FERI clinches BAR Fiesta cage crown

CEBU, Philippines - The First Engine Rebuilder, Inc. (FERI) of team owner Jun Acero pulled off a 107-106 cliffhanger in overtime against Team Kagawad to capture the Basketball Association of Ramos (BAR) 2009 Jun Pe Fiesta Cup crown at the Benjamin Solon Gym in Brgy. Cogon-Ramos, this city.

Kagawad jumped to a sizzling 26-14 start, but FERI staged a tide-turning rally in the second canto to close within two points at halftime, 39-41.

The two protagonists engaged in an air-tight battle the rest of the way resulting into a 92-all deadlock at the end of the regulation period.

Again, they figured in a down-the-wire encounter in the extension, but FERI had a last laugh when the dust settled.

Dodong Rosaroso topped FERI with 18 points highlighted by a last-second shot that sent the game into overtime. Michael Ernie also posted 18 points, Edly Monterroyo added 16 markers, while Leo Villaver and Coronel Bacullo each scored 10 for FERI.

Bobby Ortega exploded with a game-high 46 points for Kagawad.

 Earlier, Team 4, sponsored by the Sillar and Briones Families, drained Ginga Hot Mocha Coffee Mix, 107-100, to lift the third place trophy.

Larry de la Peña led Team 4 with 35 points.

Glenn Birao nailed a tournament-high 49 points for Ginga.

The scores

For third

Team 4 (107) - De la Peña 35, Flores 13, Sillar 12, Celestial 12, Palma 12, Ararao 11, Brines 6, Cavalida 4, Gallway 2

Ginga (100) - Birao 49, Baldago 25, E. Ferrer 17, T. Ferrer 4, Miñoza 4, Viagedor 4, Getigan 3, Rosaldo 2, Sallego 1

Championship

FERI (107) - Rosaroso 18, Ernie 18, Monterroyo 16, Villaver 10, Bacullo 10, Bensoy 7, Nadal 7, Suico 6, Bernal 6, Famador 5, Acero 4

Kagawad (106) - Ortega 46, Zamore 24, Sabornido 14, Camota 6, Gudez 4, Pada 4, Gabutero 4, Membrano 2, Sabay 2 (GGM) (THE FREEMAN)