Unlimited Routs Fatal Errors for 1st Win

Istorya pummels Metaphil for 2nd win in Christmas League

Unlimited surprised Fatal Errors with a stunning 1-2-2 defense after the half and used a 21-6 3rd quarter run to take control of the game. Team captain Thadz Engaling rattled off two straight triples to start the run and point guard DJ Edquid pestered the opposing guards as Fatal Errors struggled against the sudden change in defense. Mark Manubag pitched in 15 points to lead a balanced offensive attack that saw each player score at least 3 points. Roger topscored for Fatal Errors with 18 and Santamaria added 15. Unlimited had to lean on Mark Manubag in the first quarter to buck a slow start that saw the first quarter end at 11-all. Manubag scored 9 of his 15 in the first quarter. Unlimited's revamped second unit delivered a slim 3-point lead at the half, 27-24. The starting unit then regrouped to deliver the virtuoso 3rd quarter performance, 48-30. Unlimited then cruised to victory in the 4th, 68-50.

Later in the night, Istorya toyed with Metaphil in the first three quarters and built enough cushion to hold off a fierce Metaphil rally in the 4th. Istorya appeared to be on a way to a blowout with a 47-20 score line at the half and 63-37 at the end of three but Herbert Enclonar knocked down three triples to lead a 4th quarter rally that saw Metaphil outscore Istorya 31-17 in the 4th. Istorya built enough cushion to keep Metaphil at bay 81-66. Bojoe Ocana scored a tournament high 26 points  for Istorya and got much help from Stradnus Vale and John Rivera who pitched in 19 and 14 respectively. Herbert Enclonar topscored for Metaphil with 24.

The boxscores:

Game 1
Unlimied 68-Manubag 15, Rico 8, Romanillos 8, Belandres 8, Dy 7, Engaling 6, Edquid 6, Dedios 4, Dua 3, Embalzado 3

Fatal Errors 50-Roger 18, Santamaria 15, Remnick 4, Peter 4, Nixon 3, Rex 2, Carlo 2, John 2, Acie 0, Jerby 0

Game 2

Istorya 81-Ocana 26, Vale 19, Rivera 14, N. Fernandez 8, A. Fernandez 8, Atek, 7, Rama 3

Metaphil 66-Enclonar 24, Dator 16, Bumarlong 13, Pulvera 8, Arioja 5, Estella 0, Abendain 0

Tribu M Stuns Metaphil in Christmas League Opener

Istorya holds off Unlimited at the stretch

Chowking Mariano lived up to his star billing as he scored 21 points to lead Tribu M past a stunned Metaphil squad, 66-49. John Flanco topscored for Metaphil with 13 markers but had little help from his teammates. Veteran Herbert Enclonar struggled with 7 markers to show for Metaphil.

In the second game, Istorya leaned on their veteran experience to hold off an undermanned but stubborn Unlimited squad. Unlimited took the first quarter 15-12 and the half, 32-31. Istorya regrouped to take the 3rd canto, 49-45. Unlimited kept it close with timely hits from new big man recruit Edgar Dedios but couldn't sustain the run and eventually succumbed to the veteran smarts of Istorya, 66-57.

Azkals Aim for the Finals!

Hentai try to avoid sweep

The Azkals are a win away from clinching a finals spot in the inaugural season of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association as they face the Hentai Sunday Club on Friday, 13 July 2012 at the YMCA Indoor Basketball Court.  

The Azkals took a convincing Game 1 victory over the undermanned Hentai team who terribly missed their big men and having to settle with wingman Jonas Cuayzon manning the middle. The Azkals will again rely on the trio of big men Pepito and Ponce and guard Rhedan Mora while Hentai eagerly awaits the return of big men Pippo Perocho and Mark Manubag as well as playmaker Daniel Edquid.

CRBA All-Star Friday Set

The Cebu Recreational Basketball Association will hold its first All-Star game on June 1, 2012. Following are the rosters:

Light                                                        Dark
Carl Sigmund Dalid(Maroons)     C           Frank Dinsay(USC Law)
John Rivera(PYFBA)                  PF         Kevin Corbita(USC Law)
Jan Rellosa(PYFBA)                   SF         Jonas Cuayzon(Hentai)
Eric Perpetua(Maroons)              SG        Rhedan Mora(Azkals)
Randolf Alegre(Free Agents)       PG        Yasser Alip(Hentai)

Reserves
Thaddeau Engaling II(Maroons)                Lambert Menchavez(USC Law)
Mark Matidios(Maroons)                         Eddu Ybanez(USC Law)
Ken Estenzo(Maroons)                            Benjo Rodriguez(Angry Birds)
Christian Alvarez(T-Boyz)                        Manfred Tabilog(Angry Birds)
Belocura(Free Agents)                             Mark Manubag(Hentai)
Winston Panal(Maroons)                          Paulo Jusay(Hentai)
Wendell Kwan(T-Boyz)                           Destriza(Azkals)

The overtime period between USC Law and Free Agents will be played on the same date before the Three Point Shootout and the All-Star Game.

PYFBA Sweeps First Round

T-Boyz Notch 2nd Win

Team Standings

PYFBA                     7             0

Hentai Sunday          6            1
Brave Maroons         4             3 

Angry Birds              3             4

USC Law                  2             4* 

T-boyz                      2             5 

Azkals                       2            5 

Free Agents              1            5* 

*OT to be played June 1, 2012

Jan Rellosa and John Rivera combined for 46 points to lead PYFBA to an immaculate record in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as they defeat the Azkals, 78-75. Rivera also collared 12 rebounds. Rhedan Mora led the Azkals with 31 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal while team captain Jeffrey Aribal hit six triples for a total of 18 markers.

The T-Boyz collars a morale-boosting victory over the Brave Maroons with an 87-70 thrashing. The T-Boyz actually capitalize on a 15 point penalty and the Brave Maroons only playing 4 men in the first quarter. Mark Tampos led the T-Boyz with 13 points and All-Star forward Christian Alvarez chipped in 12 points. Leading MVP candidate Eric Perpetua led the Maroons with 34 points.

Angry Birds Barges Into Top 4 Spot

Hentai Wins 6th Straight

Team Standings

PYFBA                     6             0

Hentai Sunday          6            1
Brave Maroons         4             2 

Angry Birds              3             4

USC Law                  2             4* 

Azkals                       2            4  
Free Agents              1             5* 

T-boyz                      1             5
*OT to be played June 1, 2012

After forfeiting their last 2 assignments and a 4-game skid in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament, the Angry Birds clobbered a helpless USC Law team, 49-33. John Lyndon Fermo led the Angry Birds with 17 points, 1 rebound, 5 assists and 1 steal and Sean Lapus added 11 points, 9 rebounds, and 1 steal. USC Law was led by Frank Dinsay's 11 points, 6 rebounds, 1 steal and 1 block.

Meanwhile, Team Hentai thwarted yet another late rally by the Free Agents to come out with their 6th straight victory, 71-64. Yasser Alip and Jonas Cuayzon scored 16 points apiece to lead Hentai. Late addition Jaybee Borces hit 7 trifectas to lead Free Agents with 25 points. Free Agents team captain Randolf Alegre added 17 markers.

Quarterfinal Preview on May 18

Schedule for 18 May 2012

9 pm   -  Hentai versus Free Agents

10 pm -  Angry Birds versus USC Law

Its the penultimate play date for the first round of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association season 1 tournament and what a fitting way to do it than to have a glance of two likely quarterfinal match-ups. The  heavily-favored Hentai Sunday Club will face off against the lowly Free Agents squad whose only win came by default over T-Boyz. The more interesting match-up would be Angry Birds versus USC Law, two teams with contrasting fates. USC Law have won 2 of their last 3 outings while the Angry Birds have lost 4 straight after winning their first two matches. Both USC Law and Angry Birds are mired in a three-way battle for 4th place in the team standings, with the Azkals also eyeing the spot.

PYFBA Stays Unbeaten

Azkals Record Win Number 2

Team Standings

PYFBA                     6             0

Hentai Sunday          5            1
Brave Maroons         4             2 

USC Law                  2             3* 

Azkals                       2            4  
Angry Birds              2             4
Free Agents              1             4* 

T-boyz                      1             5
*OT to be played June 1, 2012

Lawrence Saballa came off the bench and exploded for 20 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist to lead PYFBA to a record 6th straight win in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association season 1 tournament as they edged T-Boyz, 65-60. Jan Rellosa added 15 points and 3 rebounds for PYFBA. Gumamitong and Rasabal scored 14 apiece for T-Boyz.

Meanwhile, the Azkals notched their second win of the tournament with a 68-45 bashing of Free Agents. Rhedan Mora scored 26 points that went along with 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 1 steal for the Azkals while team co-captain Jefry Aribal hit 4 triples for a total of 12 points. The Free Agents were led by the 12 points of Randolf Alegre.

Box Scores: 

PYFBA(65) - Saballa 20, Rellosa 14, Andone 9, Rivera 8, Dagat 7, Flores 4, Sajulga 3, Valderrama 3,Atek 0

T-Boyz(60) - Rasabal 14, Gumamitong 14, Lunzaga 13, Capa 10, Odulio 9, Guiang 0

Azkals(68) - R. Mora 26, Destriza 13, Aribal 12, Ybanez 9, R. Mora 8, Gosarin 2

Free Agents(45) - Alegre 12, Malinao 7, Borces 6, Epe 5, Bumarlong 5, Pantonial 4, Gumagay 4, Belocura 2

PYFBA Seeks 6th Win

Azkals, T-boyz, Free Agents Seek Win No. 2

Games on Friday, 11 May 2012

9:00 p.m.     PYFBA versus T-boyz

10:00 p.m.   Azkals versus Free Agents

The unbeaten PYFBA squad looks to extend its winning streak in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association season 1 tournament to a record 6th straight win as they face the T-boyz who are trying to get out of the cellar with a win. On the other hand, the Azkals and Free Agents face off, both seeking to notch win number 2. 

Hentai Wins 5th Straight

Team Standings

PYFBA                     5             0

Hentai Sunday          5            1
Brave Maroons         4             2 

USC Law                  2             3* 
Angry Birds              2             4
Free Agents              1             3* 

T-boyz                      1             4
Azkals                       1            4 

*OT to be played June 1, 2012

Jonas Cuayzon and Mark Manubag spearheaded a first half assault that catapulted Hentai to a 33-12 halftime lead that there teammates used to cushion several USC Law rallies in the 2nd half to emerge victorious, 57-36, for their 5th straight win in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament. Cuayzon scored 9 of his 17 points in the first quarter to lead a 17-5 Hentai attack while Mark Manubag scored all of his 11 points in the 2nd quarter to extend the Hentai lead to 21. USC Law was led by Frank Dinsay's 14 points.

On the other hand, the Brave Maroons assured themselves of the 3rd spot with a default victory over Angry Birds, who failed to show up for the second straight game. The Maroons are now 4-2 while the Angry Birds dropped to 2-4.

Box Scores:
Hentai(57)-Cuayzon 17, Manubag 13, Jusay 10, Miguelles 6, Paclipan 6, Embalzado 3, Edquid 2, Balo 2
USC Law(36)-Dinsay 14, Corbita 6, Robles 4, E. Tan 4, Ocupe 3, Senagan 3, Espina 2, Menchavez 0, Teodorico 0, A. Tan 0, Lim 0

USC Law, Angry Birds in Race for 4th Spot

Games on Friday, 4 May 2012

YMCA Indoor Basketball Court

9:00 p.m.       Hentai Sunday Club vs USC Law

10:00 p.m.     Angry Birds vs Brave Maroons

The USC Law and the Angry Birds have set their goals on finishing at the fourth spot after the first round schedule of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as they face separate opponents on Friday, May 4, 2012 at the YMCA Indoor Court.

The USC Law will face Hentai, a team that has put together 4 straight victories after losing their opening game to league-leaders PYFBA. Interestingly though, Hentai's last two wins were by default as the Azkals and the Angry Birds failed to show up in their scheduled match-ups. USC Law on the other hand are on a two-game roll thanks to a heart-pounding overtime victory over the T-boyz and then riding on the cushion of a 15-point penalty for the Azkals who showed up late for their game. USC Law awaits the return of forward Kevin Corbita who missed the game against the Azkals. 

On the other hand, the struggling Angry Birds will face the unpredictable Brave Maroons who are also trying to solidify their hold of the third spot. The Angry Birds have lost three straight after winning its first two assignments. The youthful and game Brave Maroons are coming off a difficult loss to league leaders PYFBA but are upbeat as they will need only one more win to clinch a twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinals. While their last assignment will be against the lowly T-boyz, the Maroons want to finish the first round on a winning streak. The Maroons will be playing without forward Winston Panal. Also doubtful are forward Carl Dalid and point guard Ashley Villardar.

USC Law Keep Twice-to-Beat Hopes Alive

Free Agents Register First Win on Default

Team Standings

PYFBA                     5             0

Hentai Sunday          4            1
Brave Maroons         3             2 
Angry Birds              2             3
USC Law                  2             2*

Free Agents              1             3* 
T-boyz                      1             4
Azkals                       1            4  

*OT to be played June 1, 2012

USC Law used a 15-point first quarter incentive to cruise to a 78-61 victory over the Azkals who were penalized for coming late for the game. Eddu Ybanez had 12 points, 8 rebounds and 2 assists for USC Law while Edison Tan added a team high 14 points that went with 2 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 steal. Plong Ybanez scored a game high 17 points for the Azkals.

Meanwhile, the Free Agents finally registered its first win in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as the T-boyz did not show up for their scheduled game.

The scores:

USC Law(78)--E. Tan 14, Ybanez 14, Dinsay 10, Laude 9, A. Tan 8, Menchavez 7, Robles 7, Lex 4, Lim 4, Teodorico 3 

Azkals(61)-Ybanez 17, Mora 14, Galo 14, Destriza 8, Lim 2, Abad 2, Aribal 2

3 Teams Seek Win Number 2

Games on Friday, 27 April 2012

YMCA Indoor Basketball Court

9:00 p.m.          Azkals vs USC Law

10:00 p.m.        Free Agents vs T-boyz

Three teams are seeking their second win in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association  Season 1 tournament on Friday, 27 April 2012 at the YMCA Indoor Court. The Azkals and USC Law dispute the 5th spot in the team standings as they clash in the opening game. Starting All-Star contenders Frank Dinsay and Kevin Corbita are expected to lead the USC assault while the Azkals try to lean on Jecon Bonsucan for firepower.

In the second game, the T-boyz hope to bounce back from a sorry overtime loss to USC Law the last time out as they face the winless but dangerous Free Agents squad who will parade a new player in Michael Malinao in addition to vital cogs Randolf Alegre, Mark Pantonial, Eldrich Abordonado, and Paolo Abordonado.

PYFBA Logs Win Number 5

Angry Birds Forfeit Game

Team Standings

PYFBA                     5             0

Hentai Sunday          4            1
Brave Maroons         3             2 
Angry Birds              2             3
USC Law                  1             2* 
T-boyz                      1             3
Azkals                       1             3  
Free Agents              0             3*

PYFBA capitalized on a string of endgame errors from the Brave Maroons to come away with their fifth victory in as many outings in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament while the Angry Birds did not show up to hand Hentai Sunday Club their fourth straight win via forfeiture. It was the second straight game that Hentai wins via forfeiture.

Jan Rellosa had a team high 19 points to lead 5 PYFBA players who scored in twin digits. The Maroons were actually just trailing by 4 points with 1:50 left in the 4th quarter when they committed a series of turnovers that put the game away for PYFBA. 

The Brave Maroons, missing the services of leading MVP candidate Eric Perpetua and lead point guard Kendrick Estenzo, looked like they can handle PYFBA and took the lead at the end of the first quarter, 18-16 behind debuting point guard Ashley Villardar's 11 first quarter points. The PYFBA second unit manhandle the Maroons' second unit with a 21-12 second quarter. Villardar led the Maroons with 27 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks.

Box Scores:

PYFBA(72)-Rellosa 19, Sajulga 14, Valderrama 14, Andone 13, Rivera 11, Atek 4, Flores 2, Dagat 2

Brave Maroons(64)-Villardar 27, Panal 14, Dalid 14, Engaling 5, Matidios 2, Esteban 2, Esmero 0, Pantoja 0, Escobar 0

Brave Maroons Face Biggest Test

Hentai Sunday Club Seek 4th Straight Win

Games on Friday, 20 April 2012

YMCA Indoor Basketball Court

9 pm --   Angry Birds vs Hentai Sunday Club

10 pm--  PYFBA vs Brave Maroons

The Brave Maroons are coming off two wins and face their biggest test yet in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as they face-off against the undefeated PYFBA squad this Friday at the YMCA Indoor Basketball Court. The Brave Maroons will have to duplicate their hot shooting form against the Free Agents last Friday and keep up their fastbreak attack against the undefeated PYFBA squad. The Maroons will again lean on leading MVP candidate Eric Perpetua. Saballa, Velayo, and Rellosa will lead PYFBA's offensive.

In the other game, the Hentai Sunday Club seeks its 4th straight win when they collide against the struggling Angry Birds, who are coming off two blowout losses. Hentai expects to compliment the scoring of Jonas Cuayzon are the solid inside play of Pippo Perocho and Paulo Jusay, and the playmaking of Yasser Alip. The Angry Birds on the other hand hopes to bounce back from back-to-back losses and are pinning their hopes on the guard and wing play of team captain Benjo Rodriguez, Lyndon Fermo, and Bryan Maranga while hoping to hold off the inside with their heft and height.

Maroons Notch 3rd Win

USC Law nips T-boyz in Overtime

Team Standings

PYFBA                     4             0

Hentai Sunday          3            1
Brave Maroons         3             1 
Angry Birds              2             2
USC Law                  1             2* 
T-boyz                      1             3
Azkals                       1             3  
Free Agents              0             3*

*OT period between USC Law and Free Agents to be played in June 1

Leading MVP candidate Eric Perpetua puts up 27 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, and 2 steals to lead the Brave Maroons to their 3rd win in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as they routed the helpless Free Agents squad, 84-66. 

The Maroons actually found themselves tied with the Free Agents 41-all at halftime but pulled away with a barrage of threes and a relentless fastbreak attack in the 3rd quarter. The Maroons hit 10 three point shots in the game while the Free Agents made only 1. Ken Estenzo provided able help for the Maroons with 20 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 5 steals, and a block. Randolf Alegre led the Free Agents with 23 points.

In the other game, USC Law's Kevin Mumar Corbita sent their game against T-boyz into overtime with 2 crucial free throws, Robles hit a crucial three in overtime and Corbita and Alex Tan went steady from the line to carry USC Law to their first win of the tournament, 59-56. Frank Dinsay led USC Law with 20 points that went with 8 rebounds, 1 assist and 1 block. Corbita added 7 points, 14 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals for USC Law.

Box scores:
1st Game
Maroons(86)-Perpetua 27, Estenzo 20, Panal 12, Matti 9, Engaling 8, Dalid 8
Free Agents(66)-Alegre 23, Bumarlong 12, Braza 11, Belocura 10, Pulvera 6, #32 4, Gumagay 2, Bate 0

2nd Game
USC Law(59)-Dinsay 20, Robles 14, Tan 11, Corbita 7, Secosana 3, Menchavez 2, De Luna 2, Honoridez 0
T-Boyz(56)-Kwan 17, Caneda 13, Alvarez 11, Lunzaga 10, YS 6, Cardeno 5, Capa 0

Brave Maroons Seek 3rd Win

Games on Friday, April 13, 2012
YMCA Cebu
9:00 p.m.       Free Agents versus Brave Maroons
10:00 p.m.     T-boyz versus USC Law

The Brave Maroons look to grab a share of second place in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 team standings as they battle a winless but dangerous Free Agents squad. The Maroons will again lean on leading MVP candidate Eric Perpetua to carry the offensive load alongside potential All-Star starters Carl Dalid and Ken Estenzo. Free Agents will look to potential All-Star starter Mark Anthony Pantonial and team captain Randolf Alegre for firepower.

Meanwhile, the T-Boyz hope to continue its winning ways as it battles winless USC Law in the second game. All eyes will be on T-Boyz late addition Earl Pacinio who had 22 points and 11 boards in the T-Boyz upset win over the Azkals. The T-boyz also look forward to valuable contributions from Edmund Odulio, Jeff Lunzaga, and Wendell Kwan. USC Law will again be bannered by the bull-strong Frank Dinsay and forwards Kevin Corbita and Eddu Ybanez as they seek their first win of the tournament. 

PYFBA Look to Solidify Lead

Games on Friday, 30 March 2012
YMCA Indoor Court, Jones Ave., Cebu City

9:00 pm   Azkals vs Hentai Sunday Club
10:00 pm Angry Birds vs PYFBA

PYFBA seeks to solidify its hold of the top spot in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as they take on erstwhile league leaders Angry Birds at the YMCA Indoor Court. PYFBA looks to again lean on the sterling play of Saballa and team captain Jan Rellosa while the Angry Birds wish to compete at full strength as they badly missed the inside presence of Clay Gumalo and Bryan Bandolon in their loss to the Azkals.

Meanwhile, Hentai Sunday Club is also seeking its 3rd straight win as they face the recharged Azkals team that dealt erstwhile league leaders Angry Birds their first loss of the season. Hentai will pin its hopes on the league's 3rd leading scorer Jonas Cuayzon with able support from team captain Yasser Alip and big men Pippo Perocho and Paulo Jusay.

Azkals, Maroons Log Wins

Standings
                                 W            L
PYFBA                     3             0
Angry Birds              2             1
Hentai Sunday          2            1
Maroons                   2             1
T-boyz                      1             2
Azkals                       1             2   
USC Law                  0             2*
Free Agents              0             2*

League scoring leader Eric Perpetua put up 22 points and 5 boards to lead the Brave Maroons to a 57-47 win over the struggling USC Law team at the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament. The Azkals also notched its first win by dealing the Angry Birds their first loss of the tournament.

Perpetua scored 13 of his 22 points in the 3rd quarter and Ken Estenzo, Wendell Penon and Ronald Pernia finished off USC Law in the 4th quarter with timely hits and crucial free throws. Pernia finished with 9 points, 1 rebound, and 2 steals while Penon finished with 7 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 steals. Frank Dinsay and Alfred Tan each scored 13 for USC Law.

In the other game, Rhedan Mora led the Azkals with 15 points, 7 rebounds, 2 assists, and 5 steals and Rhenan Mora had 7 points, 11 rebounds, 2 assists and 2 steals in a huge 50-36 upset win over Angry Birds who absorbed their first loss. Fermo had 14 points, Maranga 11 points and Rodriguez 10 points for Angry Birds but got little support elsewhere.

The scores:

Azkals 50--Rhedan Mora 15, Aribal 12, Rhenan Mora 7, Destriza 7, Julius 4, Rhenier Mora 4

Angry Birds 36--Fermo 14, Maranga 12, Rodriguez 10, Gallardo 0, Chang 0, Lapus 0, Galeos 0

Maroons 57--Perpetua 22, Pernia 9, Penon 7, Estenzo 6, Dalid 6, Panal 4, Romanillos 2, Mula 0, Engaling 0, Panimdim 0

Angry Birds Seek 3rd Win

Games Scheduled for 23 March 2012
YMCA Indoor Court
9 pm  Angry Birds vs Azkals
10 pm USC Law vs Brave Maroons

The Angry Birds seek to continue its winning ways as they collide by the surprisingly winless Azkals while both USC Law and the Brave Maroons try to avoid a two-game losing skid as they face off in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament. 

It will be a tough inside battle between the Azkals' Erwin Ozares and Abad versus the huge Angry Birds frontline of Sean Lapus, Clay Gumalo, Bryan Bandolon and Wayne Chang. The Azkals backcourt will also have to contend with the dynamic duo of the Angry Birds' Benjo Rodriguez and Bryan Maranga.

In the other game, the Maroons hope not to again miss the inside presence of Maiko Matti and wing play of Metz Esteban as they try to avoid a two-game slide. On the other hand, USC Law also look forward to the return of Frank Dinsay to the roster who did not play in their loss to PYFBA.

PYFBA Takes Solo Lead

Hentai Sunday Club Deals Brave Maroons First Loss


Standings
                                 W            L
PYFBA                     3             0
Angry Birds              2             0
Hentai Sunday          2            1
Maroons                   1             1
T-boyz                      1             2
USC Law                  0             1*
Free Agents              0             2*
Azkals                       0             2 

Team Captain Jan Rellosa scored a game high 19 points while Andone scored 14 points and grabbed 9 boards to lead PYFBA to a 70-46 victory over Team Free Agents and catapult to the top of the standings of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament. In the opening game, Jonas Cuayzon had 36  points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal while Paolo Jusay had 16 points and 14 rebounds to help Hentai Sunday Club clobber the listless Brave Maroons 124-93 in the CRBA's highest scoring game so far.

Cuayzon scored 19 points in the opening quarter as Hentai took a 37-18 first quarter lead and never looked back from there. Team captain Yasser Alip added 22 points, 7 boards, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block and Pippo Perocho had 14 points, 8 rebounds and 3 blocks. Eric Perpetua led the Brave Maroons with a league record 43 points that went with 8 boards, 4 assists, and 4 steals and Carl Dalid added 24 points, 12 rebounds, and a steal.

In the second game, PYFBA surged to its 3rd straight win at the expense of the winless Free Agents Squad that they also outrebounded 39-26. 

Box scores:

Game 1:

Hentai(124)--Cuayzon 36, Alip 22, Jusay 16, Perocho 14, Paclipan 10, Balo 10, Embalzado 10, Edquid 4, Jason 4

Brave Maroons(93)--Perpetua 43, Dalid 24, Estenzo 14, Mula 7, Romanillos 6, Engaling 0

Game 2:

PYFBA(70)--Rellosa 19, Andone 14, Sajulga 10, Saballa 7, Jasper 6, Karl 6, Valderama 4, 4, Boltron 0, Buck 0, Atek 0
Free Agents(46)--Pantonial 11, Pulvera 9, Alegre 8, Braza 8, Bate 6, Cabuenas 4, Gumagay 0

PYFBA Aim for Top Spot

Games on Friday, 16 March 2012:
YMCA Indoor Basketball Court
9pm    Brave Maroons versus Hentai
10pm  Free Agents versus PYFBA

PYFBA seeks to break a tie atop the standings of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament as they battle the unpredictable Free Agents squad that came off a heartbreaking loss against early league leader Angry Birds. PYFBA will again lean on their dominant frontcourt presence while Free Agents will again look to their back court pair of Mark Anthony Pantonial and Randolf Alegre.

In the other scheduled game, the Brave Maroons try to maintain their winning record against the revived Hentai Sunday Club. The Brave Maroons are among only 3 teams that have yet to lose while Hentai Sunday Club have bounced back to clobber the T-boyz after a crushing defeat to PYFBA in their opening assignment. The Brave Maroons will again try to play a balanced offensive game featuring big man Maiko Matti, wingmen Eric Perpetua and Metz Esteban and point guard Ken Estenzo taking the charge. Team captain Thadz Engaling and big man Carl Dalid will also return from injuries to beef up the squad. Hentai Sunday Club will bank on the one-two punch of Fil-ams Mark Manubag and Daniel Edquid and supported by the local cast of league-leading shotblocker Mikmik and league assists leader Ian Paclipan.

T-boyz Hold Off Azkals

PYFBA Claim Share of Top Spot


Standings
                                 W            L
Angry Birds              2             0
PYFBA                     2             0
Maroons                   1              0
Sunday Club            1             1
T-boyz                      1             2
USC Law                 0             1*
Free Agents              0             1*
Azkals                      0              2

Earl Pacinio scored 18 of his game-high 22 points in the second half to help the T-boyz hold off the Azkals 45-42, and barge into the win column of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament. In the other match, PYFBA outlasted USC Law to gain a share of the lead with the idle Angry Birds with two wins to show in two outings.

The T-boyz surprised the Azkals in the first quarter taking an 11-6 lead but the Azkals rallied in the second period to cut the gap to a hairline at the turn, 18-17. The Azkals took the lead at the end of the 3rd quarter on a balanced offensive. Pacinio then scored 12 of his 22 in the fourth and  made 6 of 7 free throws in the fourth quarter to help T-boyz notch its first win. 

In the other match PYFBA quelled every USC Law rally in the fourth quarter to prevail 55-41. John Rellosa 14 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal, and 1 block while Saballa added 8 points, 10 rebounds, 1 steal, and 2 blocks for PYFBA. Eddu Ybanez chipped in 10 points, 8 rebounds, and 1 block, while Corbita had 9 points, 13 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals for USC Law.

Box Scores:

Game 1:

PYFBA 55-Rellosa 14, Saballa 8, Villanueva 7, Dondon 6, Rivera 5, Boltron 4, Andone 3, Flores 2, Karl 2, Manko 2, Velayo 2, Lazo 0

USC Law-Ybanez 10, Corbita 9, Tan 9, Teodorico 9, Escober 2, Menchavez 2, Espina 0, Villacampa 0

Game 2:

T-boyz 45-Pacinio 22, Capa 6, Jeff 5, Damuag 3, Vergara 2, Rasabal 2, Canedo 2, Kwan 1, Guiang 0, Alvarez 0, Kho 0

Azkals 42-Bonsucan 12, Jumoad 9, Aribal 5, Galo 4, Ozares 3, Patatag 2, Destriza 2, Singco 0, Lim 0, Duran 0, Mora 0, Mora 0, Abad 0

PYFBA Aim for Share Top Spot

T-boyz, Azkals, USC Law seek first win in tournament


Games on Friday, 9 March 2011:
9pm   USC Law vs PYFBA
10pm T-boyz vs Azkals

PYFBA looks to build on a convincing debut victory as they take on the winless USC Law team on March 9, 2012 in the ongoing Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament at the YMCA Gym. The T-boyz and the Azkals also look for a first win as they face-off in the second game of the double-header.

PYFBA look to lean on the dynamic duo of Saballa and Velayo who combined for 47 points in their win against Hentai Sunday Club while USC law pins its hopes on the shoulders of league-leading scorer Frank Dinsay. 

The Azkals hope to erase the bitter loss to archrivals Maroons as they take on the struggling T-boyz who will need more than the efforts of Odulio and Wendell Kwan to get better results.

Meanwhile CRBA Commissioner Thadz Engaling has issued a memorandum to mete a one(1) game suspension to players who have committed a second technical foul, one(1) game suspension on the fourth technical foul, two(2) games suspension on the 6th technical foul and a season ban for an 8th technical foul.

Angry Birds Claim Top Spot

Sunday Club claim first win


Standings
                                 W            L
Angry Birds              2             0
PYFBA                     1             0
Maroons                   1              0
Sunday Club            1             1
USC Law                 0             0*
Free Agents              0             1*
Azkals                      0              1
T-boyz                     0              2

*OT period between USC Law and Free Agents to be played at a later date

Benjo Rodriguez scored a team high 12 points while Mod Gallardo and Sean Lapus took over in the 4th quarter to hold off a stubborn Team Free Agents squad in Day 3 of the Cebu Recreational Basketball League Season 1 tournament. In the second game, Sunday Club leaned on the scoring of Jonas Cuayzon and Mark Manubag who had 14 apiece. With the win, the Angry Birds claimed top spot in the leaderboard.

Team Free Agents scored a league record low for points in a quarter with just 2 points to show in the first quarter(courtesy of Mark Pantonial) and lowest point production in a half with 6. Mark Pantonial caught fire in the 3rd period, scoring 8 of his game-high 13 points but Michael Gumagay missed 2 free throws off a technical foul called on the Angry Birds' Bryan Maranga. Randolf Alegre then led a spirited rally by the Free Agents in the 4th quarter scoring all of his 6 points in the period but Gallardo hit 5 crucial points in the 4th quarter while Lapus used his size well to fish for fouls while going steady at the line. Lapus scored 5 of his 7 points in the 4th quarter. 

In the second game, Manubag and Cuayzon combined for 18 first quarter points to help Team Sunday surge ahead of  T-boyz and never looked back from there. Daniel Edquid and Joel scored a combined output of 9 in the 2nd period to maintain Team Sunday's lead. T-boyz staged a rally in the 3rd canto behind co-captain Wendell Kwan and the debuting Edmund Odulio who combined for 14 points in the period but timely three point bombs from Carl Embalzado and the continued onslaught of Cuayzon kept the T-boyz at bay. Kwan led another spirited T-boyz rally in the 4th scoring 6 points as the T-boyz outscored the Angry Birds 16-10 in the 4th quarter, but the Sunday Club managed the clock and their lead well to prevail in the end. The loss relegated the T-boyz to the bottom of the standings.

Boxscores:

Game 1

Angry Birds 46-Rodriguez 12, Lapus 7, Pesole 7, Gallardo 5, Chang 5, Maranga 4, Tabilog 3, Glepa 3, 

                        Gumalo 0

Free Agents 44-Pantonial 13, Alegre 6, Belocura 5, P. Abordonado 4, Burlaos 4, Rom 2, Fabian 2, 

                         Lagumbay 2, Rom 2, Gumagay 2, Lebert 2, B. Abordonado 2, C2 0

Game 2

Sunday Club 63-Manubag 14, Cuayzon 14, Edquid 7, Alip 6, Mikmik 6, Embalzado 6, Joel 4, Ian 2, 

                         Pipo 2, P. Jusay 2, Balo 0, Jason 0

T-boyz 54- Odulio 17, Kwan 15, Caneda 6, Lunzaga 6, #29 4, Capa 3, Tampos 2, Damuag 2, Vergara 0, 

                   Guiang 0, Cardeno 0, Salvacion 0, Kho 0

Maroons Hold Off Azkals

PYFBA Clobbers Sunday Club


Standings
                                 W            L
PYFBA                     1             0
Angry Birds               1             0
Maroons                   1              0
USC Law                 0             0*
Free Agents              0             0*
Azkals                      0              1
T-boyz                     0              1
Sunday Club             0             1
*OT period between USC Law and Free Agents to be played at a later date

The Maroons leaned on the steady hands of Eric Perpetua, Ken Estenzo and Joseph Esteban late in the 4th quarter as they hold off the Azkals, 53-43 in the second day of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament at the YMCA Gym. In the second game, PYFBA relied on the scoring of Velayo and Saballa to beat Sunday Club, 67-45.

Perpetua scored 9 of his game-high 15 points in the second half, Estenzo dropped 5 of his 14 and Esteban fired 6 of his 11 points in the 4th quarter as the Maroons fend off a late-game rally by the Azkals. Big man Maiko scored 8 points and Esteban had 5 markers in the opening quarter as they led the Maroons to an early lead. Perpetua and Ken Estenzo then took over in the second period as the former dropped in 6 points and the latter had 8 points spiked by two three-pointers. The Azkals staged a spirited comeback  in the 4th quarter behind big man Erwin Ozares and wingman Jecon. Ozares was however called for a technical foul(for a dangerous foul) late in the 4th quarter and the Maroons retook the momentum. 

In the second game of the night, Saballa and Velayo combined for 47 points as PYFBA mangled Sunday Club. Sunday's Jonas Cuayzon had 15 points but got little support from his teammates.

Box scores:
1st game:
Maroons 53--Perpetua 15, Estenzo 14, Esteban 11, Maiko 8, Esmero 5, Dalid 0, Pantoja 0, Mula 0
Azkals 43 --Ozares 12, Jecon 11, Jumoad 8, Seares 5, Destriza 5, Galo 2, Mora 0, Mora 0, Duran 0

2nd game:
PYFBA 67--Velayo 24, Saballa 23, Flores 7, Junel 5, Andone 4, Rellosa 2, Karl 2, Atek 0
Sunday Club 45 -- Cuayzon 15, Manubag 7, Jusay 7, Alip 6, Edquid 4, Jayson 3, Embalzado 3, Balo 0

Maroons Renew Rivalry with Azkals

Games on Friday, February 24:
9pm  Maroons versus Azkals
10pm PYFBA versus Sunday Club

The Azkals renew their rivalry with the Maroons in the recreational basketball scene as they face off in the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association Season 1 tournament at the YMCA Indoor Basketball Court on Friday, February 24, 2012. PYFBA faces the Sunday Club in the second game.

The Maroons last faced the Azkals in the opening game of the Professional Youth Fellowship Basketball Advocacy Season 11. In that game, the Azkals surged to an early lead while the Maroons staged a daring late game comeback but came up short to surrender a 6-point loss.

Angry Birds Open CRBA Season 1 with a Big Win

The Angry Birds open the 1st season of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association with a big win over the T-boyz, 57-38. Bryan Maranga and Bryan Bandolon scored 13 points apiece to pace the winners while team captain Ben Joseph Rodriguez added 10 markers. All other Angry Birds that played scored at least 2 points. Elmer Damuag paced the T-boyz with 10 points and co-team captain Wendell Kwan added 9.

In the 2nd game, Team Free Agents staged a late comeback to forge a draw with USC Law 42-all. The overtime period for the said game will be continued at a later date. USC Law's F. Dinsay led all scorers with 26. Paolo Abordonado was the lone double digit scorer for Team Free Agents with 11.

Box Scores

Game 1

Angry Birds 57 - Bandolon. 13, Maranga 13, Rodriguez 10, Chang 9, Lapus 6, Gallardo 2, Gumalo 2, Tabilog 2

T-boyz 38- Damuag 10, Kwan 9, Tampos 6, Cardeno 5, Kho 4, Vergara 2, Sellan 2, Caneda 0, Odullo 0, 

Game 2

USC Law 42 - Dinsay 26, Tan Bo 5, Tan Bo 4, Teodorico 3, Espina 2, Senagan 2, Escober 0, Menchavez 0

Free Agents 42 - P. Abordonado 11, Alegre 9, E. Abordonado 7, Yanz 5, Gumagay 4, Belocura 4, Burlaos 2, Lagumbay 0, Braza 0, Cabuenas 0

CRBA Season 1 Final Details

Number of teams: 8
1. UP Maroons(Thaddeau)
2. Angry Birds(Benjo )
3. Team Friday(Randolf)
4. Team Sunday(Yasser Acmed M Alip)
5. USC Law(Lamz)
6. PYFBA(John Rellosa)
7. Azkals(Jefry)
8. T-boyz(Philip)

Format:
-Single Round Robin Elims
-Top 4 twice to beat in quarterfinals
-Quarterfinal Pairings:
  QF 1: 1 vs 8
  QF 2: 2 vs 7
  QF 3: 3 vs 6
  QF 4: 4 vs 5
-Semifinal Pairings:
 SF 1: QF 1 vs QF 4 winners
 SF 2: QF 2 vs QF 3 winners
-Best of three semifinals
-Best of three finals
-KO game for 3rd place


Schedule:
February 17
9pm Angry Birds versus T-boyz
10pm USC Law versus Team Free Agents


February 24
9pm UP versus Azkals
10pm Team Sunday versus PYFBA

March 2
9pm Angry Birds versus Team Free Agents
10pm T-boyz versus Azkals

March 9
9pm USC Law versus PYFBA
10pm UP versus Team Sunday

March 16
9pm Angry Birds versus Azkals
10pm Team Free Agents versus PYFBA

March 23
9pm T-boyz versus Team Sunday
10pm USC Law versus UP

March 30
9pm Angry Birds versus PYFBA
10pm Azkals versus Team Sunday

April 6(Holy Week Break)

April 13
9pm Team Free Agents versus UP
10pm T-boyz versus USC Law

April 20
9pm Angry Birds versus Team Sunday
10pm PYFBA versus UP

April 27
9pm Azkals versus USC Law
10pm Team Free Agents versus T-boyz

May 4
9pm Angry Birds versus UP
10pm Team Sunday versus USC Law

May 11
9pm PYFBA versus T-boyz
10pm Azkals versus Team Free Agents

May 18
9pm Angry Birds versus USC Law
10pm UP versus T-boyz

May 25
9pm Team Sunday versus Team Free Agents
10pm PYFBA versus Azkals


June 1
*OT between USC Law and Team Free Agents
*Three-point Shootout
*Free Throw Contest
*All-Star Game

June 8
9pm Quarterfinal 1
10pm Quarterfinal 2

June 15
9pm Quarterfinal 3
10pm Quarterfinal 4

June 22
9pm Quarterfinal 4(if necessary)
10pm Quarterfinal 3(if necessary)

June 29
9pm Quarterfinal 2(if necessary)
10pm Quarterfinal 1(if necessary)

July 6
9pm Semifinal 1, Game 1
10pm Semifinal 2, Game 1

July 13
9pm Semifinal 2, Game 2
10pm Semifinal 1, Game 2

July 20
9pm Semifinal 1, Game 3(if necessary)
10pm Semifinal 2, Game 3(if necessary)

July 27
9pm Battle for 3rd, KO game
10pm Finals, Game 1

August 3
9pm Finals, Game 2
10pm Rookie camp? Newbie Initiation?

August 10
9pm Finals, Game 3(if necessary)
10pm Rookie Camp? Newbie Initiation?

CRBA Season 1 Team Rosters Revealed

Five of the six teams participating in the 1st Season of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association have submitted their initial rosters.

UP Maroons
1. Thadz Engaling(G/F)-Team Leader
2. Carl Dalid(C/F)
3. Eric Perpetua(F/G)
4. Lorenz Esmero(F/G)
5. Tope Pantoja(F/G)
6. Heinz Guieb(G)
7. Marlon Timbang(G)
8. Metz Esteban(C/F)
9. Peter Romanillos(G)
10. Winsor Calamba(G)
11. Aunne Arzadon(G)
12. Winston Panal(F/C)
13. Sam Mula(F)
14. Ronald Pernia(C/F)
15. Nico Enego(C)

Team Free Agents
1. Randolf Alegre(G)-Team Leader
2. Ronald Fabian(C)
3. Mark Pantonial(G/F)
4. Eldrich Abordonado(F)
5. Paolo Abordonado(F)
6. JR Burlaos(G)
7. Herbert Lagumbay(G)

CIM
1. Ben Joseph Rodriguez(G)-Team Leader
2. Modesto Gallardo(G/F)
3. Sean Lapus(C/F)
4. Clay Gumalo(C/F)
5. Manfred Tabilog(F)
6. Edjie Galeos


Sunday Regulars
1. Yasser Alip(G)-Team Leader
2. John Balo(C/F)
3. Jonas Cuayzon(F/G)
4. Carl Embalzado(G)
5. Paolo Jusay
6. Daniel Edquid(G/F)
7. Jason
8. Jong2x
9. Renz
10. Fairskinz

USC Law
1. Lambert Menchavez(G)-Team Leader
2. Horace Senagan(F)
3. Ybanez(C)
4. Dinsay(C/F)
5. Espina(F)
6. Corbita(F)
7. Cabatingan(F)
8. Tan(G)
9. Teodorico(G)
10. Escober(G)
11. Sayson(G)
12. Abad(G)

CRBA Season 1 Opens February 17

The 1st Season of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association will open on February 17, 2012 at the YMCA Indoor Basketball Court along Jones Ave., Cebu City. Six teams will be participating in the inaugural tournament which will have games on Fridays, 9-11 p.m.

A deadline for collection of the player registration fees has been set on February 10, 2012. CRBA founding commissioner Thadz Engaling will collect the fees from the assigned team leaders: Randolf Alegre, Yasser Alip, Lambert Menchavez, Ben Joseph Rodriguez, and Philip. Participating players are requested to turn over their player registration fees to their respective team leaders.

CRBA 1st Season Draft Guidelines for Team Leaders

The preseason of the 1st season of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association(CRBA) will be dedicated to the buildup of teams. Here is a set of guidelines for the assigned team leaders for Friday, February 3, 2012:
 1. Use this time to scout for potential players for your team. Should you wish to enlist a certain player, approach him directly. Should he happen to have no team yet, you may enlist him.

 2. Fill out 2 copies of the team roster form. Submit one copy to the commissioner and keep one copy.

 3. Collect the 200 Philippine Pesos player registration fees from your team members. Indicate payment on the remarks section of the team roster form.

 4. Turn over collection to commissioner, have him sign as acknowledgement of receipt on the team roster form that you will keep as personal copy.

 5. Have all your team members approach the commissioner to fill out the general player directory.

CRBA 1st Season Taking Shape

The 1st season of the Cebu Recreational Basketball Association is starting to take shape. 6 team leaders have been identified and they are as follows:

 1. Thadz Engaling(UP Maroons)
2. Ben Joseph Rodriguez(CIM)
3. Daniel Edquid(USC-TC)
4. Philip(IBM)
5. Rey Lambert Menchavez(USC Law)
6. Yasser Acmed Alip(Dispersal Team)

The team leaders are in the process of finalizing their lineups. Interested players looking for a team may approach any of the team leaders on Friday, February 3, 2012 during the regular pick-up games schedule of the CRBA. Player registration fee is pegged at 200 Philippine Pesos. For queries, please direct them to the commissioner, Thadz Engaling at 09233173433 or email thadzonline@gmail.com or refer to http://www.istorya.net/forums/basketball/457242-regular-basketball-schedule-at-ymca-9-11pm-on-fridays-3.html