DE LA SALLE Zobel (DLSZ) is flexing muscles just in time for the upcoming University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) juniors basketball tournament.
The Juniors Archers defeated Far Eastern University (FEU), 48-43 in the semifinals of the 19-Under Division of the Milcu Sports Basketball Presents Got Skills Premier League at the Lyceum Gym in Intramuros, Manila.
Prince Carlos led DLSZ with 14 points, while 6-foot-7 center Raven Carlos added 10 points as they never allowed the defending UAAP champions a taste of the lead after the first period of play.
The Junior Archers will play the winner of the other semifinal between National University and Team Delta.
John Bryan Sajonia, a transferee from Santa Clarita International School in Iloilo, led FEU with 14 points, while RJ Abarrientos added nine.
Zobel’s Under-17 squad made it a double with a 73-54 rout of Trinity University of Asia.
The Junior Archers led the entire way with Adrian Custodio topscoring with 14 points.
The scores:
Under-19 Division
DLSZ 48—Carlos 14, Cortez 10, Damiles 8, Bonalos 5, Terrado 4, Pascual 2, Escandor 1.
FEU 43—Sajonia 14, Abarrientos 9, Torres 6, Gonzales 5, Mariano 5, Alforque 2, Escoto 2.
Quarters: 15-6, 24-22, 38-34, 48-43
Under-17 Division
DLSZ 73—Custodio 14, Subido 12, Barcuma 6, Sevilla 5, Danao 5, Arciaga 5, G. Reyes 5, Omer 4, Dee 4, Santos 3, Kawamura 2, Geralao 2, Manese 2, Decena 2, Encarnacion 2.
TUA 54—Sikitin 16, De Guia 12, Torio 10, Dimalanta 5, Carrera 4, Brillantes 4, Rodriguez 3.
Quarters: 18-7, 30-19, 59-36, 73-54