A.V. Silo x LBDL Under-13 vs. Travis x DBall. Handout photo.A.V. Silo x LBDL Under-13 outlasted Travis x DBall, 78-74, in the quarterfinals of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC) Growee Cup over the weekend at Unilab High Court in Mandaluyong.
Leading the charge was Adams Potian, who posted 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Mark Corcuera was hailed Defensive Player of the Game with 18 points, four steals, and a block.
In another U13 quarterfinals clash, Xavier overcame Stallions, 64-55, led by Jinho Kim, who had 17 points, 10 rebounds, and four assists, while Karim Abdul was solid with 10 rebounds and a steal.
Also advancing to the U13 semifinals was El Cubo, which dumped San Beda College-Alabang B, 89-37, as Argie Alearaz tallied 14 points, five rebounds, and four assists.
Still in U13, GTU Arrows demolished Converge-Coach T, 119-13, with Nano Sotto’s 27 points, seven rebounds, and two assists helping his squad secure a spot in the semis.
In Under-12 action, Grupong Bedista-San Beda dominated Sol Bros, 83-27, to advance to the semifinals, with Elijah Tirona tallying 18 points, six rebounds, and four assists, and Matthew Cañeta making his presence felt on defense with five rebounds, a steal, and a block.
Also in the U12 quarterfinals, Vixen breezed past JSKILLS, 90-53, as Gideon Delisa posted 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists, while Simen Delisa added three steals and three rebounds.
Still in U12, Converge-Coach T advanced to the semis following its 59-55 win over Lam x Casa Siete, as Raven Mesina and Miguel Villanueva each scored 11 points.
Concluding the U12 quarterfinals, Eagles Basketball Team denied San Beda Alabang, 65-55, thanks to Andrei Samson’s 19 points, four rebounds, and two assists.
In the Under-15 quarterfinals, Paul Sadili tallied 26 points, four rebounds, and two assists as San Sebastian took down El Cubo, 83-71.
In the Under-11 division, San Beda Alabang A had bragging rights against San Beda Alabang B, 43-30, as Sean Tiongo posted 18 points and Sky Lua added 14 points to steer their team to the semifinals.
Also in U11, Ateneo Pilipinas ousted Converge-Coach T, 69-49, as Summer Enrique impressed with 17 points, 11 rebounds, and one assist.
In the eliminations, meanwhile, Grupong Bedista Under-15 dismantled Converge-Coach T, 103-33, with Jeb Santiago tallying 15 points and four rebounds.
Grupong Bedista Under-16 likewise was victorious after defeating Trotter X Lam, 81-66, as Julius Rubia scattered 21 points, five rebounds, and three assists.
Still in U16, San Beda College Alabang ganged up on Converge-Coach T, 64-33, as Migo Marasigan had 14 points, nine rebounds, and five assists. SBCA also defeated Grupong Bedista later on, 54-50, through Eli Dulot’s 19 points and seven rebounds.
Vixen was also on the win column after moving past San Beda Alabang, 65-49, with Francis Robino and Liandrei Lagon scoring 16 and 15 markers, respectively.
Lastly, Trotter x Lam defeated Converge-Coach T, 99-55, led by Martin Gime’s 40 points and seven rebounds.