Aces-Cebu wins 2nd ICBL National Title

THE MINISTRY-ORIENTED ACES-LIVING WORD CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES FROM CEBU CITY proved that they are much prepared and ready to grabbed the championship title when they shocked the Beatitudes Christian Fellowship 84-75 in the winner take all Inter-Church Basketball League Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament at the Gaisano South Citimall Skygym, Ilustre Street, Davao City last October 31, Wednesday.

The Cebuanos took a strong start in the first quarter as American player Joshua Manthe together with bullstrong Jojo “Baby Shaq” Omandan controlled the boards. But the Sulpicio backed Beatitudes Christian Fellowship mentored by Allan Josol tried to hang on as they were trailing the Cebuanos in the first half. The Alfonso “Al” Solis mentored Aces-Cebu finally had a 8-0 run in the final quarter to grabbed the title from the Davawenos. University of Visayas Michael Cantonao won the Most Valuable Player Award and topscored with 23 points while former Holy Child Stalwart Charlie Rosauro of Beatitudes had 13 points on a losing cause.

In the earlier game, Good Shepherd Church of Pastor Danilo Gomia won third place as they nipped Temple Of Praise Christian Fellowship of Pasor Wilfredo R. Calisang 79-69.

Pastor Gary Visitacion, ICBL National Director said that “We would like to thank all our sponsors for their support because without them our tournament will never be successful. Also I am happy to announce that the Third ICBL Invitational Tournament will be held in Metro Manila to be hosted by ICBL-Manila on October, 2008.”

The Second ICBL Mayor’s Cup Invitational Tournament is sponsored by the Davao City Mayor’s Office, Davao City Sports Office, Sulpicio Lines, HARK Marketing, United Pharmacy, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Challenge, Inc. and BAP/SBP Regional Office under Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua.

ICBL Duterte Cup is a ministry of Philippine Challenge, Inc. and sanctioned by Regional Director Regino “Boy” Cua of the Basketball Association of the Philippine/Samahang Baskitbolista ng Pilipinas.

The Final Score:
Aces-Cebu 84 – Cantonao 23, Manthe 21, Omandam 10, Garcia 6, Arpay 5, Filoteo 5, Gonzales 4, Peteno 4, Reyes 4 & Caparros 2.

Beatitudes-Dvo 75 – Rosauro 13, Nunes 11, Pedrera 11, Garces 9, Labaya 8, Decena 6, Orlain 5, Ongcoy 5, Herbulario 2, Bangoy 2, Yian 2 & Young 1.