St. Robert’s, San Agustin move to Bingawan cagefest semifinals

ST. ROBERT’S International Academy Panda Rockets and University of San Agustin bested their quarterfinals foes in the Bingawan Foundation Cup Preseason High School Basketball.

Panda Rockets defeated Santa Clarita International High School Primes 88-62 on Friday at the gym in Bingawan, Iloilo. Marc Beaver Baruela top-scored for Panda Rockets with 11 points.

San Agustin, on the other hand, survived a tough challenge from CenterPhil Montessori Silver Knights 86-77. John Michael Vicencio led San Agustin with 14 markers.

Panda Rockets waxed hot early in the match to take a 25-13 lead at the end of first period. The lead widened 40-24 at the half. St. Robert’s pulled away for good in the second half, even building a lead as wide as 26 points.

In the other game, both San Agustin and Silver Knights had a tight exchange in the first three quarters.

San Agustin held on to a slim 64-59 lead before gaining headway in the final period with timely conversions from Vicencio.

CenterPhil’s campaign was hurt by the absence of main guard Ronald Silorio, who sat out the match due to chest pain, and center Ian Gasacao, who was not lined up for the games.

The semifinals were still being played as of posting time – San Agustin was battling Hua Siong College of Iloilo Red Phoenix while Panda Rockets was taking on Hercor College Junior Jaguars./PN

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