NAUNGUSAN ng Solid San Juan-PC Gilmore ang Marikina, 99-91, sa overtime para masikwat ang huling tiket sa North Division playoffs ng Metro League 17-and-under boys basketball tournament nitong Sabado sa San Andres Sports Complex.
Nagawang makahabol ng Marikina mula sa 17 puntos na bentahe ng San Juan, ngunit nagpakatatag ang huli sa krusyal na sandali para makuha ang panalo sa torneo na itinataguyod ng Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) at Barangay 143,
Nakuha naman ng reigning champion Quezon City ang top seed sa North Division nang magwagi sa Navotas, 80-68, sa torneo na suportado ng Synergy 88, World Balance, Excellent Noodles, San Miguel Corporation, Spalding, Team Rebel Sports, PLDT at Manila Bulletin.
Marivic Awitan
Iskor:
(Unang Laro)
Quezon City (80) — Valdez 22, Pastrana 19, Buot 19, Polizon 6, Rivera 5, Oyo-a 5, Bernal 4, Nepomuceno 0, Cammayo 0, Festejo 0
Navotas 68 — Villanueva 20, Mangalindan 14, Dionisio 10, Lizan 9, Cu 5, Hughes 4, Balasabas 4, Mallari 2, Matias 0, Rosal 0, Duguran 0, Castillo 0
Quarterscores: 25-12, 42-27, 58-45, 80-68
(Ikalawang Laro)
Solid San Juan-PC Gilmore (99) – Teodoro 21, Mayono 18, Rodenas 18, Nieras 14, Mabazza 12, Espino 7, Abalos 5, Abanico 4, Castro 0, Gomez 0, Tan 0.
Marikina (92)– Militar 30, Igliane 21, De Guzman 15, Dayrit 13, Avinado 6, Basilan 3, Cruz 2, Casais 1, Laforteza 0, Reyes 0.
Quarterscores: 20-21, 41-33, 68-55, 81-81, 99-91 (OT)
