JEDDAH — Wasalak 40's defeated JDC Veterans 99-94 for a championship slot in the 40 and above division of the JBL-Titan Watch Tournament at the Khalidia basketball court here. Wasalak 40's almost lost the game as the never-say-die attitude of the loser kept the winner under tremendous pressure. Aquino top scored with 26 points for the winner and was adjudged the Titan Watch best player of the game, while Callueng had 31 points for the loser. This tournament is principally sponsored by Titan Watch of Al-Hussaini & Al-Yahya Investment Group (Othman Al-Hussaini) with the co-sponsor Giordano Fashions (Ahmadullah) and Ric Printing. Al-Arabi beat Tetra Pak 90-69. De Boss scored 20 points for the winner and was named the Giordano best player of the game. Collado made 32 points for the loser. Sunbulah Meat of Randy Palad defeated Blazers 108-99 in Group A division. Pasugnod top scored with 38 points for the winner and was selected as the JBL best player of the game. Gandaruza led the loser with 29 points. In the JBL Teens, Violet beat Gray 66-58 for the championship in the Midget Division. Romen poured in 26 points for the winner and was adjudged the JBL best player of the game. Mabanta and Mamalumpong scored 22 points apiece for the loser. Mix Violet defeated Light Blue 94-91 to tie the best-of-3 championship series. Violet's Mohammed Acub scored 31 points and Amparado had 44 points for the loser. Mosquito White beat Black 12-6 in their All Star Games. Maragtas Black defeated Siglahi Blue 108-93 in the Parents Division. Donald Dolloso scored 32 points for Maragtas, while Elepongga led the loser with 28 points. Danglahi Green beat Laon-Alab Yellow 88-73. Del Rosario scored 28 points, while Olivo collected 32 points for the loser.
