Medalle powers Viking Haulers to victory

CEBU, Philippines - Former USJ-R Baby Jaguars pointguard Ernesto "Baeng" Medalle Jr. sank five triples in the third period and then saved the Viking Haulers with his crucial free throws to become the hero in their great 84-82 escape over Park 'N Go Bakeshop in the F. Llamas Youth Association (FYA) Season 2 basketball tournament at the Vicente Sotto Memorial Gym in Brgy. Punta Princesa, this city.

In the other game, Lauron & Rolly defeated Heartfelt, 84-78.

Medalle finished with 37 points as they now shared the overall lead with Simpolang Barbecue Haus with similar 2-0 record.

Eman Reubal had 15 points for Park 'N Go, which slipped to its second straight defeat.

Later in the night, Royce Sonsona posted 19 points for Lauron & Rolly even as Bornong Endrina added 17 points as they evened their record to 1-1.

Tata Laborte had 23 points for the shorthanded Heartfelt. (THE FREEMAN)