Sherwin Williams still undefeated in Blue Haus caging

Sherwin Williams remains unscathed in the 2011 Blue Haus Invitational Basketball League after slipping past Fong’s Bakery, 74-70, Thursday night at the Gualo Rai Basketball Court.

The game was a continuation of the two teams’ B bracket matchup from Tuesday. The nightcap between Motombo Bud Brothers (1-3) and Life Force (0-3) was suspended at halftime on account of rain with the former on top, 49-43.

Fong’s Bakery got off to a quick start thanks to two 3-pointers that gave it an early 18-16 margin over Sherwin Williams at the end of the first quarter.

The latter, however, kept pace in the second quarter and knotted the game at 33-all at halftime.

Seven Sherwin Williams players chipped in on the action, while Jayde Duhon led Fong’s Bakery with 10 points.

Sherwin Williams bit down on defense and limited Fong’s Bakery to just a baker’s dozen in the third quarter, allowing it to jump in front, 54-46. Joe Ada came off the bench scoring 10 points in the period to spearhead Sherwin Williams’ run.

Fong’s Bakery charged back at crunch time and dropped three from downtown, but Sherwin Williams held strong for the win. Ada scored eight points in the final period, including a pair of free throws that closed the game.

Ada and teammate Jun Tabora combined for 46 points, while Fong’s Bakery’s Jomer Diyco finished with a team-high 17.

The loss was Fong’s Bakery’s first in three games.

Aside from the Bud Brothers-Life Force match, the late-game pairing between Marianas Water (1-3) and Lyn’s BBQ (1-3) Thursday night was also called off and will be rescheduled at a later date.

Wednesday’s game between Star Water (2-2) and MBI (2-2) was also put on hold due to rain after a half of play. Star Water held a slim, 32-30, lead at the break when organizers declared the court unplayable.

In other results, C-Bracket frontrunner Fresco Saipan (6-0) defeated Mawati (1-2), 84-79, in Wednesday’s opener, while Pacific Postal evened its record to 2-2 after handing A bracket leader Inchcape its second loss in six games, 67-61, in Tuesday’s first match.

The Blue Haus caging continues tonight with C-Bracket’s Cell Pro (1-2) taking on Jacem Printing (1-2) at 5:30pm followed by Fong’s Bakery against second-ranked Joeten Superstore (3-0) in B bracket play at 8pm.

Sherwin Williams 74 – Ada 26, Tabora 20, Vistal 11, Tobias 9, Garon 6, Dayrit 1, Ebuen 1.

Fong’s Bakery 70 – Diyco 17, Danipog 13, Duhon 10, DL Guerrero 9, Bahillo 6, Codog 2, Tenepere 2.

Scoring by quarters: 16-18, 33-33, 54-46, 74-70.

Pac-Postal 67 – Mi. Usi 16, Bicera 15, Me. Usi 15, Aque 6, Bautista 6, Acosta 5, Agbanlog 4.

Inchcape 61 – M. Castro 23, Miranda 16, Bugay 10, Buniag 5, Del Rosario 3, Guinto 2, Marchadesch 2, Ortega 2.

Scoring by quarters: 14-10, 32-30, 45-49, 67-61.

Fresco 84 – Faisao 24, Mabini 14, Conepcion 11, Eclevia 9, E. Camacho 8, Woodson 6, Cham 6, Park 4, Hernandez 2.

Mawati 79 – Salem 22, Dela Cruz 14, Avila 10, Reyes 10, Taractac 10, Samonte 5, Carotan 4, Demapan 3, Renia 2.

Scoring by quarters: 18-20, 37-39, 61-59, 84-79.