RIYADH, 15 March — Al Bustan Mixers head coach Alex Dalisay continued to enjoy their winning streak fruitfully, marking another achievement by beating the RKH/ALJON Sports Team and putting them to a 2-0 win-loss standings.
Rex Capati, Dondon Aznar, R. Carreon, Dilao, and Pineda maneuvered their team with an 18 points early lead from first to second quarter. However RKH/ALJON Boys narrow the lead by 11 points at third quarter buzzer end. Inspired Al Bustan Mixers never look back in the final quarter sealed the match in their favor 84-56. Worth mentioning even though vanquished, RKH/ALJON Boy’s Odie Torres contributed 12 points, Qatar/Bahrain Friendship Games Veteran Joel Diego’s three triples jumper, Romy Baloran 8 points and triple apiece by Leo Santos, Fernando Manducduc and Jonal Lopez proved in vain at the buzzer end
On Game 5, Gana Brothers, Dave and Dennis still possesses the never-say-die persona. Both displayed remarkable performance at the hard court. Power Forward Rod Ayson and Rey Manigbas added a strong defense putting ahead their team by 9 points at the end of the second quarter.
However, Rifle Man Danny Bugayong and The Iron Man Rommel Galivo played valiantly in the third quarter narrowing the lead of Sultan Sonics to a mere 6 points lead. At fourth quarter, Speedy Garry Maquilan of Sultan Sonics with 3 minutes left contributed a timely assist and 2 rebounds adding headache to Al Habib. Sultan team eventually won at final buzzer.
Francis Aquino of PSCC/Luzviminda sparkled early in Game 6 sinking six triples and 10 points at the shaded area, 3 rebounds, and 2 assist trouncing the Metro Bank and placing the Luzviminda in 2-0 team standings. Bankers able to narrow the lead within last 2 minutes of the second quarter due to the combined efforts of Morales, Ruiz, and Villatema. Slotman Jun Reyes, Guards Noble, Cano, Cordova and Baldomero traded basket pound by pounds employing running game, posting 2-0 win .
Major sponsors are PHIL-THAI Supermarket and Cash and Carry Restaurant of Annan Caimtim, Manny Villasenor and Dennis Fernandez. Pacific Cargo of Raul Robles. Dilip Tambi, Victor Tabayoyong of Jotun Paints Donors of the tournament.
MHBA-NaRS Executive Committee are Ernie Calubayan-MHBA President, Amie Silo-NaRS President, Noel F. Santos-project director, Jess Vinluan-EVP/commissioner, Rey Ruiz-technical commissioner, Julius Sespene-director for finance, Philip Mendoza-secretary general, Bello Rocillo-auditor, Pedie Genre- Ways and Means.
Scores: Al Bustan-84 Capati 20, Pineda 12, R. Carreon 12, Dilao 12, Aznar 11, Dalisay 7, Calvo 6, Tiamzon 3, Mauricio 1 RKH/ALJON 56 Torres 12, Diego 9, Baloran 8, Quinones 6, Lopez 5, Manducduc 5, Santos 5, Roble2, Yabut 2, Esguerra 2.
Referee: M. Babasa, J. Baquiran, R. Jorge
Sultan 86 D. Gana 27, Dennis Gana 19, Ayson 10, Semilla 8, Manigbas 6, Dulo 5, Maquilan 5, Fugaban 2, Angel 2. Al Habib 76 Bugayong 28, Baybay 17, Galivo 8, Selorio 7, Francisco 5, Ferrer 4, Jusay 4, Deles 2, Yalong 1.
Referee: J. Baquiran, R. Jorge, F. Cadungog
PSCC/Luzviminda 84 Aquino 28, Reyes 16, Noble 14, Cano 11, Baldomero 7, Cordova 6, Astrologo 2 Metro BANK 77 Morales 20, Ruiz 19, Villatema 12, Gomez 11, Del Prado 5, Hernandez 4, Paraiso 4, Sigua 2.
Referee: M. Babasa, R. Jorge, F. Cadungog.
