THE Puresteel Manufacturing Corp.-2011 won over Crossfit-Subtero-2006, 64-52, in Division B action in the 26th Sacred Heart Ateneo Alumni Basketball Athletic Association (Shaabaa) last Sunday, July 23, 2023, at the Magis Eagles Arena in Mandaue City.
Batch 2006 was actually ahead at halftime, 30-28, but Batch 2011 — last season’s runner-up in Division B — turned the tables around with a 24-9 blast in the third that put them in front for good.
Bernard Chioson exploded for 31 points along with seven rebounds, four assists and four steals. Big man Franz Pacheco had 11 points and 10 boards, while Bradley Bacaltos filled the stat sheet up with 10 points, 12 rebounds, six assists, three steals and a blocked shot.
After a rousing win against the defending champions Batch 2003, Batch 2006 could not sustain their momentum and dropped to 1-1. Luis Yu led the way with 15 points.
In other Division B games, ‘04 The Win-2004 defeated Insular Square-2005, 60-53. Franco Te had 12 points and eight rebounds, Christopher Consunji had 10, while Ervin Lopena did it all with eight points, nine boards, seven assists, three steals and a block.
Last, the Efficascent Boost-BRC-2010 clobbered the Gateway Motors-2007, 63-36. Jasper Diaz sizzled for 22 points and nine rebounds, while speedy guard Gabe Branzuela added 15 points, seven rebounds, six assists and six steals. (JNP)