Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association (CECABA)

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Class '98 routs '99 in CECABA hoopfest
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 03/28/2006

Cokaliong Shipping '98 dominated the game from start to finish to demolish Cebu Pacific Transport '99, 83-63, in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup last Sunday at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

In the second game, Big Boss '96 won by forfeiture over Juvis Marketing 2003 to top Division I with a 9-1 win-loss record.

Elvis Evagelista had another solid game finishing with 25 points on top of 13 rebounds and four steals, while Robinsyon Yap was equally impressive with 21 points, 11 rebounds, three blocks, three steals and two assists as Class '98 wound up its elimination round campaign at No.5 spot with a 6-4 slate.

After racing to a 39-30 lead at halftime, Class '98 pummeled Class '99 in the remaining two quarters with a variation of inside and outside attacks for the 20-point blowout.

Albert Uy topped Class '99 with 23 points, while Genseric Rowie Tan and Lawrence Lauron cashed in 15 and 12 markers, respectively, in a losing cause.

Class '99 also ended the qualifying phase with a 6-4 card, but was relegated to sixth spot by Class '98 by virtue of winner-over-the-other rule.

The scores
Class 1998 (83) - Evangelista 25, Yap 21, So 8, Millan 8, Co 8, Plaza 7, Escoton 6
Class 1999 (63) - Uy 23, G. Tan 15, Lauron 12, Yap 8, Ang 4, T. Tan 1

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Class '67/83 dethrones '92 in CECABA hoop
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/01/2006


Chester Enterprises '67/83 pulled one big surprise as it dethroned last year's Division I champion Asia Surplus and Tires '92 in overtime, 64-61, in their sudden-death duel to clinch the last quarterfinal spot in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup on Thursday at the Cityt Sports Club Cebu gym.

Facing no tomorrow, the merged forces of Class '67/83 dug deep in the extra-five minute period to join early qualifiers Young Builders '91 (6-1), Armour Wood '81/85 (6-1) and Eco-Tech Appliance '84/87 (4-4) into the next round while sending Class '92 into a timely summer vacation.

Dewfoam '88 and Asian Home Appliance '93 earned automatic berths into the semifinal phase for emerging as elimination round topnotches with identical 7-1 win-loss slates.

Stephen Tan topscored with 19 points on top of 10 rebounds four assists,two steals and two blocks, while the ageless Zotico Tan poured in 16 points, including six in the extension that buoyed Class '67/83 to a crucial victory.

Class '67/83 was in full command most of the way and even took a 10-point edge, 51-41, heading into the final canto, but Class '92 rallied back in the closing minutes to threaten at 52-55 with less then a minute left to play.

Class '83 could have sealed the victory in the dying seconds, but Cesar Ting muffed a potential game-clinching basket.

In the ensuing play, Class '92 top center Ryan Order hit a booming 3-pointer to knot the count at 55-all. They could have stole the win, but Richard Lanutan missed a layup with six seconds left in the regulation, thus, the overtime.

As Class '92 was apparently consumed by fatigue factor, the spirited Class '67/83 conjured all extra energy they could muster and interestingly, they got it from the oldest player in the league - the 59-year-old Zotico Tan, who delivered the killer blows on Class '92.

Ting added 12 points, seven rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Christopher Cokaliong chipped in nine points, six rebounds and two steals for Class '87/83, which will face next the twice-to-beat Class '91.

While Class '67/83 was hardly affected by the absence of ace defender Edwin Lim, Class '92 felt the ill effects playing without its top scorer in Mitchel Diputado.

Ordes stepped up in Diputado's absence with 14 points and 18 rebounds for Class '92, Warren William Yu cashed in 12 points and 14 rebounds, while Lanutan and Michael Lim combined for 24 points in a losing cause.

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Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Hannah’s ousts Class ’99, bags Cecaba semi s seat

The third-ranked Hannah’s Cakes and Decors 2004 hammered out a 72-63 victory to oust the sixth-seed Cebu Pacific Transport ’99 and advance to the semifinal round in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association’s 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup last Sunday at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

In the other game, Cokaliong Shipping Lines ’98 lived to fight for another day after escaping with a 67-65 win over the twice-to-beat JRJ Enterprises 2000. Thus, Class ’98 meets Class 2000 anew on April 9 in a sudden-death duel for a semis berth.

Christian Espada unloaded a game high 20 points, half of which he made in a sizzling 29-12 run in the second quarter that turned Class 2004’s 14-17 deficit into a 14-point advantage at halftime, 43-29.

Class ’99 rallied in the third canto, 18-13, but Class 2004 neutralized its opponent in the closing minutes of the game to march into the next round without any hitch. Danel Hayag and Aljhune Areja backed up Espada with 12 points apiece, while Eliot Emerson Uy added 10 markers for Class 2004.

Ruben Yap Jr. and Genseric Rowie Tan connived for 39 points for Class ’99.

In the nightcap, Elvis Evangelista erupted with 22 points and Robinson Yap added 17 markers to help Class ’98 forge a rubbermatch with Class 2000. The two protagonists figured in a hill-to-hill battle the entire game, with Class ’98 taking just a two-point edge, 67-65, with less than a minute left to play.

Overtime

Class 2000 could have forced overtime, but top gunner John Brian Lo muffed a potential game-tying layup with five seconds to go. Lo fired a game-high 24 points, but got only solid support from Alfie Romero Chua with 11 points as Class 2000 faltered in clinching an outright semis spot.

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Class '67/83, '95 stay alive in CECABA
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/08/2006

Chester Enterprises '67/83 and Rocket Battery '95 gunned down their twice-to-beat foes in contrasting fashion to keep their flickering semifinal hopes alive in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup on Thursday at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

Showing an admirable fighting spirit, the sixth-seed Class '67/83 escaped with a 62-60 victory over two-time Division I finalist Young Builders '91, while the seventh-ranked Class '95 blasted the second-seeded Dendramil Merchandizing '94, 62-50.

This marks for the first time in league history that lower-seeded teams forged do-or-die games over their higher-ranked rivals. For the record, four out of six lower-ranked squads stayed alive in the quarterfinal round.

The collision between Class '67/83 and Class '91 was a spine-chiller. The Chester Enterprises-backed squad led most of the way until Class '91 caught up with them in the final canto and grabbed the lead twice, the last was at 60-59 with less than a minute left in the game.

The ageless Zotico Tan, however, converted a crucial shot to put Class '67/83 back in front, 61-60. Resil Yu made it 62-60 after splitting his charities with nine ticks left before the final buzzer.

In the ensuing play, Class '91's Tommy Yu fired a 3-point shot, but the ball bounced off the rim. Still, lady luck smiled at them as Juan Borromeo Jr. grabbed the offensive rebound, but couldn't make any miracle as he flubbed a potential game-tying shot as the time expired.

Cesar Ting became Class '67/83's surprise package as he topped with 17 points. Zotico Tan added 12 points, while Christopher Cokaliong contributed 10 markers to offset Stephen Tan's season-low seven points.

Later, Archie Gue netted 15 points, while Dean Dy Teves and Raymond Gollon combined for 21-point output for Class '95, which never looked back after taking a double-digit advantage at the turn, 29-19.

Class '67/83 and Class '95 will collide anew with their respective opponents in a pair of sudden-death matches on April 20, with the winners marching into the semifinal phase.

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Double thriller: Class 2000 edges '98 in 2OT; '81/85 ousts '84/87 in overtime to reach CECABA semis
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/11/2006

The spectators of last Sunday's pair of sudden-death quarterfinal matches at the City Sports Club Cebu gym literally found themselves inside a suspense theater, with one game going into extra period overtime and the other lasting in double overtime.

JRJ Enterprises 2000 dug deep in two overtimes to repulse Cokaliong Shipping '98, 93-86, while Armour Wood '81/85 need a five-minute extension before disposing off Eco-Tech Appliance '84/87, 77-70, to march into the semifinals of the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup.

It was a heartbreak of a loss for Class '98 as victory was imminent when it led by a hairline, 74-73, and Gerald Plaza was fouled by Oliver Boltron with one-tenth of a second left in the regulation period.

However, Plaza, in a fit of anger, reacted negatively to the foul by inciting Boltron to a fistfight, prompting the referees to throw Plaza of of the game.

Worse, Class '98's Virgilio Escoton missed what could have the insurance free throws. On the other side of the court, Boltron of Class 2000 split his charities off Plaza's technical foul to forge a 74-all deadlock, thus, the first overtime.

The two squads once again engaged in an air-tight battle resulting into an 80-all standoff for the second overtime.

Capitalizing on it fresher legs, Class 2000, behind the fully-charged Phil Marvin Lausa, bombarded the fagged out Class '98 with a 13-6 run in the second overtime to wrap up one of the most exciting games in CECABA history.

Lausa poured 10 of his topscoring 22 points in two overtimes even as five other players submitted twin figures for Class 2000 in a show of great teamwork.

Rodnie Ocarol donated 15 points, Michael Lloyd Tan 13, Charles Henry Kua 12 and Alfie Romeo Chua 11. Their efforts were more than enough to offset the season-low 11-point output by its top gunner John Brian Lo.

Lo was hounded by foul trouble in the first half, enabling Class '98 to crawl back from an 17-point deficit in the second quarter and even grab the lead, 57-54, after three quarters.

Elvis Evangelista scattered 30 points and Rex Millan posted a season-high 25 points, but their efforts went futile as Class '98 proceeded to the exit.

In the other game, Class '81/85 overhauled a 15-point deficit in the third quarter and then toiled hard in the extension to terminate Class '84/87, behind a scintillating 31-point show by Joel Chan.



Stephen Lee backed up Chan with 18 points, while Wilson Yu and Edvin Kaw contributed 14 and 10 markers, respectively, for Class '81/84, which now joined Class '88 and Class '89/93 in the next round.

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Class '96, '89/93 score in CECABA semis
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/20/2006

Defending champion Big Boss '96 and Asian Home Appliance '89/93 posted contrasting victories at the start of the semifinal round in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup on Tuesday at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

Class '96 pummeled Hannah's Cakes and Decors 2004 from start to finish en route to a 76-60 romp, while Class '89/93 dug deep at crunchtime to turn back Dewfoam '88, 64-60.

Tonight, a pair of sudden-death quarterfinal matches will be contested, with Young Builders '91 taking on Chester Enterprises '67/83 in the first game at 7:30 pm and Dendramil Merchandizing '94 clashing with Rocket Battery '95 in the main dish at 9 pm. The winners will march into the semis.

Mark Ryan Babor and Emmanuel Baron each had 15 points and Dreyfuss Ang contributed 11 markers as Class '96 relentlessly pounced on Class 2004 for three quarters to come up with a 16-point advantage, 59-43, entering the final canto. The younger graduates were in complete mess from thereon.

Class 2004 was badly hurt by the absence of top gunner Christian Espada who did not show up in the game.

Aljhune Areja and Danel Hayag stepped up in Espada's absence with a combined 33-point output, but their efforts went in vain.

Earlier, Ryan Alexis Mendez scattered a season-high 24 points, while Allan Leith Ting added 17 for Class '89/93, which trailed most of the way until Mendez and Wilby Tan presided over a tide-turning run in the final stretch.

Down by eight points at the end of the third period, 43-51, Mendez made six points and Tan scored all his seven points in a decisive 21-9 endgame attack that catapulted Class '89/93 to a come-from-behind triumph.

Erwin Yu topped Class '88 with a season-best 23 points, while Richard Yu and Rey Kenneth Ng cashed in 13 and 11 markers in a losing cause.

It was a heart-rending setback for Class '88 as it led by as much as 17 points in the third quarter.

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Class '95 ousts '94 in CECABA shocker
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/22/2006

The seventh-ranked Rocket Battery '95 sprung one major surprise as it ousted the second-seed Dendramil Merchandizing '94, 72-69, to advance into the semifinal round of the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup on Thursday at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

In the other sudden-death duel, Young Builders '91 went strong in the first half to terminate Chester Enterprises '67/83, 79-70, and complete the four-team semifinal cast in Division I with Dewfoam '88, Asian Home Appliance '89/93, and Armour Wood '81/85.

Donald Anthony Ting did a one-man wrecking crew, pouring in 16 of his topscoring 28 points in the second half for Class '95. When his teammates ran out of bullets when they needed it most, Ting came up with timely answer to every offensive of Class '94.

Raymond Gollon and Archie Gue each contributed 10 points to back up Ting and at the same time offset the absence of one of their top gunners in Joseph James Yu.

It was an air-tight battle all the way highlighted by a 50-all deadlock at the end of the third period.

In the closing minutes of the game, Class '95 played with grace under heavy pressure on the way to pull off one of the biggest upsets in the league this season.

Thus, Class '95 became the only one out of the five teams that forged do-or-die games over their higher-ranked foes to withstang the tough test and breeze through the next round.

Class '95 joined defending champion Big Boss '96, JRJ Enterprises 2000, and Hannah's Cakes and Decors 2004 in the Division II semis phase.

Anwar Satina unloaded 14 of his game-high 33 points in the fourth quarter, but his tag partner Wellington Yu was handcuffed to only 14 points as the heavily-favored Class '94 unexpectedly went into a timely summer vacation.

Earlier, Tommy Yu had 24 points, while Juan Borromeo Jr. and Kevin Co fired 12 markers apiece for Class '91, which used a fierce 44-32 attack in the first half to baffle Class '67/83 the rest of the way and stave off early elimination.

The ageless Zotico Tan tossed in a season-high 27 points, 14 in the fourth period, but got only support from Stephen Tan with 14 as Class '67/83 proceeded to the exit.

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Class 2004 reaches division finals in CECABA
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/27/2006

Hannah's Cakes and Decors 2004 went through extra period before disposing off Rocket Battery '95, 84-77, to clinch a finals seat in Division II of the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup on Tuesday night at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

In the other game, Armour Wood '81/85 kicked off its semifinal bid with a 71-57 thrashing of Asian Home Appliance '89/93.

Four players scored in double figures led by Danel Hayag with 21 points as Class 2004 assured itself of at least a tie for the Division II finals berth with a 2-1 win-loss record.

Hayag was heavily backed up by Rodney Co with 17 points, and Christian Espada and Aljhune Areja, who finished with 16 and 15 markers, respectively.

After a 69-all deadlock at the end of the regulation period, Class 2004 banked on its fresher legs and quickness to finish off Class '95 with a 15-8 run in the extension.

Donald Anthony Ting fired a game-high 27 points, 17 in a 23-15 first quarter rally, but his efforts went for naught at Class '95 started its semifinal campaign on a wrong foot.

Earlier, Class '81/85 showed great team effort in pulling of a 14-point rout of Class '89/93, behind 23 points from cat-quick playmaker Stephen Lee.

Joel Chan added 19 points, while Wilson Yu and Edwin Kaw connived for 26 points for Class '81/85, which ripped the game apart with a 54-40 edge entering the final quarter. The Armour Wood-backed squad never looked back from thereon.

Allan Leith Ting finished with 18 points but was the only double digit scorer as Class '89/93 absorbed its first semis defeat in two starts.

The scores

First game

Class '81/85 (71) - Lee 23, Chan 19, W. Yu 14, Kaw 12, J. Yu 2, Aberia 1

Class '89/93 (57) - A. Ting 18, Mendez 8, Ng 8, Tan 6, Chua 6, Chiang 4, Ong 4, Lauron 2, E. Ting 1

Second game

Class 2004 (84) - Hayag 21, Co 17, Espada 16, Areja 15, Uy 6, Sypongco 6, Mamac 3

Class 1995 (77) - D. Ting 27, Yu 11, Gue 10, Ho 7, Ong 7, Tiu 5, Angcay 4, Gollon 4, Co 2

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Class '81/85 and 1996 beat foes in CECABA cagefest
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 04/29/2006

Armour Wood '85 and defending champion Big Boss '96 coasted to their second straight wins in the semifinal round and in the process ousted their respective foes in the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup on Thursday night at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

Class '85 kicked Dewfoam '88 put of contention via a 55-45 decision, while Class '96 unleashed a furious offensive storm in the second half to devastate JRJ Enterprises 2000, 85-61.

Games tomorrow
(City Sports Club)
1:30 pm 1995 vs. 1996
3:00 pm '89/93 vs. 1991

With their victories, Class '85 and '96 are already assured of at least a tie for a finals berth in their respective divisions. They just need one more win to formalize their entry into the championship round.

Joel Chan topscored with 18 points, while Edvin Kaw and Stephen Lee each posted 11 markers for Class '88, which piled up a 11-point lead after three quarters, 45-34, and wisely used it as a buffer to pin down Class '88.

Rey Kenneth Ng posted a season-best 16 points, but couldn't make a difference as Class '88 bowed out of the tournament with a 1-2 slate in the semis. The missing link was top gunner Erwin Yu who was held off to a season-low five points.

In the main game, Rogelio Donayre scattered a season-high 24 points, Shaun Christopher Wang had 19 points, while Franklin Neil Ong and Gerald Chua combined for 21 points as Class '96 stepped into the threshold of Division II finals.

Class '96 led by only seven at halftime, 40-33, but detonated a 24-13 bomb in the third period before formally knocking out Class 2000 with a 21-15 run in the payoff period.

Karl Christian Lausa had 14 points, while John Bryan Lo added 12 markers for Class 2000, which already went to the exit.

The scores
First game

Class '81/85 (55) - Chan 18, Kaw 11, Lee 11, W. Yu 6, J. Yu 4, Tio 3, Wong 2

Class 1988 (45) - Ng 16, R. Lim 11, R. Yu 9, E. Yu 5, Po 2, Ong 2
Second game

Class 1996 (85) - Donayre 24, Wang 19, Ong 11, Go 10, Chua 7, Baron 6, Ang 4, Babor 2, Tan 2

Class 2000 (61) - Lausa 14, Lo 12, Kua 9, Chua 7, Boltron 6, Ocarol 5, Mercadal 4, Tan 4

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Class 89/93 reaches div. Finals in CECABA cagefest
By Emmanuel B. Villaruel
The Freeman 05/02/2006

Asian Home Appliance '89/93 terminated Young Builders '91 via a 68-67 cliffhanger to advance into the division finals of the Cebu Eastern College Alumni Basketball Association's 8th Dr. Chen Lieh Fu Memorial Cup last Sunday at the City Sports Club Cebu gym.

Thus, Class '89/93 set up a best-of-three showdown with Armour Wood '81/85 for the Division I crown.

Today's clash between Class '81/85 and '91 has been reduced to a non-bearing game as the latter is already out of contention with a 0-2 slate in the semis.

Surprisingly, Class '89/93 booted out Class '91 without its ace player Allan Leith Ting.

Ken Richard Ng stepped up bigtime in Ting's absence to finish with 19 points, followed by Wilby Tan with 15. Ryan Alexis Mendez and Henry Chua chipped in 10 markers apiece.

Class '89/93 trailed by four at halftime, 32-28, but was in control after it wrested the driver's seat, 49-47, entering the final period.

In the other game, Rocket Battery '95 kept its finals hope alive in Division II after it escaped with a 68-63 victory over defending champion Big Boss '96.

With a 1-1 record, Class '95 is not off the hook yet as it still needs to defeat JRJ Enterprises 2000 in their 9 pm encounter today to march into the finals. If ever Class '95 loses, it will be Hannah's Cakes and Decors 2004 which will advance into the championship round.

The scores

First game

Class 1995 (6 - Ting 20, De Teves 15, Gue 9, Ong 8, Yu 8, Chica 3, Co 2, Tiu 2, Arjona 1

Class 1996 (63) - Donayre 14, Wang 12, Baron 10, Go 8, Ang 5, Babor 5, Alinson 3, Ong 3, Chua 2, Pelaez 1

Second game

Class '89/93 (6 - Ng 19, Tan 15, Chua 10, Mendez 10, Ong 9, Ting 5

Class 1991 (67) - Borromeo 16, Yu 16, Go 11, De la Torre 10, Co 8, Lim 4, Ty 2