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New Oagas Society remains perfect, defeats Cresta Verde Mountaineers 112-99


Alconcel Sports Center, Philippines -- All eyes are glued in this matchup and the fans weren't disappointed. New Oagas Society looks the superior team on paper but the Cresta Verde Mountaineers were able to hold their ground in this televised game.

Society started strong scoring 29 points per quarter in the first half leading 58-44 against the Mountaineers. The Mountaineers tried to their best to match but they were still trailing 68-85 entering the fourth.

They made a rally in the fourth but ultimately succumbed to a loss as they couldn't make shots and Society made their free throws in a 112-99 score.

Carmelo Maciano led Society with 30 points. Allan Genzola and Bobby Montealto had 23 points apiece while Dexter Santos chipped in 22 points.

"We didn't walkthrough and earned this win," Tersol said. "man it's different going against your previous team but I'm happy with the situation I'm in."

Five players scored in double-figures for the Mountaineers led my Erben Maranon with 24 points. Jimeno Tamban - who is becoming a force - contributed 21 points, 9 rebounds and 3 blocks is 8-11 field goal shooting.

Teo Amante, in his first league start filled the stat sheet with 18 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists while Renald Geonanga had a double-double with 12 points and 11 rebounds.

Society had the upper hand but the Mountaineers were able to scout their opponent thoroughly. GM Nicolo said that 'losing against this team is expected but at least we were not blown out.'

Society is the only team with a perfect 5-0 record while the Mountaineers is currently in the 4th spot in Great 8.

The Mountaineers will face Kurizo Hoopers(2) in what will be an exciting matchup as well. They will also against ranked 384 Vans Philippines in the National Tournament on Thursday.

Player of the game: Carmelo Maciano, 30 points.
X-factor: Allan Genzola - 23 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals.

Growing pains: Kurizo Hoopers ekes win, defeats Cresta Verde Mountaineers 101-95

Vulcan Arena, Fairview -- It's one of those games that the Cresta Verde Mountaineers prepared, they're in for a fight, but just came short. This is part of their growing pains having a young core.

Their GM, Nicolo Maro, wasn't able to witness the first half but was clearly satisfied when he arrived to start the 4th. Kurizo Hoopers were leading 72-66 and they were within striking distance.

The arrival of their GM put a jolt on the team as they even lead several times in the crucial fourth but timely shots in the last two minutes of the game by Hoopers - as they missed - dealt them their fourth loss.

Renald Geonanga had a game-high 36 points with 17 rebounds but it wasn't enough to carry the Mountaineers. "No expectations, I signed up for this and will carry this team until we arrive" Renald said.

Fillmore Sabangan and Marion Pacete played the entire game notching 27 and 17 points respectively.

Goran Ilicic led the Hoopers with 24 points while Toufic Benhoussa scored 21. Two others scored in double-figures.

The Mountaineers outrebounded their opponent by nine and have more shots including three points made but they fell 95-101 against Kurizo Hoopers. They will now face division IV Vans Philippines in the National Tournament.

Player of the game: Goran Ilicic - 24 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists.
X-factor: Frederick Rosales - 14 points, 6 rebounds, 8 assists and 3 steals.
LVP: Claudio Regala - 7 points and 6 rebounds in 1-10 field goal.

Cresta Verde Mountaineers advances in the National Tournament

Vans Basket Arena, Philippines -- Division IV Vans Philippines gave their all - almost advancing - but Cresta Verde Mountaineers experience prevailed in a 136-133 high-scoring thriller.

Both teams were on fire and Vans even led 33-31 to end the first. In the second quarter, Mountaineers put some 'D' scoring 35 points while 'holding' Vans to a 25-point output as they led 66-56 in the first half.

In the third quarter, they exchanged baskets with the Mountaineers still leading 101-92 hitting the century mark just in the third.

Fast-forward to the one-minute mark in the fourth, the Mountaineers were leading comfortably 129-122 until some wild sequence in the final minute of the game.

With 59 seconds, Aristides Almeida scored a three-point shot pulling with four, 129-125. Gavienne Hamoy was fouled on their next possession making two free throws to keep them at bay 131-125.

Fulvio Vellutini then made a two-point shot with 45 seconds, 131-127. Hamoy was again fouled hitting 1 out of 2 to make it 132-127.

This time, Robert Bertoldi made a three to inch within two, 132-130 with 36 seconds left. Vans opted to play defense as they have 12 seconds and Santos Verano attempted a jump shot and missed; however, they forgot to box him out and grab his own miss and immediately put up a shot and scored -- the Mountaineers leading 134-130.

Vans Philippines called a timeout and made a great play hitting a three in just six seconds to inch closer 134-133. They fouled rookie Hamoy who made 1/2 free throws again with the Mountaineers leading 135-133.

Vans called a 30-second timeout and set Bertoldi for a three but Hamoy made up for his two missed free throws by making a crucial block and Verano grabbing the ball.

But still, in the ensuing possession, Hamoy got fouled and made 1/2. Giving a 'ray of hope' for Vans as they have one more shot with the Mountaineers leading 136-133. With six seconds to maneuver, they setup Bertoldi again for the game-tying three with Hamoy in his face but the shot missed - Mountaineers win!

That was the type of game Hamoy experienced in his first start while playing all-48 minutes logging 17 points. He was very efficient as he calmly sinked 9-12 free throws except his last six attempts where he alternated makes and misses.

"Call it rookie jitters but he was poised all throughout" GM Nicolo Maro said.

Santos Verano was definitely the best player on the floor scoring 34 points while grabbing 18 rebounds in 16-22 field goal shooting in 38 minutes.

"Verano is very solid, if we could turn back the time, we should have developed him" Nicolo Maro in his assessment.

The Mountaineers got some very impressive plays as Melanie Gabo notched a double-double with 19 points and 17 rebounds while Abelardo Lambatan had 18 points and 11 assists in their starts. "I'm very impressed," was all their GM could say.

Thaddeus Villacin provided the muscles with 16 points and 13 rebounds while Fillmore Sabangan scored 20 points in 20 minutes coming off the bench.

Vellutini led Vans with a game-high 39 points while Bertoldi poured in 31. Wolframm Spinnler chipped in 26 points making 6 of 11 from the arc while Almeida had a double-double with 11 points and 14 rebounds.

"Their team is tired, they did their best, but end of the road for them" Maro said.

Vans was able to keep it close by knocking 17 of 37 three point attempts as the Mountaineers pounded the ball inside attempting just five. The Mountaineers however crashed the boards with a +27 advantage and having +12 assists than Vans.

After a challenging week, the Mountaineers will have a rest day while preparing for their coming games.

Player of the game: S. Verano - 34 points, 18 rebounds, 4 assists & 4 steals.
X-factor: A. Lambatan - 18 points, 11 assists and 5 rebounds.

Cresta Mountaineers scored 38 points in the third, defeats Manila All-Stars 120-91

Vulcan Arena, Quezon City -- Surely, the Cresta Verde Mountaineers is a scrappy bunch. The Mountaineers got a relatively easy win against Manila All-Stars defeating them 120-91.

Coming from a business meeting, GM Nicolo Maro rushed to the arena and was surprised to see them leading 93-58 entering the fourth. It was even more impressive as they held the All-Stars to 14 points in that third while scoring 38 points - this came after scoring 100 points in three quarters in their previous outing in the National Tournament.

"All I can say is we scrap to win," GM Nicolo Maro said. "we outwork our opponents, just hustle."

Renald Geonanga is on a tear as he continues to lead the Mountaineers with 30 points and 18 rebounds shooting 13-17 from the field in 33 minutes. He looks impressive and some fans are not just thinking of an all-star berth but an MVP-type season.

Teodosio Amante scored 24 points in 11-16 shooting in 20 minutes off the bench to provide instant spark while Fillmore Sabangan had 18 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists in 20 minutes of play as well.

Basically Marion Pacete paced the Mountaineers with 8 points and 9 assists as they have an advantage in rebounding (+19), and assists (+8).

Charlie Contreras led All-Stars with 22 points, 8 rebounds and 8 assists but they look sluggish and looks like they didn't want it more than the Mountaineers.

The Mountaineers starters were able to rest in the win and they are optimistic in their chances against their next opponent, USA Basketball. Of course, they wouldn't have a letdown in their cup game against a Division III team in Sierra Madre Tsunami.

Player of the game: Renald Geonanga - 30 points and 18 rebounds.
X-factor: Teodosio Amante - 24 points and 5 assists in 20 minutes.
LVP: Denzil de la Torre - 5 points, shooting 2-10 from the field in 38 minutes with 6 fouls.

3-0 Cresta Verde Mountaineers sweeps week defeats USA Basketball and Tsunami
Vulcan Arena, Fairview -- It was a great week so to speak for the Mountaineers as it has been a long-time - as far as they're concerned - to win two games in a row plus the National Tournament.

In their second league game, they defeated USA Basketball 119-109 in a high-scoring affair. Both teams went on a tear as they scored 33 and 37 points respectively in the first but the Mountaineers scored more in the next three quarters than Basketball.

Fillmore Sabangan led the Mountaineers with 37 points while Teodosio Amante scored 22 points in 12 minutes. Marion Pacete had 18 while Renald Geonanga scored 17 points. Erben Maranon had a double-double with 11 points and 12 boards.

Eduardo Moreno led Basketball with 28 points followed by Itzik Schum with 25. Arsenito Gerial almost had a triple-double with 19 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists. Tin Shih Fu had a double-double with 14 points and 13 rebounds.

Both teams were 'scorching' hot as both teams are evenly-matched and the difference was just a couple of buckets between the two.


In the national tournament, they went up against division III Sierra Madre Tsunami and made waves as they defeated them 113-62.

Six players scored in double figures led by Erben Maranon with 19 points in 9/13 field goal shooting in 22 minutes. Claudio Regala scored 18 points in 18 minutes off the bench in an almost-perfect 8/9 shooting.

Thaddeus Villacin, in his last game for the Mountaineers, had a double-double with 17 points and 13 rebounds while Jimeno Tamban scored 15. Alberto Lambatan and Melanie Gabo scored 11 and 10 points, respectively.

Tatu Savonheimo led Tsunami with 24 points while Philip Stautz contributed 17. Serapio Militante had a double-double with 10 points and 18 rebounds.

It was rather a 'bliss' moment for the Mountaineers as the management is preoccupied with things and the fact they 'sweep' the week.

Unchartered territory

The Batangas Five made history last night by reaching Round 6 of the National Cup for the first time since forming the francise. team owner walangutak on a post game interview said "i am happy and please of the teams improvement year after year after year, this is only our 6th season as a francise making us a pretty young francise and for a young franchine such as ours, it is a big accomplishment to reach the round 6 of a very prestigious tournament like the national cup"

Batangas five reach round 6 by beating Bloodseeker of league 3.15 98 - 68 last night, Batangas was never treatened by bloodseekers leading from opening buzzer to the end, showing suffocating defense from the get go limiting the other team total of 9 points in the first 12 minutes of the action, 28 points after 2 quarters of play.

it was a balanace attack for Batangas five with five of batangas squad scoring in double digits while diva and wheeler contributing 9 and 8 points respectively,Bloodseeker on the other hand had to rely solely from thier star Fabales who had to play extended minutes, playing 43 minutes because of the way his other team mates are playing scoring 22 pts grabbing 22 rebounds 6 coming from offensive glass...

Round 6 will be played in Batangas facing a very though and talented BIR Makati team of PPL

Last edited by walangutak at 1/30/2014 7:39:07 PM

January 25 to January 30 recap: Cresta Verde Mountaineers 2-1


Vulcan Arena, Fairview -- The Cresta Verde Mountaineers went 2-1 losing against Queen's Coast Silv3r and defeating Petron Chemicals and division IV North Camp in the National Tournament.

at Queen's Coast Silv3r
It was a tight ball game all throughout as the Mountaineers were able to defend their matchup thoroughly but with a home-court advantage, and arguably better players, the Silv3r answered the Mountaineers each quarter to win 99-88.

Five players were in double-figures for the Silv3r led by Daryl Erum's team high 28 points. Graciano Recamara had a double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, Balthasar Koenderink with 21 points and 14 assists while John Opina had 10 points and 16 rebounds. Marius Ozelski scored 12 points for a balanced attack.

Teodosio Amanted led the Mountaineers with a game high 30 points and 12 rebounds while Renald Geonanga had 19 points and 14 rebounds but it wasn't enough as the rest of the team went cold throughout. Fillmore Sabangan chipped in 10 points.

versus Petron Chemicals
Fresh from the close defeat in their last league game, they went offensive against the Chemicals defeating them 110-77.

Renald Geonanga led the Mountaineers with 34 points and 17 rebounds in 15-17 field goal shooting.

The Chemicals were led by He Mingxian and Ntinos Mpoukovalas scoring 25 points each but it wasn't enough to stop the onslaught of a established star in Renald..

versus North Camp
With 33 assists compared to North Camp's 7, the Cresta Verde Mountaineers breezed past Camp 107-71.

This time, Santos Verano led the Mountaineers with 31 points, 12 rebounds and 5 assists proving how valuable he is for the team. Erben Maranon had a double-double with 10 points and 11 boards.

Neil Hobson led Camp with 29 points and Hermes Capule grabbed 23 rebounds with 13 points in the defeat.

February 1 to 6 recap: Cresta Verde Mountaineers 1-2


Vulacan Arena, Fairview -- The Cresta Verde Mountaineers went 1-2 as they lost both their league game but advanced in the National Tournament defeating division II, same conference leader New Oagas Society.

at Naga City Madunong 76-91
With a 7-man rotation, Naga City Madunong was able to defeat Cresta Verde Mountaineers 91-76. They were led by the troika of Artur Czarnocki, Ingmars Gleizdans, and Przemysław Bialota scoring 24, 24, and 22 points respectively.

Fillmore Sabangan led the Mountaineers with 27 points but they were able to limit Renald Geonanga with 12 points.

vs Gwapsak 53-88
As the Mountaineers were preparing for their National Tournament game against New Oagas, Gwapsak ransacked them at their home floor 88-53.

Brian Otobusin led Gwapsak with a double-double, 16 points and 13 rebounds as only Claude Regale (16 points) and Melanio Gabo (11 points and 10 rebounds) scored in double-figures and contributed for the Mountaineers cause.

vs New Oagas Society 111-122
It was a highly anticpated matchup between the two as not only are they in the same division, it was really that competitive.

The Mountaineers were able to eliminate Society as they match their output per quarter led by Teodosio Amante's 54 points and 10 rebounds.

Renald Geonanga had a double-double with 23 points and 16 rebounds as Fillmore Sabangan filled the stat-sheet with 20 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists.

Bobby Montealto led the Society with 38 points and 11 rebounds while Allan Genzola paced the team with 27 points and 11 assists with zero turnovers. Carmelo Maciano scored 24 points while Romy Cerbo almost had a triple-double with 8 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists.

One glaring difference was that the Mountaineers were able to go to the line 40 times (making 29) compared to Society's 7 free throw attempts that had them calling 'foul'.

At this point, starting guard Marion Pacete did not suit up as he got injured last week but the Mountaineers was able to take this one from fellow Great 8 rival Society.

Cresta Verde Mountaineers 'destroyed' Dynamite Braves 121-58

Vulcan Arena, Fairview -- After getting eliminated by Pokémon BC, the Cresta Verde Mountaineers unleashed their frustration against the Dynamite Braves unloading a ton of bomb to win big 121-58.

After submitting two press releases, they were equally frustrated as their PR department wasn't able to submit their performance last week.

On to their latest game, Steve Valle led the Mountaineers with in 28 points in 10-12 field goal shooting in arguably his best game of his young career. Renald Geonanga was his usual self notching a double-double with 18 points and 13 rebounds while Fillmore Sabangan almost had a triple-double with 9 points, 12 rebounds and 10 assists despite shooting 2-11 from the field.

Miha Brajdic led Braves with 40 points but the team is practically 'lost' that they have no chance against the vengeful Mountaineers.

Renald Geonanga coming off a performance of a lifetime against Pokémon BC notching 51 points, 17 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 5 blocks in 22-28 field shooting playing all 48 minutes did not shown signs of any weakness as he remains upbeat in their chances as they shift their focus in their league games.

Cresta Verde Mountaineers: 0-2 for the week

Vulcan Arena, Fairview -- With the home-court advantage, the Cresta Verde Mountaineers looked forward to their matchup against Zennings but did give their best against Ciudad Grande Home Owners in their two league match-up last week.

However, they lost by 20 against Owners and succumbed to a 100-88 defeat at the hands of Zennings - both away from their home floor.

Despite being able to predict their game against Home Owners, their onslaught was too much as they exerted more effort with Cris Santuyo, Pavlas Talanovas and Oscar Guerau scored 27, 25 and 20 points respectively.

Fillmore Sabangan led the Mountaineers with 28 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists while Renald Geonanga had a double-double with 22 points and 10 rebounds.

It didn't help as they have twice the number of turnover (18) compared to Owners.

Against Zennings, it was an awful game to watch according to GM Nicolo Maro as he even left the arena on the third quarter.

His team was competitive in the first quarter but was awful in the second with 10 points (18 by Zennings) and atrocious third quarter with 8 points (28 by opponent). He was surprised to see the final score as the Mountaineers was able to score 46 big points in the fourth but with the game already quite a reach.

Claude Regala led all scorers with 30 points - his best game so far. But the night belonged to Zenning as they shot 28 free throws converting 21 compared to the Mountaineers 9 of 16 free throws made and attempted.

"Nothing surprising, we have lost two starters" GM Nicolo Maro said. "we hope we can still make a push and make the playoffs as Marion and Amante are about to return."