The 2014 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: April 26, 2014 Roundup

Action in the 2014 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup heated up yesterday as the men’s teams took to the hardwood. At the end of the day, FEU, San Sebastian, San Beda, and De La Salle all came away with debut wins.

(Left) Arthur Dela Cruz saves the ball, (Middle-Top) Terence Mustre debuts for DLSU,
(Middle-Bottom) Mike Tolomia drives strong, and (Right) Jaymark Perez impresses anew for Baste.

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In the day’s opener, the San Sebastian Golden Stags leaned on their frontline to fashion out an 81-78 win over the UP Fighting Maroons. Rhanzel Yong led the Stags here, shooting 7/13 from the floor to finish with 16 points in just 18 minutes of action. He was backstopped by Jaymark Perez, who recorded an all-around stat-line – 14 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 3 steals. Fil-Aussie Bradwyn Guinto also impressed, recording 11 markers, 4 boards, and 2 blocked shots. It was a tight game all throughout, but the Stags held sway mainly because they clobbered the Maroons on the glass, 59-39, and had 22 second-chance points to just 2 for UP. Former San Beda Red Lion Dave Moralde led UP with 18 points, 6 rebounds, 4 steals, and 3 assists, while the backcourt trio of Henry Asilum, Kyles Lao, and the returning Mikee Reyes combined for 42 markers.

The 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: June 12, 2013 Roundup

The UE Red Warriors not only handed the NU Bulldogs their first Filoil defeat in two years. They also clinched their second Filoil crown in the process. And now, seemingly out of nowhere, UE looks like a smart Final Four bet in Season 76 of the UAAP. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves. That’s still a long way to go. For now, let us enjoy the beauty of an underdog victory, and toast to the  new Kings of Summer.

Charles Mammie just took over.

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In Wednesday’s first game, the San Beda Red Lions leaned on four players scoring in double-figures to claim their fourth straight Filoil crown at the expense of the NU Bullpups, 64-60. Radge Tongco ran the point well, scoring 15 points on top of 4 assists, while frontliner Javee Mocon scattered 14 markers and 10 boards. Mocon was also named MVP of the Juniors Division. Joshua Caracut and Jess Diputado scored 11 and 10 points respectively for the Bedans, who are heavily favored to lift the Juniors tropy anew in the coming NCAA season. Mythical Five member Mark Dyke led NU with 17 points and a herculean 19 rebounds, but he got little help elsewhere. John Cauilan and Hubert Cani shot a combined 8-of-37 from the field to finish with just 21 points.

The 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: June 7, 2013 Roundup

It will be the unbeaten favorites against the upstart Finalists in 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup. The NU Bulldogs will have an unlikely team in the way of their quest for a Filoil repeat – the UE Red Warriors.

Charles Mammie was a force underneath for UE.

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In Friday’s first game, the San Sebastian Staglets clinched third place in the Juniors division after beating the Ateneo Blue Eaglets, 72-64. Despite what the score might suggest, it was actually a dominant win by Baste, who also beat the Eaglets in the elimination round. Rhanzel Yong, Alfren Gayosa, and Michael Calisaan dominated an Ateneo frontline that lacked one of its main weapons – Jme Escaler, who was out with an ankle injury. That Baste trio registered a combined 45 points and 32 rebounds, while the Eaglets were led by Mike Nieto and Aaron Black, who scored 13 apiece.

The 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: June 5, 2013 Roundup

Two of the most impressive teams in over the summer disposed of their respective foes and are headed on a collision course as the playoffs heated up in the 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup. Also, the Finals cast of the Women’s division was set after DLSU and FEU pulled off contrasting wins yesterday.

Ray Parks skies for two against Letran.

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In Wednesday’s first game, the FEU Lady Tamaraws subdue the CEU Lady Scorpions, 68-64. CEU mounted a big third quarter rally to take the lead heading into the final period, but the Green & Gold gals held on to nail the final berth in the Women’s division championship game. Camille Sambile struck through with 21 points and 5 rebounds, while Marites Albano scored a dozen markers – hitting four triples – to lead FEU’s cause. On the other end, Apet Pontejos and Ybur Mendoza paired up for 44 points to lead CEU, which lost for just the second time in five starts.

The 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: June 1-2, 2013 Roundup

It was rivalry weekend in the realm of collegiate basketball as the Ateneo teams won two of three against archrivals De La Salle, while the San Beda Red Lions beat the Soaring Falcons for win #6 in the 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup.

Kiefer Ravena was unstoppable as the Ateneans beat the
La Sallians last Saturday.

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In the weekend’s first game, the DLSU Lady Archers beat the Ateneo Lady Eagles, 75-52. Ara Abaca has 12 points and 7 rebounds while Nickie Garcia scored 10 points and grabbed 4 boards as the green gals remained undefeated in the Women’s Division. Kay Nunez and Cara Buendia paired up for 22 points to lead Ateneo. Buendia also hauled down 10 rebounds and blocked 2 shots in the Lady Eagles’ losing effort. The ladies from Loyola remained winless after 4 outings.

The 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: May 27, 2013 Roundup

With contrasting wins, both San Beda College and De La Salle University secured quarterfinal berths while the Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals notched only their second win in the 2013 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup.

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In the day’s opener, the La Salle Green Hills Junior Blazers earned win #2 by dealing the UPIS Junior Maroons their fifth loss in as many games, 74-70. Ricci Rivero led LSGH with 21 points on 10-of-18 FG shooting while also grabbing 10 rebounds and blocking 2 shots. He was backstopped by Alexis Barrera’s 14 points and 5 boards. Fresh from their championship-clinching stint in Bangkok, Thailand, Team Pilipinas stalwarts Kobe Paras and Rashleigh Prince Rivero showed up to play, but they didn’t need to be dominant. They paired up for 10 points and 18 rebounds. UPIS was led by Diego Dario’s 20 markers, while Freddy Pajarillaga and Juan Gomez de Llano (a freshman from the Ateneo Grade School) each chipped in 13.

Watch out for this kid -- Kobe Paras. He's going to be
a pillar of Philippine ball in the not-so-distant future.