CEBU, Philippines — Team Casili upended Pulpogan, 85-76, to win the championship in SK category A of the 12th Mayor Teresa “Nene” P. Alegado Cup Fiesta Basketball League in Consolacion, Cebu.
The two protagonists figured in a close battle from the get go resulting to a 65-all standoff after three quarters.
Casili, however, staged a spirited offensive at the endgame, outscoring Pulpogan, 20-11, to walk away with a nine-point victory.
Melmar Maluya and JB Macanas showed the way for Casili with 19 points apiece while Regnier Gonzaga chipped in 14 markers.
Prince Soquino dropped 20 points while James Wennard Saliot and Chil Camajalan combined for 22 points in a losing effort for Pulpogan.
The tournament was under the supervision of SK Federation President Carlos Donn Flores, the overall sports chairman, and his co-chair councilor Marilou Casul.
Paul Alelu Flores is the league commissioner, with Lee Mhar Dahil, Agvin Jugan, and Cromwell Cuenca as deputy commissioners and Stephen Ababon as technical head. — EBV