John Arne Construction demolishes Calape selection in goodwill match

The Cebu-based John Arne Construction demolished the Calape Gold Star Selection of Mayor Ernest Herrera, 94-75, in their exhibition match last Sunday at the Calape Sports Center.

Playing coach Boy Te, a dentist by profession, went on a scoring frenzy in the second period to help John Arne build as much as 20 points lead.

Despite he did not play in the first quarter as he was busy plotting down their gameplan, Te still topscored for John Arne with 22 points.

John Arne, the champion in the recent Guadalupe Inter-Commercial Tournament, blew the Calape cagers into pieces as the Cebuano visitors mounted a 24-point bulge, 89-65, on Ernie Mansueto's basket with a minute left to play.

Te got sufficient backing offensive from Pablo Sullano and Jimbo Noel, who cashed in 17 and 10 markers, respectively.

The Calape Gold Star went to former Adamson University star Gavino Cubillo, who scored all his 28 points at the shaded lane.

Ranulfo Majomot added 12 points for Calape, which, after a basket by Junjun Gallego that tied the count at 2-all, never tasted the lead the entire game. Calape could only come close by six points, 33-39 on Cubillo's basket.

The Calape goodwill encounter was among the highlights of Calape fiesta, which incidentally commences today.

The scores

John Arne (94) - Te 22, Sullano 17, Noel 10, J. Mauro 9, Seno 8, Roncal 8, Reyes 8, Mansueto 6, O. Mauro 6

Calape Gold Star (75) - Cubillo 28, Majomot 12, Tesorio 11, Nanug 6, Palacio 6, Josol 2, Palado 2, Ruyeras 2, Abarquez 2, Gallego 2, Guitguiten 2 Quarterscores: 20-10; 43-33; 68-55; 94-75