RIYADH, 26 September 2003 — The Medical Records/Garnet Cargo team of Jojo Paciano, coached by Zaldy Braza in game two of the best of three games championship, wrapped up in style with a dominant display from the start to finish and end with a 98-85 score win.
The Dental Fighters team of coach Vincent Velasco finished second place in the recently concluded Inter-Department Category held at the RKH Skydome Basketball court.
Tong Esperame of Medical Records led with 26 points, hauled down 14 rebounds, 6 steals, 4 assists and a block leading his team to an impressive 2-0 win against the Dental Fighters.
Philip Reyes contributed 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal, Dondon Payang with 14 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists, 3 steals, 2 block shots, Dick Jacinto with12 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals.
Fareed Badawi of Dental Fighters topscored with 48 big points, 14 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, pocketing the MVP series award (Most Valuable Player), the highest point scorer award, the best in rebound and a slot in the mythical five selection.
Richard Dayanan who was second to Badawi as the highest scorer of the league grabbed the second slot in the mythical five selection, best in assists, best in steals award. He scored 18 points, 5 rebounds, 10 assists, 7 steals, a block in game two.
Awardees: Champion Team - Medical/Records, 1st Runnerup - Dental Fighters, 2nd Runnerup - Diet Aces, 3rd Runner-up - KAMA Rockets.
(Mythical Five) Fareed Badawi and Tong Esperame - Forwards, Philip Reyes Center, Richard Dayanan - Forwards, Yousuf and Richard Dayanan - Guards.
Highest point scorer in the league - Fareed Badawi, Rookie of the year - Dennis Cacal, Best Sportsmanship award - Prince Sultan Cardiac Center Team, Vincent Velasco - Best Coach, Jojo Paciano - Best Manager, Best in Assists - Richard Dayanan, Best in Rebounds - Fareed Badawi, Best in steals - Richard Dayanan, Tapal King - Teddy Cruz.
In another match, the Visayan/Bulacan Sports Selection team managed by Rey Ruiz and coached by Jun Pacheco and Bert Herrera demolished Saudi Oger Team.
Lino Fernandez of Visayan/Bulacan Sports Selection top scored with 27 points, 2 assists, 2 steals, unanimously grabbed the MVP series and finals award, highest pointer in the league, and the off-guard slot position in the mythical five selection.
Tony Temping contributed 23 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists, 3 steals, Crouty Santos with 16 points, 11 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals, Tripoli with 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists, Vic Bueta with 10 points, 13 rebounds, 11 assists, 2 steals also assisted.
The final quarter win of the Visayan Selection was the result of the fine performance and combined efforts of Vic Bueta, Tony Emping, Crouty Santos, Lino Fernandez and Bert Herrera. O.
Evaristo of Saudi Oger topscored with 19 points, lone assist, and a steal and Lanuza, who scored 18 points, 5 blocks, 2 assists, 2 steals, losing to Visayan Selection 97-91 final score.
Awardees: Champion Team - Visayan/Bulacan Sports Selection, 1st Runner up - Saudi Oger, 2nd Runner up -Pacific Cargo, 3rd Runner up - HATCO.
(Mythical Five)- Robert Acierto and Lino Fernandez - guards, Tripoli and E.
Primo - Forwards, Crouty Santos - Center.
MVP Finals and Series award - Lino Fernandez, Highest point scorer of the League - Lino Fernandez, Best Manager -Rey Ruiz, Best Coach - Jun Pacheco, Best in Assist -Dan De Jesus, Best in Rebounds - Rey Valencia, Best in steals - Tony Emping, Best in Block or Tapal King - Crouty Santos.
