Rollyr Boyz edges Kuya Allan to grab FYA cage title

CEBU, Philippines - The Rollyr Boyz personified great team effort to subdue Kuya Allan, 94-85, and clinch the championship of the F. Llamas Youth Association (FYA) 1st Vice Mayor Mike Rama Cup basketball tournament the other night at the Don Vicente Sotto Memorial Gym in Brgy. Punta Princesa, this city.

The Rollyr Boyz of Punta Princesa Brgy. Capt. Rolly Diorico lost an 12-point lead in the second period, allowing Kuya Allan to pull within just two points, 45-47.

Kuya Allan, however, failed to accomplish what could have been a big comeback because Ranel Patalita was held scoreless in the entire third period, while Kenneth Marquida was limited to just five points in that stretch.

Crissar Llegunas was closely guarded but still managed to score 17 points for Rollyr Boyz on the way to bag the MVP trophy. Daniel Enriquez also finished with 17 markers followed by Dexter Caballero with 16.

Lleguna, Patalita, and Caballero made it to the Mythical Five alongside Adrian Laborte, and Dondon Cadungog.

Noel Medalle and Marquida topped Kuya Allan with 20 points apiece.

Earlier, the Heartfelt squad downed Grandeur, 95-92, to claim the third place honors.

Adrian Laborte paced Heartfelt with 32 points, while Dodong Cabigas added 22 points.

Ryan Villaver earned a share of the spotlight as he was handed with the Sportsmanship award by the FYA officers led by president Arnel Trinidad. On hand to award the trophies and cash prizes were tournament director Boy Atillo on behalf of Diorico and barangay councilor Ray Gabriel Salgado.

The scores

For third

 Heartfelt (95) - Laborte 32, Cabigas 22, Danding 17, N. Laborte 9, Abella 4, Densing 4, Alob 2, Arreglo 2

Grandeur (92) - Cadungog 18, Tabar 16, Tundag 16, Atuel 16, Dacayana 12, Guy 5, Lañojan 4, Sabalande 4 Halftime : 39-46

Second game

Rollyr Boyz (94) - Llegunas 17, D. Enriquez 17, Caballero 16, Dela Cerna 10, Basalo 8, E. Marata 8, T. Marata 8, Lantaka 6, J. Enriquez 4

Kuya Allan (85) - Marquida 20, Medalle 20, Reubal 13, Rabadon 9, Patalita 8, Lastimosa 5, Quieta 5, Solon 3, Canceko 2 Halftime: 45-37. – GGM (THE FREEMAN)