RIYADH, 14 December — Almario and Bautista led Paradise Catering to a convincing victory, 101-73 against Transcon Cargo in the Riyadh Basketball League (RBL) 2nd Inter- company (open but non-commercial) basketball tournament held at Yamamah Hotel, Airport Road, Riyadh.
Paradise catering led 16 points 32-16 in the first quarter of the game. D. Almario scored 8 of his 27 points output in the second quarter and advance the led to 21, 53-32 at the half. Almario and Bautista scored 9 points and 11 points respectively to maintain the lead points at the end of the third quarter and push further to a convincing win 101-73 at the end of the game.
Though there has been constant support from the teammates like R. Faller, who scored 14 points, E. Dela Cruz 16 points and E. Abellana added 11 points, the victory would mainly be attributed to the absence of the Transcon’s main gunner Quiambao and power player E. Gomez.
Meanwhile, Metro Star Express posted a second win 89- 73 against Al Munajem Company.
Al Munajem faired well in the first quarter by posting a lead of 1 point, but the Metro Star went back with a impressive defensive strategy that reverse the led 49-38 at the half. Sabala, Maquilan and Dalisay who scored 30 points, 16 points and 12 points respectively were prolific in the shaded and three point range.
Al Munajem led by De los Reyes, Pieno and Baylon who scored 18 points, 15 points and 13 points respectively showed some resilience in the third quarter by cutting the lead to 8 points but the more consistent and defensive Metro Star cagers prove their worth by ending the game with 16 points advantage 89-73.
Likewise the Yamaha Dawliah made the first win 99-76 against TFC ABS-CBN. Aquino, Labanancia, Garcia and de Leon joined force to dominate TFC from the outset of the first quarter to the end of the fourth quarter.
The Scores: Paradise Catering (101) D. Almario - 27, R. Bautista 26, E. Dela Cruz- 16, R. Faller-14, E. Abellana- 11, A. Deiret- 2. Transcon Cargo (73) Z. Paule-29, R. Segwa –16, A. Crizaido-11, J. Lapastora-10, C. Nucup- 3, A. Montoya-2. Metro Star (89) Sabala-30, Maquilan- 16, Dalisay-12, Talens-10, Berboso-7, Frugal- 5, Sarmiento-4. Al Munajem (73) Delos Reyes-18, Pieno- 5, Baylon- 13, Basallajes-6, Delima-4, Malang-2, Novero- 2, Pascual-2 Yamaha Al Dawliah (99) Aquino-21, Labanancia-17, Garcia-15, de Leon-12, Libramonte-10, Jimenez-8, Cabangis-6, Quiloy-4, Alvarez-2. TFC ABS-CBN (76) J. Magpantay-18, Hernandez-17, G. Pasumbal- 12, Pasumbal — 10, Masangkay-5, Oliva – 5, Dizon- 5, Pasumbal 3.
Referees: Riyadh Basketball Group (RGB) — Marlon Dulin, Nelson Tumaliwan, Felix Cadungog
Team Standing: Metro Star 2 — 1, Transcon Cargo 2-1, Yamaha Adawliah 2-1, TFC 3-0, Paradise Catering 1-1, Al Munajem 1-1.
Schedule of the Games (Friday, Dec. 14, 2001), 1 p.m. Metro Star Express vs. Paradise Catering, 3 p.m. TFC vs. Transcon Cargo, 5 p.m. Yamaha Adawliah vs. Al Munajem.
The 2nd Inter- Company cup 2001 is organized by the Riyadh Basketball League (RBL) composed of Abdulrahman Rolly Buenafe, chairman; Waleed Hansie Timbang, president; vice president – Internal, Willy Dula; external, Roel Langit; secretary, Ariel Bernal; Treasurer-Ramon Quina; director for public affairs Bernardo Dacles; Ed Manansala, director of logistics & peace and security; Noel Guevarra; tournament commissioner, Jojo Luyun; director for technical affairs; Arnold Trinidad, director for utilities; Val Cabrera & Pacho Caliao, technical officers.
Virgilio Salvador – graphic artist; Ador Leal, video coverage; sports caster, Chito Solis; advisers: Cesar Saavedra, Teng Navarro, Edgar Garvidez & Noli Ritual.
The sponsors are: ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel (TFC), Antonio Velo Jr. & Joel Magpantay; Pinoy super market, Pinoy Bakeshop & Arrha Express Joseph Magdalena; SkyFreight Forwarders International, Jimmy Hugo; the pioneer, trusted and reliable cargo forwarders in the Kingdom; Al-Mohr International Cargo, George Manalansan & Roel Langit, Al-Zagel Cargo, Roque Jorda; Metro Star Cargo, Rommy Ocbena; Riyadh Hamed Albuthi Muhammad Salem Bakhaswain. Nesma Internet. Ousama Najar, ANB-Telemoney, Jamal Alrief; Gulf Necklace Est. for jewelry, Muhammad Alyafai. Meanwhile, RBL launching the 1st Open Invitation cup 2002, Inter Company Bonafide, 5’8” below & 40 above.
The tentative opening date will be on Feb. 08, 2002. And soon to be uploaded! the RBL website (www.RBL.com) the first ever basketball organization here in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia having a website. “RBL website will bring you closer to the world.” We are inviting you to watch our tournament, many valuable prizes to be won and watch the most exciting basketball game.
For details contact Abdulrahman Rolly Buenafe Mobile; 053150370, Pgr. 115222852; Waleed Hansie Timbang Mobile: 053237952; Willy Dula & Arnold Trinidad Tel: 477 6213. Bernardo Dacles Tel: 470 3707 ext. 602.
