San Jose rules in Sambag I cagefest

CEBU, Philippines – Sitio San Jose rode on a sizzling final-half rally to turn back Lower Kawayan, 79-73, and clinch the juniors division championship of the Sambag I Summer Basketball League 2009 at the barangay’s sports complex.

San Jose trailed by two points at halftime, 35-37, but outgunned Lower Kawayan in the next two quarters, 44-36, to steal the win in come-from-behind fashion.

Backstopped by the entire Sambag I Barangay Council under the leadership of Brgy. Capt. Jerry L. Guardo, the annual league was held in partnership with Uniherb Philippines, one of the country’s leading health companies that produces popular food supplements such as Arthro, Heartvit, Diabet, Kidneycare, Athan, Eyeberry, Slima, and Hardman.

The scores

San Jose (79) - Lunday 30, Lapiña 17, Asis 15, Sumampong 8, Rojas 7, Quijano 2

Lower Kawayan (73) - Villanueva 25, Labay 23, C. Regodon 6, Rio 6, Kasayan 4, J. Regodon 4, Nardo 3, Faciol 2 – THE FREEMAN