MAX BALLERS-Davao completed a seven-game sweep of the Manila Bankers Life-Pilipinas Super League 18-Under Mindanao South Leg, capping its run with a masterful 96-71 romp of ISD Pacman in the finals last Saturday at the Davnor Sports and Tourism Complex in Tagum, Davao Del Norte.
Unlike their 85-79 Game One triumph last Friday, the loaded squad from Davao did not let up from start to finish and now await the winner of the Mindanao North Leg for the regional finals.
The Mindanao North Leg of the tournament co-presented by SCD and Dumper party-list is now in its Final Four stage, with top seed Cagayan De Oro Higalas B and Meljohn’s Tailoring holding a twice-to-beat advantages over Uswag Magpet and Rhilapz Notbalz, respectively.
Karlo Estomo led Max Ballers in the comprehensive victory with a line of 25 points, five rebounds, four assists, four steals, and two blocks. Norman Cagampang and Lord Mamacos added 14 points apiece to support Estomo.
Jarred Yamut paced the runners-up with 20 markers.
Over at the San Andres Sports Complex, Farm Fresh-Letran vented its ire on Caloocan with a 113-80 win.
The Milkers, coming off an 88-83 loss to Fin & Claw last Wednesday, rose to 5-1 to gain a momentary lead in the NCR Leg.
Six Letranites scored in double-figures with Syrex Silorio, Jhaslie De Leon, and Charles Diamente all putting up 14 points. Diamante also grabbed 12 boards.
Mandaluyong Namayan got past NBS Kris with an 85-84 victory to rise to fifth place with a 4-3 record.
Ja Catome, who had 19 points in the game, canned the game-winning free throws with 19 seconds left. James Corpuz also tallied 21 points, six assists, and four rebounds.
Also picking up a win in the NCR Leg was 521 Trading-Mapua, who defeated New Era University, 91-83, to climb to 4-2 for solo fourth.
In the sole Luzon Leg game at the same venue, Calamba City kept its slim playoff hopes alive with a 99-96 triumph over skidding Luid Kapampangan.
