JEDDAH — Hanco Maintenance of Edgar Ainza defeated Duduts Internet Café 86-61 in the Orient Watch-JBL Basketball Tournament at the Bin Mahfouz basketball court here recently. Hanco displayed excellent offense. The loser tried its best but missed some important baskets in the final quarter. Jumaos scored 19 points for the winner and was adjudged the Orient Watch Best Player, while Ricky Reloj pumped in 23 points for the loser. The major sponsor of this tournament is Orient Watch-Alhusseini and Al-Yahya Investment Group (Othman Alhusseini). It is also supported by Giordano Fashions (Ahmedullah), ABS-CBN - The Filipino Channel, Flash Cargo (Arnold Dela Cruz), Saudi Signs (Sam Adora) and Al-Haddaf Sportsware (Bayoumi). Mini Cooper of Ronald Reyes continued its winning streak with an 88-71 win over United Naghi. Cabading was on fire in the second half and scored 24 points for the winner. He was named the Giordano Best Player. Recayo hit 16 for the loser. Chillis Restaurant of Robert Del Rosario beat Al-Naghi 72-63. The winner played its heart out to avoid elimination. Masigan top-scored with 25 points for the winner and was selected as the JBL Best Player, while Nanding Unas contributed 25 points for the loser. Hyundai Centennial of Waleed Aldesouki defeated Fuddruckers 84-83. Playing coach Nap Solis called a time-out with 12 seconds remaining. Sarip scored 30 points for the winner and was adjudged the JBL Best Player. Mortega led the loser with 18 points. On Thursday, Leylati of Gerome Posadas beat Saudi Diyar 48-45. Hugo top-scored with 15 points for the winner and was named the Orient Watch Best Player. De Leon had 20 points for the loser. Hyundai Centennial of Dennis Elmenzo defeated Genesis 83-69. Malik attacked Genesis defense in the final quarter and scored 24 points for the winner and won the Giordano Best Player award. Adrian Bulacan recorded 20 points and 14 assists for the loser. Carrefour of Edryl Cian beat Nimu 70-55. Fuertes, who made 12 points for the winner, was adjudged the JBL Best Player. Jenalyn top-scored with 12 points for the loser. Meanwhile, JBL is getting ready for its year-end non-rated basketball tournament which is tentatively scheduled for Nov. 29 jump-off. Interested teams may contact Mohammed Rasheed (0569403586/0581966418) or Joe Dela Cerna (0541809405) to book their entries.
