1st Talk 'N Text MVBA Invitational

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M. Lhuillier barges into MVBA semis
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CEBU CITY — M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City tripped 24/7 Freight Logistics Promac, 93-86, Monday night to claim the first crossover semifinals slot in the Talk ’N Text-Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Invitational meet at the New Cebu City Coliseum here.


The Jewelers, who bested Dazz ’Sang Patak, 90-89, last Sunday, thus swept Group A of the tournament sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) in cooperation with the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC).

In the nightcap, Richard Ian Saladaga scored the go-ahead lay-up with 2.8 seconds left in the game to lift Hotel Fortuna-Firefly to a 90-88 win over Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr.

On the defensive end, Saladaga tapped away MisOr’s inbound pass before the final buzzer sounded.

Saladaga, who played for the Cebu Landmaster last season, led Hotel Fortuna Firefly with 18 points, while Marlon Kalaw added 16.

Dennis Concha and Lowell Briones led MisOr with 21 and 20 points, respectively.

In the first game, Jimwell Torion essayed another stellar performance as he banged in a huge triple at the 1:15 mark of the fourth quarter to give M. Lhuillier a 91-85 advantage.

After a Carlos Sayon split his free throws, Torion added one more field goal to set the final score.

M. Lhuillier controlled the first three quarters until a late surge by 24/7 Promac that gave them the lead for the first time, 82-81, after Jan Malinao nailed a jumer with 4:41 left in the final canto.

However, Stephen Padilla made a big three-pointer and Alano Caputolan added two free throws to give them a four-point cushion, 86-82.

Kane Abatayo clustered three unanswered points that closed the gap at 85-86, but Padilla converted two free throws to ease the pressure, setting the stage for Torion’s late-game heroics.

Padilla led all scorers with 23 points, while Torion had 17.

Malinao paced 24/7 Promac with 14 points while Ryan Carlo Padayao scored all his 12 points in the second quarter.

The scores:

First Game

M. LHUILLIER-CEBU 93 — Padilla 23, Torion 17, Caputolan 9, Manigo 7, Gudez 6, Mepana 5, Ramirez 5, Bat-og 5, Piodo 4, Rodriguez 4, Aying 3, Enriquez 2, Smith 2, Latonio 1.

24/7 FREIGHT PROMAC 86 — Malinao 14, Padayao 12, Lanete 8, Tangarorang 8, Sayon 8, France 7, Jaca 7, Ocanada 6, Abatayo 5, Sereno 4, Mercader 4, Tundag 3.

Quarters: 20-15, 50-43, 75-66, 93-86.

Second Game

HOTEL FORTUNA FIREFLY 90 — Saladaga 18, Kalaw 16, Cruz 15, Mangahas 13, Go 11, Marata 8, Hardin 3, Santa Cruz 2, Ayodele 2, Matias 2, Cabili 0, Guiyab 0.

HOLCIM PRYCEMISOR 88 — Concha 21, Briones 20, Tagupa 15, Gonzales 10, Abadia 8, Nailon 4, Ababon 3, Sevilla 3, Navales 4, Apepe 0, Numeran 0, Jabagat 0.

Quarters: 32-17, 42-44, 72-71, 90-88.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2007
Misor remains winless
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CEBU CITY -- M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City became the first team to advance to the crossover semifinals of the First Talk ˜N Text Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Invitational Tournament at the New Cebu City Coliseum Monday evening.

The multi-titled Jewelers of Michel Lhuillier and Coach Raul "Yayoy" Alcoseba spoiled the debut of 24/7 Freight Logistics Promac under Coach Mike Reyes, 93-86, for a sweep of Group A of the first major provincial tournament sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) in cooperation with the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC).


Jimwell Torion essayed another stellar performance as he banged in a huge triple at the 1:15 mark of the fourth quarter to give M. Lhuillier an unassailable 91-85 advantage. After a Carlos Sayon free throw, Torion added one more field goal to set the final tally and insure the win with still 41 ticks to play.

M. Lhuillier controlled the first three quarters until a late surge by 24/7 Promac gave them the lead for the first and only time in the contest on a field goal by center Jan Malinao with 4:41 left in the final canto, 82-81.

However, the Jewelers' veteran smarts prevailed as Stephen Padilla banged in a triple and Alano Caputolan added two free throws to give them a four-point cushion, 86-82. Kane Abatayo clustered three unanswered points to threaten for the last time, 85-86. Padilla then converted to free throws to ease the pressure, setting the stage for Toriona’s late-game heroics.

Padilla led all scorers with a game-best 23 points followed by Torion with 17. Malinao paced 24/7 Promac with 14 points while Ryan Carlo Padayao scored all his 12 points in the second quarter.

In the nightcap, Richard Ian Saladaga defied a phalanx of defenders to score on a twisting drive with 2.8 seconds left in the game to lift Hotel Fortuna-Firefly of businessman Lorenzo Sy over Holcim Pryce Pharma-MisOr of Governor Oscar Moreno, 90-88. Saladaga then batted away a MisOr pass at the buzzer to break up their final scoring chance.

Trailing by five points and 3:31 to play, 83-88, Ramil Tagupa valiantly brought MisOr back into the game with the last four of his 15 points, 87-88. The Bong Abad-coached squad had several chances to grab the lead until Frank Nailon finally equalized the count at 88-88 with a free throw split at the 32-second mark.

Saladaga, who played the 2006 MVBA season with Cebu Landmaster, led Hotel Fortuna Firefly with 18 points followed by Marlon Kalaw with 16. Dennis Concha and Lowell Briones topped MisOr with 21 and 20 points respectively.

How they scored

M. Lhuillier-Cebu 93 -- Padilla 23, Torion 17, Caputolan 9, Manigo 7, Gudez 6, Mepana 5, Ramirez 5, Bat-og 5, Piodo 4, Rodriguez 4, Aying 3, Enriquez 2, Smith 2, Latonio 1.

24/7 Freight Promac 86 -- Malinao 14, Padayao 12, Lanete 8, Tangarorang 8, Sayon 8, France 7, Jaca 7, Ocanada 6, Abatayo 5, Sereno 4, Mercader 4, Tundag 3.

Period scores: 20-15, 50-43, 75-66, 93-86.

Hotel Fortuna Firefly 90 -- Saladaga 18, Kalaw 16, Cruz 15, Mangahas 13, Go 11, Marata 8, Hardin 3, Santa Cruz 2, Ayodele 2, Matias 2, Cabili 0, Guiyab 0.

Holcim Pryce-Misor 88 -- Concha 21, Briones 20, Tagupa 15, Gonzales 10, Abadia 8, Nailon 4, Ababon 3, Sevilla 3, Navales 4, Apepe 0, Numeran 0, Jabagat 0.

Period scores: 32-17, 42-44, 72-71, 90-88.

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SEMIS PAIRINGS COMPLETE

* * *CEBU CITY – Dazz ‘Sang Patak claimed the second semifinal seat in Group A of the First Talk ‘N Text Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Invitational Tournament Tuesday night (June 26) by defeating 24/7 Freight Logistics Promac, 79-66, at the New Cebu Coliseum.

* * *Trailing at halftime, 34-39, the wards of Coach Agripino “Jun” Noel and team owner Jack Huang went on a tear as outscored 24/7 Promac, 22-11, behind the timely baskets of Reed Friar Juntilla, Ronald Bucao and Francis Mercado.

* * *Dazz then maintained their twin-digit lead and coasted to the win as it was the time of Robert Sanz to shine as he unloaded eight markers in the final quarter to keep 24/7 Promac in check.* Dazz thus finished with a 1-1 win-loss card while 24/7 Promac remained winless in two starts in the tournament sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) in cooperation with the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC).* Idle M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City topped Group A with a clean 2-0 slate.

* * *Juntilla finished with a game-high 22 points followed by Sanz with 14.* Jan Malinao led 24/7 Promac with 18 points followed by Carlos Sayon with 11.

* * *In the second game, guest team Hotel Fortuna Firely leaned on two free throws by Nathaniel Cruz off the final foul of JR Quinahan with 21 seconds left in the game to eke out a 95-93 thriller win over the Burger King Whoppers.* In the ensuing play, the Whoppers of Coach Lawrence Chongson then flubbed four attempts to either win or send the game into overtime.

* * *Hotel Fortuna Firefly of Cebu sports patron Lorenzo “Chao” Sy topped Group B with a 2-0 record.* The Whoppers leveled their card to 1-1 to also advance to Wednesday’s crossover semifinals.

* * *Richard Ian Saladaga paced Hotel Fortuna Firefly with 20 points, 16 coming in the second half.* Ferdinand Go followed with 17 points, including three triples in the fourth period.* Bong Tan again led the way for the Whoppers with 19 points followed by Joe Devance with 15.

* * *The semifinal pairings pit M. Lhuillier against Burger King and Dazz against Hotel Fortuna Firefly.* The winners advance to Thursday’s winner-take-all championship game.* Top executives of the BAP-SBP led by president Manuel V. Pangilinan and executive director Patrick C. Gregorio are expected to witness the big contest.

How They Scored:

* * *DAZZ (79) – Juntilla 22, Sanz 14, Lanete 11, Mercado 10, Almacin 9, Belga 6, Bucao 5, Alonzo 2, Larong 0, Rodriguez 0, Moreno 0, Butel 0.

* * *24/7 FREIGHT PROMAC (66) – Malinao 18, Sayon 11, Padayao 8, Tangarorang 8, Lanete 5, Tundag 5, Mercader 4, France 4, Abatayo 2, Sereno 1, Ocanada 0, Jaca 0, Jueves 0.

* * *Period Scores: 17-19, 34-39, 56-50, 79-66.

* * *HOTEL FORTUNA FIREFLY (95) – Saladaga 20, Go 17, Matias 14, Cruz 12, Santa Cruz 10, Cabili 9, Mangahas 7, Kalaw 2, Guiyab 3, Gatchalian 1, Hardin 0.

* * *BURGER KING (93) – Tan 19, Devance 15, Bravo 10, Mendoza 10, Quinahan 8, Buenafe 7, Aquino 6, David 6, Urbiztondo 5, Saguindel 4, Dizon 3, Garrido 0.

* * *Period Scores: 25-22, 40-48, 67-69, 95-93.

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DAZZ, M. LHUILLIER TO DISPUTE CROWN

* * *CEBU CITY - It will be M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala-Cebu City versus Dazz 'Sang Patak for the First Talk 'N Text Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Invitational Tournament after both sides hacked out impressive semifinal wins Wednesday (June 27) at the New Cebu Coliseum.

* * *M. Lhuillier banked on a strong second half to thwart the Burger King Whoppers, 93-79, while Dazz used a strong start to waylay Hotel Fortuna Firefly, 87-69.* The Jewelers clipped the Kitchen Specialists* in the opening game of the tournament last June 24 (Sunday), 90-89, the first major provincial event of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP) in cooperation with the Cebu City Sports Commission (CCSC).

* * *Trailing at the halftime break, 42-46, the Jewelers under Coach Raul "Yayoy" Alcoseba went on an 11-1 run to give them the lead for the first time, 53-47, and which they never relinquished.* Mike Manigo, Jayford Rodriguez and Lyndon Gudez scored M. Lhuillier's final 15 points to erect a 70-60 edge entering the final canto.

* * *Leo Bat-og then added three baskets as he ably battled the Whoppers' twin tower combo of Joe Devance and JR Quinahan.* Danny Aying then nailed his third triple of the game to give the Michel Lhuillier-owned franchise its biggest lead of the game with three minutes to play, 86-70.

* * *Bat-og had a monster game with 14 points and 10 rebounds, followed by Gudez and Stephen Padilla with 13 points each.* Quinahan paced the Whoppers with 15, followed by Devance and Rey Mendoza with 12 apiece.

* * *In the second game, Dazz of Jack Huang and Coach Agripino "Jun" Noel used a jackrabbit start to dispose of the Lorenzo Sy-backed Hotel Fortuna.* Robert Sanz and Reed Friar Juntilla submitted eight markers each as Dazz ran away with the first period, 25-10.* Sanz and Juntilla continued to punish the opposition, building two 20-point leads - 38-18 in the second and 49-29 in the third periods.

* * *Hotel Fortuna staged a mild rally that cut their deficit to only eight entering the final quarter, 51-59.* However, Chico Lanete played fireman by unloading 11 points via three triples to frustrate Hotel Fortuna.

* * *Sanz scored 17 of his game-high 24 points in the first half.* Lanete and Juntilla both ended with 17 points.* Richard Ian Saladaga topped Hotel Fortuna with 16 followed by Bong Marata with 14.

* * *The games of the First Talk 'N Text MVBA Invitational may be viewed daily over UHF channel Cebu Catholic Television Network (CCTN-47) and all its cable affiliates nationwide starting at 3:30PM.

How They Scored:

* * *M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (93) - Bat-og 14, Gudez 13, Padilla 13, Enriquez 12, Manigo 11, Aying 9, Rodriguez 5, Latonio 5, Torion 4, Ramirez 3, Mepana 2, Caputolan 2, Piodo 0, Smith 0.

* * *BURGER KING (79) - Quinahan 15, Mendoza 12, Devance 12, Tan 11, Aquino 10, Urbiztondo 9, David 4, Saguindel 3, Buenafe 3, Bravo 0.

* * *Period Scores: 18-23, 42-46, 70-60, 93-79.

* * *DAZZ (87) - Sanz 24, Juntilla 17, Lanete 17, Belga 10, Huang 5, Alonzo 5, Rodriguez 4, Larong 3, Butel 2, Moreno 0, Bucao 0, Mercado 0, Almacin 0.

* * *HOTEL FORTUNA FIREFLY (69) - Saladaga 16, Marata 14, Matias 9, Hardin 8, Guiyab 4, Mangahas 4, Kalaw 4, Santa Cruz 4, Cruz 4, Cabili 2, Gatchalian 0, Go 0, Ayodele 0.

* * *Period Scores: 25-10, 43-27, 59-51, 87-69.

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Dazz, Lhuillier forge MVBA title showdown



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Last updated 05:53am (Mla time) 06/29/2007


MANILA, Philippines -- Dazz ’Sang Patak arranged a championship showdown against M. Lhuillier-Kwarta Padala last Wednesday in the 1st Talk ’N Text Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Invitational Tournament at the New Cebu Coliseum in Cebu City.

Robert Sanz unloaded 17 of his 24 points in the first half as Dazz secured the remaining Finals berth by routing Hotel Fortuna Firely, 87-69.

Reed Juntilla and Chico Lanete added 17 markers each for Dazz.

M. Lhuillier secured the first championship slot by stunning Burger King, the other Philippine Basketball League team, 93-79, in the other semifinal duel.

Leo Bat-og, Mike Manigo and Lyndon Gudez paced the Jewelers’ balanced charge against the PBL quarterfinalists Whoppers, who was reinforced by 6-foot-7 Fil-Am Joe Devance.

The Kitchen Specialists took in Lanete, Harbour Centre’s two-time PBL Finals Most Valuable Player, and teammates Beau Belga and Chad Alonzo as reinforcements.

The scores:
M. LHUILLIER-CEBU 93 -- Bat-og 14, Gudez 13, Padilla 13, Enriquez 12, Manigo 11, Aying 9, Rodriguez 5, Latonio 5, Torion 4, Ramirez 3, Mepana 2, Caputolan 2, Piodo 0, Smith 0
BURGER KING 79 -- Quiñahan 15, Mendoza 12, Devance 12, Tan 11, Aquino 10, Urbiztondo 9, David 4, Saguindel 3, Buenafe 3, Bravo 0
Quarters: 18-23, 42-46, 70-60, 93-79

DAZZ 87 -- Sanz 24, Juntilla 17, Lanete 17, Belga 10, Huang 5, Alonzo 5, Rodriguez 4, Larong 3, Butel 2, Moreno 0, Bucao 0, Mercado 0, Almacin 0
HOTEL FORTUNA 69 -- Saladaga 16, Marata 14, Matias 9, Hardin 8, Guiyab 4, Mangahas 4, Kalaw 4, Santa Cruz 4, Cruz 4, Cabili 2, Gatchalian 0, Go 0, Ayodele 0
Quarters: 25-10, 43-27, 59-51, 87-69

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M. LHUILLIER RULES TNT INVITATIONAL

* * *CEBU CITY - M. Lhuillier Kwarta Padala completed its domination of the First Talk 'N Text Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association (MVBA) Invitational Tournament by beating Dazz 'Sang Patak, 80-75, in the winner-take-all finale Thursday evening (June 2 in front of the biggest crowd in years at the New Cebu Coliseum.

* * *With M. Lhuillier enjoying its biggest lead of the game midway in the third period, 51-39, Dazz of Jack Huang and Coach Agripino "Jun" Noel staged a mighty rally behind Reed Friar Juntilla, Ardy Larong and Larry Rodriguez to close in entering the final period, 56-57.

* * *Rodriguez then scored on a three-point play off Danny Aying to begin the final quarter and give Dazz its last taste of the lead, 59-57.* Suddenly, Stephen Padilla banged in a triple and Jett Latonio added two free throws to give restore the upper-hand to M. Lhuillier for good, 62-59.

* * *Aying hit his second triple and Woodrow Enriquez jacked in three lay-ups to push the Jewelers further ahead, 72-64. With Dazz threatening, 68-72, Aying sank three free throws of a Beau Belga foul for more breathing space with 1:51 in the game, 75-68.

* * *In the pivotal point of the game, Juntilla sank a triple with eight ticks remaining, 75-78.* In the ensuing sequence, Jimwell Torion was quickly fouled and made both charities for the final tally.* Juntilla threw up another triple that bounced off the ring with Aying collaring the defensive rebound to preserve the win.

* * *For his consistent play during the five-day tournament sanctioned by the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (BAP-SBP), Aying was named as the Most Valuable Player behind his average of 11.3 points per game.* The 6'3" former Barangay Ginebra player was always there to bail out his team during crucial situations, delivering scores or defensive stops.

* * *Lyndon Gudez, a prized rookie out of the University of San Jose-Recoletos, led M. Lhuillier with 14 points, 11 coming in the opening quarter.* Enriquez added 13.* Chico Lanete led Dazz with 20 points but was limited to only three free throws in the fourth quarter.* Juntilla finished with 18.

* * *Earlier in the day, the Burger King Whoppers salvaged Third Place by pulverizing Hotel Fortuna Firefly, 78-56.

* * *Mike Dizon led the charge for the Whoppers with 15 points followed by JR Quinahan and Rey Mendoza with 10 each.* Bong Marata paced his side with 12 points and Dino Cabili added eight.

How They Scored:

* * *BURGER KING (7 - Dizon 15, Quinahan 10, Mendoza 10, Buenafe 10, Devance 8, David 6, Te 6, Bravo 4, Urbiztondo 3, Saguindel 2, Garrido 2, Aquino 2.

* * *HOTEL FORTUNA FIREFLY (56) - Marata 12, Cabili 8, Kalaw 6, Go 4, Saladaga 4, Ayodele 4, Matias 4, Cruz 4, Hardin 2, Gatchalian 2, Guiyab 2, Mangahas 2, Santa Cruz 2.

* * *Period Scores: 17-9, 35-19, 52-40, 78-56.

* * *M. LHUILLIER-CEBU (80) - Gudez 14, Enriquez 13, Latonio 12, Padilla 11, Aying 11, Torion 5, Piodo 4, Rodriguez 4, Bat-og 4, Caputolan 2, Manigo 0, Mepana 0.

* * *DAZZ (75) - Lanete 20, Juntilla 18, Rodriguez 12, Larong 5, Sanz 7, Almacin 7, Belga 5, Bucao 1, Moreno 0, Butel 0, Mercado 0, Alonzo 0.

* * *Period Scores: 16-15, 35-32, 57-56, 80-75.

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CONGRATULATIONS

M. LHUILLIER KWARTA PADALA-CEBU CITY
Champions
Mindanao Visayas Basketball Association
First Talk 'N Text Invitational Tournament

JIMWELL TORION * MIKE MANIGO * WOODROW ENRIQUEZ
LYNDON GUDEZ * MARLON PIODO * STEPHEN PADILLA
ARIEL MEPANA * NINO RAMIREZ * DANNY AYING (MVP)
ALANO CAPUTOLAN * JAYFORD RODRIGUEZ * JETT LATONIO
LEO BAT-OG * DARRYL SMITH

HEAD COACH RAUL "YAYOY" ALCOSEBA

COACH ALFREDO ENRIQUEZ * COACH LAWRENCE MERCED
COACH LOU REGIDOR * COACH RAMON ALCOSEBA

TEAM OWNER MICHEL J. LHUILLIER

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any news update of mvba plans?