DLSU suspends classes for 10 days over H1N1 flu

June 4, 2009 | 7:29 am | By |

DATE : 03 June 2009
TO : The Academic Community

FROM : Br. Armin A. Luistro FSC, President and Chancellor
RE : Confirmed case of Influenza A and campus closure
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De La Salle University announces the closure of the campus from June 4 to 14, 2009 in view of its first confirmed case of the Influenza A N1H1 virus. Based on existing Department of Health Guideline on A (H1N1) in schools, DLSU will reopen on June 15.

The case is a female foreign student who arrived in the country on May 12. DOH confirmed today, June 3, that the student contracted the virus.

The student has been admitted in a healthcare facility and is being closely monitored by medical practitioners.

DLSU officials have met with DOH Secretary Dr. Francisco T. Duque III and are closely coordinating with other Department of Health key personnel regarding the case.

Prior to the incident, the University has instituted campus-wide precautionary measures such as information dissemination regarding the Influenza A H1N1 virus.

During the closure period, the Academic Community is advised to monitor flu-like symptoms, to stay away from crowds, and to practice good hygiene. If symptoms appear, the person should immediately seek medical attention. They should also inform the University Clinic of their condition by sending their full name and ID number through email at clinic@dlsu.edu.ph.

The community is also advised to regularly check the DLSU website at www.dlsu.edu.ph/Influenza_bulletin for updates and developments on the issue, and announcements on the rescheduling of University events and activities, etc. For inquiries, the Marketing Communication Office may be reached at 526-5913 during office hours.

Reminders:
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash after you use it.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after you cough or sneeze. Alcohol-based hand cleaners are also effective.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs spread this way.
  • Try to avoid close contact with sick people.
  • Stay home if you are sick for 7 days after your symptoms begin or until you have been symptom-free for 24 hours, whichever is longer. This is to keep from infecting others and spreading the virus further.
What is the best technique for washing my hands to avoid getting the flu?

Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs. Wash with soap and water or clean with alcohol-based hand cleaner.

What should I do if I get sick?

If you become ill with influenza-like symptoms, including fever, body aches, runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, nausea, or vomiting or diarrhea, you should stay home and avoid contact with other people, except to seek medical care.

If you have severe illness or you are at high risk for flu complications, contact your health care provider or seek medical care. Your health care provider will determine whether flu testing or treatment is needed.

Green Archers spiral further, lose to UE; CSB drops a close one on Baste

June 4, 2009 | 1:30 am | By |

The slump continues as the De La Salle Green Archers fell to University of the East, 63-74, on June 3 in the FilOil-Flying V Preseason Manny V. Pangilinan Cup at the FilOil-Flying V Arena.

The Archers totally lost grip of the match when UE accrued a 15-2 spurt in the final five minutes of the third quarter to trail, 47-65. A James Martinez three early in the fourth was the Warriors’ biggest lead, 68-48.

Martinez led East with 15 points with Elmer Espiritu accumulating 14 and Paul Lee scoring 12 markers.

Peejay Barua headed De La Salle with 17 points. Arvie Bringas helped out with ten.

This is the Archers’ third straight setback in FilOil, falling to an even 3-3 standing. This marks their sixth consecutive loss counting the ones in the Nike Summer League.

The Taft-based team is tied with Far Eastern University and San Beda College in second, behind Jose Rizal University. All four made it to the quarterfinals.

The Archers will finish the eliminations against Colegio de San Juan de Letran on June 5 to determine the pairings in the playoffs.

Meanwhile, College of Saint Benilde bowed to San Sebastian College-Recoletos, 66-71.

Mark de Guzman notched ten points for the Blazers.

Gilbert Bulawan of San Sebastian topscored with 19 points with Jimbo Aquino helping out with ten.

Scores

San Sebastian 71 – Bulawan 19, Aquino 10, Maiquez 9, Sangalang 8, Maconocido 6, Pascual 5, Najorda 4, Semira 3, Dizon 3, Raymundo 2, Gatchalian 2, Gusi 0, del Rio 0.

Benilde 66 – de Guzman 10, dela Paz 9, Mañalac 9, Lastimosa 7, Dalanon 6, Morial 6, Tan 6, Argamino 5, Abolucion 4, Manlapaz 3, Umlas 1, Sia 0, Wong 0.

Quarters: 20-13, 32-32, 50-50, 71-66.

East 74 – Martinez 15, Espiritu 14, Lee 12, Llagas 9, Acuña 6, Lingganay 4, Tagarda 4, Bandaying 3, Noble 2, Acibar 2, Duran 2, Reyes 1, Pelopero 0, Zamar 0, Alabanza 0.

De La Salle 63 – Barua 17, Bringas 10, Webb 9, Bagatsing 6, Marata 5, Villanueva 4, Tolentino 4, Banal 3, Revilla 2, Mangahas 2, Andrada 1, Reyes 0, Atkins 0.

Quarters: 23-19, 43-38, 65-47, 74-63.

Tags: Fil-oil Flying V MVP Cup

Dull Arrows?

June 3, 2009 | 2:09 pm | By |

A number of Lasallians in the community are alarmed with the rut the De La Salle Green Archers are experiencing right now. Well, when was the last time you heard they went on a five-game losing streak?

The slump started with a 73-74 squeaker against Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila on May 22 in the Nike Summer League. This was followed by another heartbreaker against Far Eastern University also in the NSL.

To make matters worse were two routs courtesy of San Sebastian College-Recoletos and Adamson University in the FilOil-Flying V Preseason Manny V. Pangilinan Cup last week. Just yesterday, the Archers dropped out of the NSL for good after a double overtime loss to the Pirates.

Granted it is a running tally of the two preseason leagues they are participating in, still it is a cause for concern. Here are some factors which I consider are key points in the Green Archers’ recent fall in performance.

Fatigue. After they returned from their training camp in Chicago, this was being pointed out as culprit number one as the team adjusted from the time difference and the weather. But that could not be totally the case since the Archers won their first two games back albeit showing some sluggishness, especially now that they have been already in the country for almost three weeks.

Some say it is because they were playing games in almost near succession having to make up from the backlog they accumulated that the Archers are burning themselves out early. This now leads us to the next point.

Scheduling. From their first week back, they played three games in the NSL, winning two. They were supposed to face University of the East in the FilOil-Flying V tourney a day after losing to Lyceum in the NSL.

Somewhat of a providence, UE requested to postpone the game since the core of the team will also play on the same day for Cobra Energy in the PBL. However, that meant a back-to-back today.

If they have won in the knockout match against the Pirates, it would be four games straight capped by Colegio de San Juan de Letran on Friday. One would need NBA-level conditioning to be able to play consistently four days straight.

Then there was this snafu in the FEU game where team management was not aware that the match was moved to an earlier time.

But this would be just a cop out since almost all teams which are participating in at least two leagues would go through these stretches in their schedules, not counting the players who are pulling off double or triple duty for the National Team and in the PBL.

Lack of focus. Some quarters claim that since classes already started, the players’ attention has been divided between hitting the books and pounding the hardcourt and there was little transition in between. It was like they were playing basketball the whole summer then here comes their academic load out in the corner.

And I say, tell that to Mapua Institute of Technology which has a quarterly academic calendar. But I digress.

There is no point to this since none of our players have commitments other than to De La Salle.

Lack of overall effort. Considering how the schedule of the remaining games panned out, there is this little devil in me who is saying that the Archers are pacing themselves so that they do not totally burn themselves out. Their lackluster start against the Stags attests to that. The defense and the energy were not there. It was as if they were just running around to get it over and done with.

Which I quickly counter with the notion that the Archers never play just to compete and they always exert enough effort to at least go for the win and lose, not because they slacked off but because the other team just worked harder.

Feeling out period. Granted the team is still adjusting playing without its top scorer and top rebounder, the core has been practicing together for months now. Maybe they are still looking for the next leader who will step up or maybe they are still determining who will replace JVee Casio as the go-to guy. Or MAYBE the players are feeling the pressure as the competition for roster slots are in its tightest in years as a bumper crop of greenhorns eager to see action.

However, this is also true for almost all teams which are going through a transition, figuring out their rotation and whatever they are experimenting on.

Experimentation. If you have this much ammunition, you would want to find out what works best and maximize that. This is the quandary head coach Franz Pumaren is going through right now.

This was evident when they went to Maui Villanueva in the post in successive possessions against Lyceum-Manila. There were times when some players would go DNP-CD just because.

Going back to what I have said in the previous point, this is par for the course for almost everyone.

Endgame poise. In connection to the two previous points, there is an apparent vacuum on who would step up in the clutch. I have noticed that different players have topscored for the team, which is good in the team concept but sometimes a hole in the wall in the endgame.

Some supporters are clamoring that the veterans need to step up and deliver. Not that I am discounting the abilities of the older guys, but maybe the younger ones have a stronger fortitude when it comes to pressure packed situations.

We already have had players like those in the mold of Casio and Renren Ritualo who gave us memorable performances even if they were just rookies. And despite getting blocked by Larry Fonacier twice, then sophomore Mark Cardona showed what true grit is when he went for the shot in that game.

With every close shave the Archers encounter this preseason, it is a peg in the experience bank for the young ones and should be a driving motivation for the vets to step up and stand out.

It is hard to pinpoint what is actually bothering the green and white crew since I basically refuted myself in every point I made. The key to remember here is that a combination of all of these factors COULD BE the reason for the losing streak but they are not necessarily the only causes for all we know.

The light at the end of the tunnel in all of this is that it is still the preseason and the real war does not begin more than a month from now. That is ample time to make adjustments, fix whatever needs fixing, and at the same time, sharpen those dull arrows.

Tags: Fil-oil Flying V MVP Cup, Nike Summer League

Pirates sink De La Salle for good in NSL; LSGH loses, DLSZ wins

June 3, 2009 | 11:36 am | By |
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In yet another thriller in the Nike Summer League, the De La Salle Green Archers succumbed to Lyceum of the Philippines University-Manila in double overtime, 72-73, on June 2 at the Far Eastern University Gym.

With 13.7 seconds remaining in the second overtime period, the Archers had a chance to salvage a quarterfinals spot in the NSL with one last play. However, LA Revilla let the clock run out as he hesitated in his decision making in the final seconds.

Thus, the green and white squad eliminated itself in the tournament it previously won back in 2007.

Peejay Barua was the lone double digit scorer for the De La Salle with 22 points.

Joseph Abaya milked his crossover pull up jumpers whole game long for 25 points and five rebounds. Chris Aqualiful filled the paint with a double-double day of 15 markers and 11 boards.

The Archers started firing for a 19-5 start in the first period with Hyram Bagatsing scoring all of his nine points in that span. They were not able to maintain the lead as turnovers did them in the second period with the Pirates recovering to get back into the game.

The Taft-based squad pulled together a 7-0 run to lead, 37-30, midway of the third quarter, but this quickly evaporated as Lyceum scored six unanswered points at the end of the period to lead for the first time in the game. The Intramuros-based crew then erected a seven-point gap, 58-51, via Aqualiful’s incomplete and-one play, a few shades before the twilight zone.

There was a shift in momentum when a lull occurred after Jerard Ong was hit with a foul followed by a technical with exactly two minutes to go in regulation. Barua hit the freethrows followed by a Kish Co layup to tie the game, 58-all, with 1:44 remaining.

Aqualiful scored the next three points for LPU-M, negated by Barua’s three-pointer, :45.2 in the clock. Abaya’s fadeaway hit the front end of the rim while Revilla’s three at the buzzer went short to send the game into OT.

The Archers built a five-point gap to start the first extra time, 66-61, from Revilla’s two charities, 3:06. An Abaya trey and an Aqualiful followup with 49 ticks left evened the tally once more.

In the second OT, it was Lyceum which went up by five, 73-68, from an Abaya pop up, 1:19 remaining. Barua then hit a triple at the wings to turn it into a one-possession contest, a minute and six remaining.

Revilla could have tied the count but he missed the first of his two freebies. Joel Tolentino made a crucial steal off Aaron Anactia to set the final play but that was all to it as Revilla drove in then went out, finally deciding to go baseline moments before the buzzer sounded.

In a busy day for Lasallians, De La Salle Zobel and La Salle Greenhills had contrasting fortunes in the quarterfinals of the juniors division.

Luigi dela Paz scored the game-winning basket for the Junior Archers, winning against San Beda College-Rizal, 81-80.

Dela Paz and Arnold Van Opstal combined for 42 points with Dela Paz also putting up five rebounds and four assists. Gwynne Capacio had 11 markers and three feeds as Aiki Herrera chipped in ten and seven boards.

Nico Elorde had a statline of nine points, three caroms, and six feeds.

Baser Amer and Von Chavez led the Red Cubs with 17 points each.

DLSZ will go up against Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the semifinals on June 8 at the FEU Gym.

LSGH was not as fortunate as it got bumped by fellow NCAA school Jose Rizal University, 73-81.

Louie Vigil carried the Light Bombers on his lithe shoulders with 29 points and five rebounds, hitting key baskets in the clutch. Joshua Saret helped out with 14 markers and some stinging defense in the backcourt.

Ervin Flores was the lone double figure scorer for the Greenies with 12 points and four rebounds.

Scores

Lyceum-Manila 73 – Abaya 25, Aqualiful 15, Rimando 10, Difuntorum 8, Guevarra 8, Anactia 5, Ong 2, Cayabyab 0, Mendoza 0.

De La Salle 72 – Barua 22, Malabes 9, Bagatsing 9, Villanueva 8, Mangahas 8, Co 6, Revilla 5, Mendoza 3, Atkins 0, Andrada 0, Marata 0, Webb 0.

Quarters: 13-20, 25-28, 42-39, 61-61, 66-66, 73-72.

Tags: Junior Archers, Nike Summer League

Archer Poll: The NBA Finals

June 2, 2009 | 12:16 pm | By |

We mark the return of the Archer Poll.

The NBA Finals is here. Though the highly-anticipated Kobe-Lebron matchup did not happen, this title showdown between the Lakers and the Magic will certainly have its own share of exciting storylines.

Will the Black Mamba be able to finally win a ring as the main man of the Lake Show or will Superman and his Justice League pull more hat tricks up their sleeves?

Hollywood vs The Magic Kingdom, The Battle of Universal Studios or to some extent Disneyland vs Disney World; whatever you call it, this series will be an enjoyable one.

So who’s your pick?

Sorry, there are no polls available at the moment.

Green and White Unite at Facebook

June 1, 2009 | 12:14 pm | By |

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Now you can follow GreenArchers.ph while you’re checking up on your family, friends or even someone you don’t know. Check out our new page on Facebook!

We’ll be posting the latest content from GreenArchers.ph and other cool stuff for you die-hard Green Archer fans.

In just 8 days since we created the page, we were astonished to see that it already had around 5 thousand fans. Follow us as we drum up support for our athletes this coming season.

Btw, we also have a presence in the equally-popular Twitter but it’s only used as a back-up feed for live game scores (primarily being controlled by our friends in archerpride.com) and we would rather not promote it aggressively.

 

Go figure out why…

Falcons swoop down on Archers in Filoil tiff

May 31, 2009 | 6:43 pm | By |

Posted in Philstar

Adamson U relied on its fluid offense to hack out a 83-65 rout of still off-form Dela Salle U for its sixth straight win in the Filoil-Flying V Pre-Season MVP Cup yesterday.

Leo Canuday and rookie Allen Etrone combined for four three-pointers in the last period to finish with 14 and 11 points, respectively, for the red-hot Falcons who warded off every comeback by the Archers to conclude their eliminations tally at 6-1 in Group A.

Fiery guard Jeric Canada and Austin Manera added 23 more to pace the Falcons.

“The game plan was to really dictate the tempo of the game,” said Adamson coach Leo Austria. “Everytime they run, we contain it.”

Adamson posted their biggest lead at 22 points twice in the fourth quarter as the Archers, who stretched their losing skid to two after their return from a three-week training from the US, failed to hit their stride and missed on five straight three pointers until the five-minute mark.

The Archers trailed majority of the contest behind the 11-point losing efforts of Bader Malabes and James Mangahas.
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Scores
Adamson 83 — Canuday 14,Manera 12, Canada 11, Etrone 11, Colina 9, Cabrera 8, Galinato 6, Nuyles 5, Importante 3, Santos 2, Lozada 2, Camson 0, Alvarez 0, Yambot 0.

DLSU 65 — Mangahas 11, Malabes 11, Barua 9, Marata 8, WEbb 6, Bringas 6, Co 4, Bagatsing 4, Atkins 2, Tolentino 2, Paredes 2, Banal 0, Revilla 0, Reyes 0, Andrada 0.

QUARTER SCORES: 20-11, 36-24, 60-41, 83-65.

Tags: Fil-oil Flying V MVP Cup

Things To Watch Out For In UAAP Season 72

May 31, 2009 | 1:17 pm | By |

Posted by Tony L Atayde in his column “The Green Mind” at inboundpass.com

    It feels great to start writing again. I had a horrible freak accident while on tour in Istanbul Turkey. I broke my wrist and was in a cast for almost 2 months. However, the cast is out and just in time for me to write my first column in over 2 months.

    With the summer leagues going full swing, college basketball season is slowly but surely starting to hog the sports headlines. The UAAP is definitely where my interest lies. As I was recuperating from my accident, I was thinking of last year and what are the things to watch out for in Season 72.

    Officiating:

    Will the referees again decide the games? After last year’s horrendous officiating, the UAAP Board has to make sure that there is a vast improvement in the way the games are called.

    NABRO has been replaced and rightfully so. This year’s host, FEU, was many times the victim of the shabby and at times suspiciously shady calls by the refs. The bad calls made on FEU last year resulted in suspensions for the referees concerned.

    Word has it that the officiating chores will be handled by either BRASCU or the pool of referees from the SBP. If it goes to the latter, then the league may once again experience questionable officiating (more on this later in the article).

    Commissioner:

    With Joe Lipa as the new UAAP Commissioner, there can only be improvement here. Last year was the worst impersonation of a Commissioner ever done. It started on the very first playing day with the ID fiasco called on DLSU coach Franz Pumaren. It just went downhill from there.

    The responsibilities of the Commissioner cannot be taken for granted. Based on last year’s experience, it is quite obvious how the position can make or break the way the tournament is run. There can be no doubt as to the capabilities of the person occupying the position.

    Joe Lipa did a great job as the NCAA Commissioner last year and even if he was the coach of the UP and Ateneo squads, I am very confident that he will act with integrity and fairness.

    Samahan Basketbol ng Pilipinas:

    This is a very delicate matter that needs to be addressed. We saw how the head of the SBP almost single-handedly stopped the finals of the NCAA when he allegedly communicated with the head of the PBL referees and complained about the officiating in Game 2 of the NCAA Finals. This led to the decision by the head of the PBL referees to pull out their officials for Game 3. Panic ensued and only a last minute meeting of the NCAA Board with PBL Commissioner Chino Trinidad saved Game 3. It is also worth noting that the NCAA Commissioner Joe Lipa also had a big hand in saving the finals.

    It’s no secret that the patriarch of the SBP is the financial backer of the team that lost that Game 2 finals match. That alleged interference was totally uncalled for.

    This same SBP head has been rumored to be lobbying for the UAAP to use the SBP pool of referees. I pray that the UAAP does not use them. Allegedly, Commissioner Joe Lipa is not keen on obtaining their services and I hope that the UAAP Commissioner stands his ground.

    The SBP should stay away from the collegiate leagues and instead should manage the sport of basketball as a whole. The last collegiate league that the SBP got involved in was the Philippine Collegiate Championships and we all know how that ended. They reneged on their promise to send the winning team to the Universiade in Serbia and have not even made any effort to make a public apology or any restitution for their irresponsibility.

    PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THE UAAP AND THE NCAA!

    Eligibility:

    This early, there are already rumors of eligibility problems for some players. There are those who are allegedly scrambling to complete their academic requirements and then there are those who seem to have doubtful eligibility papers.

    There is a one player worth mentioning. He is a rookie who was at the center of the controversy that led to the suspension and eventual departure of PCU from the NCAA. It was found that this player had forged identification papers which showed he was not who he said he was. He is now in the UAAP.

    The Return of the Smart Gilas Players:

    There will be a number of players from the Smart Gilas Philippine Team who will return to the UAAP. FEU is the biggest beneficiary of this return with Barroca, Cawaling and Ramos getting tremendous international exposure. Ateneo will also benefit with the return of Al Hussaini and Buenafe.

    But the one player who has shown the biggest improvement is undoubtedly Mark Barroca. He has impressed even the coaches of the opposing teams. He was already the most consistent Tamaraw last year and may just be the pre-season choice for MVP of the UAAP.

    Players Who Are Gone:

    It will be interesting to see what teams will be greatly affected by the loss of their best players. La Salle will no longer have Casio and Maierhofer. Ateneo’s Chris Tiu will no longer don the blue and white. Marcy Arellano of UE will no longer play. FEU’s Baracael, whose shooting incident last year sparked the Tamaraws, is also gone. UST will definitely miss the presence of Jervy Cruz.

    My opinion is that both La Salle and Ateneo will miss their star players most. Casio and Maierhofer are not players that can be easily replaced. Coach Pumaren’s good fortune is that he has had a bumper crop of rookies this year and this might just soften the impact.

    Ateneo will definitely need to find someone to fill in the shoes left by Tiu. They may easily find a replacement in terms of skills but it is in the area of leadership where Tiu really will be missed. He polarized his team and many times willed them to victory. It may take more than a season to find someone who cast such a giant shadow of influence as Chris Tiu has done in the last 2 years.

    Rookies:

    This year’s rookie class will be a very notable one. La Salle seems to have gotten the edge in local talents after bagging Arvie Bringas. Coach Pumaren is still uncertain who among his other rookies will make the cut. Several RP Youth standouts are also in the DLSU squad.

    FEU is also parading a prize catch in Cameroonian Pipo Nandou. He will be an impressive addition to an all already impressive team.

    With no final line-ups yet, it will be an exciting year for the 2009 UAAP rookie class.

    Tony Atayde (LSGH70/DLSC 75) is a writer for www.inboundpass.com. Very Opinionated. Very Green. Hate him. Love Him. It does not matter and he does not care. A Howard Stern in cyberspace. He bleeds Green, He is purely from La Salle.
Tags: UAAP Season 72

Junior Archers fall to Squires in FCBL Finals

May 31, 2009 | 10:16 am | By |

Posted By Marjorie Gorospe of INQUIRER.net

    Defending champion Letran College defeated De La Salle Zobel in the Filipino-Chinese Basketball League Freego Jeans Cup’s championship match Saturday at Buddhacare Gym in Quezon City, 85-82.

    With starting line up of Jerelan Tampus, Glenn Khobuntin, Mark Cruz, Jeffrey Ongteco and Jose Cabigas, Letran Squires and the Little
    Archers closed the first half with 36-36.

    But Tampus scored a total of 49 points and was declared the most valuable player while the rest of the scores were shared between Cruz, Khobuntin and Ongtengco.

    The Archers meanwhile relied on Luigi Dela Paz who shot 26 points and Nico Elorde, 16 points and 15 rebounds, with Anton Sevilla, Gwayne Capacio and Arnold Vanopstal providing support.

    Letran Coach Elmer Naponio said that the team’s determination led to their victory but admitted it was a Tampus show.

    “I’m happy and proud of Tampus although I must say that I also have expectations with the other players, but yes I am happy,” said Naponio adding that the team is ready for the upcoming NCAA season.

    In an earlier match, Ateneo de Manila University won over San Beda Red Cubs, 74-69. Luis Sinco shot 18 points while Red Cubs depended on Amer Baser who scored 16 points.

    FCBL Commisioner Horacio Lim later awarded the trophies to five most outstanding players, namely Mark Cruz (LC), Glenn Khobuntin(LC), Amer Baser of (SBC), Luigi Dela Paz (DLSZ), and Raphael Banal (ADMU).

    Supporting the tournament are TriDharma Mktg. Corp., F’g Denims Revolution, Dickies Underwear, Old Chinatown Koptitiam, Clincher Packaging Tape, Nougat Candy, Colt Commercial, Powerbest Marketing and Star Galaxy Industrial Fabricator Inc.

Tags: Junior Archers

Junior Archers face Squires in Freego Jeans Cup finals

May 30, 2009 | 9:18 am | By |

Posted in Philstar.com

Letran and La Salle downed their respective top-seeded rivals to arrange the showdown for the TriDharma Mktg. Corp Filipino-Chinese Basketball League second Freego Jeans’ Cup crown at Buddhacare Gym near Araneta Ave. in Quezon City recently.

The Squires leaned on the all-around game of Mark Cruz to shock No. 1 ranked San Beda, 79-75, and clinch the first finals seat of the high school cagefest backed by Energen Cereal Energy Drink, Hi-Smart Vitamins and Nutri-C Juice.

Cruz had 17 points and eight assists to back the 22-point output of Jerelan Tampus as Letran goes for back-to-back crowns against the Junior Archers, who also pulled an upset against No. 2 seed Ateneo.

Luigi dela Paz scored a game-high 29 points to lead La Salle to the victory and a crack at the crown in the tournament supported by f’g Revolution Denim, Dickies Underwear, Old Chinatown Koptitiam, Clincher Packaging Tape, Nougat Candy, Colt Commercial, Powerbest Marketing Inc. and Star Galaxy Industrial Fabricator Inc.

Gwayne Capacio and Von Vonopstal chipped in 19 and 17 points, respectively, for the Junior Archers.

It was sorry loss for the Blue Eaglets, who dominated the tournament with seven straight wins before bowing to the Red Cubs in the final day of eliminations.

Aldin Unson and Kiefer Ravena paced Ateneo with 28 and 21 points, respectively. The Blue Eaglets and the Red Cubs dispute third place honors.

Tags: Junior Archers
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