Poblacion Occ., Tilhaong win in Lacion hoop

CEBU - Poblacion Occidental and Tilhaong demolished their respective foes to keep their title hunt alive in the Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) division of the 2008 Consolacion Fiesta Cup Inter-Barangay Basketball League at the Consolacion Sports Complex.

Poblacion Occidental parlayed an early 15-8 advantage into a 69-55 demolition of Cabangahan, while Tilhaong was smoking fight after the opening buzzer to melt down Panoypoy, 86-51.

Poblacion Occidental maintained double-digit leads including at 47-37 at the end of the third period before cruishing through a 14-point victory.

Tilhaong, on the other hand, kept Panoypoy at bay after jumping off to a sizzling 20-10 start. The lead grew to 17 points at halftime, 41-24. Tilhaong kept its relentless offensive after the short break to mount an eye-popping 31-point lead, 64-33, leaving Panoynoy in complete mess the rest of the way.

 In the other game, Cansaga thrashed Poblacion Oriental, 97-79, in the Inter-Barangay category. Poblacion Oriental never recovered after being bombarded by Cansaga with a powerful opening barrage, 22-7.

The two month tilt, which serves among the highlights of the annual fiesta celebration of Consolacion on October 29, is strongly supported by the local government of Consolacion under the leadership of Mayor Avelino Gungob, Sr. and Vice Mayor Ember V. Alinsug. Overseeing the games is Paul Alelu V. Flores, a former star of the FEU Tamaraws during his UAAP days.

The scores

First game

Tilhaon (86) - Aluara 24, Sanchez 16, Boquilla 13, Naya 10, Baylosis 6, Seniel 5, Jack 5, Gerald 5, Lutaw 3

Panoypoy (51) - Toring 17, Quilab 16, Sebial 12, Selva 5, Padayogdog 1

Quarterscores:20-10, 41-24, 64-33, 86-51

Second game

Poblacion Occ. (69) - Reuyan 17, Bascon 13, Paramel 9, Reuyan 8, Sanchez 6, Juanillo 6, Reuyan 2, Ravina 2, Pepito 2, Pernito 2, Lalang 2

Cabangahan (55) - Matuguina 12, Miñoza 12, Englatera 9, Corbo 6, Matuguina 6, Estole 2, Miñoza 2, Sacedor 2, Miñoza 2, Visitacion 2

Quarterscores:15-8, 34-24, 47-37, 69-55

Third game

Cansaga (97) - Rogado 22, Garliardi 16, Demape 15, Mansera 12, Colonia 11, Avila 9, Fidelis 7, Mercader 5

Poblacion Or. (79) - Valle 22, La. Malagar 16, Orbeta 8, Cañete 8, Gerundio 8, Lo. Malagar 5, Rondavia 4, Lon. Malagar 4, Le. Malagar 2, El. Malagar 2

Quarterscores:22-7, 47-24, 74-44, 97-79  – EBV (THE FREEMAN)