‘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

http://www.sunstar.com.ph/davao/sports/2011/11/06/public-schools-cagefest-opens-189075

http://www.mindanaotimes.net/10-teams-vie-for-crown-in-liga-dabaw-public-hoopfest/

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)