Thursday, February 19, 2004
Heft is Might
By Rommel C. Manlosa
Sun.Star Staff Reporter
JOSEPH Ronald “Baby Shaq” Quiñahan proved to be an immovable force in the paint as he led Skygo Motorcycle Riders in executing a zone defense to break General Feeds Mega Mix and stay unbeaten following a 68-56 triumph Tuesday night in the 2004 CBF President’s Cup hosted by Barangay Sawang Calero at the San Nicolas Sports Complex.
Meanwhile, Jaz Cola had an impressive showing as it handed defending champion Hapee Toothpaste winless in two games after scoring a 79-62 drubbing in the opening match.
With Quiñahan parading the shaded lane, Skygo pulled away from a tight contest in the final canto to give the Gillamac Marketing Inc.-franchise its second victory, while handing the Feeds Masters their first defeat after a 78-67 victory Sunday over the Hapee Sparkling Knights.
The give-and-go game of the Riders proved to be an enigma for General Feeds coach Jun Tan, who had a tough time solving the problem laid down on the court by his opponent across the bench – Boy Cabahug.
With Quiñahan playing in MVP form and flashy guard Ronaldo Bucao and Neil “Smooth Operator” Rañeses also contributing, Skygo pulled away from a 53-47 lead at the start to the fourth quarter to a double-digit win despite the huge efforts of Jett Latonio and Danny de los Santos to salvage the game for the Feeds Masters.
Jaz Cola, on the other hand, proved to be a force to reckon with as the Kings bounced back from a 60-70 defeat to Skygo with an overwhelming victory over the equally tough Hapee Sparkling Knights.
The Kings converted an eight-point lead at the end of the opening quarter to a 16-point bulge at the bend with Nyoks de Guzman and Ardy Larong leading the scoring charge.
“We stuck to our game plan. However, the victory was an all-out effort for everybody. From our scouting reports we efficiently followed our game plan and with a little motivation, we broke the game open in the fourth quarter,” said Jaz head coach Robert Flores.
With its man-to-man defense working wonders, Jaz Cola dropped the killer blows in the final period with Marphyl Limbo and Froilan Baguion stepping on the gas to take the Kings to the winner’s column.
Jaz Cola (79) – De Guzman 18, Larong 15, Baguion 12, Limbo 11, Clar 8, Robillos 5, Menor 4, Ursal 2, Ramirez 2, Lozano 2. Hapee (62) – Ignacio 22, Sayon 11, Celiz 10, Juntilla 8, Redullosa 4, Araño 3, Tundag 3, Paraiso 1. Quarterscores: 18-10; 42-26; 56-48; 79-62.
Skygo (68) – Quiñahan 14, Bucao 13, Rañeses 13, Elim 7, Balague 7, Licanda 4, Akad 4, Cavan 2, Maglasang 2, Ababon 2. Gen. Feeds (56) – Latonio 12, de los Santos 10, Daruca 5, Arnado 4, Grijaldo 4, Mangubat 4, Misola 4, Lanete 3, Cainglet 2, Gabas 2, Mamba 2, Saladaga 2, Concha 2. Quarterscores: 18-16; 38-30; 53-47; 68-56.
(February 19, 2004 issue)
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