CEBU, Philippines - The Simple Likes Barbecue Haus and Harold's Hotel scored contrasting wins over their respective rivals to stay alive in the semifinal race of the F. Llamas Youth Association (FYA) basketball tournament at the barangay Tisa covered court.
Ryan Villaver sparkled with 38 points as Simple Likes defeated Pimentel Customs Brokerage, 74-70, while Toper Limbaga erupted with 29 points as Harold's Hotel routed GCM, 86-64.
Simple Likes and Harold's Hotel are currently tied with 4-3 win-loss records.
Ryan Villaver amassed 38 points for Simple Likes while Lito Mirasol had 13 points.
The MBD Law Office leads the six-team cast with a 3-1 win-loss card followed by Vanese Justin with a 4-2 dlate
The scores
First game
Simple Likes (74) - Villaver 38, Mirasol 13, Medalle 8, Dacayana 6, Dumaguit 6, Masongsong 2, Trinidad 2, Codilla 1
Pimentel Brokers (70) - Caballero 25, Sambejon 12, Cajucson 10, Cañete 8, Sabalande 7, Avila 6, Jabonero 2
Second game
Harold's Hotel (86) - Limbaga 29, Rupal 16, Atuel 14, Cadungog 10, Cueme 7, Cal 4, Sabalande 4, Tolentino 2
GCM (64) (64) - Tapdasan 22, EJ Fernandez 18, E. Fernandez 11, Tomada 9, Avila 2, Boysillo 2. (FREEMAN)