by Ernest Hernandez
MNL Sausage banked on hot performances from Wowie Escosio and EJ Canelas to edge Parañaque, 103-100, in the Community Basketball Association Founder's Cup held at the Olivares College Gymnasium in Parañaque on Saturday.
Escosio dropped 29 points on 11-of-19 shooting alongside 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks, and one steal. Canelas added 23 markers and three boards for the MNL Sausage which broke loose late in the game using an 8-0 blast to break a 94-all tie.
Pao Castro made 20 markers, three caroms, two dimes, and one steal for Parañaque.
In the first game, General Trias rode on a hot start to beat Marikina, 109-99.
The Braves dropped 34 points on the Sapateros in the first quarter and opened a 17-point lead which they protected the rest of the way.
Ian Melencio made 22 points on 8-of-13 shooting, seven rebounds, eight assists, one steal, and one block for Gen. Trias.
Dionisio Gonzales added 19 markers on 8-of-10 field goals with two rebounds, three dimes, and two steals as all but one of the players checked in the game scored in double figures.
JR Ng Sang dropped 27 points on 11-of-18 shooting, nine rebounds, three assists, and one block for Marikina.
Scores:
First Game
General Trias 109-Melencio 22, Gonzales 19, Rivera 13, Evangelista 12, Laureno 11, Escobal 11, Prudente 11, Bondoc 10, Tajonera 0
Marikina 99-Ng Sang 27, Santos 14, Tan 12, Ramos 11, De Guzman 9, Amansec 8, Girado 8, Limin 4, Guzman 4, Testado 2, Tarucan 0, Eulalia 0
Quarterscores: 34-17, 57-48, 84-71, 109-99
Second Game
MNL Sausage 103-Escosio 29, Canelas 23, Yu 18, Orquina 11, Mendoza 9, Acibar 5, Tubera 2, Ballon 2, Martinez 2, Marangan 2, Aspiras 0, Nitafan 0
Parañaque 100-Castro 20, Lalata 11, Salaveria 10, Amboludto 9, Rabe 9, Begaso 9, Saguiguit 8, Prado 7, Apreku 4, Coronel 3, Menguez 2, Mangalino 0, Dela Cruz
Quarterscores: 21-21, 43-43, 70-69, 103-100