Divisional Champions were revealed this past weekend, as the 30th season of the SeaOil Metro Manila Basketball League came to a close at the San Beda College Gym in Mendiola.
On Saturday, Faith Academy secured the MMBL Division II crown 83-79 against Xavier's Team B. Neil De Cleene led the way with 21 points, Luka Van Opstal had a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds and graduating senior TJ Hardemann finished with 18 points, while leading the way for Xavier was Tyler Tio, who scored a game-high 35. The Vanguards win their 2nd title in the last three years.
On Sunday, Hope Christian High School added the MMBL Division I title by beating the San Beda Red Cubs, 93-87. The Tiong Lian side relied on Clint Doliguez and his 46 points to secure the win over the NCAA Juniors Champions. They already earned a title late last year with the inaugural Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship by beating the NCAA runners-up San Sebastian Staglets.
San Beda finished the day 0-for-3, as their C and D-squads lost their respective finals matchups as well. The Colegio de San Benildo Blazing Wolves defeated San Beda C, 77-64 to take the Division III crown. Under-16 prospect Jordan Sta. Ana led the way with 24 points, as skipper Gabby Alvendia had difficulty against San Beda big man Vince Saquian. Jayson Cervantes scored nine points in the final four minutes for the Christian Coronel-coached side.
Meanwhile, Team D went down against National University's Team C, 80-58 in the Division IV final. A 23-9 fourth quarter outburst by the Bullpups sealed the Red Cubs' fate. Oliver de Guzman scored 12 of his 18 in the final canto to lead his team, with Karl Peñano and Paul Pujante each adding 13. Shawn Velarde scored 23 points and John Mark Lagumen added 20 for San Beda.
According to the MMBL's Ato Badolato, San Beda coming out empty-handed this year meant that the competition has improved, thanks to better coaching and training of fundamentals. It also encourages the growth of the league, knowing that domination by the NCAA powerhouse is not a guarantee.
On Saturday, Faith Academy secured the MMBL Division II crown 83-79 against Xavier's Team B. Neil De Cleene led the way with 21 points, Luka Van Opstal had a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds and graduating senior TJ Hardemann finished with 18 points, while leading the way for Xavier was Tyler Tio, who scored a game-high 35. The Vanguards win their 2nd title in the last three years.
On Sunday, Hope Christian High School added the MMBL Division I title by beating the San Beda Red Cubs, 93-87. The Tiong Lian side relied on Clint Doliguez and his 46 points to secure the win over the NCAA Juniors Champions. They already earned a title late last year with the inaugural Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship by beating the NCAA runners-up San Sebastian Staglets.
San Beda finished the day 0-for-3, as their C and D-squads lost their respective finals matchups as well. The Colegio de San Benildo Blazing Wolves defeated San Beda C, 77-64 to take the Division III crown. Under-16 prospect Jordan Sta. Ana led the way with 24 points, as skipper Gabby Alvendia had difficulty against San Beda big man Vince Saquian. Jayson Cervantes scored nine points in the final four minutes for the Christian Coronel-coached side.
Meanwhile, Team D went down against National University's Team C, 80-58 in the Division IV final. A 23-9 fourth quarter outburst by the Bullpups sealed the Red Cubs' fate. Oliver de Guzman scored 12 of his 18 in the final canto to lead his team, with Karl Peñano and Paul Pujante each adding 13. Shawn Velarde scored 23 points and John Mark Lagumen added 20 for San Beda.
According to the MMBL's Ato Badolato, San Beda coming out empty-handed this year meant that the competition has improved, thanks to better coaching and training of fundamentals. It also encourages the growth of the league, knowing that domination by the NCAA powerhouse is not a guarantee.
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