Hua Siong, St. Roberts in NBTC Iloilo leg finals

Hua Siong College of Iloilo Red Phoenix’s Julian Maverick Puerto looks to attack a Santa Clarita International School Primes defender. PHOTO COURTESY OF WINMEL LEE
Hua Siong College of Iloilo Red Phoenix’s Julian Maverick Puerto looks to attack a Santa Clarita International School Primes defender. PHOTO COURTESY OF WINMEL LEE

ILOILO City – Hua Siong College of Iloilo Red Phoenix dethroned Santa Clarita International School Primes, 88-73, in the semifinals of SM Chooks To Go-NBTC tournament’s Iloilo leg at the Western Institute of Technology gym.

Julian Maverick Puerto spearheaded the Red Phoenix’s Thursday barge to the championship round with 23 markers while Negrense Jesse Beker submitted 19 points.

On the part of last year’s champion and NBTC national finals participant Primes, Giann Paul Nahine top-scored with 21 points while Mon Pedrajas added 12 markers.

Last year’s runner up St. Roberts International Academy Panda Rockets made a return trip to the championship round following a 79-64 win over University of San Agustin.

Gwyn Miles Pendon tallied 19 points, while Irele Galas contributed 16 markers for the Panda Rockets.

Carrying the fight for the San Agustin were Agapito Clarito, who finished with 22 points, and Carl Magtanao, who contributed 16 markers.

The championship match between the Red Phoenix and Panda Rockets are slated as of press time last night with the winner advancing to the NBTC regional finals./PN

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