Dabarkadz OFBL Friday Morning Division champion

JEDDAH: Dabarkadz completed their remarkable run to the Friday Morning Division title, beating Event Mall 65-55 in Game 3 of the best-of-three series last week in the Boy Teves Basketball Tournament organized by Overseas Filipino Basketball League (OFBL) at Time-out Sport Academy court on Television Street, Ghulail District on the outskirts of Jeddah.
Dabarkadz qualified straight to the final after sweeping the eliminations at 5-0 and their only defeat was in the first game of the championship series in the tournament sponsored by Al-Zugbi Sports Tailoring, Pepsi, Amaia Land and Art’s Cuisine.
Mangalindan’s breakout performance and Querubin’s leadership on the floor that saw him set the plays and hit the open man were chief in the Game 3 success of the Dabarkadz. Mangalindan finished with 21 points and Querubin 9, while Cruz with 13 points was the only other player in double figures.
Castillo and Razal, with 29 points between them, tried to rally Event Mall to no avail.
The veteran Cartegena showed no ill effects of jetlag after returning to the Kingdom from his annual vacation in the Philippines to score 22 points and help Compass Ocean Logistics beat powerhouse Airnet 85-83. Veteran point guard Julia complemented Cartegena’s efforts, contributing 14 points and directing Compass’ offensive ball traffic. It was the second straight win for Compass.
Delta Water Commander slipped past great rival SAJCO 79-78 to escape the possible tiebreaker in fourth spot.
Fajardo completed a game-winning three-point play with 5.1 seconds left in the final quarter and he was named Best Player of the game.
Fajardo totaled 22 points and received support from Ballinan and Manalo who tossed in 17 and 13 points respectively.
GCT bounced back with a 73-65 win over struggling G4s 73. Mahilum was chosen the Best Player of the game with 23 points.
Butler stayed undefeated in the tournament, trouncing Takbo 67-59. Delos Santos with 19 points was the Best Player.
Meantime, the OFBL 2nd Reinforced Friday Morning Division tournament will have its grand opening this Friday. Eight teams have confirmed participation.
The scores:
Dabarkadz (65) Mangalindan 21, Cruz 13, Querobin 9, Tudla 6, Olegario 5, Ocampo 5, Francia 5 Cagamda 1
Event Mall (55) Castillo 11, Razal 8, Encabo 8, Tilo 7, Bristol 5, Hussien 4, Vallejo 3, Ecopete 3, Ahmad 2, Latoreno 2, Paraguas 2
Compass (85) Cartagena 22, Julia 14, Padernal 12, Viscayno 9, Sarangay 8, Ramos 8, Cudal 4, Arboleda 4, Guevarra 4
Airnet (83) Alturas 20, Basilio 15, Razal 10, Binas 8, Banag 7, Bristol 7, Ismael 6, Daham 5, Diaz 5
Delta Water (79) Fajardo 22, Ballinan 17, Manalo 13, Morales 11, Espiritu 9, Serencio 7
SAJCO (78) Dano 19, Tagara 16, Sison 12, De Leon 10, Alberio 10, Amado 7, Mallare 5