CEBU, Philippines - Atan Guardo '93 and Yayoy's Grill and Resto Bar 2002 kept their sizzling run with convincing victories over separate foes in the 2009 University of San Carlos Boys High Alumni Basketball Association (USCBHABA) Atan Guardo Barkadahan Cup Second Conference at the USC-North Campus gym.
Atan Guardo rode an a furious endgame offensive to bump off Athan '92, 86-74, while Yayoy's Grill capitalized on a third-quarter explosion to turn back Slima '96, 76-66.
The two protagonists engaged in an air-tight battle at the outset resulting into a 44-all deadlock at halftime, but Atan Guardo went strong in the final half capped by 19-11 rally in the windup for the 12-point romp.
Later, Yayoy's Grill trailed for most of the way including by five points at the break, 31-36, but charged back in the third quarter, 22-9, to wrest the lead, 53-45, for good.
The scores
First game
Atan Guardo (86) - Jumao-as 18, Toledo 17, Regidor 13, Alonzo 11, Eleazar 10, Elumba 6, Nunez 5, Vargas 2, Colinares 2, Soon 2
Athan (74) - Olvido 28, De Leon 21, Perales 11, Tan 11, Laxa 3
Quarterscores:20-21, 44-44, 67-63, 86-74
Second game
Yayoy's Grill (76) - Ruiz 17, Perez 11, Alcoseba 10, Gabatu 10, Move 9, Llanto 7, Bulang 4, Tan 4, Moran 4
Slima (66) - Taborada 25, Saliz 17, Chiongbian 9, Baldoza 6, Lerio 5, Llenos 2, Mateo 2
Quarterscores:15-22, 31-36, 53-045, 76-66. – PR (THE FREEMAN)