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.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
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.
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.
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.
Wildcats rip Kings, 85 - 75
THE University of Mindanao (UM) Wildcats staged a strong comeback by ripping the Jose Maria College (JMC) Kings, 85-75, in the 6th GS Cup basketball tournament at the Gaisano South Citimall SkyGym Friday night.Arnold Adormeo sparked the Wildcats with 23 points, four rebounds, four steals and two assists. He was named best player of the game for his performance.
Michael Angalan and Erickson Galacgac added 16 and 15, respectively, to help lift the Wildcats notch their debut win in the 2008 season of the cagefest.
The Wildcats missed action in the league for the past two years.
The Kings, meanwhile, suffered their second straight loss in the BAP-SBP sanctioned tournament sponsored by Unilever, Procter and Gamble and Sunsport.
Jumabon Bulac drilled 17 points to lead the Kings while Ivan Lu made 13. In junior division 1, Southern Philippines Polytechnic College Inc. (SPPCI) demolished JMC, 56-50, to keep its uneaten record after three outings. JMC dropped to 0-3. (MLSA/Sunstar Davao)
Ateneo beat DRANHS; ACD wins in Girls Div.
Bea Aira Dela Cruz scored 11 of his total 15 points to power Ateneo De Davao University - Team B to victory over Daniel R. Aguinaldo HS, 34 - 31 in the girls division match.
Dela Cruz, who added 12 rebounds and 8 steals, was named best player of the game.
Lindzi Mae Garcia chipped in 6 points, 4 of them came also in the pay off period for AdDU Team B which earlier defeated Stella Maris Academy.
AdDU overcame a 16 points deficit to score a come from behind victory. The win was AdDU Team B's second in four outings.
In other match, Assumption College of Davao clobbered Sta. Ana National High School, 110 - 46.
Jennefer Mayol starred for ACD Team A's victory. She scored 27 points and added 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
Dela Cruz, who added 12 rebounds and 8 steals, was named best player of the game.
Lindzi Mae Garcia chipped in 6 points, 4 of them came also in the pay off period for AdDU Team B which earlier defeated Stella Maris Academy.
AdDU overcame a 16 points deficit to score a come from behind victory. The win was AdDU Team B's second in four outings.
In other match, Assumption College of Davao clobbered Sta. Ana National High School, 110 - 46.
Jennefer Mayol starred for ACD Team A's victory. She scored 27 points and added 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
Monday, September 15, 2008
Crusaders, Sailors down foes
Holy Cross of Davao College Crusaders and Agro Industrial Foundation College Sailors clobbered their respective foes in contrasting fashion in the 6th Gaisano South Cup College Division 1 wars Sunday night at the GS Skygym.
Holy Cross routed Davao College of Southern Philippines Orange Mustangs, 115 - 51 while Agro bested Rizal Memorial College Bulldogs, 94 - 85.
The Crusaders came out big early taking 56 -26 lead after first two quarters and never looked back to barge their way to the winning column.
Kirk James Blanco, Arthur Japson, Richard Ochate and Kristopher Lacida joined hands in disposing the Sailors as they combined for 63 points for Adel Gino Nobleza-mentored Holy Cross.
The scrappy playmaker Japson waxed hot early pouring 14 of his total 18 point in the opening canto before prolific forward Blanco went unstoppable in the second half drilling 15 of his 19 total output.
The Mustangs appeared scrappy all game along having a hard time to get their game going. Vergado top scored for DCSP’s losing cause with 17 points.
It was Genry Curso played the hero’s role for Agro in disposing RMC as the high-leaping guard provided the needed fire power.
Curso, who wowed the crowd with his fanciful moves, scored 24 points on top of ten boards, three assists and three steals.
Clemente Ruiz chipped in 23 points for Agro which will be facing next Holy Cross on Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Modjer Sansangan top scored for RMC with 21 points. Jun Planos had 18 points.
In girls division encounter, Sta. Ana National HS notched its third consecutive victory at the expense of Assumption College of Davao- Team B, 110 - 16.
Hazel Isonza came out big again for SANHS canning 25 points and added nine boards and seven steals.
In Cadet category, Stella Maris Academy defeated Thomson Christian School, 71 - 57 while Daniel Aguinaldo HS beat St. Peter College of Toril, 86 - 80.
In Mini division, University of Immaculate Conception beat Doña Pilar Learning Center, 72 - 41 while Holy Child School of Davao bested Holy Cross of DavaoC College, 101 - 43.
Saturday, September 13, 2008
Blue Knights hacks Kings
Reigning champs Ateneo De Davao University Blue Knights hacked out an 81 - 66 victory over Jose Maria College Kings to begin their title retention bid on a bright note in the 6th Gaisano South Cup Saturday night at the GS Skygym
Miguel Solitaria lived up to his star billing leading the charge for Ateneo which came out strong in the second half to win its first assignment.
The prolific forward Solitaria, last year's regular season Most Valuable Player, poured in 24 points on top of 6 boards, 3 steals and 2 assists that made him the best player of the game.
Richard Madelo, Eric Cabigas and Raphael Claveria also came out big for Ateneo chipping in 16, 12, 10 points respectively.
" We just came out big tonight. The players played hard, " said Blue Knights head coach and GS Cup 2007 coach of the year Pocholo Elegino after the game witnessed by former City councilor April Marie Dayap.
Ahead 43 - 34 after a see-saw first two quarter battle, the Blue Knights went into scoring binge, taking a double digit lead and never looked to seal the victory.
Madelo's three pointer before the shot clock buzzer sounded midway of the third canto notched Ateneo biggest lead of the ball game at 20 points, 61 - 41.
The Kings tried to bounce back in the pay off period cutting the deficit to single digit but just fell short to absorb its first defeat.
Jumabon Bulac top scored for the Kings with 18 points.
In College Division 2 encounter, defending champions Mats College of Technology Navigators also opened its title defense on a right track beating come-backing University of Immaculate Conception Eagles, 110 - 62.
Rhandelle Colina had a double-double performance for Mats. The sweet-shooting Colina scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Miguel Solitaria lived up to his star billing leading the charge for Ateneo which came out strong in the second half to win its first assignment.
The prolific forward Solitaria, last year's regular season Most Valuable Player, poured in 24 points on top of 6 boards, 3 steals and 2 assists that made him the best player of the game.
Richard Madelo, Eric Cabigas and Raphael Claveria also came out big for Ateneo chipping in 16, 12, 10 points respectively.
" We just came out big tonight. The players played hard, " said Blue Knights head coach and GS Cup 2007 coach of the year Pocholo Elegino after the game witnessed by former City councilor April Marie Dayap.
Ahead 43 - 34 after a see-saw first two quarter battle, the Blue Knights went into scoring binge, taking a double digit lead and never looked to seal the victory.
Madelo's three pointer before the shot clock buzzer sounded midway of the third canto notched Ateneo biggest lead of the ball game at 20 points, 61 - 41.
The Kings tried to bounce back in the pay off period cutting the deficit to single digit but just fell short to absorb its first defeat.
Jumabon Bulac top scored for the Kings with 18 points.
In College Division 2 encounter, defending champions Mats College of Technology Navigators also opened its title defense on a right track beating come-backing University of Immaculate Conception Eagles, 110 - 62.
Rhandelle Colina had a double-double performance for Mats. The sweet-shooting Colina scored 20 points and grabbed 12 rebounds.
Tuesday, September 2, 2008
SPPCI survives; beat Ateneo, 53 - 51
Southern Philippines Polytechnic College survived a fiery Ateneo De Davao U last minute surge to pull away with a 53 – 51 victory Sunday night in the 6th Gaisano South Cup Junior Division 1 at the GS Skygym.
The Ateneans waxed hot in the pay off period, wiping out SPPCI’s double digit lead midway of the fourth quarter, but just fell short to absorb their first setback.
With the score at 53 – 51 with eight seconds left, Jannus Gio Bulseco had the chance to win the game for Ateneo which was trailing all throughout.
Bulseco who had 10 points found himself open at behind the arc following a broken play but the prolific forward undesirably missed the shot before the final buzzer.
Forward Ronald Bangoy had a double-double performance for SPPCI drilling in 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Jess Linus Evangelio paced Ateneo with 15 points.
Unlike the junior’s team, Ateneo de Davao University-Team A past Stella Maris Academy, 75 – 20 in the Girl’s division match.
Reigning Most Valuable Player Trisha Anne Piatos lived up to her star billing scored 14 points and dished out 4 assists to open Ateneo’s title retention bid on bright note.
Piatos, who led Ateneo to championship last year, drilled 9 of his total points in the opening canto where Ateneo established a commanding 25 points advantage, 29 – 4 after ten minutes of play.
Krystine Cloe Timtim and Tara Araneta chipped in 14 and 8 points respectively for the Juan Carlo Salvador mentored Ateneo girl’s Team A.
In other matches, defending junior’s division 2 champs St. Therese College of Science and Technology demolished Ford Academy of the Arts, 102 – 61.
In Mini division, University of Immaculate Conception defeated Ateneo de Davao University, 67 – 58 while Holy Child School of Davao trounced Magallanes Elementary School, 81 – 49.
The Ateneans waxed hot in the pay off period, wiping out SPPCI’s double digit lead midway of the fourth quarter, but just fell short to absorb their first setback.
With the score at 53 – 51 with eight seconds left, Jannus Gio Bulseco had the chance to win the game for Ateneo which was trailing all throughout.
Bulseco who had 10 points found himself open at behind the arc following a broken play but the prolific forward undesirably missed the shot before the final buzzer.
Forward Ronald Bangoy had a double-double performance for SPPCI drilling in 13 points and grabbing 12 rebounds.
Jess Linus Evangelio paced Ateneo with 15 points.
Unlike the junior’s team, Ateneo de Davao University-Team A past Stella Maris Academy, 75 – 20 in the Girl’s division match.
Reigning Most Valuable Player Trisha Anne Piatos lived up to her star billing scored 14 points and dished out 4 assists to open Ateneo’s title retention bid on bright note.
Piatos, who led Ateneo to championship last year, drilled 9 of his total points in the opening canto where Ateneo established a commanding 25 points advantage, 29 – 4 after ten minutes of play.
Krystine Cloe Timtim and Tara Araneta chipped in 14 and 8 points respectively for the Juan Carlo Salvador mentored Ateneo girl’s Team A.
In other matches, defending junior’s division 2 champs St. Therese College of Science and Technology demolished Ford Academy of the Arts, 102 – 61.
In Mini division, University of Immaculate Conception defeated Ateneo de Davao University, 67 – 58 while Holy Child School of Davao trounced Magallanes Elementary School, 81 – 49.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
Agro drubs City High; Sta. Ana wins
Agro Industrial Foundation College Sea Horse clobbered Davao City National High School Vikings, 93 - 56 in the 6th Gaisano South Cup Junior Division 1 Saturday at the GS Skygym.
In Girl’s division encounter, Hazel Isonza scored 26 points on top of 13 rebounds and 8 steals to lift Sta. Ana National High School past Daniel R. Aguinaldo National High School, 64 - 33.
Rodel Cabonillas came out with a double-double performance to lead Agro bounce back from a tournament opener setback.
Cabonillas poured in 18 points and secured 13 boards for Agro which lost to defending champs Holy Child School of Davao Reds in the opening game of the tournament sponsored by Abbott, P&G, Head & Shoulders and Sunsport.
Ramon Adriano Jr. and Reden Celda chipped in 15 and respectively for the Arman Villanueva mentored Agro which had a dismal performance last year ending its campaign with a 1 - 7 win-loss record.
In Cadet Category, Assumption College of Davao crushed newcomer Philippine
Renzar Henry Asilum, Roland John Maneja and Kritofer Miguel Tanduyan combined for 65 points with 24, 22 and 19 markers respectively to lead the scoring chores for ACD.
In Mini division, Ateneo De Davao University opened its title bid with a 73 - 33 victory over
San Miguel scored 11 points on top of 11 rebounds. He also had 2 assists and 2 steals. (GS Cup press corp.)
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Gaisano South (GS) Cup, Home of the Rising Stars
By: Marianne L. Saberon-Abalayan of Sunstar Davao
This story was published in Sunstar Davao's August 24, 2008 issue: http://sunstar.com.ph/static/dav/2008/08/24/sports/gaisano.south.(gs).cup.home.of.the.rising.stars.html
IT HAS embarked on a city-wide grassroots sports basketball program for the past 14 years but little has been known about how the Gaisano South (GS) Cup, formerly known as JS Gaisano Cup, specifically on how it came to be or how vast is its contributions to local sports.
Not to mention the many prominent players who played on its court just like Purefoods Tender Juicy Giants' Peter June Simon who steered the University of Mindanao (UM) Wildcats to a series of championships and earning the coveted most valuable player (MVP) for three straight years.
And who could ever forget former six-foot-nine Wildcats slotman Samigue Eman, who made quite a stir in the Philippine Basketball League (PBL) and now a mainstay of PBA's Magnolia Beverage Masters? He, too, was a GS Cup MVP along with UM teammate Eder John Saldua. Both cagers also had stints in the RP Team that saw action in international tournaments.
Sunday Salvacion, a former Rizal Memorial Colleges (RMC) Bulldog, is also making a name in the pro league as a reliable member of the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings. He also played in
Karla Palermo-Corcino, Ad and Promo Head of the Gaisano South Citimall, recalled, "It was sometime in 1994, that former owner Sir John Gaisano and Sir William "Butch" Ramirez planned the basketball program already named JS Gaisano Cup. It started out with a few teams being played at the Almendras Gym or at any gym that was available."
Humble beginnings
Corcino, in an interview with Sun.Star Davao at her office recently, said it was only in 1997 that Sir John put the league at its newly built SkyGym. The JS Gaisano Cup, which then featured college and high school divisions, at last found a place it can call home.
On the same year, according to Corcino, the GS Cup Board of Commissioners was formed to help organize the league.
"I think it was in the 3rd JS Cup in 1997 that we had our first motorcade from PTA to JS to usher the opening rites. It was like institutionalizing the league that's why we had the official logo and the rest of the staff and organizers had official shirts, too," she said.
With its noble aim to provide the city with a true and viable grassroots sports development program on basketball, the JS Cup included the mini and cadet divisions in 2000 upon the encouragement of Basketball Association of the Philippines (BAP) regional director Regino "Boy" Cua.
It has also introduced its own All-Star Game that attracted hundreds of spectators who filled the SkyGym to the rafters.
The girls' event was included only later and in 1999, the search for Miss JS Cup made its debut.
Corcino added: "In 2002, there was a change of management. Sir John continued the JS Cup in Gaisano Tagum while our new chairman Benito Gaisano, also wanted to keep the program. So the Gaisano South (GS) Cup was born. We're now on our eighth year. It's just the name of the league that changed but its noble objectives and good intentions for the city's youth are the same."
This year's season of the region's premier youth cagefest also made another milestone with visitors Holy Trinity College of General Santos City and Panabo State College of Davao del Norte.
"This is the biggest season ever with a total of 66 teams entered in the meet. We are very happy with this development. This just proves that the league is making a good impact on our youth and schools in the region," she said.
She said mounting up one season of the league costs the management some P700,000 or more.
She went on saying: "There was even a time, we hit P1 million but the budget was sliced in later seasons. It really costs so much considering that this is not a sales-generating event. The P7 or P10 ticket sales every game could not even cover half of the operating expenses. We are really happy that management decided to give its all-out support despite the budgetary requirements. It's a good feeling that we get to help these kids hone their skills and start a career path for them in basketball one way or the other."
Meanwhile, Joseph Encabo, chief-of-staff of Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) chairman Ramirez, said: "GS Cup for me is a sporting event that promotes a true talent identification program - from a raw talent to elite. This has been proven after it has produced players now playing in PBA and PBL."
Veteran sports scribe Jon Develos, who once served as member of the GS Cup board, recalled, "I think it was Joshua Ramirez of Ateneo who was named the first MVP of the league."
The GS Cup, according to tournament director Rico Jhone Biliran, has also become BAP-SBP's basis for
Holy Trinity clobbers St. Therese; Holy Child wins in GS Cup opener
HTC came out matchless at all fronts in beating the defending champions and notching its first victory in the tournament touted as the biggest and longest running school-based tournament in Mindanao.
After establishing a huge 33 points lead 53 - 20 at the half, the Pol Torrijos mentored HTC never looked back to barge into the winning column in Bracket B.
Ryan Paul Sunio top scored for HTC with 13 points but it was Willy Pasco, Jr. came out big for the Gen. Santos City-based squad with a double-double performance.
Bonifacio Akim, Jr. paced St. Therese with 20 points.
In Junior Division 1 encounter, Holy Child School of Davao opened their title retention bid by
besting
Martin Delfinado starred for Holy Child’s victory with 18 points along with 7 rebounds and 6 steals.
Councilor’s Tomas Monteverde IV and Halila Sudagar, representing Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, graced the opening ceremony
Karla Giorgia Corcino, Gaisano Grand Citimall Ad’s and Promo chief, thanked the participating schools for their active participation and undying support to the league.
“We have a commitment to organize this exciting event every year as our contribution to the development program of basketball in
6TH GS CUP OPENS TODAY
The spirit and excitement of school-based league takes center stage today (Aug. 16) as the 6th Gaisano South Cup 2008 kicks off at the Entertainment Center of the Gaisano Grand Citimall Davao.
BAP-Samahang Basketbolista ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) Executive director Noli Eala will grace the opening rites set at 2 p.m.
A sparkling program was sort out to bring to light the opening of the biggest and longest running inter-school basketball tournament in Davao Region and touted as the premier school-based league in
“We are fired up and ready to go, “said Karla Giorgia Corcino, Gaisano Grand Citimall Ad and Promo chief.
“This is another vast season of hard court battle among the school’s not just in
The tournament, which ends in December, features competition in Mini, Cadet, Girls, Junior and College categories. The junior and college class are categorized into two divisions.
From fifty eight school’s last year, a total of 66 schools including Holy Trinity College of Gen. Santos City and Davao Del Norte State College of Panabo City will dispute for glory and honors in the five division league in this year’s season.
“The participation of
The annual search for Ms. GS Cup 2008 is expected to add color to the opening rites which will be graced also by celebirty guest Roxanne Guino-o.
Choreographed by Corcino, the 10 lovely ladies from various participating schools will show their wares in the short but fitting contest.
Three games will open the five-monthlong tournament sanctioned by BAP-SBP and backed by Unilever, Head & Shoulder, P&G, Abbott and Sunsport.
Gensan's HTC to see action in GS CUP 08
A powerhouse junior basketball varsity team from Gen. Santos City will test the mettle of the
HTU, under head coach Pol Torrijos, is also planning to join in the college division.
“ We are every grateful to the men and women of GS Cup for allowing to us to join. GS Cup is no ordinary tournament, its a big league wherein our players , surely, could get essential exposure, “ said Torrijos.
Karla Georgia Palermo-Corcino, Gaisano Grand Citimall Davao Ad and Promo chief, said the participation of HTU is an affirmation of the GS Cup's huge following.
“It's also our pleasure to have HTU in this year's season as its our thrust to help the youth of today, wherever they come from, to hone their skills in the sport and develop their character to become better individuals-that's the true genius of GS Cup, “ added Corcino.
A total of 66 teams have been invited to take part in mini, cadet, girls, juniors and college categories in this years season.
Deadline of submission of entries for mini, cadet, girls and junior divisions will be on July 30, 2008 while August 30 for the college category.
Coaches meeting will be on August 9 at the 8th floor
Bigger, better GS Cup opens Aug. 16
The Gaisano South Citimall is gearing up once again for another non-stop hard court basketball season this year for all Davaoeños with the staging of the 6th Gaisano South Cup “The Game of the Rising Stars”.
Over 60 teams have been invited to see-action in the five division tournament, the longest running basketball league in the region, which kicks off on August 16.
The five month-long tournament from August to December features competition in mini, cadet, girls, juniors and college category. The junior and college class are categorized to two divisions.
“We are now preparing for this year’s season, ironing out the kinks to ensure the successful turn out of the league, “said GS Citimall advertising and promotions head Karla Georgia Palermo-Corcino.
“This is our 6th year and we are more inspired and determined to work hard with the highest level of urgency and passion to advance the best interest of the league, “ the energetic ad’s and promo chief added.
The GS Cup is gradually creating a legacy in providing an avenue for the young Davaoeño basketball players with potential where they could enhance their skills towards a bright future and aims to develop sportsmanship and camaraderie.
It was noted that in the preceding season gym attendance had skyrocketed to at least twenty percent, indicating the warm salutation of the city’s basketball fanatics.
The GS Cup has been receiving overwhelming applause from the Davao City sports stakeholders since it was organized several years back due to its gigantic contribution to the sports development program as far as the country’s most popular sport is concerned.-pr-
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