CHAMPIONSHIP GAME - Western Feedmill Upsets SPDC

Western Feedmill, the no. 2 seed, was declared as CHAMPION in the first SMFI Davao Interplant Basketball Tournament played at Garden Oases Basketball court in Bo. Obrero, Davao City. Western Feedmill scored an upset over erstwhile unbeaten SPDC team via sore of 69-67. SPDC settled for second place. SPDC played catch-up as WFMC outplayed them in the first half. The first half ended at the score of 33-23, a 10-point lead by WFMC. SPDC outscored WFMC in the the third quarter 22-17 to bring down the deficit to just 5 points entering the final quarter. The final quarter was a nip and tuck battle with either team leading by more than 5 points. In the end, it was WFMC who emerged victorious on a heroic shot by Patrick Gabi.

Boxscores:
WFMC (69) - Gabi 17, Dela Cruz 13, Arcillo 9, Traya 9, Jone 7, Villegas 7, Tubias 4, Mendez 3

SPDC (67) - Baba 22, Betinol 18, Lanutan 11, Remocaldo 8, Macaraya 4, Apang 2, Babao 2

MCF won the battle for third place honors

MCF scored a 64-61 squeaker over SMPFC to place third in the first SMFI Davao Interplant Basketball tournament. MCF outscored SMPFC in the second half 31-23. SMPFC led at halftime 38-33. Mark Anthony Yap together with Culaba carried the load for MCF as leading scorer Jun Rulona suffered a scoring slump. Culaba scored 23 big points as SMPFC failed to contain him. Yap added 15 points and Melano scored 10 points to help the cause for MCF. SMPFC topscorers for the game were Cocoy Balucos and Ronald Lara with 15 points apiece.

Boxscores:
MCF (64) - Culaba 23, Yap 15, Melano 10, Barrete 5, Rulona 4, Sonzona 3, Barias 2, Maglasang 2

SMPFC (61) - Balucos 15, Lara 15, Bagolor 13, Basoc 10, Nulla 3, Alcoberes 3, Baring 2

SEMI-FINALS: Western Feedmill books final seat

Western Feedmill scored a lopsided win over Mindanao Cargo Forwarders 62-52 to arrange the final showdown with unbeaten SPDC team on November 30, 2008. Western feedmill led from start to finish. MCF tried to mount a comeback in the fourth quarter but was prevailed by the prolific Patrick Gabi of SPDC who scored 11 points in the fourth quarter. Jun Rulona of MCF, the league leading scorer, was held to only 12 points his lowest output so far by the good defense put up by the Western Feedmill squad.

Boxscores:
Western (62) - Gabi 15, Dela Cruz 13, Tubias 8, Traya 8, Jone 8, Arcillo 4, Villegas 4, Albarico 1, Novabos 1

MCF (52) - Culaba 15, Yap 13, Rulona 12, Barrete 6, Acebu 4, Barias 2

SEMI-FINALS: SPDC dismisses SMPFC

SPDC pulverized SMPFC 70-52 to booked the first finals seat. SPDC now awaits the result of the other semifinal pairing between protagonists Mindanao Cargo Forwarders (no. 3) and Western Feedmill (no. 2). SMPFC led at halftime 24-19 but was outscored in the second half 28-51 by SPDC. The players scored in double figure for SPDC led by Jimbo Baba with 23 markers, with Lanutan tallying 18 points and Betinol with 15 points. Two players scored in double figure for SMPFC. Adrian Basoc led SMPFC with 14 points with Paolo Mesias contributing 10 points.

Boxscores:
SPDC (70) - Baba 23, Lanutan 18, Betinol 15, Remocaldo 6, Macaraya 4, Apang 2, Deporos 2

SMPFC (52) - Basoc 14, Mesias 10, Lara 9, Alcoberes 8, Nulla 7, Bagolor 2, Balucos 2

SPDC defeats DFFC

SPDC, the topseeded team, remained unbeaten as it demolishes DFFC 72-60 to booked the no. 1 seed and the twice to beat advantage for the semifinal pairing in the 1st SMFI Davao Interplant Basketball tournament at Garden Oases Gym in Bo. Obrero, Davao City. SPDC led at halftime 41-31 and never looked back. Jimbo Baba led all scorers with 21 point for SPDC. Lanutan and Remocaldo contributed 18 and 14 markers for the winning squad. Barbarona led DFFC with 19 points. No other DFFC player scored in double figures.

Boxscores:
SPDC (72) - Baba 21, Lanutan 18, Remocaldo 14, Betinol 6, Omlero 4, Babao 3, Macaraya 2, Deporos 2, Apang 2

DFFC (60) - Barbarona 19, Papa 9, Mohammad 6, Occena 6, Madela 5, Amancio 4, Batcheril 4, Maglanque 3, Estorgio 2, Vistal 2

SMPFC ousts Magnolia

SMPFC dismantles undermanned Magnolia team to ease them out of the semifinals 68-49. Magnolia played without their 3 starters - the injured Ericson "superbull" Irlandez, James Gutierrez and Julius Ceasar "The Roman" Morandante who is reportedly sick. Jimmy Dacalano carried the load for Magnolia team only to lose steam in the 4th quarter. The score is still close at the end of the third period with SMPFC on top 47-43. However, in the final canto SMPFC outscored the now out-of-gas Magnolia team 21-6 to tally the final score. SMPFC was led in scoring by Juliu Nulla with 17 points. Four other SMPFC players scored in double figures with Adrian Basoc contributing 16 points, Joy Alcoberes chipped in 15 points and 3-point specialist Ronald Lara with 15 points. Magnolia was led by its leading scorer Jimmy Dacalano with 24 points with Jimpaul Ocena burrying 13 points.

Boxscores:
SMPFC (68) - Nulla 17, Basoc 16, Alcoberes 15, Lara 11, Bagolor 8, Cuevas 1

Magnolia (49) - Dacalano 24, Ocena 13, Doronio 4, Virtucio 4, Lebante 4.

Western Feedmill edges DFFC

Western Feedmill relied on Patrick Gabi during clutch play to eked out a 51-49 decision against hardfighting DFFC squad. Gabi led all scorers with 17 points. Nelson Traya contributed 14 points to the winning team. Mohamad and Barbarona led the DFFC team with 14 points and 11 points respectively.

Boxscores:
Western Feedmill (51) - Gabi 17, Traya 14, Dela Cruz 7, Mendez 6, Villegas 3, Tormis 2, Iroy 2

DFFC (49) - Mohamad 14, Barbarona 11, Papa 8, Amancio 6, Equibal 2, Batcheril 2, Madela 2, Occena 2, Estorgio 2

MCF breeze past SMPFC

MCF narrowly defeated SMPFC 54-52. The contest was closely fought but in the end MCF got the needed breaks. With the loss, SMPFC went deep in the cellar with a 2-7 win-loss card and will need to beat SMFI to stay alive in the hunt for a semi-final seat. MCF improve to 4-5 win-loss record for solo third place behind pacesetting SPDC and Western Feedmill. MCF offense was spearheaded this time by Dwaine Jorge Culaba who scored a game high 17 points. Adrian Basoc paced the losing team with 14 points.

Quarters: 15-14; 29-28; 41-42; 54-52

Boxscores:
MCF 54 = Culaba 17, Rulona 16, Barrette 12, Acebu 5, Melano 2, Barias 2

SMPFC 52 = Basoc 14, Bagolor 10, Balucos 8, Mesias 7, Alcoberes 7, Eman 4, Baring 2

SPDC pummeled hapless SMFI

SPDC wins anew over SMFI. It was nine straight wins for SPDC. SMFI fought hard only to lose steam in the fourth quarter. The third quarter ended with SMFI on top with 2 points after leading with 8 points at halftime. Erwin Betinol topscored for SPDC with 28 points with Kominie Macaraya scoring 21 points and Jimbo Baba adding 20 points. Jimmy Dacalano of SMFI scored a tournament high 35 points coming from nine 3-point shot. Doc Eric Irlandez contributed 23 points and Dandan Morandante chipping in 16 points.

With the third straight losses of SMFI, its semi-final hopes dimmed and they must win over SMPFC in their last game to keep its flickering hope alive. Meanwhile, SPDC secured a twice-to-beat advantage in the semis as the topseeded team.

Quarters: 21-26; 40-48; 62-64; 90-84

Boxscores:
SPDC 90 = Betinol 28, Macaraya 21, Baba 20, Remocaldo 8, Deporos 8, Abubakar 5.

SMFI 84 = Dacalano 35, Irlandez 23, Morandante 16, Ocena 6, Doronio 4.

SPDC trounced Western Feedmill

SPDC registered its 8 straight wins against a shorthanded Western Feedmill team, 80-74. Only 6 WFMC players came to play. WFMC put up a gallant stand before it succumb to a powerhouse SPDC team. The contest was close all throughout. The score was tied at halftime 33-33 before SPDC outscored WFMC by 3 points in the third and another 3 points in the fourth quarter.

Jimbo Baba led the onslaught for the winning team with 25 points. Orly dela Cruz scored 22 points to lead the losing team.

Quarters: 15-19; 33-33; 47-50; 74-80

Boxscores:

SPDC 80 = Baba 25, Remocaldo 18, Betinol 15, Lanutan 7, Babao 6, Macaraya 5, Deporos 2, Abubacar 2

WFMC 74 = Dela Cruz 22, Gabi 19, Arcillo 18, Traya 9, Mendez 3, Barba 3

SMPFC won by forfeiture over DFFC

For the second time, DFFC team failed to show up. SMPFC team was awarded the win.

Mindanao Cargo dispose SMFI-Magnolia

Mindanao Cargo Forwarders (MCF) dispose an undermanned SMFI Magnolia squad. SMFI-Magnolia showed only with 6 players. The game turning point is in the third quarter where MCF outscored Magnolia 18-6 turning around a 6-point halftime deficit to a 6-point lead at the end of the third quarter.

RJ Rulona scored 20 points for the winning team. Doc Eric Irlandez paced the losing squad with 22 points.

Quarters: 18-11; 28-34; 46-40; 62-56

Boxscores:

MCF 62 = Rulona 20, Yap 16, Acebu 10, Culaba 7, Barrete 4, Rubio 4, Barias 1.

Magnolia 56 = Irlandez 22, Gutierrez 14, Dacalano 14, Baluran 4, Ocena 2.

Mindanao Cargo won by forfeiture

DFFC failed to show up in the playing court. Thus, Mindanao Cargo was awarded the win by game forfeiture.

SPDC extend win run as SMPFC falters

SPDC notched its seven straight win over the faltering SMPFC team. The first half of the game is a close contest with SPDC ahead only by 1 point, 29-28 at the end of the half. Things turn-around in the third canto with SPDC uncorking a 24-10 run that padded their lead to 15 points entering the final quarter. The 15-point cushion is enough for SPDC to hold on until the final buzzer sounded.

Merwen Remocaldo leads all scorers with 25 points for SPDC with Jimbo Baba scoring 24 points. Adrian "Doc" Basoc paced SMPFC with 18 markers with Cocoy Balucos adding 12 points.

Quarters: 17-14, 28-29, 38-53, 59-74

Boxscores:
SPDC 74 = Remocaldo 25, Baba 24, Lanutan 9, Macaraya 8, Deporos 2, Abubakar 2, Babao 2.

SMPFC 59 = Basoc 18, Balucos 12, Bagolor 11, Alcoberes 6, Nulla 5, Lara 5, Baring 2.

Western Downed SMFI-Magnolia

Western feedmill come from behind to snatch the win from the hardfighting SMFI-Magnolia Squad. Western controlled the game early on and was leading at halftime, 40-47. But SMFI-Magnolia outscored Western in the third quarter 28-17 behind the guns of James Gutierrez (10 pts) and Doc Ericson "the elephant eagle" Irlandez (12 pts) to turn the game around. At the end of the third quarter, SMFI is on top 68-64. At the middle of the fourth quarter, SMFI lead ballooned to 10 points. However, with three minutes remaining in the game and SMFI is ahead by 8 points; Western unloaded a 17-2 bomb that took the fight out of the tiring SMFI squad.

Nelson Traya scored 24 points for Western feedmill with Patrick Gabi adding 21 points and Onsit Arcillo contributing 17 points. Doc Ericson Irlandez topscored for the game with 26 points for the losing team with Jimmy Dacalano also adding 26 points for SMFI. SMFI missed the services of their point guard Doc Rommel Virtucio who just arrived from fieldwork and didn't suited up.

Quarters: 22-21, 40-47, 68-64, 84-91

Boxscores:
WFMC 91 = Traya 24, Gabi 21, Arcillo 17, Dela Cruz 11, Iroy 8, Jone 4, Mendez 4, Albarico 2.

SMFI 84 = Irlandez 26, Dacalano 26, Gutierrez 12, Morandante 10, Baluran 6, Ocena 2, Lebante 2.

The Race to Final Four Heats Up

Teams are trying to grasp a firm hold of their position in the race to final four. SPDC based on their current standing is already assured of a final four slot. From the looks of it, Western, DFFC and SMFI will most likely compose the final four. However, the two tailenders Mindanao Cargo and SMPFC can still spring surprises if they can win this Sunday. First game will feature SMFI battling Western Feedmill. SMFI currently tote a 3-3 win-loss record while Western is at solo second with a 4-2 win-loss card. If SMFI wins over Western, they will be tied at 4-3 win-loss tally. If its the other way around, SMFI's record will dropped to 3-4 and Western will further solidify their hold of the second place with a 5-2 win loss card. Second game will headline the encounter between SPDC and SMPFC. It will be a tough game for SMPFC. A loss will further diminished their hopes of landing in the top 4. SPDC remains unbeaten with a 6-0 win loss card. In the third game, MCF plays DFFC. MCF inflicted the first loss of DFFC in the first round. Let's see if MCF can duplicate its feat. A win by MCF will boost their final four aspiration although they will still remain at fifth place but will have better opportunity to catch up with the number 4 team. However, if DFFC wins they'll leave MCF in doldrums.

Don't miss the games this Sunday, October 26, 2008!

Western Feedmill pulverize SMPFC

In the third game, Western Feedmill (WFMC) dimmed the hopes of SMPFC of landing in the top four. WFMC pulverize SMPFC 74-51. At the end of the first quarter, the score is still tied at 12-12. WFMC outscored SMPFC in the second quarter 19-9 and in the fourth quarter 26-14. Nelson Traya and Patrick Gabi lead the onslaught for WFMC. Both players finished with 15 points apiece. Joy Alcoberes completed the game with 13 points for SMPFC. Adrian Basoc added 10 markers also for SMPFC. SMPFC missed the services of their premier point guard, Arnel Masinading.

Quarters: 12-12, 31-21, 48-37, 74-51

Boxscores:

WFMC 74 = Traya 15, Gabi 15, Dela Cruz 8, Sakilan 8, Tubias 7, Iroy 5, Villegas 4, Arcillo 4, Jone 4, Albarico 2, Novabos 2, Tormis 0

SMPFC 51 = Alcoberes 13, BAsoc 10, Balucos 8, Nulla 7, Mesias 6, Bagolor 5, Baring 2, Demegillo 0, Cuevas 0

SPDC dismantles MCF

SPDC continued with its league dominance dismantling the undermanned Mindanao Cargo 68-55. SPDC raced to a 10 point lead 26-16 at the end of the first half and never looked back. MCF played minus Mark Anthony Yap who is nursing a fever. As usual, MCF heavily relied on the guns of Robert John Rulona who provided his team with 23 big markers. Jimbo Baba lead SPDC in scoring pouring in 12 points. He was ably assisted in point production by Kominie Macaraya with 11 points, Limuel Lanutan with 10 points, and Erwin Betinol with 10 points. Team Manager Chabi Ros provided the moral support to his team by sitting on the bench with his angels. It was a total team effort for SPDC as evidence of well distributed scoring. Vincent Acebu scored 15 points and Dwaine Jorge Culaba added 10 points for the losing squad.

Quarters: 10-9, 26-26, 41-31, 68-55

Boxscores:

SPDC 68 = Baba 12, Macaraya 11, Betinol 10, Lanutan 10, Remocaldo 8, Apang 4, But 4, Deporos 4, Antalan 3, Abubakar 2, Omlero 0, Babao 0.

MCF 55 = Rulona 23, Acebu 15, Culaba 10, Barias 5, Rubio 2, Melano 0, Maglasang 0, Libre 0

SMFI stuns DFFC

(Ano kay tinitingnan nitong mga ito? Sir Nonoy, hawakan mo maigi yan at baka makalipad!)

(Siguraduhin mong shoot yan Doc Rommel)

(Na-shoot kaya ni Sir JRD yung free throw na ito?)

(Si Doc Eric nahihilo na yata, bigyan nyo tubig!)

(Nasaan na mga teammates ko, wala akong mapasahan ah..)

(Panira na ito, teka muna nasaan ang ring?)

(Nasaan kaya kalaban nila?)

SMFI secure a win from its first round tormentor DFFC 64-62 at the start of the second round of basketball action. With time down to 10 seconds, DFFC leading by a point 62-61, and ball possession of SMFI, SMFI's Jimmy Dacalano rifles a 3-point that went in, with 3 seconds left on the game clock. The shot was made possible from a good pass from James Gutierrez and a perfect screen provided by Dandan Morandante. After the shot, DFFC sued for time. From the inbound, Arnel Batcheril rush to throws a 3-point shot that was way off-mark as the buzzer sounded. The game was close all throughout with several lead changes.

Jimmy Dacalano waxed hot early on, firing a three 3-point shot to finish the first quarter at 15 points. He converted another two 3-point shot in the second quarter before resting the entire third quarter. While Dacalano is resting, SMFI's James Gutierrez took over and carried the load for SMFI. Gutierrez poured in 15 points for the entire game. Jimmy Dacalano finished the game with seven 3-point shot including the heroic shot. Dacalano finished the game with 27 points. SMFI's bench celebrated in frenzy after Dacalano made the 3-point shot. Solid inside defense was provided by SMFI's "elephant eagle" Doc Eric Irlandez.

Allan Barbarona, Rogelio Papa and Arnel Batcheril carried the game for DFFC. DFFC's coach Mark Bonifacio was notably absent for the first time.

Quarters: 19-16, 33-35, 47, 50, 64-62

Boxscores:
SMFI 64 = Dacalano 27, Gutierrez 15, Morandante 8, Irlandez 6, Virtucio 6, Lebante 2, Ocena 0, Molina 0, Doronio 0, Baluran 0, Gornez 0

DFFC 62 = Barbarona 16, Papa 12, Batcheril 11, Mohammad 7, Occena 5, Amancio 4, Estorgio 4, Selle 2, Equibal 0, Fernandez 0, Vital 0, Madela 0

Start of 2nd Round!!!!!

We are now at the half way point of our tournament, here is a music video to all teams trying to catch up with SPDC.

SMFI Poultry squeaked past SMPFC

SMFI Poultry squeaked a hard earned victory over SMPFC 56-54. Ericson "the elephant eagle" Irlandez was fouled underneath the basket and made two free throws with 2 seconds left in the game clock to sealed the victory for SMFI Poultry. Earlier, Irlandez also converted two free throws to keep SMFI afloat with a precarious 2-point lead, 54-52. But, Adrian "Doc Eso" Basoc scored on the jumper at the keyhole to tie the score with time down to 26 seconds. SMFI Poultry wisely consumed the time and prepare for the last basket. With time down to about 5 seconds James Gutierrez shoot a three pointer which is off-the-mark but Ericson Irlandez pulled down the rebound and was fouled. Irlandez converted both bonus throw. SMPFC sued for time and inbounded at mid-court. However, SMPFC was not able to throw a decent shot at the buzzer. SMFI was able to limit SMPFC's scoring leader Adrian Basoc to his lowest output in the tournament of 5 points.

Irlandez scored a game high 17 points with Jimmy Dacalano contributing 13 points for SMFI. Ronald Lara topscored for the losing squad with 14 points coming from 4 - 3 point shot. Joy Alcoberes added 10 points for SMPFC.

SMFI started hot, racing to a 15-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. With the first stringers of SMFI resting in the entire second quarter, SMPFC slowly started to claw back to end the second quarter at 20-17 with SMFI still leading by 3 points. SMPFC take the lead at the end of third quarter 37-33. At the start of the fourth quarter, SMFI relied heavily on their trusted 5 - James Gutierrez, Dandan Morandante, Jimmy Dacalano, Rommel Virtucio and Ericson Irlandez with sixth man Jim Paul Ocena providing relief to Rommel Virtucio. SMFI played catch-up in the fourth quarter and tasted back the lead 49-47 with three minutes remaining in the game. Then, the heroics of the elephant eagle came into play.

Quarters: 15-7, 20-17, 33-37, 56-54

Boxscores:

SMFI Poultry 56 = Irlandez 17, Dacalano 13, Morandante 8, Gutierrez 6, Ocena 6, Virtucio 3, Baluran 2, Lebante 1, Barias 0, Virtudazo 0, Molina 0, Doronio 0, Gornez 0.

SMPFC 54 = Lara 14, Alcoberes 10, Mesias 9, Balucos 6, Basoc 5, Bagolor 4, Nulla 3, Palomata 2, Cuevas 1, Demegillo 0, Masinading 0.

Western Feedmill trashed Mindanao Cargo

Western Feedmill played consistently to thrashed an undermanned Mindanao Cargo Forwarders 74-61. MCF tried to keep the game close behind the snipping of RJ Rulona and Mark Anthony Yap but run out of gas in the fourth quarter. At the end of the third period, Western is leading MCF by only 2 points, 42-40. However, Western outscored MCF in the fourth quarter 30-21. Western's Patrick Gabi and Onsit Arcillo played steady to lead WFMC in scoring with 20 and 18 points respectively. WFMC missed the services of Orly Dela Cruz but reactivated Nelson Traya from sick bay. In his comeback game, Traya scored 12 points. MCF came into the game with only 8 players. League scoring leader RJ Rulona produced 19 points for MCF with his duo Mark Anthony Yap contributing 12 points. Four players scored in double digit for Western. Aside from the contribution of Patrick Gabi, Onsit Arcillo, and Nelson Traya, Dennis Mendez also chipped in 10 points for the winning team. Four players from MCF scored also in double digit with Rubio and Melano scoring 11 and 14 points respectively.

Quarters: 17-13, 27-24, 42-40, 74-61

Boxscores:

Western Feedmill 74 = Gabi 20, Arcillo 18, Traya 12, Mendez 10, Tormis 4, Sakilan 3, Villegas 2, Novabos 2, Albarico 2, Iroy 1.

Mindanao Cargo 61 = Rulona 19, Melano 14, Yap 12, Rubio 11, Barrete 3, Barias 2, Sonsona 0, Maglasang 0.

SPDC remain unbeaten

SPDC clawed back from the jaws of defeat to eked out a 63-62 decision over the hardfighting DFFC squad. DFFC controlled the game early with high percentage outside shooting and built a lead as high as 16 points early in the third quarter. In the middle of the third quarter, SPDC adjusted from a zone defense to man-to-man defense to pressure the ball handlers of DFFC to disrupt the play and commit turn-overs. SPDC was able to bring down DFFC's lead to six points at the end of the third period, 49-43. At the start of the fourth, SPDC continued with their man-to-man defense to slowly chopped the lead of DFFC to two points 61-59, going into the last two minutes of play. SPDC got its first taste of the lead at 63-61 with time down to 1 minute and 30 seconds. In the ensuing play, Ismael Mohammad of DFFC was not able to control the ball and lose possession. SPDC was able to convert on their succeeding play courtesy of Merwen Remocaldo's side jumper to increase the lead to 4 points time down to 50 seconds . In the succeeding play, DFFC's Allan Barbarona rushed downcourt and scored to reduce SPDC's lead to two points. SPDC failed to nail a basket and the ball fell into the hands of Rogelio Papa. However, Papa committed a turn-over to give the ball back to SPDC. This time SPDC scored on a short jumper by Limuel Lanutan. DFFC inbounded immediately and as Rogelio Papa dribbled the ball towards the basket, drew a foul with time down to only 1 second. Papa was awarded two free throws. He made the first throw but missed the second. DFFC's Allan Barbarona was there to made the tipped in for the final tally of 65-66.

Limuel Lanutan topscored for SPDC with 17 points. Allan Barbarona led DFFC with 16 points.

Quarters: 15-13, 33-23, 49-43, 65-66

Boxscores:

SPDC 66 = Lanutan 17, Baba 11, Macaraya 10, Betinol 9, Babao 5, Remocaldo 4, Apang 4, Omlero 2, Abubakar 2, Antalan 1, Deporos 1.

DFFC 65 = Barbarona 16, Mohammad 13, Papa 11, Batcheril 8, Equibal 4, Fernandez 4, Occena 3, Amancio 2, Selle 2, Maglanque 2, Estorgio 0, Vistal 0.

SPDC kontra DFFC, Western laban sa Mindanao Cargo, SMFI makikipagpaligsahan sa SMPFC

Ngayong Linggo, asahan ang mga pukpukan na laban. Sa unang laro, makikipagtuos ang SPDC kontra sa DFFC. Ang SPDC ang siyang nangunguna sa team standing na mayrong malinis na karta 4-0 panalo-talo. Samantalang ang DFFC naman ay pumapangalawa at nagtala ng 3 panalo at 1 talo. Inaasahang pangungunahan na naman ni Erwin Betinol at Jimbo Baba ang SPDC, samantalang sina Allan Barbarona at Rogelio Papa naman ang magtatanggol para sa DFFC. Kung mananalo ang DFFC, magkakapareha na sila ng tala ng SPDC. Subalit kung mananalo ang SPDC ay mapapanatili nito ang malinis na karta at pangunguna sa liga.

Sa ikalawang laro ay maghaharap ang Western Feedmill at Mindanao Cargo. Tatangkahin umangat ng Western Feedmill sa talaan ng panalo-talo. Kasalukuyang nasa pangatlong pwesto ang Western Feedmill na may kartang 2-2 panalo-talo. Kung matatalo ng Mindanao Cargo ang Western Feedmill ay magiging pareho sila ng kartada. Nguni't papayag ba ang Western Feedmill na matalo? Higit na kakailanganin ng Western Feedmill ang mga puntos mula kina Patrick Gabi at sa nagbabalik mula sa pagkakasakit na si Nelson Traya para maipanalo ang laban. Muling sasandal sa mga puntos ni Robert John Rulona at Mark Anthony Yap ang Mindanao Cargo upang makasilat sa Western Feedmill.

Sa huling laban, susubukan padapain ng SMFI ang SMPFC. Kung nais ng SMFI na manalo kakailanganin nila ng resistensya sa buong laro lalo pa't matatanda na ang manlalaro ng SMFI at medyo mga bata pa ang manlalaro ng SMPFC. Susubukan kunin sa bilis ng SMPFC ang laban ngayon pa't medyo mahihina na ang tuhod ng mga taga-SMFI. Kinakailangan ng SMPFC na mapigilan si Doc Eric "the elephant eagle" Irlandez. Kinakailangan naman ng tulong ni Doc Eric mula kila Dandan Morandante, James Gutierrez at Jimmy Dacalano kung nais nilang maisalba ang laban at mabaon sa ilalim ng talaan ng panalo-talo ang SMPFC. Sa kabila naman, kakargahin ng pagpukol ng mga puntos ni Adrian "Doc Eso" Basoc ang SMPFC. Subali't kakailanganin niya ng tulong nila Arnel Masinading, Paolo Mesias, at Joy Alcoberes upang maipanalo ang laban.

Bakbakan na!!!!

SMPFC got its first win

SMPFC finally broke into the win column whacking Mindanao Cargo Forwarders 55-48. The first quarter score was the lowest recorded quarterscore in the tournament 7-2 in favor of Mindanao Cargo. Mindanao Cargo had the head start and lead most of the way only to accede to SMPFC at the closing minutes of the game. Mindanao Cargo failed to contain Adrian "Doc Eso" Basoc of SMPFC who scored a game high 25 points. RJ Rulona, the leading scorer of MCF was limited only to 11 points, his lowest output so far in the tournament. Before the game RJ Rulona averages 21.3 points a game.

Joy Alcoberes provided the support to Adrian Basoc chipping in 11 points. Mark Anthony Yap led the scorers for MCF with 13 points.

Quarters: 2-7; 16-21; 25-30; 55-48

Boxscores:
SMPFC 55 = Basoc 25, Alcoberes 11, Balucos 7, Bagolor 4, Mesias 2, Nulla 2, Palomata 2, Masinading 2, Lor 0, Cuevas 0, Loquellano 0, Demegillo 0.

Mindanao Cargo 48 = Yap 13, Rulona 11, Acebu 10, Rubio 5, Melano 4, Barrete 2, Culaba 2, Barias 1, Maglasang 0, Lapiz 0.

SPDC Walloped SMFI Poultry

SPDC walloped SMFI Poultry 71-56. SPDC speed outmatched the ageing legs of SMFI Poultry. SPDC led by 10 points at halftime 32-22. The elephant eagle, Eric Irlandez, tried to rally SMFI-Poultry and almost succeeded, bringing the lead down to five with 5 minutes remaining in the game. Irlandez scored 14 points out of his 18 markers in the second half. However, in the closing minutes there is no more oxygen left in the tank of SMFI poultry and eventually succumbed to the much younger SPDC squad. Dandan Morandante of SMFI-Poultry helped the elephant eagle, Eric Irlandez, three-fourths of the way but went scoreless in the fourth quarter. Morandante finished with 18 points.

Erwin Betinol scored 18 points for SPDC mostly on converted fastbreaks. Betinol poured in 8 points in the closing minutes to take the fight out from SMFI Poultry mostly on fastbreak with converted bonus shots on foul-counted situations. Kominie Macaraya added 14 points and Limuel Lanutan contributed 10 points for SPDC.

Quarters: 10-12; 22-32; 38-49; 56-71

Boxscores:

SPDC 71 = Betinol 18, Macaraya 14, Lanutan 10, Baba 8, Remocaldo 8, Babao 6, Abubacar 4, Apang 3, Antalan 0, But 0, Omlero 0, Deporos 0.

SMFI-Poultry 51 = Irlandez 18, Morandante 18, Dacalano 14, Virtucio 3, Gutierrez 3, Barias 0, Virtudazo 0, Lebante 0, Gornez 0, Doronio 0, Molina 0.

DFFC outdueled Western Feedmill

DFFC behind the guns of Rogelio Papa outhustled Western Feedmill 70-63. Western Feedmill teamleader Nelson Traya sit out the game nursing a flu. It's a seesaw ballgame where there are several lead changes. Papa took over DFFC's scoring in the second half pouring 16 points including 4 triples. He scored only one point in the first half. Papa finished the game with 17 points to lead DFFC. Arnel Batcheril provided the help scoring 15 points while Rhyjel Amancio contributed 10 points for DFFC.

Western Feedmill also missed the services of bigmen Onsit Arcillo and Dennis Mendez. Patrick Gabi tried to carry the fight for Western Feedmill scoring 13 points, 11 in the second half but fouled out in the fourth quarter. Other Western Feedmill ballers in double figures are Julius Sakilan and June Tubias with 11 points apiece.

DFFC improves it record to 3-1 for solo second. With the loss Western Feedmill dropped to third place with a 2-2 win-loss card.

Quarters: 14-10; 22-25; 41-44; 63-70

Boxscores:
DFFC 70 = Papa 17, Batcheril 15, Amancio 10, Barbarona 9, Equibal 6, Estorgio 5, Mohammad 4, Occena 2, Vistal 2, Medela 0, Selle 0, Manlaque 0, Fernandez 0

Western Feedmill 63 = Gabi 13, Sakilan 11, Tubias 11, Villegas 9, Jone 8, Dela Cruz 6, Iroy 3, Albarico 2, Tormis 0, Barba 0

DFFC vs. Western, SMFI Poultry battles SPDC, and MCF test SMPFC

DFFC and Western Feedmill will try to outsmart and outrun each other this Sunday, October 5, 2008 if they want to improve on their team standing. Both teams are tied-up at second place with 2-1 win-loss record behind pacesetting SPDC with an unblemished slate of 3-0. The second game will feature the league leader, SPDC, versus the resurgent SMFI Poultry. SPDC again will rely on their twin towers, Jimbo Baba and Merwen Remocaldo. SMFI meanwhile expects steady game from Ericson Irlandez, James Gutierrez, forward Dandan Morandante and shooting guard Jimmy Dacalano. The third game will pit winless SMPFC, itching to notch their first win, versus slumping Mindanao Cargo Forwarders. Prolific scorer, RJ Rulona, will again lead MCF with Mark Anthony Yap setting up the play at the point guard position. SMPFC will have their hands full if they want to beat MCF. Joy Alcoberes will again provide the muscle inside the paint for SMPFC. Adrian "Doc" Basoc will have to bring his "A" game with Paolo Mesias providing the speed. SMPFC's playing coach and team captain Jerry "Jer-jer" Demegillo declares his team readiness to play this Sunday.

Expect another "war" this Sunday. See you there!

DFFC edged SMPFC

DFFC came from behind to snatch the victory over the hardfighting SMPFC squad 58-56. It was another close finish for SMPFC but the breaks did not go their way. SMPFC's center Adrian "doc" Basoc fouled out with 3:50 to go in the fourth quarter. With less than a minute left, SMPFC was ahead by 4 points when Rogelio Papa managed to steal the ball from SMPFC's Julius Nulla and scored on a lay-up. SMPFC failed to make a basket in their possession. In the succeeding play, Allan Barbarona of DFFC drive strong towards the basket squeezing past a phalanx of defenders scoring a goal plus a foul from Joy Alcoberes. Barbarona scored on the bonus free throw to put DFFC ahead by 1 point, time down to 26 seconds. SMPFC immediately inbounded and made a long pass to Paolo Mesias who scored on a drive to the basket to put SMPFC back ahead by 1 point, with 18 seconds left. Then, Rogelio Papa scored another goal for DFFC with a foul from Julius Baring with 4 seconds remaining time. Papa made the free throw to give DFFC a 2-point lead. With no timeout left, SMPFC was forced to throw a desperation shot as time runs out.

DFFC's Allan Barbarona lead all scorers with 18 points. Rogelio Papa and Ismael Mohammad contributed 13 points a piece for DFFC. Joy Alcoberes topscored for SMPFC with 17 points. Julius Nulla added 11 points while Paolo Mesias chipped in 10 points.

It was another sorry loss for SMPFC who remained winless in the tournament in 3 tries. DFFC improved its win-loss record to 2-1.

Quarters: 15-18; 28-32; 35-33; 58-56

Boxscores:

DFFC 58 = Barbarona 18, Mohammad 13, Papa 13, Equibal 4, Maglanque 4, Amancio 2, Occena 2, Madela 1, Batcheril 1, Estorgio 0, Vistal 0, Selle 0, Fernandez 0

SMPFC 56 = Alcoberes 17, Nulla 11, Mesias 10, Basoc 6, Bagolor 5, Baring 4, Lara 3, Lor 0, Palomata 0, Demegillo 0, Masinading 0, Balucos 0, Iman 0, Loquellano 0, Cuevas 0.

SPDC dominated Western Feedmill

SPDC showed its vaunted defense and might underneath to remain unbeaten upending Western Feedmill 64-58. SPDC post lead as high as 16 points in the first half but Western feedmill keeps on coming back behind Patrick Gabi, Onsit Arcillo and Nelson Traya. However, SPDC always has an answer from Jimbo Baba and Merwen Remocaldo. Jimbo Baba paced SPDC with 16 points. Merwen Remocaldo added 12 points and Kominie Macaraya contributed 9 points. Patrick Gabi scored 10 points, all in the second half for Western Feedmill.

It was the third straight victory for SPDC, the only unbeaten team in the tourney. Western Feedmill dropped to 2-1 win-loss record.

Quarters: 19-8; 34-21; 53-37; 64-58

Boxscores:
SPDC 64 = Baba 16, Remocaldo 12, Macaraya 9, Lanutan 8, Betinol 8, Deporos 7, Antalan 2, Babao 2, Apang 0, But 0, Omlero 0, Abubacar 0

Western Feedmill 58 = Gabi 10, Traya 9, Arcillo 9, Sakilan 8, Villegas 7, Dela Cruz 7, Novabos 4, Tormis 2, Tubias 2, Barba 0, Eso 0; Iroy 0, Albarico 0, Mendez 0, Isip 0

SMFI Poultry stunned Mindanao Cargo Forwarders

SMFI Poultry notched its first win in the tournament at the expense of Mindanao Cargo Forwarders 57-53. It was a close game with the halftime score dead even at 28-all. MCF outscored SMFI in the third canto 15-10 behind the guns of RJ Rulona to give themselves a five-point lead going to the last quarter. MCF still leads by 7 points with time down to 1 minute and 50 seconds. However, Jimmy Dacalano scored on a lay-up to cut the lead down to 5. In the ensuing play, MCF failed to convert and Dandan Morandante immediately passed the ball to Jimmy Dacalano but instead of going in for the lay-up opted to shoot a 3-pointer which he made. MCF lead down to two with 40 seconds left to play. MCF shoot hurriedly and again failed to convert on their possession. Ericson Irlandez grabbed the rebound then passed to James Gutierrez who slowly dribbled the ball downcourt. James Gutierrez then passed the ball to the cutting Ericson Irlandez who converted the shot plus a foul. Scored tied at 53-all. Ericson Irlandez converted the bonus foul shot giving SMFI a one-point lead with 26 seconds remaining. Ericson Irlandez played almost without relief and provided the leadership to keep SMFI in the game. James Gutierrez then got a steal from Mark Anthony Yap then passes to Jimmy Dacalano for a fastbreak lay-up. Time down to 10 seconds with SMFI now ahead by 3 points 56-53. MCF's Resthie Rubio fires a three-pointer but is off-the-mark. James Gutierrez got the loose ball and was fouled. James Gutierrez converted 1 of 2 free throws for the final count of 57-53.

James Gutierrez and Jimmy Dacalano scored 18 points each and Ericson Irlandez added 17 points for SMFI poultry. MCF's RJ Rulona led his team with 20 points and Mark Anthony Yap contributing 9 points.

Quarters: 14-14; 28-28; 38-43; 57-53

Boxscores:
SMFI 57 = Gutierrez 18, Dacalano 18, Irlandez 17, Morandante 2, Doronio 2, Gornez 0, Lebante 0, Barias 0, Virtudazo 0, Molina 0.

MCF 53 = Rulona 20, Yap 9, Melano 7, Acebu 6, Maglasang 5, Barrete 4, Rubio 2

SPDC and Western face off; SMFI battles MCF; and SMPFC clashes with DFFC

Anticipate a heckuva of a fight this Sunday between the two league leading unbeaten teams, SPDC and Western Feedmill. SPDC and Western Feedmill will square off at 10:00am after the game between tailender SMFI Poultry, still winless after 2 games, and the unpredictable Mindanao Cargo Forwarders (MCF). The third game will feature another bottom dweller, winless SMPFC, versus erstwhile leader DFFC, who is aching to bounce back after a sorry loss to MCF last Sunday.

Western Feedmill is expected to use its speed versus the much taller SPDC squad. SMPFC and SMFI are hoping to notch their first win in the tournament while DFFC and MCF desires to improve their current position.

SPDC overpowered SMPFC

SPDC relied on its tall frontline to turn back hard fighting SMPFC in a low scoring ballgame 39-34. SMPFC kept the game close all thoughout but didn't get the needed breaks in the endgame.
SPDC slotman Jimbo Baba provided the firepower scoring 18 points, 12 ponts in the second half after scoring 6 points at halftime. No players from SMPFC scored in double figures although they outscored SPDC in the fourth quarter 13-11.

Quarterscores: 13-7; 18-14; 28-21; 39-34

Boxscores:
SPDC 39 = Baba 18; Lanutan 9; Betinol 4; Abubacar 4; Macaraya 2; Babao 2; Remocaldo 0; Apang 0; Antalan 0; Deporos 0; Omlero 0.

SMPFC 34 = Lara 8; Basoc 5; Bagolor 5; Baring 5; Mesias 4; Masinading 3; Balucos 2; Loquellano 2; Lor 0; Nulla 0; Acoberes 0; Palomata 0; Demegillo 0; Iman 0

Western Feedmill Dumps SMFI Poultry

Western Feedmill made mince meat of SMFI Poultry 64-48. SMFI never came close after the halftime score of 24-20 with Western leading only by four points. Western outscored SMFI 17-7 in the third quarter and 23-21 in the fourth quarter. Western used its speed and pressure defense to capitalized on the ball handling errors of SMFI.

Nelson Traya and Jun Tubias got 10 points apiece for Western Feedmill. For the second straight game, Jimmy Dacalano shooting still went sour converting on 3 of 13 from behind the three-point arc. Jimmy Dacalano contributed 13 points and Ericson "superbull" Irlandez bulldozed his way to 12 points to lead the losing team.

Quarterscores: 14-6; 24-20; 41-27; 64-48

Boxscores:

Western Feedmill 64 = Traya 10; Tubias 10; Gabi 8; Jone 8; Villegas 8; Tormis 6; Dela Cruz 4; Novabos 4; Arcillo 2; Albarico 2; Sakilan 2; Iroy 0.

SMFI 48 = Dacalano 13; Irlandez 12; Morandante 8; Gutierrez 7; Ocena 2; Baluran 2; Molina 2; Azuelo 2; Virtudazo 0; Virtucio 0; Doronio 0; Gornez 0.

Mindanao Cargo upsets DFFC

Mindanao Cargo Forwarders shocked opening day winner, DFFC, 49-46. The game was a close fought contest with DFFC leading at halftime by a single point 16-15. However, in the fourth quarter MCF pour it all outscoring DFFC 26-18 behind the heroics of RJ Rulona and Mark Anthony Yap. MCF thus improve its record to 1-1. DFFC suffered its first loss and tied its tormentor at 1-1 win-loss record.

MCF scoring leader RJ Rulona topscored with 18 points with Mark Anthony Yap contributing 10 points. Also scoring in double figure is Resthie Rubio with 10 points coming from two converted three-point shot. Only Allan Barbarona scored in double digit for DFFC with 13 points.

Quarterscores: 11-7; 16-15; 28-23; 46-49

Boxscores:

MCF 49 = Rulona 18; Yap 10; Rubio 10; Acebu 7; Barette 2; Barias 2, Culaba 0; Maglasang 0; Melano 0; Lapiz 0; Libre 0; Sonzona 0.

DFFC 46 = Barbarona 13; Occena 8; Mohammad 7; Bacheril 6; Papa 6; Fernandez 2; Madela 2; Estorgio 2; Selle 0; Equibal 0; Vistal 0; Maglanque 0; Amancio 0.

Game Referees

The referees during the break with SMPFC's Arnel "spitfire" Masinading.

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