Warriors go down fighting to Palm Cafe

BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN

Monday, November 2, 2009

PALM CAFE survived a Warriors attack 111-96 in Group A of the seven stars category of the LBC Cup at the Brunei Basketball Association court in Batu Bersurat yesterday.

Five players were in double figures for Palm Cafe with Geve Leones topscoring with 23 points while Danny Felicilda poured in 21.

Jeff Paraiso had a game-high 33 points for the Warriors and Jerold Pascua poured in 27.

Both teams were equally matched in the opening period but one of the favourites, Palm Cafe, managed to edge ahead taking a 23-16 lead going into the second quarter.

Aries Castro, who finished with 18 points, was putting on a shooting clinic in the second period to keep his team in the lead midway through the quarter. Read More…

photo above: Young Once’s Ernie Garcia (11) goes for a rebound while Ambassador Yano (16) looks on during yesterdays match against IMD B of the above 45 category.

In the 45 years old and above category, Young Once defeated IMD B 71-50. Ernie Garcia top-scored with 33pts and followed by 16pts of Ambassador Yano while Willie Sandoval led IMD B for 22pts.  

Source: The Brunei Times