Father Celso of the Kristo Rai Parish opened the league with an opening invocation, followed by the United Filipino Organization League commissioner who led the oath taking of the competitors and their coaches to a safe, honorable, and friendly competition.
The best muse was then awarded to Marie Castel Cambigan of the Bayani Association’s Souljahs.
The best in uniform was also awarded to the same team whose team colors were yellow and black. Unfortunately there was a rule where in order for the teams to compete in the games they all had to wear uniforms so most of the teams did not make it to the opening games.
During the opening part of the game, there was a draw between each team captain to determine the game’s schedule.
The first game of the league was Chow Queen vs. Nationals Team (the guest participants of the league).
The first five from Chow Queen were: Christian De Vero, Pogz Pangelinan, Dave Sablan, Kae Bernardo, and Kevin Fitial. The first five for the Nationals team were: Peter Mendiola, James Lee, Quincy Johnson, Joe Villacrusis, and Jose Tumaquip.
The first basket went to Joe Villacrusis of the National Team.
During the first quarter Nationals Teams was leading by 4 points with an over all score of: 14-18.
But Chow Queen fought fiercely to gain the lead. Their star player Kae Bernardo firing 10 points with his teammate Dave Sablan scoring 6 points to secure their lead for the second quarter ending the first half of the game.
It was a really a tight game during and towards the end of the third quarter when the Nationals grabbed the spot light with a neck and neck score of 57-58.
But Chow Queen did not give up. Kae Bernardo bucketed 7 points for Chow Queen working hand in hand with Ivan De Vero who sunk 6 points to secure Chow Queen’s victory of 76-70.
UFO would like to thank UFO would like to thank Mr. Charles Cepeda of Pacific Trading Co. and Jeff Boyer of Shell Marianas for sponsoring the 2010 UFO 8th Basketball league Reinforced Season.
Appreciation also goes to James Lee and Chris Tomokane of Unified Basketball Association for accommodating the UFO league at the Garapan Basketball court and for sharing their equipment.
Scores:
Chow Queen 76 – K. Bernardo 21, B. Tumayo 10, D. Sablan 9, P. Pangelinan 8, I. De Vero 8.
Nationals Team 70 – D. Barcinas 12, R. Naraja 12, J. Tumaquip 11, P. Mendiola 8, T. Quan
