OVERALL STANDINGS – (W-L) – Tour Points
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos (16-0) – 60 points
Quezon Red Oilers (9-7) – 35
Misamis Oriental Meteors (10-6) – 33
Forward Taguig (10-6) – 32
Trace-Laguna Stallions (7-5) – 23
Smart Pampanga Buddies (6-6) – 21
Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue (7-5) – 13
MP Warriors of GenSan (3-13) – 8
Zamboanga Uno Latinos (1-15) – 6
EKB-Apayao Rapids (2-6) – 5
Toyota-Bacolod Turbos (1-3) – 3
LUNA, APAYAO – Big-time basketball comes to the Province of Apayao for the very first time with the opening of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Apayao Leg yesterday at the Bienvenido Verzola Jr. Memorial Sports Center.
Host team EKB-Apayao Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut Sr. has left no stone unturned to ensure a successful hosting of the weeklong tilt made possible by Smart, Accel, Molten, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and with the sanction of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
First up for the Rapids are the Smart-Pampanga Buddies in the main game at 6:00 PM. The opener at 4:00 PM pits the Smart-Pampanga Buddies versus the Trace-Laguna Stallions. The four teams play a single round with the two best teams colliding for the leg championship this Saturday.
Being the tenth and final leg of the conference’s tour phase, the games hold great significance for the Stallions, Buddies and Landmaster as they are bunched from Fifth to Seventh Place with 23, 21 and 13 tour points respectively.
The Stallions and Buddies are shooting for nothing less than the leg championship in order to claim the second outright spot in the five-team Super Leg later this month that will determine the next National Champion. For the expansion Landmaster quintet, winning the championship will push them up the standings and may reward them with a twice-to-beat advantage in the Super Leg qualifiers.
The undefeated M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos formalized their claim on the top spot by ruling the Zamboanga City Leg last weekend, finishing with the maximum 60 points. Trailing the Ninos in the standings are the Quezon Red Oilers (35), defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors (33) and Forward Taguig (32). The MP Warriors of GenSan are fixed at Eighth Place with eight points.
Expected to play important roles for the Rapids are shooters Ismael Junio and Leimar Navarro and big men Nat Cruz and Lawrence Bonus. The Rapids are on a roll after registering the franchise’s first Liga victories, both at the expense of the eliminated Zamboanga Uno Latinos, 100-77 and 105-84, en route to taking Third Place in the Zamboanga City Leg.
On the part of the Buddies of Coach Allan Gregorio, they will be bannered by veteran guard Nino Gelig, centers Ford Arao and Al Magpayo and shooter Alan Husted, a recent find from San Diego, California.
Selected games from the Apayao Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily over Viva Prime Channel. For more information, visit www.ligapilipinas.net.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Mayor Rody-Inday Sara AFP-PNP cagefest opens today
Mayor Rody-Inday Sara AFP-PNP cagefest opens today
A bigger field and stiffer challenge.
That's what the local hooplandia can expect from the Mayor Rody-Inday Sara 7th AFP-PNP basketball tournament which gets going today at the Almendras Gym.
The seventh edition of this tournament which started as a mini-tournament among branches of the PNP and the AFP based in Davao City has become one of the premier basketball tournaments and has even attracted two out-of-town teams from Compostela Valley province.
Defending champion City Mayor's Office returns to defend their crown against top rival Regional Mobile Group and a host of title contenders in Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Navy, 10th Infantry Division, PNP SAF, Task Force Davao, PNP RHQ, DCPO, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Coast Guard, BJMP, PNP NSU, 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, Comval PPO and Regional Training School.
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will formally open the tournament today at 2:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte will also be on hand for the opening program which features the traditional team parade with their muses.
CMO will be parading the nucleus of its champion squad with top gun Bong Go at the forefront of its offensive which also has a strong support crew in Dioven Braga, Ariel Bonleon, Jason Tan, and Roy Bangkas. Ex pros Cadel Mosqueda and Dindo Pastor provide the experience.
The main challenge will come from RMG who will be out to snatch the title away from the Mayor's Men. Big surprises though will be expected from the Comval teams who will be joining the tournament for the first time. (NJB-City Sports)
CMO downs Pagcor 87-75 for win no. 5
League-leading City Mayor's Office got a scare on Halloween but still fashioned out a methodical 87-75 win over a stubborn Pagcor crew to notch its fifth win in as many games in the year-ending Inday Sara Cup basketball tournament at the Almendras Gym.
The Halloween win came after Pagcor, which played for the first time in the tourney, stood its ground against the marauding Mayor's Men before giving up its tough stand in the wake of a final juggernaut by CMO.
Streak-shooting Bong Go had a game-high 33 markers while slotman Marvin Mondigo and quarterback Ryan Alquizar chipped in a combined 23. Eric Tuadles led Pagcor with 21 while Ric Baraquias added 17.
In other games, Sangguniang Panlungsod won for the first time after two losses with a 115-107 overtime win over a veteran-laden DCWD while Muslim All-Stars turned back IBP 91-83.
Mike Bantilan exploded for SP with 46 points and Jilian de Guzman added 28 in a two-pronged attack by the Legislators while the Watermen relied on the 26 points of Pong Dizon who has dropped to 0-3.
Ming Distancia paced Muslim with 25 while former PBL standout Arvin Bonleon had 22 for the Lawyers. (NJB-City Sports)
A bigger field and stiffer challenge.
That's what the local hooplandia can expect from the Mayor Rody-Inday Sara 7th AFP-PNP basketball tournament which gets going today at the Almendras Gym.
The seventh edition of this tournament which started as a mini-tournament among branches of the PNP and the AFP based in Davao City has become one of the premier basketball tournaments and has even attracted two out-of-town teams from Compostela Valley province.
Defending champion City Mayor's Office returns to defend their crown against top rival Regional Mobile Group and a host of title contenders in Bureau of Fire Protection, Philippine Navy, 10th Infantry Division, PNP SAF, Task Force Davao, PNP RHQ, DCPO, Philippine Air Force, Philippine Coast Guard, BJMP, PNP NSU, 2nd Scout Ranger Battalion, Comval PPO and Regional Training School.
Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will formally open the tournament today at 2:00 p.m. Vice Mayor Inday Sara Duterte will also be on hand for the opening program which features the traditional team parade with their muses.
CMO will be parading the nucleus of its champion squad with top gun Bong Go at the forefront of its offensive which also has a strong support crew in Dioven Braga, Ariel Bonleon, Jason Tan, and Roy Bangkas. Ex pros Cadel Mosqueda and Dindo Pastor provide the experience.
The main challenge will come from RMG who will be out to snatch the title away from the Mayor's Men. Big surprises though will be expected from the Comval teams who will be joining the tournament for the first time. (NJB-City Sports)
CMO downs Pagcor 87-75 for win no. 5
League-leading City Mayor's Office got a scare on Halloween but still fashioned out a methodical 87-75 win over a stubborn Pagcor crew to notch its fifth win in as many games in the year-ending Inday Sara Cup basketball tournament at the Almendras Gym.
The Halloween win came after Pagcor, which played for the first time in the tourney, stood its ground against the marauding Mayor's Men before giving up its tough stand in the wake of a final juggernaut by CMO.
Streak-shooting Bong Go had a game-high 33 markers while slotman Marvin Mondigo and quarterback Ryan Alquizar chipped in a combined 23. Eric Tuadles led Pagcor with 21 while Ric Baraquias added 17.
In other games, Sangguniang Panlungsod won for the first time after two losses with a 115-107 overtime win over a veteran-laden DCWD while Muslim All-Stars turned back IBP 91-83.
Mike Bantilan exploded for SP with 46 points and Jilian de Guzman added 28 in a two-pronged attack by the Legislators while the Watermen relied on the 26 points of Pong Dizon who has dropped to 0-3.
Ming Distancia paced Muslim with 25 while former PBL standout Arvin Bonleon had 22 for the Lawyers. (NJB-City Sports)
Liga Zamboanga Day Four
Games Wednesday (November 4) – Apayao
4:00 PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Smart Pampanga Buddies
6:00 PM EKB-Apayao Rapids vs. Trace-Laguna Stallions
NINOS ACHIEVE "GOLDEN 60", WIN 4TH STRAIGHT LEG TITLE
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Golden perfection! The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos became the first team to achieve a clean sweep of all their touring games after they halted defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors, 91-81, for the championship of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg Saturday night at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
The Ninos of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba won all their 16 games in the elimination phase to finish with 60 out of a possible 60 points and grab the undisputed top seeding entering the Super Leg later this month that will crown the next National Champion of the league made possible by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Limited to only an average of four points in the preliminary round, power forward Ariel Mepana exploded for 19 points off the bench to lead the Ninos. Mark Magsumbol added 16 points in his best performance as a Nino. Eder Saldua fired 28 points for the Meteors but designated shooter Patrick Cabahug was limited to only 13 points after averaging 23.3 points in their first three outings.
"More than the record its good to know that the team is so motivated and determined to bring back the crown to our fans in Cebu. Our four legs will mean nothing however if we don't bring our game to the National Finals. But we'll savor this feeling first. " said Coach Alcoseba
The Ninos will now await the identity of the second outright qualifier plus the three wild cards. The Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel earned five points for placing second and finished with 33 total points, enough to push them to Third Place past Forward Taguig that has 32 points. The Quezon Red Oilers currently occupy Second Place with 35 points as they await the results of the final leg this week in Apayao.
The Third to Fifth Placers will be paired with the Sixth to Eight Placers in three separate series with the higher-ranked team enjoying the twice-to-beat and home court advantage. The three series winners advance to the Super Leg with the two outright qualifiers.
Meanwhile, the EKB-Apayao Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut went home with Third Place after rallying from 21 points down and repeating over the host Zamboanga Uno Latinos, 105-84. The Rapids thus registered back-to-back wins and gives them good momentum as they prepare to host the final leg starting this Wednesday when they welcome the Trace-Laguna Stallions, Smart-Pampanga Buddies and Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue.
The loss caused the Latinos to miss the playoffs for the third straight conference with only six points and one win in 16 games. The MP Warriors of GenSan thus claimed the eighth and final playoff seat with eight points. The Latinos remained winless at home, dropping all 13 games since last year.
Ismael Junio led the Rapids with 23 points followed by Leimar Navarro with 15. Jayson Rebollos paced the Latinos with 25 points while Charleston Bolias added 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Selected games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily over Viva Prime Channel. For more details, visit www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
For Third Place
APAYAO (105) – Junio 23, Navarro 15, Robles 13, Bonus 13, Cruz 11, Vitug 10, Dizon 6, Santos 6, Cabico 4, Bumanglad 2, Lustestica 2, Yambao 0, Evangelista 0, Ebuen 0, Villareal 0.
ZAMBOANGA (84) – Rebollos 25, Bolias 21, Concepcion 16, Graebel 7, Merced 6, Necesito 5, Lozano 4, Navarro 0, Yap 0.
Period Scores: 11-22, 45-54, 79-69, 105-84.
Championship
CEBU (91) – Mepana 19, Magsumbol 16, Padilla 14, Enriquez 10, Saladaga 10, Basco 9, Santos 6, Poligrates 3, Nailon 2, Dacia 2, Ababon 0.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (81) – Saldua 28, Cabahug 13, Misa 13, Daja 9, Lamocha 6, Mamaclay 5, Barcellano 3, Butel 2, Sanchez 2, Clavel 0, Moreno 0, Guiyab 0.
Period Scores: 16-18, 42-34, 66-58, 91-81.
4:00 PM Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue vs. Smart Pampanga Buddies
6:00 PM EKB-Apayao Rapids vs. Trace-Laguna Stallions
NINOS ACHIEVE "GOLDEN 60", WIN 4TH STRAIGHT LEG TITLE
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Golden perfection! The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos became the first team to achieve a clean sweep of all their touring games after they halted defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors, 91-81, for the championship of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg Saturday night at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
The Ninos of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba won all their 16 games in the elimination phase to finish with 60 out of a possible 60 points and grab the undisputed top seeding entering the Super Leg later this month that will crown the next National Champion of the league made possible by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP).
Limited to only an average of four points in the preliminary round, power forward Ariel Mepana exploded for 19 points off the bench to lead the Ninos. Mark Magsumbol added 16 points in his best performance as a Nino. Eder Saldua fired 28 points for the Meteors but designated shooter Patrick Cabahug was limited to only 13 points after averaging 23.3 points in their first three outings.
"More than the record its good to know that the team is so motivated and determined to bring back the crown to our fans in Cebu. Our four legs will mean nothing however if we don't bring our game to the National Finals. But we'll savor this feeling first. " said Coach Alcoseba
The Ninos will now await the identity of the second outright qualifier plus the three wild cards. The Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel earned five points for placing second and finished with 33 total points, enough to push them to Third Place past Forward Taguig that has 32 points. The Quezon Red Oilers currently occupy Second Place with 35 points as they await the results of the final leg this week in Apayao.
The Third to Fifth Placers will be paired with the Sixth to Eight Placers in three separate series with the higher-ranked team enjoying the twice-to-beat and home court advantage. The three series winners advance to the Super Leg with the two outright qualifiers.
Meanwhile, the EKB-Apayao Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut went home with Third Place after rallying from 21 points down and repeating over the host Zamboanga Uno Latinos, 105-84. The Rapids thus registered back-to-back wins and gives them good momentum as they prepare to host the final leg starting this Wednesday when they welcome the Trace-Laguna Stallions, Smart-Pampanga Buddies and Cebu Landmaster-Mandaue.
The loss caused the Latinos to miss the playoffs for the third straight conference with only six points and one win in 16 games. The MP Warriors of GenSan thus claimed the eighth and final playoff seat with eight points. The Latinos remained winless at home, dropping all 13 games since last year.
Ismael Junio led the Rapids with 23 points followed by Leimar Navarro with 15. Jayson Rebollos paced the Latinos with 25 points while Charleston Bolias added 21 points and 11 rebounds.
Selected games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily over Viva Prime Channel. For more details, visit www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
For Third Place
APAYAO (105) – Junio 23, Navarro 15, Robles 13, Bonus 13, Cruz 11, Vitug 10, Dizon 6, Santos 6, Cabico 4, Bumanglad 2, Lustestica 2, Yambao 0, Evangelista 0, Ebuen 0, Villareal 0.
ZAMBOANGA (84) – Rebollos 25, Bolias 21, Concepcion 16, Graebel 7, Merced 6, Necesito 5, Lozano 4, Navarro 0, Yap 0.
Period Scores: 11-22, 45-54, 79-69, 105-84.
Championship
CEBU (91) – Mepana 19, Magsumbol 16, Padilla 14, Enriquez 10, Saladaga 10, Basco 9, Santos 6, Poligrates 3, Nailon 2, Dacia 2, Ababon 0.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (81) – Saldua 28, Cabahug 13, Misa 13, Daja 9, Lamocha 6, Mamaclay 5, Barcellano 3, Butel 2, Sanchez 2, Clavel 0, Moreno 0, Guiyab 0.
Period Scores: 16-18, 42-34, 66-58, 91-81.
Liga Zamboanga Day Three
STANDINGS (W-L)
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos 3-0
Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-1
EKB-Apayao Rapids 0-2
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-3
CEBU NINOS SWEEP ZAMBO LEG ELIMS, GUN FOR 4TH TITLE
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos continued their undefeated run by stopping the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors, 78-73, in a preview of the championship game of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg Friday evening at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
With the win, the team of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba remained undefeated in all their 15 games thus far in the conference backed by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). They will pick up a two-point bonus for sweeping all their three preliminary games in the leg if they win their 4th straight leg title and achieve the rare "golden 60" or a perfect elims record.
After winning their Wednesday and Thursday games via routs, the Ninos and Meteors finally faced an acid test in each other as they battled through nine deadlocks, the last being at 71 with 1:45 remaining.
The Ninos outsteadied the Meteors as Mark Ababon hit a big three point shot and big man Frank Nailon made crucial free throws to seal the win.
Nailon, who played for the Meteors in Conference I last year, came off the bench and produced 18 points and six rebounds to lead the Ninos. Mark Ababon followed with 16 points. Patrick Cabahug paced the Meteors with 23 points followed by Eder Saldua with 21. However, the rest of the Meteors struggled, unable to back up their two gunners.
The Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel hope to get back at the Ninos in Saturday’s leg finale in order to earn 10 points and move into Second Place overall in the Tour Standings, strengthening their hopes for an automatic berth in the five-team Super Leg that will determine the next National Champion this November.
In the nightcap, the EKB-Apayao Rapids registered the franchise’s very first Liga Pilipinas win by trouncing the host Zamboanga Uno Latinos, 100-77.
Losing their first five games, the Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut raced to a 27-18 lead after one period and never looked back. The Latinos have one last chance to snatch the last playoff berth for the Super Leg should defeat the Rapids in the Third Place game. The MP Warriors of GenSan currently hold Eighth Place with eight points compared to the Latinos’ five points.
Nat Cruz played his best game as a Rapid with 18 points, 11 rebounds and four assists off the bench. Starter Leimar Navarro supported him with 17 points in only 15 minutes of play. Charleston Bolias topped the Latinos with 21 points and eight rebounds followed by Jayson Rebollos with 15.
Choice games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily over Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
CEBU (78) – Nailon 18, Ababon 16, Saladaga 11, Basco 9, Magsumbol 9, Dacia 7, Poligrates 2, Padilla 2, Santos 2, Mepana 2, Enriquez 0.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (73) – Cabahug 23, Saldua 21, Lamocha 9, Misa 8, Butel 4, Barcellano 4, Moreno 2, Mamaclay 2, Daja 0, Guiyab 0.
Period Scores: 15-15, 30-32, 60-57, 78-73.
Second Game
APAYAO (100) – Cruz 18, Navarro 17, Junio 12, Dizon 10, Bonus 10, Santos 8, Vitug 7, Ebuen 5, Cabico 4, Evangelista 3, Lopez 2, Bumanglad 2, Lustestica 2, Yambao 0, Villareal 0.
ZAMBOANGA (77) – Bolias 21, Rebollos 15, Necesito 10, Merced 8, Graebel 7, Concepcion 7, Lozano 7, Navarro 2, Fabian 0.
Period Scores: 27-18, 46-32, 71-50, 100-77.
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos 3-0
Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-1
EKB-Apayao Rapids 0-2
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-3
CEBU NINOS SWEEP ZAMBO LEG ELIMS, GUN FOR 4TH TITLE
ZAMBOANGA CITY – The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos continued their undefeated run by stopping the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors, 78-73, in a preview of the championship game of the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg Friday evening at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
With the win, the team of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul Alcoseba remained undefeated in all their 15 games thus far in the conference backed by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). They will pick up a two-point bonus for sweeping all their three preliminary games in the leg if they win their 4th straight leg title and achieve the rare "golden 60" or a perfect elims record.
After winning their Wednesday and Thursday games via routs, the Ninos and Meteors finally faced an acid test in each other as they battled through nine deadlocks, the last being at 71 with 1:45 remaining.
The Ninos outsteadied the Meteors as Mark Ababon hit a big three point shot and big man Frank Nailon made crucial free throws to seal the win.
Nailon, who played for the Meteors in Conference I last year, came off the bench and produced 18 points and six rebounds to lead the Ninos. Mark Ababon followed with 16 points. Patrick Cabahug paced the Meteors with 23 points followed by Eder Saldua with 21. However, the rest of the Meteors struggled, unable to back up their two gunners.
The Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel hope to get back at the Ninos in Saturday’s leg finale in order to earn 10 points and move into Second Place overall in the Tour Standings, strengthening their hopes for an automatic berth in the five-team Super Leg that will determine the next National Champion this November.
In the nightcap, the EKB-Apayao Rapids registered the franchise’s very first Liga Pilipinas win by trouncing the host Zamboanga Uno Latinos, 100-77.
Losing their first five games, the Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut raced to a 27-18 lead after one period and never looked back. The Latinos have one last chance to snatch the last playoff berth for the Super Leg should defeat the Rapids in the Third Place game. The MP Warriors of GenSan currently hold Eighth Place with eight points compared to the Latinos’ five points.
Nat Cruz played his best game as a Rapid with 18 points, 11 rebounds and four assists off the bench. Starter Leimar Navarro supported him with 17 points in only 15 minutes of play. Charleston Bolias topped the Latinos with 21 points and eight rebounds followed by Jayson Rebollos with 15.
Choice games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily over Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website is at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
CEBU (78) – Nailon 18, Ababon 16, Saladaga 11, Basco 9, Magsumbol 9, Dacia 7, Poligrates 2, Padilla 2, Santos 2, Mepana 2, Enriquez 0.
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (73) – Cabahug 23, Saldua 21, Lamocha 9, Misa 8, Butel 4, Barcellano 4, Moreno 2, Mamaclay 2, Daja 0, Guiyab 0.
Period Scores: 15-15, 30-32, 60-57, 78-73.
Second Game
APAYAO (100) – Cruz 18, Navarro 17, Junio 12, Dizon 10, Bonus 10, Santos 8, Vitug 7, Ebuen 5, Cabico 4, Evangelista 3, Lopez 2, Bumanglad 2, Lustestica 2, Yambao 0, Villareal 0.
ZAMBOANGA (77) – Bolias 21, Rebollos 15, Necesito 10, Merced 8, Graebel 7, Concepcion 7, Lozano 7, Navarro 2, Fabian 0.
Period Scores: 27-18, 46-32, 71-50, 100-77.
Liga Zamboanga Day Two
STANDINGS (W-L)
Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-0
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos 2-0
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-2
EKB-Apayao Rapids 0-2
Games Today (October 31) – Summit Centre (Universidad de Zamboanga)
4:00 PM EKB-Apayao Rapids vs. Zamboanga Uno Latinos (for Third Place)
6:00 PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos vs. Misamis Oriental Meteors (Championship)
NINOS, METEORS CRUISE TO 2ND STRAIGHT WIN
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Liga Pilipinas’ centerpiece rivalry will add another chapter after the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors and former champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos crushed separate opponents Thursday evening to arrange a titular showdown for the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
Improving to similar and unreachable 2-0 win-loss cards, both teams will dispute the title tonight starting at 6:00 PM. Host Zamboanga Uno Latinos and the EKB-Apayao Rapids will play for Third Place at 4:00 PM.
The Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel punished the Latinos in the main game, 122-77, and remained in the hunt for the second automatic seat in November’s Super Leg that will crown 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).
Melvin Mamaclay topped the Meteors with 24 points and 10 rebounds followed by Patrick Cabahug with 21 points off five triples. The reliable duo of Christopher Concepcion and Charleston Bolias again led the Latinos with 24 and 14 markers respectively but lacked support from the rest of the team.
Meanwhile, the Ninos of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba stretched their undefeated card to 14-0 by punishing the Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut, 107-72.
“We want to enter the Super Leg on a positive note,” declared Coach Alcoseba. “Our goal is to bring back the National Championship to Cebu.” The Ninos were crowned the very first Liga Pilipinas National Champions on September 18, 2008 after they swept Taguig in the best-of-three series, 3-0
The same players from Wednesday’s 123-97 thrashing of the host Latinos reprised their roles with Ian Saladaga powering the blowout with 18 points and four assists. Stephen Padilla added 13 as six other Ninos submitted at least eight markers in a balanced attack. Leimar Navarro paced the Rapids with 12 points. Gester Ebuen recovered from a scoreless outing against the Meteors the other day by knocking in 11 points.
The best games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website may be accessed at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
CEBU (107) – Saladaga 18, Padilla 13, Dacia 11, Nailon 10, Santos 10, Mepana 10, Malinao 8, Poligrates 8, Ababon 7, Magsumbol 5, Enriquez 3, Basco 2, Escobal 2.
APAYAO (72) – Navarro 12, Ebuen 11, Yambao 10, Junio 10, Dizon 6, Vitug 5, Santos 4, Cruz 3, Bonus 3, Evangelista 2, Cabico 2, Lustestica 2, Villareal 2.
Period Scores: 27-18, 56-37, 83-50, 107-72.
Second Game
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (122) – Mamaclay 24, Cabahug 21, Clavel 13, Barellano 12, Lamocha 11, Moreno 8, Saldua 8, Sanchez 8, Daja 7, Numeran 6, Butel 2, Misa 2, Guiyab 0.
ZAMBOANGA (77) – Concepcion 24, Bolias 14, Necesito 11, Rebollos 6, Lozano 6, Merced 6, Dellena 5, Climaco 4, Yap 1, Fabian 0.
Period Scores: 23-15, 63-34, 97-50, 122-77.
Misamis Oriental Meteors 2-0
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos 2-0
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-2
EKB-Apayao Rapids 0-2
Games Today (October 31) – Summit Centre (Universidad de Zamboanga)
4:00 PM EKB-Apayao Rapids vs. Zamboanga Uno Latinos (for Third Place)
6:00 PM M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos vs. Misamis Oriental Meteors (Championship)
NINOS, METEORS CRUISE TO 2ND STRAIGHT WIN
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Liga Pilipinas’ centerpiece rivalry will add another chapter after the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors and former champion M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos crushed separate opponents Thursday evening to arrange a titular showdown for the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg at the Summit Centre of the Universidad de Zamboanga.
Improving to similar and unreachable 2-0 win-loss cards, both teams will dispute the title tonight starting at 6:00 PM. Host Zamboanga Uno Latinos and the EKB-Apayao Rapids will play for Third Place at 4:00 PM.
The Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno and Coach Jun Noel punished the Latinos in the main game, 122-77, and remained in the hunt for the second automatic seat in November’s Super Leg that will crown 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).
Melvin Mamaclay topped the Meteors with 24 points and 10 rebounds followed by Patrick Cabahug with 21 points off five triples. The reliable duo of Christopher Concepcion and Charleston Bolias again led the Latinos with 24 and 14 markers respectively but lacked support from the rest of the team.
Meanwhile, the Ninos of Michel J. Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba stretched their undefeated card to 14-0 by punishing the Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut, 107-72.
“We want to enter the Super Leg on a positive note,” declared Coach Alcoseba. “Our goal is to bring back the National Championship to Cebu.” The Ninos were crowned the very first Liga Pilipinas National Champions on September 18, 2008 after they swept Taguig in the best-of-three series, 3-0
The same players from Wednesday’s 123-97 thrashing of the host Latinos reprised their roles with Ian Saladaga powering the blowout with 18 points and four assists. Stephen Padilla added 13 as six other Ninos submitted at least eight markers in a balanced attack. Leimar Navarro paced the Rapids with 12 points. Gester Ebuen recovered from a scoreless outing against the Meteors the other day by knocking in 11 points.
The best games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. The league’s official website may be accessed at www.ligapilipinas.net.
How They Scored:
First Game
CEBU (107) – Saladaga 18, Padilla 13, Dacia 11, Nailon 10, Santos 10, Mepana 10, Malinao 8, Poligrates 8, Ababon 7, Magsumbol 5, Enriquez 3, Basco 2, Escobal 2.
APAYAO (72) – Navarro 12, Ebuen 11, Yambao 10, Junio 10, Dizon 6, Vitug 5, Santos 4, Cruz 3, Bonus 3, Evangelista 2, Cabico 2, Lustestica 2, Villareal 2.
Period Scores: 27-18, 56-37, 83-50, 107-72.
Second Game
MISAMIS ORIENTAL (122) – Mamaclay 24, Cabahug 21, Clavel 13, Barellano 12, Lamocha 11, Moreno 8, Saldua 8, Sanchez 8, Daja 7, Numeran 6, Butel 2, Misa 2, Guiyab 0.
ZAMBOANGA (77) – Concepcion 24, Bolias 14, Necesito 11, Rebollos 6, Lozano 6, Merced 6, Dellena 5, Climaco 4, Yap 1, Fabian 0.
Period Scores: 23-15, 63-34, 97-50, 122-77.
PBA RENDERS GILAS GAMES NO BEARING
Philippine Basketball Association commissioner Sonny Barrios wrote the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas yesterday regarding the participation of the Smart Gilas National Team in the ongoing 2009-10 KFC-PBA Philippine Cup.
Barrios said the Board directed him to choose only between two options: 1) for Smart Gilas games to have no bearing even on PBA teams, and 2) for Smart Gilas not to play CJ Giles in any of its remaining games that will have a bearing on the PBA teams.
Since the main objective of Smart Gilas participation as guest team is to help the Nationals prepare for upcoming international tournament, Barrios leaned toward rendering the games of Smart Gilas no bearing instead of barring Giles from playing.
“We recognize that CJ Giles is a very vital part of the national team, the reason why he is considered as a candidate for naturalization for Filipino citizen.
“He is seen as the “good big man” the country sorely lacks to be able to compete with the powerhouse teams in Asia today. It will not help the team’s cause any if Giles is not allowed to play with the team,” Barrios explained.
In his letter to Noli Eala, executive director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Barrios said the decision is deemed to well serve the purpose of the Smart Gilas, seeing action in the league as guest team.
“We are convinced that it is in everyone’s best interest if both teams go into the game with the same mindset that the game has no bearing. Both Smart Gilas and the PBA opposing team, and their players, will thus be on equal footing as far as their outlook and approach of the game are concerned,” Barrios said.
That means the result of games payaed by Burger King, Talk N’ Text and Barangay Ginebra against Smart Gilas prior to the passing of the new directive are considered nullified and will not reflect in their win-loss record.
Apparently, the decision to bench CJ Giles for most part of the game between Smart Gilas and Talk N’ Text last October 21, 2009 prompted PBA Board of Governors to revisit their earlier commitment with SBP and eventually supersede it with the new directive. Talk N’ Text won that game by a blowout, 103-70.
The present situation where the results count only for PBA teams has, apparently, also become a cause for concern for PBA coach and players alike.
“Some players have pointed out that the different treatment almost always means a difference in the level of intensity that may give rise to physical play and unwanted incidents,” Barrios said.
Barrios also took into account the observation of Barangay Guinebra coach Jong Uichico, himself a former national mentor.
Following Ginebra’s 100-72 win against Smart Gilas, Uichico was quoted in the papers as saying: “It is unfortunate that the PBA teams play the National Team always looking to win.”
The coach of the 2002 Busan Games RP Team added that “the best way to help the RP team is to take away the “we have to win attitude” and give the PBA teams the opportunity to simulate the patterns of the clubs that RP Team will be facing in international tournaments.”
Barrios dispeled concerns by the SBP that the PBA teams would not take the games seriously now that its has no bearing.
“Just like that you assured us Smart Gilas will be prepared to play every game competitively and passionately, we also guarantee that that our PBA teams will give the national teams the competition they need to toughen up for the bigger hardcourt wars ahead.”
Barrios said the Board directed him to choose only between two options: 1) for Smart Gilas games to have no bearing even on PBA teams, and 2) for Smart Gilas not to play CJ Giles in any of its remaining games that will have a bearing on the PBA teams.
Since the main objective of Smart Gilas participation as guest team is to help the Nationals prepare for upcoming international tournament, Barrios leaned toward rendering the games of Smart Gilas no bearing instead of barring Giles from playing.
“We recognize that CJ Giles is a very vital part of the national team, the reason why he is considered as a candidate for naturalization for Filipino citizen.
“He is seen as the “good big man” the country sorely lacks to be able to compete with the powerhouse teams in Asia today. It will not help the team’s cause any if Giles is not allowed to play with the team,” Barrios explained.
In his letter to Noli Eala, executive director of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas, Barrios said the decision is deemed to well serve the purpose of the Smart Gilas, seeing action in the league as guest team.
“We are convinced that it is in everyone’s best interest if both teams go into the game with the same mindset that the game has no bearing. Both Smart Gilas and the PBA opposing team, and their players, will thus be on equal footing as far as their outlook and approach of the game are concerned,” Barrios said.
That means the result of games payaed by Burger King, Talk N’ Text and Barangay Ginebra against Smart Gilas prior to the passing of the new directive are considered nullified and will not reflect in their win-loss record.
Apparently, the decision to bench CJ Giles for most part of the game between Smart Gilas and Talk N’ Text last October 21, 2009 prompted PBA Board of Governors to revisit their earlier commitment with SBP and eventually supersede it with the new directive. Talk N’ Text won that game by a blowout, 103-70.
The present situation where the results count only for PBA teams has, apparently, also become a cause for concern for PBA coach and players alike.
“Some players have pointed out that the different treatment almost always means a difference in the level of intensity that may give rise to physical play and unwanted incidents,” Barrios said.
Barrios also took into account the observation of Barangay Guinebra coach Jong Uichico, himself a former national mentor.
Following Ginebra’s 100-72 win against Smart Gilas, Uichico was quoted in the papers as saying: “It is unfortunate that the PBA teams play the National Team always looking to win.”
The coach of the 2002 Busan Games RP Team added that “the best way to help the RP team is to take away the “we have to win attitude” and give the PBA teams the opportunity to simulate the patterns of the clubs that RP Team will be facing in international tournaments.”
Barrios dispeled concerns by the SBP that the PBA teams would not take the games seriously now that its has no bearing.
“Just like that you assured us Smart Gilas will be prepared to play every game competitively and passionately, we also guarantee that that our PBA teams will give the national teams the competition they need to toughen up for the bigger hardcourt wars ahead.”
METEORS, NINOS WIN AS LIGA ZAMBO LEG BEGINS
STANDINGS (W-L)
Misamis Oriental Meteors 1-0
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padal-Cebu Ninos 1-0
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-1
EKB-Apayao Rapids 0-1
Games Today (October 30) – Zamboanga City Coliseum
4:00 PM Misamis Oriental Meteors vs. M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos
6:00 PM Zamboanga Uno Latinos vs. EKB-Apayao Rapids
METEORS, NINOS WIN AS LIGA ZAMBO LEG BEGINS
ZAMBOANGA CITY – There may be two more legs to play before the elimination phase ends and a wildcard round to settle but with the way the Misor Meteors and Cebu Ninos are playing, it looks like they are on a collission course for a rematch of last conference's National Finals.
The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos tallied to their 13th straight victory in as many games by whipping the host Zamboanga Uno Latinos while the defending national champions Misor Meteors coasted to an easy win against expansion Apayao Rapids to begin action at the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg at the Zamboanga City Coliseum Wednesday night.
Cebu toyed with the smaller Latinos and engineered a flawless 123-97 rout of host Zamboanga behind the 29 points of Stephen Padilla to remain perfect in their leg assignments. The Latinos need to finish at least in Third Place in this their final leg assignment in order to make the playoffs for seats in next month’s Super Leg that will determine the next National Champion of the conference supported by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). The Ninos of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba are assured of an outright berth and are gunning for the rare "golden 60" or a perfect record in their four legs should they sweep in Zamboanga.
In the first game, the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno fueled their hopes of gaining an outright Super Leg seat with a 95-64 dumping of the EKB-Apayao Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut. Patrick Cabahug top scored with 28 markers.
The Meteors under Coach Jun Noel flexed the same deadly form that made them win the tough Second China-ASEAN Invitational last week in Guangxi Zhuang, China where they represented the Philippines and defended the crown won by Smart Gilas last year.
“The China trip raised the players’ individual confidence and bonded the team closer,” said Coach Noel. “We learned a lot playing against taller opponents and our outside shooters clicked well.”
The Meteors need to work extra hard tonight when they face their perennial archrival Ninos today at 4:00 PM at the close of the preliminary round. In the main game, the Latinos will meet the Rapids starting at 6:00 PM. The two best teams will meet in Saturday’s one-game leg championship.
Choice games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. For more information, visit www.ligapilipinas.net.
Misamis Oriental Meteors 1-0
M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padal-Cebu Ninos 1-0
Zamboanga Uno Latinos 0-1
EKB-Apayao Rapids 0-1
Games Today (October 30) – Zamboanga City Coliseum
4:00 PM Misamis Oriental Meteors vs. M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos
6:00 PM Zamboanga Uno Latinos vs. EKB-Apayao Rapids
METEORS, NINOS WIN AS LIGA ZAMBO LEG BEGINS
ZAMBOANGA CITY – There may be two more legs to play before the elimination phase ends and a wildcard round to settle but with the way the Misor Meteors and Cebu Ninos are playing, it looks like they are on a collission course for a rematch of last conference's National Finals.
The M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu Ninos tallied to their 13th straight victory in as many games by whipping the host Zamboanga Uno Latinos while the defending national champions Misor Meteors coasted to an easy win against expansion Apayao Rapids to begin action at the Smart Liga Pilipinas Conference III Zamboanga City Leg at the Zamboanga City Coliseum Wednesday night.
Cebu toyed with the smaller Latinos and engineered a flawless 123-97 rout of host Zamboanga behind the 29 points of Stephen Padilla to remain perfect in their leg assignments. The Latinos need to finish at least in Third Place in this their final leg assignment in order to make the playoffs for seats in next month’s Super Leg that will determine the next National Champion of the conference supported by Smart, Molten, Accel, Calcium-Cee, Gatorade, Air 21 and Burlington and sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP). The Ninos of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba are assured of an outright berth and are gunning for the rare "golden 60" or a perfect record in their four legs should they sweep in Zamboanga.
In the first game, the defending National Champion Misamis Oriental Meteors of Gov. Oscar S. Moreno fueled their hopes of gaining an outright Super Leg seat with a 95-64 dumping of the EKB-Apayao Rapids of Gov. Elias K. Bulut. Patrick Cabahug top scored with 28 markers.
The Meteors under Coach Jun Noel flexed the same deadly form that made them win the tough Second China-ASEAN Invitational last week in Guangxi Zhuang, China where they represented the Philippines and defended the crown won by Smart Gilas last year.
“The China trip raised the players’ individual confidence and bonded the team closer,” said Coach Noel. “We learned a lot playing against taller opponents and our outside shooters clicked well.”
The Meteors need to work extra hard tonight when they face their perennial archrival Ninos today at 4:00 PM at the close of the preliminary round. In the main game, the Latinos will meet the Rapids starting at 6:00 PM. The two best teams will meet in Saturday’s one-game leg championship.
Choice games from the Zamboanga City Leg will be aired next week on Solar Sports from Wednesday to Saturday. Also, Liga Pilipinas Classics are seen daily on Viva Prime Channel. For more information, visit www.ligapilipinas.net.
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