Growing Their Wings: Eaglets Bounce Back by Dominating the Junior Maroons

Anton Asistio continued to lead the Eaglets in scoring as
they defeated the UPIS Junior Maroons.

AHS BLUE EAGLETS over UPIS JUNIOR MAROONS, 92-75

The Ateneo de Manila HS Blue Eaglets rediscovered their winning form in trouncing the UPIS Junior Maroons, 92-75, at the state-of-the-art Mall of Asia Arena this past weekend.

The Eaglets of Coach Joe Silva utilized a suffocating full-court press to force their Katipunan neighbors to commit 38 turnovers, which were promptly converted by the Ateneans into 42 TO points.

Ateneo also outrebounded UPIS, 51-34, with super soph Matthew Nieto’s 10 boards leading the charge. He also scored 13 markers and dished out 9 assists for an inspiring near-triple-double performance.

Senior shooter Anton Asistio and junior forward Thirdy Ravena topscored for the Eaglets with 22 and 16 points respectively. Asistio used his feathery touch from the perimeter to stroke the nylon, while Ravena employed his athleticism in making baskets off broken plays and being the primary recipient in transition.

All 16 Eaglets saw action in this game, with all but Pao Quioge, Mio Puno, and Ivan Jose scoring at least 2 points.

This win lessens the bitterness of their opening day loss to the vaunted FEU-FERN Baby Tamaraws, and gives them much-needed momentum against the defending champion NU Bullpups on Wednesday, July 25, 2012.

Ateneo is now at 1-1, tied with the DLSZ Junior Archers, UST Tiger Cubs, and Adamson Baby Falcons. Both the Baby Tams and Bullpups lead the pack with similar 2-0 records.

Scores:

AHS 92 – Asistio 22, Ravena 16, Nieto Ma. 13, Nieto Mi. 8, Black 8, Capacio 6, Mendoza 4, Calilung 4, Gamboa 3, Vitangcol 2, Vinasoy 2, Escaler 2, Consuji 2, Quiago 0, Puno 0, Jose 0.

UPIS 75 – Dario 24, Ancheta 11, Sablan 10, Pajarillaga 8, Nacpil 5, Lina 5, Gregorio 5, General 4, Lopez 3. Ragos 0, Quejada 0.


QS: 27-15, 49-30, 69-51, 92-75.

Notable Performers:

Anton Asistio (AHS) – 22pts, 4rebs, 4stls

Matthew Nieto (AHS) – 13pts, 10rebs, 9asts, 1stl

Diego Dario (UPIS) – 24pts, 3rebs, 1ast, 1stl, 1blk

Mike Nieto was solid in manning the frontline for
the Blue Eaglets.

People are expecting Thirdy Ravena to
breakout big time in Season 75.

Other Juniors Scores:

FEU-FERN Baby Tamaraws over UST Tiger Cubs, 82-66

FEU-FERN 82 – Pingoy 22, Domingo 15, Aguilon 12, Lee Yu 8, Escoto 7, Delfinado 7, Domingo 4, Palacio 2, Lumba 2, Hassan 2, Belgica 1, Domingo 0.

UST 66 – Martin 19, Ungria 11, Baetiong 9, Laman 9, Bahia 9, Soriano 4, Mayor 3, Abuyen 1, Lavarias 0, Corre 0, Borje 0.

QS: 21-15, 41-34, 65-47, 82-66.

Jerie Pingoy displayed his stellar game in FEU-FERN's
conquest of the Tiger Cubs.

DLSZ Junior Archers over UE Pages, 78-67

DLSZ 78 – Subido 24, Saubier 17, Cruz 9, Melecio Ale. 8, Andaya 8, Banzon 5, Evangelista 3, Samonte 2, Manguera 2, Wieneke 0, Quintos 0, Ong Amboy 0, Melecio Alj. 0, Cabarrus 0.

UE 67 – Viajar 15, Briones 14, Pangilinan 9, Rafol 7, Garcia 7, Ceralde 7, Del Rosario 4, Carabejo 3, Castillo 1, Sison 0, Posadas 0, Correche 0.

QS: 21-9, 41-31, 56-50, 78-67.

NU Bullpups over AdU Baby Falcons, 75-50

NU 75 – Atangan 19, Busa Ral.14, Cani 10, Morido 9, Cauilan 8, Banawan 7, Biteng 4, Canaynay 3, Castillo 1, Mosqueda 0, Lopena 0, Lapiz 0, Dela Cruz 0, Claveria 0, Busa Raf. 2, Battad 0.

AdU 50 – Margallo 19, Quinga 8, Asistio 5, Munsayac 4, Fernandez 4, Pangaibat 3, Solomon 2, Pacturan 2, Javier 2, Barroga 2, Casino 1, Ylagan 0, Oebanda 0, Nemenzo 0, Madrid 0, Inigo 0.

QS: 20-13, 40-27, 69-39, 75-50


Highlights of the AHS win over UPIS:

*All images are by Josh Albelda/UAAPSports.