.

“Talagang napakalaking bagay ang ginawa ni Joseph dahil butas na butas kami sa 2-position,” said Petron coach Ato Agustin. “Ipinakita niya na hindi sayang iyung pagtitiwala namin sa kanya.”

It was the highest output by the former De La Salle standout since moving over to the team formerly known as San Miguel Beer during the 2009-10 season.

It was also sort of unexpected since Yeo, drafted third overall by Coca-Cola in the 2006 draft and who has strutted his wares with Sta. Lucia Realty, was averaging just 7.2 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per outing.

“Kaya naman tuwang-tuwa talaga kami dahil ang mga players naming tulad ni Joseph kapag kailangang kailangan nag-de-deliver,” noted Agustin.

The win improved Petron’s record to 4-3. More important, it seemed to have restored the bearing and confidence the team needs for that push going into the last half of its elimination round assignments.  

Based on his latest performance, Yeo is sure to be an integral part of that drive.(pr)

Liga Dabaw's Public Schools Tournament opens

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Handy Fix Reg'l finals on Sunday

DAVAO CITY FINALS

(Playoffs)

 

Nov. 4, 2011 (Friday) @Brgy. 76-A Bucana Covered Court

 

6:30 P.M.     BRGY. BUHANGIN                        VS.      BRGY. LEON GARCIA AGDAO

8:00 P.M.     BRGY. 76-A BUCANA       VS.      BRGY. 8-A MADAPO

 

REGIONAL FINALS

(Mindanao Area)

 

Nov. 6, 2011 (Sunday) @Brgy. 76-A Bucana Covered Court

 

1:00 P.M.     OPENING RIGHTS

 

1:30 P.M.     1^st Game:      PANABO CHAMPION      vs.       DAVAO CITY 1

 

3:00 P.M.     2^nd Game:     DIGOS CHAMPION           vs.       DAVAO CITY 2

 

4:30 P.M.     3^rd Game:     FIGHTING FOR THIRD PLACE     (Loser vs. Loser)

 

6:00 P.M.     4^th Game:     CHAMPIONSHIP    (Winner vs. Winner)

Regional Champion will represent Mindanao in the National Finals on Nov. 12-13 in  Cebu City. Regional Champion will avail all-expense-paid trip to Cebu as pre-game prize for the team.

Cash Prizes: National Champion: P25,000

1st Runner-up: P15,000

2nd Runner-up: P10,000

3rd Runner-up: P5,000

This event is presented by Magna Prime Distribution Corporation and organized by Evangelista Aquatics and Sports Management, Inc. (EASMI)

David shows sterner stuff

IF one’s character is gauged by how he bounces back from adversity, then Gary David is indeed setting a high enough standard.

The fiery shooting guard rebounded big-time from two sorry games to set a new career milestone, boost Powerade past a feared foe and earn for himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week honors for the period Oct. 24 to 30.

The 33-year-old scattered a career-high 42 points against the Petron Blaze Boosters last Sunday in leading the Tigers to a 108-94 win that cut short their two-game skid caused, as most think, by David unusually failing to rise to the occasion.

In an 80-97 loss to B-Meg last Wednesday, David was held to just seven points, the first time in the last five conferences or since he returned in the 2009-10 season to the franchise that picked him at 10^th overall in the 2004 Draft that the prolific scorer was limited to a single-digit number.

Versus Barangay Ginebra, the league scoring champion the past two seasons hastened their sorry 72-73 downfall with two missed charities in the last 12 seconds.

The manner his star player put those pitiful outings behind him pleased Powerade coach Bo Perasol no end.

“For a player to rise up from two heartbreaking games and score 42 points against a formidable opponent like Petron, it really highlights what a gem of a player Gary David is,” said Perasol.

“It is just fitting that he should be recognized. Well deserved.”

David said his teammates never gave up on him and a welcome advice from some family members didn't hurt either.

“Pinayuhan ako ng mga pinsan ko na kalimutan ko iyung last two games na ‘yon,” he related. “Kinalimutan ko at mukhang nakatulong naman.”

It clearly showed as he went 4-of-6 from the three-point area, 11-of-13 from the two-point zone and 8-of-10 from the stripes. He also added seven rebounds and four assists and committed just two turnovers in 38 minutes.(pr)

Handy Fix Panabo leg on

The Panabo leg of the 1^st Handy Fix Super League National Barangay Championship kicks off on Saturday at the Barangay Katipunan Gym in Panabo City.

At 3 p.m., Brgy. Gredu takes on Brgy. Katipunan and Brgy. Little Panay battles Brgy. Maduao at 4:30 p.m. before Brgy. Gredu returns at 6p.m.to face New Pandan.

On Sunday, Little Panay meets Consolacion at 3:30 p.m.; Katipunan tests New Pandan at 5; and Maduao battles Consolacion at 6:30 p.m.; with the final set at 8:30 a.m. between Top 1A and Top 1B.

The champion will represent Panabo City in the Regional Finals along with the Digos City champion Cor Jesu College, representing Barangay Zone 2 Poblacion, and the top two teams from Davao City on Nov. 6 at the Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) on Quimpo Blvd., Davao City.

Admission in the Panabo games is free, according to Magna Prime Distribution Corp. and Evangelista Aquatics & Sports Management, Inc. (EASMI), sponsor and organizer of the event backed by Handy Fix, Sapal Elastic Sealant, Max! Bond Super Glue, Max! Masking Tape, Max! Electrical Tape, Metal Guard, Red Brake Fluid, Maxweld, Buildrite Construction Chemicals, and Unilab.

Zone 2 Poblacion routed Brgy. Matas Poblacion Kiblawan, 106-79, as Ruel Casonete scored 21 points, Glard Tyron Tabaranza 20, and Syllouie Fouril Papio 14 points.(pr)

Handy Fix Super League: Brgy.Zone 2 Poblacion 106 tops Digos City leg

Handy Fix Super League National Barangay Championship

Mindanao Eliminaiton

Digos City Leg

October 24, 2011, Monday

 

Digos City – Cor Jesu College Squad representing Barangay Zone 2 Poblacion crowned as Digos City Leg Champion in the recent Handy Fix Super League National Barangay Championship at Digos City Gym.

 

Championship Game Result:

 

Brgy. Zone 2 Poblacion 106

Boxscores: Ruel Casonete 21, Glard Tyron Tabaranza 20, Syllouie Fouril Papio 14

Max! Bond Player of the Game: Ruel Casonete

Sapal Best Defensive of the Game: Sylloiue Fouril Papio

 

Brgy. Matas Poblacion Kiblawan 70

Boxscores: Carlos Kent Albofera 14, Aries Buenaflor 12, Luis Velez 12

 

Quarter Scores: 33-22, 64-42, 79-67, 106-79

 

 

TEAM STANDING

Champion:         Zone 2 Poblacion

1^st Runner-up:   Brgy. Matas Poblacion Kiblawan

2^nd Runner-up:  Brgy. Almendras Padada

3^rd Runner-up:   Brgy. Zone 3 Poblacion

 

 

Panabo City Elimination will soon to start on October 29 - 30, 2011 at Brgy. Katipunan Gym, Panabo City

 

 

MINDANAO REGIONAL FINALS

Date: November 6, 2011

Venue: Soon to be announced

Featuring Teams:              Davao City Team 1                          

                                                Davao City Team 2

                                                Digos City Champion

                                                Panabo City Champion

 

Mindanao Champion will represent its region in the National Finals on Nov. 12-13, 2011 in Cebu City.

Chan sizzles for E-Painters

COMING into the current season, Jeffrei Chan set one goal, and that is to be consistent.

So far, Chan has been proving to be just that in helping Rain or Shine become a real force to contend with in the PBA Philippine Cup while earning the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week honors for the period Oct. 17 to 23.

Formerly known to be primarily an offensive threat, the 27-year-old southpaw has turned his game on both ends of the court several notches higher and it showed in the way he led the Elasto Painters in scoring back-to-back wins the past week and into the lead of the season-opening tourney.

“He’s been the most consistent for us,” noted Rain or Shine coach Yeng Guiao of the small forward who averaged 17.0 points, 2.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 1.0 steals and as many blocks in victories over Meralco and Alaska.

“People tend to look at his offense but his defense has improved a lot from last year. He’s also gotten to be a better passer. He’s been working hard in practice. Very deserving,” added Guiao.

The small forward picked at No. 17 overall by Red Bull in the 2008 Draft before landing in his new team two seasons ago said he just wanted to do his part.

“Gusto ko lang ma-i-angat ang laro ko at matulungan ang team,” said Chan. “Kaya nga after practice stay pa ako sa gym, mga 30 minutes up to an hour. Basta matapos lang ang routines ko.”

The hard work has indeed been paying off for the man who averaged just 7.6 ppg and shot 25.9 percent from the area he is most feared at – beyond the arc – last season.

Through five games, the former Far Eastern U standout has been averaging a team-leading 16 points to go with 3.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals.

In a cruising 89-84 win over Meralco last Wednesday, Chan made 14 points to share team scoring honors with Gabe Norwood.

He was at his fieriest yet against Alaska last Sunday, hitting his first five triples and going on to finish with 20 points in giving the E-Painters the hot start they needed in fashioning a 120-84 massacre.

Those triumphs pushed Rain or Shine into the top of the standings with a 4-1 win-loss slate and Chan said the tougher grind lies ahead.

“Ang immediate goal ng team is to make the semifinals at lahat kami of one mind para ma-realize namin iyon. Kaya wala pa ring pahinga at marami pang hard work na kailangan,” he stated.(pr)

Handy Fix Super League: Sasa, Agdao, 74-A, Buhangin down foes

HFSL UPDATE
Mindanao Elimination
Davao City Leg
Buhangin Gym, Km. 6 Diversion Road, D.C.
October 16, 2011 - Sunday

Game Result
1st Game:
BRGY. SASA (64)
Boxscores: Jonathan Gallo 15, Alvic Meremilla 14, Dondon Balansag 8, Rey Mart Anora 8
Max! Bond Best Player of the Game: Jonathan Gallo
Sapal Best Defensive Player: Alvic Meremilla

BRGY. 7-A (45)
Boxscores: John Morante 20, Stephen Subang 10, Darren Papaya 7

Quarter Score: 18-8, 31-28, 48-32, 64-45
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2nd Game:
BRGY. AGDAO (20)
Won via Forfeiture

BRGY. 38-D POBLACION (0)
Loss via Forfeiture
________________________________________________________________
3rd Game:
BRGY. 74-A (70)
Boxscores: Francis Espiritu 19, Reggie Rivera 18, Stann  Apurada 23
Max! Bond Best Player of the Game: Francis Espiritu
Sapal Best Defensive Player: Reggie Rivera

BRGY. 76-A (69)
Boxscorers: Rocky Tabaniag 16, Dagangon 15, Rampi Rodriguez 10, Calatayud 10

Quarter Scores: 15-16, 31-38, 49-59, 70-69
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4th Game:
BRGY. BUHANGIN (80)
Boxscores: Aldwin Cole 25, Floyd Riddick Fucanan 18, Angelo Morilla 14, Julius Escobido 14
Max! Bond Best Player of the Game: Aldwin Cole
Sapal Best Defensive Player: Julius Escobido

BRGY. 7-A (51)
Boxscorers: Ralph Xavier Alvarico 12, Jeffrey Basobas 12, John Morante 9

Quarter Scores: 15-23, 44-17, 60-31, 80-51
_________________________________________________________________
Official Team Standing as of Oct. 16, 2011

Mindanao Qualifiers:

Bracket A - Top 1: Brgy. 8-A Madapo

                 Top 2: Brgy. Buhangin Proper

Bracket B - Triple Tie (3-way tie)

Brgy. 74-A  (2 - 1); Brgy. 76-A  (2 -1); Brgy. Agdao

Fiba Rule 2010 Quotient System Result:

Result:  Top 1 - Brgy. Agdao - 1.16%

Top 2 - Brgy. 76-A Bucana - 0.96%

Top 3 - Brgy. 74-A Matina - 0.88% (Eliminated)

DAVAO CITY FINALS - Nov. 5, 2011 (Saturday) at Almendras Gym, Quimpo Blvd., D.C.

Match 1: (A1 vs. B2) - 6:00 pm - Buhangin Proper VS Brgy. Agdao

Match 2: (A2 vs. B1) - 7:30 pm - Brgy. 76-A Bucana VS. Brgy. 8-A Madapo Hill

Rule: Knock-out Game - Winners will advance to the REGIONAL FINALS 

REGIONAL FINALS

Date: November 6, 2011 - Sunday

Venue: Almendras Gym, Quimpo Boulevard, Davao City.

Team Roster: Davao City 1, Davao City 2, Panabo Champion, & Digos Champion

NATIONAL FINALS

Date: November 12-13, 2011 (Sat/Sun)

Venue: Don Vicente Sotto Gym, Punta Princesa, Cebu City

Team Roster: Mindanao Champion, Luzon Champion, Visayas 1, & Visayas 2

Cash Prizes:

National Champion - P25,000 + Trophy

1st Runner-up - P15,000 + Trophy

2nd Runner-up - P10,000 + Trophy

3rd Runner-up - P5,000 + Trophy

This event is presented by Magna Prime Distribution Corporation and organized by Evangelista Aquatics & Sports Management, Inc.

Sponsored by: Handy Fix, Sapal, Max! Bond Super Glue, Max! Masking Tape, Max! Electrical Tape, Metal Guard, Red Brake Fluid, Maxweld, Buildrite Construction Chemicals, & Unilab

Carey answers call for TNT

SOME players could be overlooked when they are all too willing to be in the background.

Not Harvey Carey.

Talk N Text’s do-it-all forward came up with an unforgettable game last Friday that not only lifted his undermanned team over a feared foe but also into a share of the lead in the PBA Philippine Cup.

In the process, the burly 6-foot-4 forward earned for himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps Player of the Week honors for the period Oct. 10 to 16.

Carey earned the second citation for the season handed out by the scribes who religiously cover the league when he scored 28 points and grabbed 14 rebounds in the Tropang Texters’107-98 win over Rain or Shine last Friday.

“Well-deserved,” said TNT coach Chot Reyes, noting how Carey continues to step up his game for the team still missing the services of Kelly Williams, Jimmy Alapag and Ranidel de Ocampo, who were given time off following their rigorous stint with the national squad.

“In the absence of our three national players Harv has assumed the leadership role for the team, not only spiritually but with his monster game as well. His numbers showed that he can be a go-to guy if necessary, yet doesn’t mind being a role player for the good of the team.”

The 28 points Carey scored were just two shy of his career-best established five seasons ago and included a triple that not only ended his string of missed treys at 29 since his rookie season in 2003, but also pushed the Texters ahead to stay right in the third period.

Not bad at all for a player, Reyes admitted, has no single play designed for him.  “It only meant he scraped and scratched for those,” the tactician pointed out.

In all, Carey jacked his conference averages to 19.5 points and 12.0 rebounds as TNT improved to a 2-0 record that drew it alongside Petron Blaze for the lead.

The Boosters have since vaulted back into the solo lead and the Texters’ three national players are expected back only on Oct. 20, a day after TNT tangles with Barako Bull.

Yet expect TNT to continue staying close to the top, what with Carey leading those holding the fort.(pr)

Player of the Week: Cabagnot biggest boost for Petron

THE PBA Philippine Cup may be stuffed with explosive newcomers, but trust some veterans to step up the most at the crunch.

Such was the case of Petron Blaze’s Alex Cabagnot, who did much more than just be a playmaker, lifting the Boosters to back-to-back wins and earning for himself the Accel-PBA Press Corps’ Player of the Week citation for the season-opening period Oct. 2 to 9.

The southpaw point guard consistently shone the brightest for the Governors Cup champion which continued to be undermanned, making the crucial points that pointed Petron to victories over B-MEG and Barako Bull and into the early lead.

“Ipinapakita talaga ni Alex ang pagiging beterano niya at ang poise niya napakalaking tulong sa team” said Petron head coach Ato Agustin of the man tabbed at No. 2 overall by Sta. Lucia Realty during the 2005 Rookie Draft and who has strutted his wares with Coca-Cola and Burger King before making it to the team then known as San Miguel Beer in 2010.

Arwind Santos continued to be a big force for the Boosters with two-game averages of 15.0 points and 16.5 rebounds and rookie teammate Chris Lutz has shown immense potential with norms of 18.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and as many steals.

Even Rain or Shine’s sensational rookie Paul Lee, 20.0, 5.0 rebounds and 5.5 assists in two games, and Talk N Text’s Japeth Aguilar, 27 points, eight rebounds, two steals in the Tropang Texters’ debut game, put up better numbers than Cabagnot’s norms of 14.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 1.0 blocked shot.

Yet the bulk of Cabagnot’s points came when both games were on the line, clear proof he is willing to take charge when the need arises.

It was Cabagnot’s three straight baskets from beyond the arc that sparked Petron’s decisive 18-4 breakaway from a 75-70 count against Barako Bull, powering the Boosters to a cruising 95-83 win last Friday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo City.

Just two days before, it was Cabagnot who chiefly bailed Petron out of danger by scoring seven of his team’s last nine points in a 73-69 opening victory over B-MEG at the Cuneta Astrodome.(pr)

PBA 37th Season Opening Photos

Handy Fix cagefest sked in Davao

Davao Elimination

Game Schedule

 

October 8, 2011 (Saturday)

Venue: Brgy. 76-A Bucana Gym, S.I.R. Matina, Davao City

6:00 PM – Brgy. 74-A VS Brgy. 38-D

7:30 PM – Brgy. Agdao VS Brgy. 76-A Bucana

 

October 8, 2011 (Sunday)

Venue: Dona Salud Gym, Brgy. Sasa, Davao City

6:00 PM – Brgy. Buhangin VS Brgy. 8-A

7:30 PM – Brgy. 7-A VS Brgy. Sasa

Barangay Camputhaw upset the host team Barangay Punta Princesa in 2nd OT

Cebu City - It was very crucial game that covered with hundreds of crowd cheering their favorite team as Handy Fix Super League National Barangay Championship backed by Sapal and Max! Bond Super Glue resumed its Visayas Elimination in Atillo Gym, Punta Princesa, Cebu City yesterday.

 

Visiting team Brgy. Camputhaw of Consolacion upset the host team Brgy. Punta Princesa in 2nd Overtime (OT) that wrapped the game with a crucial score of 89-88.

 

Brgy. Camputhaw keyplayer Ruben Ludovice scored 20 points and labeled him as Best Player of the Game along with Ronie Yap and Mark Lester Lorezo contributed 13 and 12 points while Brgy.Punta Princesa top 3 scorers Peddy Seranno, Rene Argos, and Matthew Vallejo garnering 22-17-15 points.

 

On the other match, Poblacion Pardo won via forfeiture against Brgy. Apas that arrived late in the game venue. According to Visayas Coordinator Rey Canete, they decided to declare forfeiture 15 minutes after their supposed game schedule.(pr)

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Spectacular, lively opening ceremony ushers 37th PBA Season

A spectacular and lively opening ceremony like no other ushers in the
37th season of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) that kicks
off on Saturday, Oct.1, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum.

Set at 4 p.m., the two-hour affair will have for its highlight the
induction of the newest batch of the league’s Hall of Fame led by
four-time MVP Alvin Patrimonio and the charismatic Billy Ray Bates,
who’s currently in town to personally attend the celebration.

Patrimonio was the face of the Purefoods franchise that captivated the
hearts of many with its run of championships during the 90s, while
Bates was the force behind the historic 1983 Grand Slam of the great
Crispa Redmanizers and the first ever title of Ginebra and its playing
coach Robert Jaworski in 1986.

Bates will be reunited with two key figures of that dominant Crispa
squad during the course of the program – teammate and former MVP
Freddie Hubalde and his brilliant coach Tommy Manotoc, both of whom
are also part of the seven-man inductees to the `Hall’.

The rest of the honorees are late PBA commissioner Mariano Yenko,
former Mariwasa coach and national team mentor Valentin `Tito’ Eduque
and Vintage Enterprises CEO and president Carlos `Bobong’ Velez.

The program will not be without its regular production number and
entertainment values to be provided by the country’s top band
Rivermaya.

The ceremony sets in motion with the presentation of the league’s
newest tagline `Kampihan Na’ through a colorful production number
followed by an interesting audio visual presentation dubbed as `sphere
reveal.’

“The much awaited opening ceremony promises to be a powerfully
breathtaking visual spectacle that will set the stage for the pulse
pounding rivalries that are looming this season,” said PBA
commissioner Chito Salud.

The traditional entry of teams along with their charming muses is
again expected to be big hit among the crowd, after which the Hall of
Fame induction comes in.

Chairman Mamerto Mondragon of Rain or Shine will give his opening day
message before declaring the games open for the entire 37th season
starting off with the Philippine Cup.

Rain or Shine, featuring streak-shooting rookie Paul Lee, battles the
popular Barangay Ginebra in the lone opening match at 6:30 p.m.(PR)

PBA PRESS CORPS AWARDS SET

The PBA Press Corps, the group of sportswriters who regularly cover the PBA games, is all set to stage its annual awards on Sept. 30 at the Topaz Room of the Gateway Suites in Cubao, Quezon City.

The awarding of the Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan Trophy to the Coach of the Year and the Danny Floro Trophy to the Executive of the Year highlights the semi-formal affair set to start at 7 p.m.

Also to be feted are Mr. Quality Minutes, William ‘Bogs’ Adornado-Comeback Player of the Year, Defensive Player of the Year, All-Rookie Selection, Referee of the Year, and Order of Merit winner.

Members of champion teams Talk n Text and Petron Blaze are tipped to get the lion's share of the awards in the affair presented by Talk ‘N Text, San Miguel Corporation and Powerade.

Coach Chot Reyes, who steered the Tropang Texters to a near grand slam, is the prime candidate for the Coach of the Year award.

Reyes, currently in Wuhan, China serving as assistant to coach Rajko Toroman in the 26th FIBA Asia Championship, previously won the coveted award in 1993, 2002, 2003 and 2009.

A major breakthrough for his team likewise makes Talk n Text team owner Manny V. Pangilinan the leading candidate for the Executive of the Year award.

Dave Floro, son of the late Crispa team owner, is expected to be on hand to personally award the Danny Floro Trophy to the winner.

PBA commissioner Chito Salud, board chairman Mert Mondragon and other PBA officials are also expected to grace the occasion where seasoned sportscasters Sev Sarmenta and Patricia Bermudez-Hizon serve as emcees.

Meralco coach Ryan Gregorio is the current holder of the permanent Dalupan Trophy.

If he fails to retain the Coach of the Year award, Gregorio turns over the permanent trophy to his would-be successor. The Coach of the Year winner also gets a replica of the permanent ware.

The other 2010 awardees were Alaska Milk owner Wilfred Uytengsu as Executive of the Year, Gabe Norwood as Defensive Player of the Year, KG Canaleta as Mr. Quality Minutes, Kelly Williams as Comeback Player of the Year, Manolito Quilinguen Referee of the Year and Rico Maierhofer, Josh Urbiztondo, Jervy Cruz, Ronnie Matias and Ogie Menor making up the All-Rookie Team.(pr)

Aces still a force even without Cone

FROM one ``Triangle’ to another.

While the presence of long-time coach Tim Cone will surely be missed
over at the Alaska bench, the system that has become the team’s bread
and butter the past 22 years – Triangle Offense – stays on as
long-time assistant Joel Banal takes over the coaching reins left
behind by the multi-titled American mentor.

Although Banal had one-time been a head coach in the Philippine
Basketball Association (PBA) himself, his association with Cone as a
trusted lieutenant has been well-known that both are always connected
with each other.

But following the departure of Cone, and his subsequent acceptance of
the B-Meg coaching job, both will now have to go their separate ways.

Banal however, said Cone’s influence within the Aces won’t diminish,
especially in relation with the Triangle Offense, a system that
produced 13 championships for the franchise and tied it with the
legendary Crispa Redmanizers as the second winningest team in the rich
history of Asia’s pioneering professional league.

“My style is a combination of structure and unstructured systems,”
said Banal, who won for Talk `N Text its first ever league
championship during the 2003 All-Filipino conference.

Even without Cone, the coach with the most number of games won in PBA
annals, the Aces still kept the core of the team that won the 2009
Fiesta Cup championship, players like L.A. Tenorio, Cyrus Baguio,
Sonny Thoss, Tony De La Cruz, Mark Borboran, Samigue Eman and Brandon
Cablay.

Only last year, they acquired big man Jay-R Reyes, Paolo Bugia, Wesley
Gonzales and Bonbon Custodio, and now rookie recruits Mac Baracael,
Eric Salamat, Julius Pasculados and Ariel Mepana.

Tenorio, the acknowledged heart and soul of the Aces, said in as much
as the team will miss the company of their former beloved mentor,
Banal is definitely an excellent choice as Cone’s replacement.

“With coach Joel, it’s practically the same system. He’s been coach
Tim’s assistant for many years so adjusting is not hard for us,” said
the former Ateneo star considered by many as among the top three point
guards in the league today.

Tenorio conceded that he’s where at his career right now due to Cone.

“It was he who molded me into the PBA player that I am right now,” he said.

But come the season-opening Philippine Cup which formally kicks off on
Oct. 2 at the Araneta Coliseum, there’s no question as to where and to
who his loyalty will be.

 “We want to get the (All-Filipino) crown. We want to show that we can
do it for coach Joel,” added the cerebral Alaska playmaker.

The Aces open the 37th season by testing outright the mettle of the
Barangay Ginebra Kings on Oct. 9, and then plunge into action against
their former coach and the Llamados in an interesting Oct. 12
encounter. (pr)

Assistant coaches take over Bolts, Tropang Texters

The Smart-PLDT Group is convinced they have able staff that will man
the fort while Talk n Text head coach Chot Reyes and Meralco chief
tactician Ryan Gregorio are with Smart Gilas-Pilipinas campaigning in
the Fiba Asia championship in Wuhan, China.

Reyes and Gregorio will be away for two weeks, and would be reunited
with their PBA teams with only a week to go before the opening of the
PBA Season 37 on Oct. 2 at the Araneta Coliseum.

Top bosses of the Pangilinan teams, however, insisted everything would
be well covered in the absence of Reyes and Gregorio.

“Their assistant coaches will be there to take over,” said Smart-PLDT
top executive Ricky Vargas referring to Nash Racela, Josh Reyes and
Jamike Jarin at Talk n Text and Ronnie Magsanoc, Boyet Fernandez,
Patrick Fran and Xavier Nunag at Meralco.

The Bolts have long been in training since they’re among the first
teams to take an early vacation last season.

The Tropang Texters, the team that had the longest 2010-2011 season,
re-open camp tomorrow when coach Reyes is already in Wuhan.
“We practiced four hours a day since I’ll be away for a long period of
time. We worked double time to establish the system we want to
implement,” said Gregorio.

“Ilang araw na lang tournament na pagbalik ko but, of course, we have
to prioritize the country,” Gregorio added.

Gregorio said Magsanoc would be the one in command in his absence.

Reyes should also not have a problem, leaving the rein at Talk n Text
to Racela, a longtime deputy.(pr)

Go powers VMO past BPI in Founders Cup basketball tournament

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Trip Ko Phoenix Fuels Basketball Cup Season 1 ends on a high note

The champions with officials that included Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas regional director Regino "Boy" Cua (3rd from left, standing).

1st runner-up team with Phoenix Petroleum officials led by corporate affairs manager Ben Sur.

Liga Dabaw vice-chairman Atty.Carpio awards the medals to the Mythical Five.

PBA player Peter June Simon (right), who now earns a monthly six-figure income, with  tournament MVP Klyde Batilo.

Liga Dabaw vice-chair Mans Carpio (extreme right) and Davao City asst. administrator Erwin Alparaque, who is also president of the City Hall Employees Sports Club (CHESC) join Phoenix officials.

The Davao City Recreation Center (formerly Almendras Gym) was packed with basketball fanatics as Phoenix Petroleum ended the first season of the Trip Mo Phoenix Fuels Basketball Cup last August 28.

Team Cyclomax Titan emerged as champion with only a shot ahead against this season’s 1^st runner-up Accelerate Supreme. The score was 78-76. Teams Accelerate Vega and Zoelo Extreme landed on the third and fourth place.

Klyde Batilo of Cyclomax Titan was proclaimed as this season’s Most Valuable Player as his teammate Eric Patrick Dulay II, along with Accelerate Supreme’s Vernon Miguel Boneon and Jeuchrist Binoya, Accelerate Vega’s Rhaffy Torno and Zoelo Extreme’s Ralph San Miguel, were named the basketball cup’s Mythical Five.

The young basketball players received an additional treat when PBA player Peter June Simon of B-Meg Llamados helped award the winners. “I hope someday many Davaeños will enter the PBA,” PJ said in his inspirational message. He started his basketball career at the University of Mindanao where he studied. Later, he joined the Metropolitan Basketball Association and played under the Davao Eagles.

Phoenix Petroleum Philippines is set to bring a better basketball cup with the Trip Ko Phoenix Fuels Basketball Cup Season 2. This time it will be played by 13 -15 year old players later this year.

The Trip Ko Phoenix Fuels Basketball Cup opened on July 2 with six teams.  Each team was composed of 15 players of age 16 and under, and mostly from public schools. It was organized in partnership with the city government of Davao and is sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Region 11.

The basketball cup is part of Phoenix’s advocacy to promote sports. Phoenix Petroleum is a partner of the Philippine Basketball Association. The company also holds the Phoenix Run Series, which has been to Davao City, Compostela Valley, and Tagum City. Phoenix will also bring seven elite runners from Davao City to the Summit CamSur International Marathon on September 25, 2011 at the CamSur Watersports Complex (CWC).(pr)