TurnKey Solution’s Lance Lerio takes the heavily contested jumper during a game in the U18 Boys Division of the 2025 Allied Pacific Environmental Consulting Basketball League at the Ada gym.
Photo by James F. Sablan Jr.
TURNKEY Solution will go into the playoffs as the top team in the U18 Boys Division of the 2025 Allied Pacific Environmental Consulting Basketball League with an undefeated record of seven wins and no losses, after easing past Kagman, 44–26, during their final regular season game on Wednesday night at the Gilbert C. Ada Gymnasium.
TurnKey was simply unmatched, controlling the pace on both ends of the court.
In the opening half, they quickly established dominance with tight defensive coverage, barely giving Kagman any room to breathe. They forced several turnovers and rushed shots. With each successful stop, TurnKey was able to let loose offensively, with Jay Pineda and Kian Helgen at the forefront of the assault, putting up six and nine points, respectively.
Although Kagman’s Jerrico Pangelinan led his team by scoring more than half of its total points, TurnKey’s teamwork continued to shine, supporting key players and pushing their lead to double digits by halftime, 25–13.
In the second half, Kagman’s defense improved as they applied more pressure and communicated better, holding TurnKey to fewer points. But despite Kagman’s efforts, they still lacked the firepower needed to close the gap, with only Pangelinan and Liam Wilson showing consistent offensive output.
TurnKey, on the other hand, continued to score at will.
Even with Pineda and Helgen sitting out, the rest of the team stepped up to keep the momentum alive. Jairus Pangelinan led the final 20 minutes with eight points, supported by Bruce Tasi and Lance Lerio, as TurnKey extended the deficit and ultimately triumphed over Kagman, 44–26.
Also picking up wins in their final regular season games were:
Priority Care over Xtreme Fitness, 37–28;
Kada Kia over Rollers 2, 59–54;
Hardt Eye over Rollers 4, 75–18.
