Rizal Micro tallies first win in Amicis hoopla

CEBU, Philippines — Melborn Tadiosa dropped a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds as Rizal Micro grilled Jamal’s Lechon, 83-74, to barge into the win column in the 30-above category of the 1st Amicis Basketball League (ABL) season at the Consolacion Sports Complex.

Three others punched in double figures, with playing coach Jonathan Ancajas cashing in 19 points, seven assists and four rebounds for Rizal Micro, which kept Jamal’s Lechon at bay after cruising to a 42-30 halftime lead.

Rizal Micro, managed by Doi Naparota, maintained a twin-figure edge after three quarters, 61-50, then safely coasted to a nine-point victory.

Jumantoc also had a significant contribution for Rizal Micro with 16 points, nine rebounds and five assists, in the same way with Jake Castaneda who nailed 16 markers.

Jonathan Pinto topscored for Jamal’s Lechon with 21 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Jake Balignat scattered 20 points and eight rebounds while Mark Cuer scored 14 and pulled down six boards in a losing effort.

Games of the maiden ABL season backed up by North Sports Apparel, VDrink Malunggay Juice, and Consolacion LGU headed by Mayor Joyjoy Alegado are under the supervision of commissioner Lee Mar Dahil assisted by technical committee chief Aurelio Eslawan.