Manuel Ajoste who marked the opening game with a three pointer answered Dimps White’s successful lay up to tie the game at the end of the first half, 31-31.
Ajoste exploded with five three-pointers in the game to finish with 19 points.
Investing in penalty shots, Mark Dela Cruz completed his two free throws to inch away before Bryan Ajoste, Tristan Ecalnea pushed Sonics farther. Dela Cruz went 4-for-4.
Jerico Cruz was picking up with a three-pointer for Junior Nationals but Manuel Ajoste fired his third three point shot to get even, 40-40.
Bryan Ajoste scored 15 points and Hocog added 10 points.
Marvin Rabauliman and Jerico Cruz both fired 20 markers for the Junior Nationals before Sonics pounded them with seven-point advantage to claim the victory.
Scores:
Sonics 71 —-M. Ajoste 19, B. Ajoste 15, Hocog 10, Soria 7, Dela Cruz 6, Chan 5, Ecalnea 5, Catap 2, Salas 2.
Jr. Nationals 64 —-Cruz 20, Rabauliman 20, White 12, Moses 9, Castro 3.
Halfscores: 31-31, 64-71
