Joeten’s Ferdinand Tobias attempts to drive past a defender during a basketball game of the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym.
PSS’ Ryan Mendiola and a teammate pose for a photo after their basketball game against Joeten in the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym.
JOETEN and the Office of the Governor bested their respective opponents in the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League on Saturday at the Ada gym.
Joeten had a scare but managed to bounce back during the second half to defeat PSS, 72-64.
Joeten quickly set the tone using great ball movement and teamwork. Sid Quan and Yugie Cruz kept the offensive pressure going while Alex Lauron and Ervin Villarin cleaned the trash with second chance buckets to give their team the lead in the first quarter, 18-10.
PSS made their comeback later in the second canto with Preston Basa lighting up the scoreboard with 12 points to close the distance, 33-31.
At one point in the third period, PSS even led by three points. However, Joeten forced their way back by drawing several fouls to gradually regain control from the free-throw line.
In the final quarter, Preston Basa delivered a couple of three pointers but suffered from an injury, which allowed Joeten to pull away with the win, 72-64.
Office of the Governor vs CUC
The Office of the Governor dominated CUC, 84-69.
The Office of the Governor controlled the tempo of the game right from the start with Juan Camacho and Dixon Kwon attacking the inside while Athan Taisague and Timmy Pangelinan combined for 12 points to push a double-digit lead, 22-12.
CUC’s Christopher Sablan and John Nekaifes stood at the frontline throughout the game with countless offensive highlights, but the Office of the Governor continued to deliver on both ends with Trevor Ogumoro later joining the onslaught en route to an easy win, 84-69.
Scores
Joeten 72 – Ervin Villarin 19, Alex Lauron 10, Sid Quan 9, Yugie Cruz 7, John Paul Cruz 7, Rafael Ordona 6, Prince Vino 2, Chris Lilles 4, Joseph Torres 3, Ferdinand Tobias 2, Itheyvin They 2
PSS 64 – Preston Basa 28, Leith Poole 12, Ryan Mendiola 6,Walter Mendez 6, Roger Valencia 5, Tyler Palacios 3, Jacoby Winkfield 2, Robert Coldeen III 2
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Office of the Governor 84 – Jack Aranda 23, Juan Camacho 20, Trevor Ogumoro 10, Athan Taisague 8, Dixon Kwon 7, Timmy Pangelinan 7
CUC 69 – Christopher Sablan 27, John Nekaifes 18, Frederick Dioniso11, Kail Lopaka 6, Will Mikhel 4, Travis Malwelbug 2
