Midget Grey, Orange sparkle

Mohammad Rasheed Suyat JEDDAH — Gensoul year-ender All-Star games began with a bang with a battle of children between 10 and 12 years where Midget Eagle defeated Midget Lion 66-65 in the Fame-Gensoul Basketball Tournament Season 3 here. The winner played its heart out in the dying seconds as the loser applied tough defense. Justin Durante top scored with 18 points for the winner and was adjudged the Player of the Game. Marky Dianalan had 28 points for the loser. Fame-Gensoul Basketball Tournament is being organized under the leadership of coach Sam Sabangan, Joel Silvestre, Edwin Gonzales (tournament commissioner), Nak Santiago, Andy Eslabon and Vicky Navarro. Gensoul is relentless in its pursuit to build “Champions in the Game, champions in Life.” Junior Lion beat Junior Eagle 88-61 in the 13-16 year category. Gerry Acosta scored 27 points for the winner and was adjudged the Player of the Game. Rayman Mamak collected 9 points for the loser. Senior Lions beat Senior Eagle 87-86. The winner went to the drawing board for its last offensive play. The plan paid off as it connected its shot as the buzzer sounded. Hector Alcala top scored with 22 points for the winner. Samuel Sabangan Jr. netted 15 points for the loser. In Thursday’s games, Midget Grey of coach Ali Gaspar and asst. coach Alex Musngi defeated Blue Team 64-55. Alexander Adam Romualdo scored 28 points for the winner and was adjudged the Player of the Game. Aldrin Joe Francisco top scored for the loser with 31 points. Juniors Violet of coach Henry Alipante beat Grey Team 75-72. Benjamin Joseph Virtucio led the winner with 26 points and was adjudged the Player of the Game. Prince Del Rosario scored 35 points for the loser. Seniors Yellow defeated Blue Team 88-79 in the final game of the elimination round. Jayson Ricamara notched 32 points for the winner and was named the Player of the Game. Angel Palaypayon scored 33 points for the loser. Midget Orange of coach Glen Musngi and asst. coach Alex Roca beat Black Team 59-49. Michael Maddatu picked up the Player of the Game honors for his game-high 42 points for the winner. Justin Durante scored 26 points for the loser.