CEBU, Philippines - The Amancia Brokers won by default over the SUGBO Brokers to set up a championship showdown with the Assessment Division in the 35-below division of the 14th District Collector’s Cup basketball tournament at the Don Vicente Sotto Memorial Sports Complex.
The Amancia-Assessment knockout final will take place on February 25.
In a no-bearing match in the 35-below category, the MJDL Brokers defeated the Assessment, 93-86.
The best MJDL could do is to play for third place against the Pimntel Brokers. It will be the Mactan Hotmen and the Office of the Commissioner (O-COM) who will dispute the 35-above crown.
Baeng Medalle topscored with 21 points for MJDL of team owner Mike Logarta.
Pint-sized forward Arnel Trinidad, the president of F. Llamas Youth Association (FYA), led the Assessment with 17 points.
The scores
MJDL (93) - Medalle 21, Trangia 16, Elloren 16, Abellana 9, Delos Reyes 9, Miralles 6, Villacastin 6, Paseol 4, Lopez 2
Assessment (86) - Trinidad 17, Francia 16, D. Enriquez 13, Arreglo 12, Cadungog 11, Perez 8, Cañete 7. – GGM (THE FREEMAN)