Jolas-mentored NLEX-SCTEX remains unbeaten in MCBL

JOJO LASTIMOSA and the rest of the NLEX-SCTEX Road Warriors are looking good in the Marikina City Basketball League (MCBL).

For five games, the Road Warriors have remained unbeaten and showed their readiness to capture this season’s crown. They capped their impressive showing by whipping Philippine Army, 103- 88, and continuing their dominance in this tournament at the Marikina Sports Center.

Led by Cameroonian import Ola Adeogun, who had another doubledouble performance of 17 points and 13 rebounds, the Road Warriors proved to be too much for the Armymen.

Ex-pros Jeckster Apinan and Byron Villarias as well as Arvin Vitug and Mark Pangilinan, also made valuable contributions for the Road Warriors.

Mr. Apinan, who used to play for the Road Warriors’ PBA team, added 16 markers.

Mr. Villarias, cousin of second overall PBA rookie pick Kiefer Ravena, tallied 13, the same output produced by Messrs. Vitug and Pangilinan.

From a slim 40-37 advantage, the Road Warriors unleashed a telling 13-4 run to close the second period and led 53-41 at the turn.

There was no looking back from there as the more determined Road Warriors simply pounded their way from inside and out. —

EX-PBA player-turned-movie and TV personality Mark Andaya is one among the former pros who find a new sanctuary playing in the Marikina City Basketball League.