Soju BOMBED BY FLYIN HAWKS

Soju Bombers came out flat early without Dillon Pineda as the Hawks cruised to a 48-44 victory despite Joel Recinto’s monster 6 points, 17 rebounds and 2 block game.

Much had been said about the Young Track Hawks as they might be too young and an inexperience bunch as they are anchored by 4 high schoolers and 5 veterans. Boy, they surprised the league this season as they defeated the Soju Bombers, who were semi-finalists in Volume 4.0. Kean Oham led the Hawks with 12 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 2 steals flanked by CJ Luna’s 12 points, 5 rebounds, 3 asissts, and asteal. Jun Centeno finished with 6 points and Ads finished with 5 points. Rodje Villa and James Griffith had a quiet 4 points in the game along with 6 rebounds apiece. Meanwhile, Ryan Luna scored 5 points in the game along with 2 rebounds.

The Soju Bombers were without Dillon Pineda, who is currently nursing an injury. Gabe Gaw was quiet in the first half but found his range in the second half and finished with 11 points. Jacob Liwanag has 10 points while Gerard Itao finished with 8 points,5 assists, and a steal. Ahwin Adricula, always reliable, finished with 4 points and 3 rebounds. Cyrel had a quiet outing with 2 points but made up for it in rebounds where he grabbed 7.

hustle beats tigas in 2ot thriller

Team Tigas came in to the week as a favorite but was essentially shocked by the Hustlers in this Week 3 thriller in a 65-58 loss.

The game was tight the whole time with the Hustlers not giving an inch to Team Tigas. There was almost another unforced loss for the Hustlers when they gave up two turnovers in regulation and allowed the Tigas to come and tie the game. Aldrin Acuna hit shot after shot and provided the 3 point cushion for the Hustlers in regulation by hitting a dagger 3 pointer. Upon the ensuing play, Aaron Cua hit the buzzer beater to take the game into overtime at 55-55 all! The Hustlers were trailing in the first overtime by 3 points before Jan Quiocho hit the tiebreaking 3 pointer to take the game into second overtime. From there, it was downhill for Team Tigas as they ran out of ammunition to fend off the Hustlers who wanted the win more. Aldrin Acuna and Yuhenyo Giron led the Hustlers in second OT where took the game home.

Aldrin Acuna led all scorers with 24 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 assists while dominating the Tigas bigs down low. Yuhenyo Giron finished with 12 points and 5 rebounds. Jacob Felquir and Jan Quiocho finished with 8 and 9 points, respectively while Claro Sumagui finished with a game high 6 steals in the game along with 9 points. Cris Dapon finished with 3 points which he hits from the top of the key. Lego finished with 1 rebound and 2 assists.

Meanwhile, the Tigas were led by Aaron Cua’s 17 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal followed by CJ Pineda’s 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assists and 1 steals. Michael Humphrey had a solid all around game of 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steals. Lorne and Kurt had a solid game with 6 points apiece. Andrei Malacapay finished with 7 points, 5 rebounds, 1 steal, and 1 block while Paul Echaore had 3 points, 1 asssist, and 2 steals. Eddie Sera finished with 2 rebounds, and an assist.

 

the big chili is a rat repellent

Gym Rats showed up with only 3 players  and subsequently forfeited the game.

There is not much to write here except the Gym Rats were not fond of the Spice Boys. In exchange, the game was played as a pickup game instead where Arvin Dela Cruz finished the game with 26 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist, 2 steals, and 1 blocks. Are these all correct Lito? It was a no contest as the Gym Rats were demolished.

BROS Get RouGHED UP BY RYDERS

The Ruff Ryders playing with only six players roughed up the Swoosh Bros on a 57-40 victory.

The game did not happen without some emotions flaring as the game was close early on. The Ruff Ryders despite being the iHop of DUB cannot seem to pull away from the Bros. Missed layups, missed rebounds, missed defensive coverage was bugging the Ryders down early. The team also had a heated exchange by half time which basically got the Ryders favorite status in question.

Juan and Ronnie dominated the Bros in the second half finishing with 21 points and 17 points respectively. Mico Mercado added 7 points and 7 rebounds, while Robin Tallud finished with 6 points and 6 rebounds along with 2 assists. Richard Osay finished with 6 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist and a steal to finish the game.

The Bros hanged in there for the game trying to matchup but the Ryders pulled away in the second half. Jimuel Sta Maria led all scorers for the Bros with 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 2 steals while Rodfil Camacho was kept in check in the game and finished with 9 points and 5 rebounds. Dwin Brotonel and Neil Bagalso finished with 8 points and 4 points respectively while Steven finished with 2 points. Ashten Purcella was also held down to 4 points in the game.