Northwoods seizes Fed League lead

MANILA, Philippines - Royal Northwoods swept Valley to reclaim the lead in Group 2 even as perennial cellar-dweller Mimosa flashed its newfound strength by splitting its matchup with powerhouse Canlubang in Group 3 in the Men’s Federation League matches recently.

Northwoods started with a 3-2 away victory then completed the romp by hacking out at 4-1 win at home to jack up its points total to 9 points in four matches, three up on idle Orchard which is the only unbeaten team in the field after dumping Alabang.

Alabang, however, bounced back from the pair of losses to Orchard by sweeping Manila Southwoods after taking a 4-1 decision at home then earning a 3-2 squeaker in the away match.

Mimosa took its first loss after splitting its duel with Canlubang but remained in second at 7 points just two adrift of Canlubang. 

It was a week of comebacks as Tagaytay Highlands won its home game against Sta. Elena after badly losing  in the away game. Riviera swept Sherwood Hlls to get back in contention in Group 3 with 6 points.

The Forest Hills-Eastridge also ended in a standoff with each side winning at home. Forest kept a share of the lead with Sta. Elena at 6 points each, two up on defending champion which took a bye.