Phoenix and Converge forged a title showdown in the 15-under division while Talk ‘N Text and Terrafirma arranged a finale duel in the 13-under category of the 2024 Batang PBA-Centrum Kids on Monday at the CCF Center in Ortigas, Pasig.
Simone Jacob “Sky” Jazul churned out 21 points while Ethan Tan-Chi and Steven Usog had 17 and 12 points, respectively, to power the Batang Fuel Masters to a lopsided 76-57 win against the Meralco Batang Bolts to stay unbeaten in five games.
The Batang FiberXers also stayed perfect with 113-87 rout of the Blackwater Batang Bossing behind the efforts of Prince Cariño (19 points).
Carino got a lot of support from Gabyn Nunag (18), Kierdy Victoria (17) and Ian San Gabriel (15) as Converge arranged a title showdown against Phoenix for the 15-Under championship on Tuesday at 10 am at the Ynares Arena in Pasig.
In the 13U Final Four, undefeated Talk ‘N Text ran away with an 87-65 win over Meralco while Terrafirma fended off a strong resistance from Ginebra, 72-67, to set up a title duel at 11:30 am.
Fritz Avillano and Prince Concepcion tallied with 27 and 19 points, respectively, as the Batang Tropang Giga stayed unbeaten in five games.
On the other hand, Adrian De Guzman poured 31 points to show the way for the Batang Dyip, who nearly blew a 16-point lead in the fourth quarter.
Phoenix and Converge battle for 15U supremacy at 10 a.m. followed by the showdown between TNT and Terrafirma at 11:30 a.m. for the 13U crown at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig
The scores:
First Game (15-UNDER)
Phoenix 76 — Jazul 21, Tan-Chi 17, Usog 12, Banate 6, Castro G. 5, Dalag 5, Dizon 4, Deato 2, Hesite 2, Gaerlan-Train 2, Lee 0, Castro F. 0, Bustria 0.
Meralco 57 — Garcia 11, Custodio 10, Regala 9, Lim 6, Lugtu 5, Calderon 5, Miguel 4, Garabato 3, Membrot 2, Anonuevo 2, Asauro 0, Fontanilla 0.
Quarters: 11-10, 36-20, 52-38.
Second Game (15-UNDER)
Converge 113 — Cariño 19, Nunag 18, Victoria 17, San Gabriel 15, Cabalonga 9, Padilla 8, Basilan 4, Chan 4, Mendez 2, Evangelista 2, Ortiz 1, Basa 0, Bernardo 0.
Blackwater 87 — Cabog 37, Fernandez G. 19, Denina 9, Sarte 7, Del Monte 6, Bantillo 3, Magtoto 2, Racelis 2, Basinillo 2, Ferry 0, Precilla 0, Esguerra 0, Fernandez J. 0, Ramos 0.
Quarters: 28-26, 54-46, 83-71, 113-87.
Third Game (13-UNDER)
Talk ‘N Text 87 — Avillano 27, Concepcion 19, Lugue 8, Villahermosa 8, Yaya 8, San Buenaventura 4, Ancheta 4, Gonzales 4, Mangalus 3, Garuda 2, Hernandez 0.
Meralco 65 — Maniquis 24, Baliwag 22, Saplala 6, Jacinto 4, Ampo 4, Loya 3, Tottoc 2, Gumatay 0, Geronimo 0.
Quarters: 33-20, 50-26, 74-42.
Fourth Game (13-UNDER)
Terrafirma 72 — De Guzman 31, Garces 10, Centeno 8, Maitem 6, Danao 5, Flores 4, Torres C. 2, Batac 2, Reyes 2, Gadong 1, Palaganas 1, Coronel 0, Loria 0, Torres M. 0.
Ginebra 67 — Tortogo 24, Borja 10, Cabrera 8, Lopez 6, Domingo 6, Pariñas 6, Neri 4, Salvador 3, Lee 0, Tagle 0, Zaspa 0, Pigtain 0, Que 0, Aguilar 0.
Quarters: 10-13, 34-31, 57-41, 72-67.
