Pitogo bags SK Juniors A title in Alegado Cup
CEBU, Philippines — John Lloyd Pepito and Marco Booker Panta transformed themselves into a deadly one-two punching machine as Pitogo clobbered Pulpogan, 84-69, in the rubbermatch of their best-of-three finals series to clinch the championship in SK Juniors Category A of the 8th Mayor Teresa ‘Nene’ P. Alegado Fiesta Basketball League at the Consolacion Sports Complex.
Pepito churned out 22 while Panta banged in 21 markers for Pitogo, which blew hot and hold but breathe fire in the windup to demolish Pulpogan.
After taking an early 21-13 lead, Pitogo suffered an offensive meltdown, allowing Pulpogan to wrest the driver’s seat after three quarters, 54-57.
But Pitogo shot back to life, launching a blistering 30-12 run at the endgame to thrash Pulpogan by 15 points at the final buzzer.
Albert Cabahug and Sean Joseph Tero also made a significant contribution with 18 combined points for Pitogo of team owner Dennis Maglasang.
Raymundo Osabel paced Pulpogan with 21 points followed by John Paulo Dalumpines with 17 markers. James Wennard Saliot scored 14 and Ariel Ortiz tallied 11 points in a losing effort. (FREEMAN)
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