Dallas, TX – Arm with the Dallas Version of the “Splash Brothers”‘, Voltes V cruised to a 61 – 46 victory over the Eraserheads.

Aldrin Acuna led the team on defense with 15 points and 4 blocks. The Splash Brothers combined for 38 points with Aldrich scoring 20 points and Aaron tallying 18 points for the game. Ads Acuna was also a workhorse running both ends of the court with 7 points. Popoy Vargas provided the much needed big man presence and energy for the Voltes V team fueling fast break off a defensive rebound.

Meanwhile, the Eraserheads were still trying to get their feet wet and acquainted with their teammates. Neil Bagalso led with 10 points with the rest of the Eraserheads leading a balance attack on on scoring. Mark Anorico and Loven Villanueva scored 9points and 8 points, respectively.

Voltes V will play SemiPro on their next game on September 17th while Eraserheads will take on Dragonball Z.

 

PREVIEW

Voltes V is one of the most popular anime in the 80s. They are composed of five robots combining into one big mean fighting machine. The Voltes V will be composed of their own Big Five – Aldrin Acuna, Aldrich Acuna, Raymund Escarlan, Aaron Cua, and Conrad Wolfe. Aldrin will provide the bully game for this team along with his buddy Conrad Wolfe. Court magician Raymund Escarlan will orchestrate the offense while providing veteran leadership for this team.

Voltes V is also very dangerous from the rainbow territory with 16U/19U standout Aldrich Acuna and Aaron “Mr 3PT Layup” Cua providing the firepower. Completing the team will be Ads Acuna, Ryan Cayabyab, Popoy “The Sailorman” Vargas, Nervin Metrillo, and Jeff Roque.

The Eraserheads is one of the most famous bands in the Philippines. Any 90’s kid can sing and relate to their songs – from barkadahan to hearbreaks to unrequited love. You can bet that the Eraserheads has a song for you.

The Eraserheads will  be lead by the high flying bigman Rommel Calaguas. This 5’10 monster is a natural contortionist and have great body control in the air during a break. He also has a very dangerous 3 point range that can break your hearts when you are trying to catchup.

This team is composed of reliable veterans Mike Beltran and Nilo Concepcion to complete the front court.

Young standout, Richard Osay (ankle injury), is one of the most promising young guns at Harry Stone and will provide the youth and exuberance this team needs along with Kenz Jacob.. Court Maestro Neil Bagalso will be showing off his playmaking skills and 3 point range.

Loven Villanueva, Mark Lim, and Marko Anorico will provide a much needed firepower from the bench.

Which team will be more nostalgic after this game – Eraserheads or Voltes V?

Thundercats precise passing plays proved to be the key to defeating the Dragonball Z team. The father and son tandem of Gil Mandabon (10 points, 3 rebounds and 2 assists) and Matea (10 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal) provided the one-two punch in beyond the arch.

Dennis size and play in the paint proved to be too much for the gritty tandem of Deffie Start (2 rebounds) and Jun Centeno (7 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist).  Jonnel Guttierez showed flashes of his high flying days and mid range jumpshot providing the much needed bench support for the Thundercats. Renz Villanueva (9 points) along with Noel (2 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist, and a steal) and Rainier De Joya (7 points, 5 rebounds) gave the Thundercats the speed to run the break. Paolo Olea also showed his playmaking skills with 2 rebounds and 3 assist in the game.

Osborne gave the team the much needed jolt in the game, grabbing 3 rebounds and almost completing an assist to Philip Autencio who went home with 2 rebounds and an assist.

Young standout Tristan Moreno lead the way for the Dragonball Z with 18 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steals in the game. Gabe Gaw who was hobbling with an ankle injury finished with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 1 assist. Yuhenyo Giron and Richmund Echaore had an off night finishing with 2 points and 3 points, respectively. Arvin dela Cruz completed the bench support with a steal.

PREVIEW

Gokou is continuing his search for Dragonballs and thus, the team is called as Dragonball Z. This is team composed of a new breed of players playing at Harry Stone Recreation Center. Gabe Gaw, currently on IR,  is a 6’3″ behemoth with PG Skills and a long range bomb will captain this team. Eugene Piong will fill in during Gabe’s absence to lead this team of veterans and young guns alike.

The ever reliable Arvin Dela Cruz will continue his 3 point mastery after hitting 6 3-pointers in the preseason scrimmage. Defensive specialist Gil “Pards” Herrera will take lead on defense along with the reliable veterans Jun Centeno,Tiger Start, and Angelo Dela Cruz.

Young standouts Yuhenyo Giron, Tristan Moreno, and Richmund Echaore will lead the break for this team. Jet Carreon will complete the backcourt for the Dragonball Z team.

The Thundercats named after the famous 80’s cartoons with the same name will be led by Gil “Major Pain” Mandabon. This rag tag team of misfits will be anchored by Rainier De Joya, Paolo Olea, Jonnel Guttierez, John Cruz, Renz Villanueva, and Dennis Dagondon in the front court. Three point specialist Philip Autencio will show off his sniping skills from the 3point territory.

The backcourt combination of Noel Bagalso, and Matea Mandabon will provide much needed younger presence in the team.

Who will win in the battle of the veteran snipers – Arvin Dela Cruz vs Philip Autencio?

Which of the team’s young studs will come out on top?

This will also be Osborne Castro’s send off game with the Thundercats before he goes to a new city for work assignment.

SemiPro suffered their first lost in this season at the hands of HeadSpin. HeadSpin used its size (and surprisingly speed) to keep the SemiPro players at bay.

Jeff Duria was his usual All Star performance garnering 20 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, and 1 steal carrying the SemiPro attack. Rodfil Camacho was able to produce 13 points, 4 rebounds and 3 steals in the game after missing his first few attempts. Jingson Morales added additional firepower and support for the SemiPro in the defensive end.

On the other side, young stud Rodje Villa lead the way for HeadSpin with 15 points, 3 rebounds and 1 steal. Joseph Brimon (2 points, 7 rebounds) and Carl Agcamaran (9 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists) provided a Twin Tower attack for HeadSpin. Kyle Aguirre  provided 7 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assists, and 2 steals while being the primary defender for Jeff Duria.

The officiating was a little spotty during the game as the second referee never made it to the venue.

 

PREVIEW

This Saturday, September 10th, SemiPro will face HeadSpin in the first game of the The Dallas United Ballers (DUB) League at Harry Stone Recreation Center in Dallas.

SemiPro is anchored by one of the best Fil-Am ballers in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Jeff Duria along with a two headed monster of Rodfil Camacho and CJ Pineda. This is a run and gun team with speed and quickness in the break. The father and son tandem of Bhon Filomeno, Raffy Filomeno, and Brian Filomeno will provide a much needed threat from the rainbow territory. Completing the team will be the always energetic rebound and blocking sensation Jingson Morales, court general Von Pagdanganan, 16U Standups Phoenix Galing and Devan Mesa.

SemiPro is named after the team at the movie with the same name starred by Will Ferrell.

HeadSpin is one of the top teams in the DFW Metroplex in the early 2000s. And their team Captain Idan is reviving this monster. They will be anchored by the twin towers of Joseph Brimon and Carl Agcamaran. Their court general, Cris Dapon, manages the team in their halfcourt. Cris has great vision and a deadly 3 point range. Backing up Cris is the trio of 16U sensations Rodje Villa and Kyle Aguirre and the the ever reliable Gerard Areja. Their front court is composed of veterans Cupid Musa, Dennis Villa, Lito Matildo, Jojo LLavan, and Jerry Agtarap.

This will be a classic game of SIZE vs SPEED. This is a matchup you don’t want to miss.