Tagbilaran City Science High School Virus stunned the overconfident Holy Spirit School Crusaders, 65-62 in the main game of a heavy quintuplet bill of the inaugurals of the 15th Bohol Schools Amateur Athletic Association 5th Graham C Lim Basketball Challenge, Saturday at the newly refurbished Bohol Wisdom School gym.
Although the come backing Crusaders were bannered by Josh Dominise, a former mainstay of the University of Perpetual Help of Rizal Daltas, they succumbed to the pressure of the trapping defense put up by the sluggish Virus who were led by lanky slot man Matt Alej Tagaytay, with 18 points, strong boy Allen Joseph Aranzado, 16 and wily point guard Roque Gerry Viel Manug, who contributed 13 point aside from his task of orchestrating their offensive patterns.
The score at halftime was, 35-31 in favour of the Virus.
Coach Carlo Cresencio of the University of Bohol Baby Lemurs needs no much pressure as they clawed the Grace Christian School Eagles, 68-38 in the other game.
Last years' bridal finishers, Baby Lemurs never turned their backs as they continued to fire their artilleries with precise accuracy as the game came to an end. The Eagles were never able to give any opposition as the offensive thrust of the Baby Lemurs went flawless.
The erratic plays displayed by the Crusaders caused them their defeat as the Virus maintained their lead as the final buzzer sounded to nail the final count at 65-62.
The guest of honour, 1st district Representative Edgardo M. Chatto, who puts sports and youth as one of the priorities in his program of government, was not able to attend the opening ceremonies because of his hectic schedule. He was represented by Anthony Damalerio.
His absence, however, did not mean negative to the BSAAA people as he had pledged financial support in the amount of P10,000 to one of its pillars of the tournament.
Beauteous high school student, Ma. Amy Fiel Boc, the muse of the BIT IC Jr Cruisers, was voted as Miss BSAAA 2009. For the victory she received a trophy donated by City Mayor Dan Neri Lim and P500 cash from Grandmas Purified Drinking Water.
Other results:
BWS Golden Dragons, 95 HSS Crusaders B, 43; BIT IC Jr. Cruisers, 90 MHS Blue Marlins, 47; BIL Phoenix, 63 HSS Crusaders C, 33.
BSAAA Commissioner Paul Calizar, revealed that after every game of the BSAAA, there is the Dunkin Do Nut best player of the game. Within which the player who has made outstanding performances shall be chosen. He shall be given a box of Dunkin Do Nuts products.
The following were chosen the best players of the games last weekend:
Alexis Gallardo of BWS Golden Dragons; Matt Alej Tagaytay of TCSHS Virus; Janssen Uy of UB Baby Lemurs; Alfredo Rementizo; Pedrinio Besa III of BILC Phoenix; Dexter Hinampas of HSS mini Crusaders; Kyle Panong of BWS Golden Dragons; Vincent Descallar of HSS Crusaders A; Lamberto Dalagan of GCS mini Dragons; and Roque Gerry Viel Manug of TCSHS Virus.
The 15th BSAAA 5th Graham C Lim Basketball Challenge is ably supported by City Mayor Dan Neri Lim; Dunkin Do Nuts; Mr. & Mrs. Douglas Hontanosas and Family; First Consolidated Bank; Atty. Gamaliel Bonje; Mr. & Mrs. Leo Bas Madanguit and Family; Barangay Council of Booy; Dr. Estella Malanog; Engr. and Mrs. Nanding Singson; Bohol Chronicle; Bohol Times; Ex-Gov. Rene Relampagos; BM Yul Lopez; Grandma's Purified Drinking Water; Dr. Aurora Bas Madanguit; Alturas Supermarket Corporation and Congressman Edgar M. Chatto. - the bohol chronicle