MANILA, Philippines - Sunnex and FOSCON Shipping opened their title bids on a high note by downing their rivals at the start of the Below 6FT Basketball League (B6BL) recently at the Metro gym.
With Norman Goco and Andy Poblete combining for 44 points, Sunnex demolished the Vicky Chan-sponsored Manuel Luis Quezon University, 95-77, in the tournament organized by MBT commissioner Nilo Fernandez and backed by LWUA chairman Butch Pichay, Rizal Gov. Jun Jun Ynares III and Molten.
The Randy Alcantara-mentored FOSCON squad leaned on the red-hot shooting of Alfie Martinez, Byron Villariaz, Dan Juan Taylor and Joeward Jamil – all scored in double figures – to beat RED Enterprises, 90-82.
A total of 40 teams are taking part in the five-division tournament, now on its fifth season. The Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City will also host several games in the elims with coach Peque Tan as head of technical supervision.
Meantime, Fernandez announced that the next B6BL conference is scheduled on Oct. 17. Interested teams may call MBT at 09228001894 or visit www.metrobasketball.com.ph.