Mitchandre wins title in Lagtang hoop

CEBU, Philippines – The Mitchandre cagers pulled off a 96-95 cliffhanger over the Ashley squad to claim the seniors crown of the Lagtang Basketball Tournament at the newly-constructed Lagtang covered court.

Former UV Baby Lancer Arvie Cabañero fired a game-high 41 points to lead the Mitchandre’s relentless assault.

Earlier, Karl Rama charted 26 points as the Amihan Bag clinched the juniors title with an 82-65 demolition of RESSM Shoes.

In the opener, the Tigers defeated the Amihan Bag, 80-71, to snatch the 40-above diadem.

The scores

(40 above)

Tigers (80) - Cabriana 22, Talaka 20, Cabuenas 15, Alferez 9, Nacario 8, Cabradilla 6

Amihan Bag (71) - Echavez 24, Rama 20, Alob 9, Alvarado 8, Villagonzalo 4, Bacasmas 2, Lastimosa 2, Piezas 2

Juniors

Amihan Bag (82) - Rama 26, Baltazar 19, Sanchez 12, Sacarez 10, Grant 8, Echavez 4, Alob 3

RESSM Shoes (65) - Alferez 25, Baltazar 15, Warain 14, Cabrera 6, Bacus 3, Cuizon 2

Seniors

Mitchandre (96) - Cabañero 41, Colegado 24, Echavez 15, Abatayo 8, Camacho 4, Arriesgado 4

Ashley (95) - Tabar 24, Sunga 21, Chy 18, Cabuneas 16, Cabañero 9, Lastimosa 7 (GGM) (THE FREEMAN)