Scorpions eye strong WMPBL debut

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas Women sharpshooter Janine Pontejos aims to steer reigning WNCAA champion Centro Escolar University to a strong debut in the Women’s Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) today at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City.

CEU takes on Galeries Tower at 4 p.m. as the Scorpions look to join the UST Tigresses, the Imus Sis-VBL Lady Magdalo, and the New Zealand-Bluefire Valkyries as early leaders in the league.

Pontejos, who became the head coach of her alma mater CEU last year, is fresh off guiding the Scorpions to the WNCAA title last month, where they swept University of Makati in the best-of-three finals.

Key players for CEU include lanky guard Jiyan Ferolino, versatile winger Jessica Mahusay, and powerhouse center Dorie Montecalbo.

However, the Scorpions face a formidable challenge against the Galeries Skyrisers, a team bolstered by two-time UAAP MVP Analyn Almazan.