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.
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