Priority Care’s Marvin Rabauliman makes contact with a defender as he attempts to drive in during a game against Docomo in the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym on Saturday.
PRIORITY Care trounced Docomo, 80-65, in the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym on Saturday.
In the first quarter, both teams battled for control of the tempo.
Docomo’s Shane Deleon Guerrero and Jonathan Pelisamen found their stroke in the opening quarter, scoring eight and nine points, respectively.
Priority Care, for their part, played solidly as a team to hold a one-possession lead, 25-23.
In the next three quarters, Docomo struggled to keep the momentum burning without a proper point guard. Turnovers were inevitable, creating scoring opportunities for Priority Care’s Steve King, Matt Duenas and Ramon Agulto, and allowing their team to gain a near double-digit advantage, 45-37.
Docomo’s Deleon Guerrero and Donnovan Santos stood at the frontline throughout the second half, but despite their valiant efforts, Priority Care maintained the upper hand with more firepower at their disposal.
King and Duenas took the spotlight in the third period while the spotlight shifted to Marvin Rabauliman in the fourth and final canto with finishes inside the paint to secure the win, 80-65.
PSS vs CUC
PSS also joined the winner’s circle by defusing CUC, 100-57.
CUC relied on Christopher Sablan who scored 18 points in the first half. John Nekaifes and Trey Aiken provided support, but it wasn’t enough.
For their part, PSS’ Walter Mendez, Jacob Villagomez, Melvin Sakisat, and Mii Tekopua stayed consistent throughout the game as their team coasted to a blowout victory, 100-57.
Scores:
Priority Care 80 – Steve King 25, Matt Duenas 19, Marvin Rabauliman 11, Bryce Maratita10, Ramon Agulto 10, Tyson Elamento3, Alfred Manglona 2
Docomo 65 – Shane Deleon Guerrero 20, Donnovan Santos 17, Jonathan Pelisamen12, Pedro Lizama 7, Richard Mendiola 4, Benedicto Lizama 2
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PSS 100 – Mii Tekopua 20, Melvin Sakisat 16, Jacob Villagomez 14, Walter Mendez 10, Marlong Cabrera 10, Tyler Palacios 7, Robert Coldeen III 6, Derek Olopai 5, John Ferrari 4, Poland Masaharu 2, Eduardo Guinto Jr. 2
CUC 57 – Christopher Sablan 22, John Nekaifes 15, Trey Aiken 11, Frederick Dionisio 6, Diony Camacho 3
Priority Care’s Steve King takes the contested three-pointer during a game against Docomo in the 2023 R&J Wine and Liquor Inter-Government/Business League at the Ada gym on Saturday.
