Saturday, May 05, 2007 Vista Monte-CMO triumphs; Montaña nips Ching cagers
VISTA Monte-CMO edged Paglas Corp., 71-69, Saturday for its fourth win in five games in the HCHC Alumni "Mighty 40's" Summer Basketball Tournament at the HCDC Gym.
Noel Legaspi scored 13 points, while Cadel Mosqueda added 11 for Vista Monte-CMO. Roy Rubi and Santi Concepcion chipped in nine and eight points, respectively.
Nato Perucho had a game-high 24 points for Paglas, which suffered its first loss in four outings. Leo Mauhay added 10.
In other games, HCDC Parents beat Superbull, 81-80, and Montaña Pawnshop downed Davao Ching, 90-88.
Dong Amante fired 40 points to lead HCDC Parents in scoring. He got offensive support from Jun Perucho, who made 15, and Jun Acuña, who scored 11.
The victory gave the HCDC Parents a 2-4 card in the Mighty 40 category, while the defeat sent Superbull crashing down the standings with a 0-5 slate.
Mandy Gonzales spearheaded the Montaña attack with 34 points. Roger Denosta added 18 and Arman Quibod had eight.
Montaña now has a 3-0 card in the 45 years and above category. (CRAM)
