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Stephen’s Pawnshop romps past Kagman
Stephen Pawnshop’s Matt Duenas escapes from his defender for an open shot during the fourth quarter of their game against Kagman in the San Antonio summer caging last Wednesday night at the San Antonio court. (Roselyn B. Monroyo)
Stephen’s Pawnshop recorded a lopsided win over Kagman, 107-80, in the second game in the 2017 San Antonio Summer Basketball League last Wednesday at the San Antonio court.
Matt Duenas, Jack Aranda, and Sean Rabasto anchored Stephen’s Pawnshop easy victory as each scored 20-plus points in their fifth win in six games. Matt sizzled for 29 points, while Aranda and Rabasto contributed 21 apiece. And as if the trio’s points were not enough, big men Mii Tekopua and Gerald Flores provided support, adding 14 and 12, respectively.
With Stephen’s Pawnshop’ offense heating up early, behind the 11 points of Aranda, the winning team built a 29-14 advantage at the end of the first quarter. Then in the second period, Rabasto and Duenas teamed up and scored baskets in streaks to help Stephen’s Pawnshop pull away, 62-29.
Stephen’s Pawnshop never relinquished the big lead in the second half despite the improved shooting of Kagman. Stephen’s Pawnshop played no let up on offense in the fourth quarter as the team aimed at reaching the century mark, which it did with still a minute and change left in the one-sided game.
Trevor Ogumoro led Kagman’s losing cause with his 19 points, while Ray Babauta chipped in 10.
Meanwhile, in the first game, United Ballers showed consistency en route to an 88-80 victory over Sweep Waters.
United Ballers was in control of the match from start to finish, thanks to Bon Fabian and Sonny Marinas’ solid games. Fabian had a game-high 28 points, while Marinas recorded 22.
With Fabian and Marianas hitting their targets, United Ballers led at the end of each of the four quarters and foiled Sweep Waters’ repeated comeback bids.
First Game
United Ballers 88 — Fabian 28, Marinas 22, Gamboa 14, Jose 10, Sabiniano 5, Giean 2.
Sweep Waters 80 — Caro 19, D. Tabora 16, Montano 14, Paragados 9, Javier 9, Ordona 8, Reyes 5.
Scoring by quarters: 24-18, 47-39, 67-57, 88-80.
Second Game
Stephen’s Pawnshop 107 — M. Duenas 29, Aranda 21, Rabasto 21, Tekopua 14, Flores 12, E. Duenas 6, Lewis 5.
Kagman 80 — Ogumoro 19, R. Babauta 18, Limes 10, Lizama 8, Faisao 7, Camacho 4, Leighley 4, Iguel 2, Pengalinan 2.
Scoring by quarters: 29-14, 62-29, 86-53, 107-80.
