Monday, August 2, 2010

GS Cup: Magnificent @ 8

The Gaisano South Cup will kick of its 8th season on August 14, 2010 with a record breaking 84 teams.

Holy Trinity College of Gen. Santos City, A.O. Floreindo National High School of Panabo City and Island Garden City of Samal's Holy Cross of Babak are among the visiting squads in this year's edition of the tournament touted as the biggest school-based league in Mindanao.

Coaches meeting is set on August 7, 1p.m., at the 8th floor Gaisano Corporate Center.

Saturday, September 27, 2008

Araneta, Ateneo Girl’s drubs DRANHS, 67 - 29 for 2nd victory

Ateneo de Davao University stamped its mighty class over Daniel R. Aguinaldo HS slashing out a 67 - 29 victory in the Girl’s Division of the 6th Gaisano South Cup Saturday at the GS Skygym.

Tara Shane Araneta led the charge for Ateneo which appeared erratic in the first two quarters but came out strong in the second half to notch its second win in as many games.

Playing center/forward, Araneta, a five foot-six third year high school student, poured in 15 points on top of ten boards, seven steals and three assists to grab the best player of the game citation.

Ateneo hotshot Trisha Anne Piatos, who was substituted midway of the third canto due to left hand sting but returned in the final period, finished the game with 12 points.

But they are not the only top performer for Ateneo coached by Caloy Salvador who used all his ten present players and managed to score points.

Rizza Mae Andrade had 8 points, Reena Mae Andico drilled 7, Darlene Lallen, Patricia Dominique Gumban and Krystine Timtim scored 6 each, Noelle Kristine Divinagracia canned 4 and Ella Hilda and Estefanie Dayanghirang had 2.

Jamie Marie Chan scored 12 points for DRANHS which dropped to 1 - 3 win loss record in the tournament backed by Unilever, Procter and Gamble and Sunsport.

In College Div. 1 encounter, University of Mindanao Wildcats overwhelmed Davao College of Southern Philippines Orange Mustangs, 79 - 62.

Arnold Adormeo starred for UM victory in as many games drilling in 20 points and added five boards, three steals and three assists.

In College Div. 2, Davao Central College notched its second straight triumph at the expense of AMA Computer College, 95 - 88.

In Mini division, Holy Child School of Davao remained undefeated in six games by besting Ateneo de Davao University, 83 - 81 while University of Immculate Conception tamed Holy Cross of Davao, 103 - 31.

Friday, September 26, 2008


FLY HIGH: Jose Maria College King John Adalid soars high for a fade away jumper in their game against Rizal Memorial College Friday night at the GS Skygym. RMC won 87 - 85. (Photo by: Joearn Collindres/GS Cup press corp.)

RMC bounce back with 87 - 85 victory over JMC


The Rizal Memorial College Bulldogs escaped with a 87 - 85 victory over Jose Maria College to notch their first win in the 6th Gaisano South Cup College Division 1 encounter Friday night at the GS Skygym.


The Bulldogs, who missed miserably at the foul line hitting only 2 out of 8 with less than a minute to go, held their ground in defense to cop their first win.

Ramfe Rodriguez split his free throws with 14 seconds left that gave RMC a 86 - 85 lead and the Bulldogs put up a great defensive stance in the ensuing play to seal the hard-fought victory.

Taking an in bound pass off the time out, Jay-ar De Guzman aggressively drove to the basket but was mobbed by the Bulldogs defense that force the prolific forward to turn the ball over.

Rodriguez top scored for the Bulldogs, who lost to Agro Sailors in their first outing, with 26 points and added five rebounds and three steals.

Kenny Isik had 20 points including a back to back triple that fired up RMC rally midway of the second canto en route to a 43 - 36 half time lead.

RMC also got a good performance from Robert Abao who had a double-double showing of 13 points and 13 boards. He also split his free throws with 3 seconds remaining that settled the final tally.

Samuel Salvador paced the Kings with 13 points. De Guzman had 12 points.

Isik and Sansangan missed all their bonus throws via penalty before Rodriguez finally drilled the last throw of his bonus shots.

In College Div. 2, Holy Child Reds copped their second straight win at the expense of Philippine Women’s College, 67 - 66.

Rex Sinilong led the charge for Holy Child canning18 points on top of eight rebounds, five steals and three assists.

Adan Arevalo and Osmer Chan poured in 16 and 12 points respectively for the PWC’s losing cause.

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Crusaders pesky defense sinks Sailors

Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders turned into their defense to demolish Agro Industrial Foundation College Sailors, 103 - 81 and notch their second win in the 6th Gaisano South Cup College Division 1 Sunday night at the jam-packed GS Skygym.

The Crusaders quickly went into full court pressure defense right from the opening tip off that hounded the Sailors who had a hard time to break the pesky defensive alignment.

Both teams managed to trade baskets in the opening canto where Holy Cross only up by 1, 21 - 20 after ten minutes of play.

But the wards of Adel Gino Nobleza broke away in the second period converting mostly turnover points as they forced the Sailors to turn the ball over several times.

Holy Cross outscored Agro 34 - 16 in the second quarter en route to a 55 - 36 half time advantage that put the Sailors at bay.

Arthur Japson proved his worth for the 2004 champion Holy Cross team, playing well in both ends of the floor.

Japson, a former Jose Rizal University Bomber in the NCAA, drilled in 18 points, including 13 first half points on top of seven boards and two steals.

Bryan Jones Rosete and Kirk James Blanco who had 15 and 13 points respectively also came out big time for Holy Cross which will next face Jose Maria College on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.

Eugene Torres who was ejected of the game in the 3:03 mark of the pay off period had 29 points for Agro which dropped to 1 - 1 win loss record.

Agro hot shot Genry Curso had 22 points.

Jose Maria College will face Rizam Memorial College Bulldogs on friday at 6:45 p.m.

The tournament is sponsored by Unilever, P&G, Abbott and Sunsport.

Holy Trinity grabs second win

Holy Trinity College trounced Jose Maria College, 85 - 55 in the 6th Gaisano South Cup Junior Division 1 encounter Sunday at the GS Skygym.

Ian Cris Gumawid starred for HTC’s victory with 13 points, five boards and three steals.

The victory was the second consecutive for HTC coached by Pol Torrijos who drew ace performance from Ryan Frances and Ryan Paul Sunio.

Last saturday, HTC defeated Stella Maris Academy, 88 - 79.

In girls division match, Ateneo de Davao University-Team B notched its third win at the expense of Assumption College of Davao Team B, 34 - 14.

Saturday, September 20, 2008

Holy Trinity subdues Stella Maris




The shift from Junior Division 2 to the much competitive Junior Division 1 category and the long four hours travel appeared no problem for the Gen. Santos City-based Holy Trinity College Wildcats.

HTC tamed Stella Maris Academy, 88 - 79 in the Juniors Division 1 category of the 6th Gaisano South Cup late Saturday afternoon at the GS Skygym.

Ryan Paul Sunio came out as the best player of the game for HTC canning 14 points on top of six rebounds, three steals and 2 assists.

Excell Neon Nocos and Ian Cris Gumawid chipped in 14 and 12 points respectively for HTC which was elevated to Junior Division 1 after its players showed adequate talent to compete in the premier division.

The wards of Pol Torrijos, who departed the Tuna Capital at 9 a.m. and arrived Davao City barely two hours before the scheduled 3:45 game, appeared patchy in the first two quarters but came out strong in the second half to notch the victory.

After taking 40 - 38 lead at the half, HTC went on fire in the second half to barge into the winning column in the tournament sponsored by Unilever, P&G, Abbott and Sunsport.

Stella, the 2002 champion, fought hard but just could not keep pace to the much taller Wildcats. But they had a hard time to defend Stella’s go-to-guy Nico Clyde Te.

Te, who wowed the crowd with his shooting prowess, scored 27 points including 5 triples. He went 5 of 10 at behind the arc.
Nico was the younger brother of Nelson Te who steered Stella Maris to its first ever GS Cup title in 2002 along with now San Beda College Red Lion John Paul Escobal.