MANILA, Philippines – The BatangTalk ‘n Text-Quezon City team crushed Caloocan Batang Burger King, 88-54, in their championship showdown and completed its grandslam quest in the Batang PBA basketball tournament yesterday at the Araneta Coliseum.
It was the third straight title for head coach Mark Herrera whose team made it to the finals at the expense of QC sister team Batang Alaska Thursday.
“I am honored that I have players who are born to be champions. These kids have played their best and they deserve to win,” said Herrera. “I’d like to thank my coaching staff for supporting me and putting up with my schedule.”
The Batang Talk N’ Text dribblers demolished Batang Alaska, 85-17, at the Club 650 on Thursday.
Michael Nieto scored 14 of his16 points in the first quarter as the defending champs built a 21-3 advantage on the way to the easy win.
Jolo Mendoza scored 12 points and Matthew Nieto contributed 11 points.
The Batang Whoppers arranged the title showdown – a rematch of last year’s finals – with a lopsided 58-37 victory over Batang Barako Bull Energy Boosters.
The Batang Texters advance to the Powerade Batang PBA National Finals scheduled on Tuesday.