JEDDAH — RJW Juf Wed Group of Migz Diaz beat Manila Hotdogs 93-67 to secure the first berth for the best of 3 championship finals in the 40 & above division at the Al Baik basketball court in Khalidia District here. The winner managed to plug the inside game of the loser. Jameel Khobre had 33 points for the winner and was adjudged the PEAK Sodas Sports Player of the Game. Guinto led the loser with 16 points. The tournament is principally sponsored by PEAK Sodas Sports and Shoe Arena with co-sponsors Mandhoubiyah Islamic Propagation Office, Jeddah Dawah Center, Deepvision Advertising Company and Bro Mousa Ignacio. Manila Zago of Loue defeated IKEA 103-100 to advance in the Group A Best of Three Championship. The winner came from behind as IKEA was ahead by 10 points at the start of the final quarter. Navarro scored 25 points for the winner and was adjudged the JBL Player of the Game. Garcia chipped in with 37 points for the loser. NRF of playing coach Gerry Acosta defeated Magma Bloods 100-95. NRF rallied as Magma Bloods was ahead by more than 20 points at the start of the final quarter. NRF's main man Ali slowly but confidently carried the offensive load. Ali top scored with career high 60 points for the winner and was adjudged the PEAK Sodas Sports Player of the Game. Adrian netted 29 points for the loser. Desert Warriors scored a 77-70 win over Khalidia Knights to secure the second spot of the 40 & Above Category championship. Zamora and Hermogenes chipped in with 18 points apiece for the winner and were adjudged the JBL Best Players of the Game. Butt had 25 points for the loser.
