Dallas, TX – The Dallas United Ballers League opened up it’s very first season starting with the Battle of the two most highly-touted teams, with Team Headspin prevailing over the Mighty Semi-Pro, 49-42.
The game was a see-saw battle until Headspin pulled away in the closing minutes with a couple of key defensive stops, translating into easy fast break points. Headspio was spearheaded by up and coming speedsters Rodje Villa, who finished with 15 points, and Kyle Aguirre with 7 points. Their Twin Towers, Joseph Briman and Carl Aggamaran powered their inside game on both ends.
SemiPro was led by Jeff Duria, with 20 markers, while Rodfil Camacho and Jingson Morales added 13 and 5, respectively. In the second game, the Thundercats started their season on a winning note, whipping Dragon Ballz, 50-40. Father-and-son tandem, Gil and Matea took turns burning the hoops from rainbow country to keep the speedy and powerful Dragons at bay, as they carried the scoring duties for the Cats, with 10 and 13 points. Tower of Power, Dennis Dagondon, Rainer De Joya, and firecracker Renz Villanueva provided the much needed muscle against the younger Dragonball Z, helping the Cats play a balanced inside-outside game.
Young gun, Tristan Moreno paced the Dragons with an 18-point and 10-rebound double-double, running the floor like a gazelle, and crashing the boards on both ends of the floor. Point-center Gabe Gaw, gained steam late in the game finishing with 10 points and 6 rebounds, but it was too late as the Cats had built a sizeable lead late in the game at that point.
In the last game, Voltes V, played like a well-oiled machine, as they pummeled the Eraserheads, 61-46. The Eraserheads battled Voltes V tooth-and-nail in the first half, that ended in a 29-all tie, but the family connection of the triple AA’s of Voltes V proved too much for the Eraserheads to handle.
Star high-school player, Aldrich Acuna burned the hoops with 20 points, while his dad Aldrin “The Ironman” Acuna, and brother Ads Acuna added 14, and 7. Sniper Aaron Cua hit three triples and finished with 18 points and 5 assists, and Lean Mean Rebounding Machine, Popoy. “the Sailorman” Vargas had 10 rebounds and 5 assists, and an all-around high efficiency game scrambling for loose balls and finding teammates for easy buckets.
The E-heads had a balanced attack with floor general, Neil Bagalso, leading the way with 10 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists. Bruiser Brothers, Rommel “the Punisher” Calaguas, and Mike “the Badboy.” Beltran, muscled their way into the paint for the E-heads to the tune of a combined 11 points and 13 rebounds. Mark Anorico played a steady game scoring 9 points.
The game was blessed by the presence of Jesse “Bhot” Roque, who coached Voltes V to the win. Bhot will be out for this season as he heals.
The opening ceremonies and games were also graced by the presence of Commissioner Le Go, who has worked very hard in the offseason to make this League a success.