{"id":17507,"date":"2011-09-08T05:53:30","date_gmt":"2011-09-08T05:53:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/newspaper.ctsi-logistics.com\/?p=17507"},"modified":"2011-09-08T05:53:30","modified_gmt":"2011-09-08T05:53:30","slug":"fresco-cell-pro-inchcape-still-alive-in-blue-haus-caging","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/fresco-cell-pro-inchcape-still-alive-in-blue-haus-caging\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresco, Cell Pro, Inchcape still alive in Blue Haus caging"},"content":{"rendered":"
By Walter J. Sutherland
\nReporter<\/div>\n

C Bracket’s Fresco Saipan and Cell Pro along with A Bracket’s Inchcape advanced to the third round of the Blue Haus Invitational Basketball League playoffs after last weekend’s matchups held at the Gualo Rai Basketball Court.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Fresco Saipan defeated Jacem Printing 80-76, while prior to the late tiff Sherwin Williams was leading NVM, 29-18, at the half, but the game was suspended due to time constraints.<\/p>\n

Last Friday, Cell Pro defeated GPPC, 72-67; while Inchcape routed Pacific Postal, 81-61, with a big fourth quarter push.<\/p>\n

In Sunday’s match, Jacem’s Brandon Auleriuo caught fire early with a couple of long balls for eight points to give his team an early 18-11 lead at the end of the first quarter.<\/p>\n

Fresco’s Jerry Mabini, however, answered with 10 markers in the second period to go with a pair of treys by teammate Jay-Ar Concepcion that allowed Fresco to enter the halftime break ahead, 38-30.<\/p>\n

Concepcion buried two more three-balls in the third quarter that helped maintain a 56-47 margin for his side heading into the payoff period.<\/p>\n

Jacem did not go quietly and connected with two late 3-pointers for a late comeback attempt, but Fresco’s Edwin Camacho came off the bench for 11 big points in the clutch and his team converted four pressure-packed free throws to secure the victory and advance to the next round.<\/p>\n

Mabini and Concepcion combined for 42 points, while Jacem’s Aulerio managed 18 in the loss.<\/p>\n

In Friday’s opening game, Cell Pro jumped out to an early 12-point lead, 22-10, thanks largely to 14 points from Roger Herrera.<\/p>\n

Cell Pro’s defense remained strong in the second period as it pulled away and led, 39-23, at intermission.<\/p>\n

Cell Pro’s Dick Tibayan paced the squad with six points in the second quarter.<\/p>\n

GPPC postured a comeback in the third quarter as the team earned 12 points from the charity stripe in the period.<\/p>\n

That allowed GPPC to trim its deficit to eight, 45-53, heading into the final canto; Cell Pro’s Herrera added six markers in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

GPPC remained on the heels of its opponents, but Cell Pro milked the clock and drained four free throws in the final minute to secure the victory.<\/p>\n

Herrera finished with a team-high 20 points, while GPPC’s Alex Ocampo led all scorers with 24.<\/p>\n

In Friday’s late match, Inchcape started slow and trailed Pacific Postal, 18-13, in the opening period.<\/p>\n

Pacific Postal’s Rommel Usi carried the torch with nine points. Inchcape’s offense continued to stall into the second quarter as Pacific Postal maintained a 33-29 margin at the half.<\/p>\n

Then after the break, Inchcape erupted to claim the lead, 50-48, heading into the final period.<\/p>\n

Inchcape buried a trio of 3-pointers right out of the gate that kept a lid on Pacific Postal on the defensive end.<\/p>\n

Inchcape then saved its best for last, blowing past its rival at the end. Ian Castro led the late surge with 15 points in the clutch.<\/p>\n

Castro finished with a game-high 26 points, while Usi was shut down in the second half, but still led Pacific Postal with 15 markers in defeat.<\/p>\n

SUNDAY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fresco 80 – Mabini 22, Concepcion 20, Camacho 16, Lansang 8, Hernandez 6, Santos 4, Rivera 2, Zhe 2.<\/p>\n

NVM 76 – Aulerio 18, Guinto 15, DLGuerrero 8, Manalo 8, Mateo 6, Olivos 5, Arzadan 3, Litulumar 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters: 11-18, 38-30, 56-47, 80-76.<\/p>\n

FRIDAY
\nFirst Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cell Pro 72 – Herrera 20, Itaas 19, Ritual 9, Tibayan 8, Hernandez 8, Loste 3, Norita 2, Rotap 2.<\/p>\n

GPPC 67 – Ocampo 24, Mungcal 15, Tolentino 10, Sampang 6, Averas, 4, Rivera 3, Timbal 3, Garilo 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters: 22-10, 39-23, 53-45, 72-67.<\/p>\n

Second Game<\/strong><\/p>\n

Inchcape 81 – Castro 26, Miranda 16, Del Rosario 11, DLGuerrero 10, Guinto 10, Villasan 3, Buenabajo 2, Echavez 2.<\/p>\n

Pacific Postal 61 – R. Usi 15, Bicera 9, M. Usi 9, Acosta 8, Aque 7, Agbalog 6, Claveria 5, Bautista 2.<\/p>\n

Scoring by quarters: 13-18, 29-33, 50-48, 81-61.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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