LABA, BRBA reach semis in CGBL caging

CEBU, Philippines - The Mandaue City-based Los Amigos Basketball Association (LABA) and the Better Run Basketball Association (BRBA) knocked out separate rivals to reach the semifinal round of the Cebu Golden Basketball League (CGBL) at the Inayawan Sports Complex.

The LABA squad, led by Banilad, Mandaue Brgy. Capt Glenn Bercede, ousted the Danao Ruby Star Basketball Association (DARUSBA), 84-73. Being the no.3 qualifier, however, LABA has to beat twice the second-ranked Minglanilla Basketball Association (MIBA).

In the other game, Pactio Campos exploded with 51 points as the Better Run terminated the short-handed Naga Above Forty Basketball Association (NAFBA) by the narrowest of margins, 110-109. Like LABA, Better Run of founder and club adviser Danny Duran faces a tall order next as it battles the topseed.

Power Forty Selection led by skipper Atty. Flor Yosores.

The scores

First game

LABA (84) - Rizane 33, Companion 24, Pangan 10, Lopez 7, Panan 5, Unabia 5

DARUSBA (73) - R. Capoy 17, Banzon 16, Capoy 13, Castañeda 9, Cabahug 6, Almacen 4, Batac 4, Lonzon 2, Murillo 2

Second game

Better Run (110) - Campos 51, Lopez 17, Abadejos 14, Mosqueda 12, Arias 8, Abellana 6

NAFBA (109) - Repuesto 31, Panilag 23, Miruel 20, P. Panilag 11, Gentapa 9, Flores 8, Abao 5, Medalla 2. - GGM (THE FREEMAN)