Xavier School rules U-15 and U-13 of SMART City Hoops tournament

XAVIER SCHOOL, University of Santo Tomas and San Sebastian dominated the SMART City Hoops Tournament at the West Greenhills Gym.

Ruling the 15-under and 13-under divisions, Xavier School stamped its class in the finals to lead the three teams in wrapping up their respective campaigns on a blaze of glory.

Three players, led by Miguel Tan, finished in double figures for Xavier School, which dumped San Beda College, 77-50, in the 15-under division finals of this event supported by SMART and Chooks To Go.

Tan had 13 points on a steady fiveof-11 shooting from the field. Aldrin Darren and Jerico Durante contributed 12 and 10 points, respectively.

Xavier School made it a double kill as it defeated San Sebastian College, 77-66, in the under-13 finale.

Duncan Siao led the way for Xavier School with 21 points, followed by Martin Co with 15. Peeco Napenas contributed 14 and Archie Tan chipped in 12.

UST repulsed Adamson, 55-48, to take the crown in the under-17 category as Kobe Palencia scattered 18 points. Two other Tiger Cubs finished in double figures to provide ample support on eventual Most Valuable Player Palencia– Ryan Relucio and Gary Benzonan, who contributed 10 apiece.

In the 11-under division, San Sebastian College edged Ateneo de Manila, 59-57.

Aside from Palencia, other players who were named MVPs in their respective divisions were Jake Manding (11-under), Duncan Siao (13-under), and Batang Gilas stalwart Miguel Tan (15-under). —