Knights wins 3rd straight in Seiko Watch-JBL

By Mohammad Rasheed Suyat JEDDAH — Knights of coach Rey Maddatu beat SACC 98-74 in the Seiko-Watch JBL Tournament at the Khalidia basketball court here. The winner applied offense well throughout the game to score its third straight victory. Garcia top scored with 45 points for the winner and was adjudged the Seiko Watch Player of the Game. Jose collected 15 points for the loser. The tournament is principally sponsored by Seiko Watch of Al-Hussaini and Al-Yahya Investment Group (Othman Al-Hussaini). Among the co-sponsor are: Nesma Airlines (Faisal Al-Turki), Rabea Tea, Giordano Fashions (Ahmadullah), New Cabalen Restaurant (Japh Villanueva) and Ric Printing. Sand City defeated Jeddah Clippers 103-76. Sonny Soreta led the winner with 29 points and was named the New Cabalen Restaurant Player of the Game. Gaspar had 28 points for the loser. In Friday’s matches, JDC Veterans of playing coach Ricky Abdulaziz Yu upset R Printing 40’s 91-79. Calluence scored 25 points for the winner and was adjudged the Giordano Player of the Game, while Rick Santos chipped in with 14 points for the loser. Leylaty edged Tetra Pak 81-75. Hugo had 18 points for the winner and was declared the JBL Player of the Game. Laput top-scored with 23 points for the loser. BHBC defeated Lion 98-93. Gadiana scored 28 points for the winner and was pronounced the Seiko Watch Player of the Game. Bong Umlas had 27 points for the loser. Breman Islamic Center thumped JDC Legends 91-75. Mahmoud Quidlat top-score with 24 points for the winner and was named the JBL Watch Player of the Game. Jaber Gonzales collected 24 points for the loser. Meanwhile, the 9th EBGH Basketball League 2016 opened last weekend with David Leyva (commissioner), Lito dela Cruz (technical director) and Dr. Hatem Anan (nephew of Dr. Mohamed Erfan) headed the opening ceremony. The tournament comprises Inter-Company teams: Al-Jomaih Motors, Al-Hamrani Universal, Sapmt Aramco, Jeddah Lancer, Starbone International and Brawlers. Erfan Bagido General Hospital Inter-department Teams are as follows: Cathlab, Al-Khatib Homecare, Medical Store Pharmacy, Hotelier, Education, MYX Warriors and Bolts.