Jocabz cruises to second straight victory in FYA cagefest

CEBU, Philippines - Steven Jocabz smothered CMK Trading, 87-74, for its second straight win in the 4th F.Llamas Youth Association (FYA) basketball tournament at the Brgy. Tisa gym.

In the other game, Simpol Likes escaped with a 74-72 victory over Chariz & Caleigh.

Four players cashed in double figures for Steven Jocabz led by Ranel Patalita with 23 points.

Dondon Cadungog exploded with a game-high 30 points, but his efforts went for naught as CKM Trading slumped to its second consecutive defeat.

Earlier, playing coach Noel Medalle charted 17 markers for Simpol Likes, which survived a 26-point explosion by Chissar Llegunas.

Down by just two points, Chariz & Caleigh bungled two chances to forge an overtime. After Llegunas flubbed his charities in the final two seconds of the contest, Chariz & Caleigh grabbed the offensive rebound but missed a tip-in that could have sent the game into a five-minute extension.

The scores

First game

Simpol Likes (74) - Medalle 17, Villaver 12, Jakosalem 12, Ramoneda 11, Laurente 7, Alcueno 6, Lañojan 4, Dumaguit 3, Pacaña 2

Chariz & Caleigh (72) - Llegunas 26, Laborte 19, Abella 8, Lavandero 6, Nudalo 5, Ponce 4, Villordon 2, Cañete 2

Second game

Steven Jocabz (87) - Patalita 23, Marata 16, Mirasol 14, Garcia 11, Caballero 10, Guy 8, Abella 4, Pacaña 3, Avila 2, Cajucson 2

CMK Trading (74) - Cadungog 30, Cal 11, Canceko 10, Trinidad 9, Medalle 6, Tabar 4, Jabonero 2, Avila 1 (GGM)(FREEMAN)