Joeten’s Alex Lauron takes the floater against two Federal defenders in the opening game of the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League on Monday at Ada gym.
Joeten’s John Paul Cruz protects the possession as he goes up for the shot during an opening game of the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League on Monday at the Ada gym.
JOETEN and Marpac kicked off the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League with a bang as they bested their respective opponents Monday at the Ada gym.
Joeten defeated the Federals, 81-58.
Joeten quickly established dominance in the opening quarter with a full-court defensive pressure. The Federals managed to break through a couple of times with Jeffery Che at the frontline sinking four points while the rest of his team chipped in a few buckets. However, there were more misses than makes.
For their part, Joeten’s Ervin Villarin scored eight points while Alex Lauron and Rafael Ordona added support from around the perimeter with four points each to seize a comfortable 29-12 lead.
The Federals picked up the pace in the second canto as they took advantage of Joeten’s aggressive defense by drawing fouls.
However, Joeten continued to deliver with Chris Lilles and Franko Bondoc joining the fray to maintain the safe distance, 50-24.
The Federals’ biggest run came during the third quarter with Leo Apelo delivering 13 points. But Villarin scored 10 more points while teammates John Paul Cruz and Prince Vino finished strong in the final quarter to secure the win for Joeten, 81-58.
Marpac vs CPA
Marpac eased past CPA, 81-68.
It was Marpac’s strong start that set the tempo for the rest of the game.
Marpac’s Greg Sablan and Coby Santos led the first quarter with 13 points combined while holding CPA to a single digit, 17-9.
Although CPA managed to get out of the gutter during the second canto thanks to the work of Donavan Brennan and David Camacho, Marpac retained control as Sablan and Jeff Castro knocked down shots from behind the three-point line with two each to stay afloat, 44-27.
Despite CPA’s relentless efforts, they could not stop Marpac’s offense as Santos and Frank Mettao took over in the second half to secure a double-digit victory for their team, 81-68.
Scores
Joeten 81 – Ervin Villarin 22, Chris Lilles 10, Yugie Cruz 10, John Paul Cruz 8, Alex Lauron 7, Rafael Ordona 6, Franko Bondoc 5, Patrick Rotap 4, Prince Vino 3, Ferdinand Tobias 2, Jun Sambile 2
Federals 58 – Leo Apelo 23, Terence Leung 13, Jeffery Che 7, Michael Atoigue 6, Andrew Masga 3, Marvin Sablan 2, Barrie Maratita 1
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Marpac 81 – Jeff Castro 26, Greg Sablan 23, Coby Santos 22, Frank Mettao 12, Ricky Riungel 2
CPA 68 – Donovan Brennan 25, David Camacho 19, Michael Mancao 8, Zack Diaz 8, Dave Camacho 2, Luis Cepeda 2, Ham Hambros 2, Elton Hofschneider 2
