^

Freeman Cebu Sports

Disciples, Batang Mandirigma crowned champions

The Freeman

CEBU, Philippines — The Disciples and Batang Mandirigma emerged as inaugural champions of the Hoop Kids Basketball League on Sunday, September 1, at the Cebu Port Authority (CPA) Gym.        

The Disciples outclassed the San Jose Blazers of the Professional Youth Fellowship Basketball Advocacy (PYFBA), 52-40, to grab the Under 16 crown.

Jezzrael Devocion netted 10 points, while Kent Tuyco, YlJhul Stan Beltran and Shawn Faciol connived for 21 points for the Disciples, who launched a searing 14-5 run in the second period to turn an early 7-4 lead into a 21-9 advantage at halftime.

The Disciples sustained their moment and surged ahead by as much as 18 points, 39-21, in the last five-minute mark of the contest.

Earlier, the Batang Mandirigma bested A1, 46-36, to clinch the Under 13 title of this newly-formed developmental league organized by Ian Callet of CSAS.

Rain Lleve fired 16 points while Wayne Fajardo and Nico Eballe tallied 15 markers in between them for Batang Mandirigma, which used a decisive third-quarter rally to trounce A1.

On top by just four at the break, 16-12, the Batang Mandirigma dropped a 16-6 bomb to take full control of the match with a 14-point edge, 32-18, going into the final stretch. –

vuukle comment

CPA

Philstar
x
  • Latest
Latest
Latest
abtest
Are you sure you want to log out?
X
Login

Philstar.com is one of the most vibrant, opinionated, discerning communities of readers on cyberspace. With your meaningful insights, help shape the stories that can shape the country. Sign up now!

Get Updated:

Signup for the News Round now

FORGOT PASSWORD?
SIGN IN
or sign in with