I wasn't able to play as I was out of town for a company outing at Batangas. But my team was able to squeak out a 58-53 victory over Nokia Philippines last Satruday night. That put our winning streak to a division-best 5 games.
Five games down, two more to go. At the moment, we're guaranteed a top 2 finish.
Monday, May 22, 2006
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Epoch Audio-Dunlop vs. Pog-G
Chalk up another victory for Team Epoch Audio-Dunlop in the Metro Invitational Cup as we took care of an athletic but inexperienced Pog-G squad, 76-60, last night at the Metro Gym along Pioneer Avenue.
As always we started out in our typical diesel-powered engine as we gave up the early lead in the first quarter. A series of fastbreak plays by Pog-G had them up 20-13 in the opening period. They just kept running and getting easy lay-ups as we were not able to defend the outlet pass.
We managed to get our act together in the second quarter as we were able to close them down defensively. I took care of most of the offense as I was able to drive in for an onslaught of lay-ups and easy baskets. I was quite unstoppable in the second period shooting 6 of 8 from the field for 12 points. As I waxed hot, my teammates got their grooves as well and we led by 4 at the end of the half.
We finally got our diesel engine hot and running in the third period as we quickly built a double-digit lead. Multiple fastbreak plays off a series of steals from our fullcourt press led to a barrage of points. On the other end, Pog-G were missing a lot of the shots that were falling in the first half. Inexperience did it for them as they didn't know how to react to the pressure that we put.
We didn't let up for the rest of the game and we cruised to a 16-point victory. I had my best game of the season finishing with 13 points and 5 assists.
As always we started out in our typical diesel-powered engine as we gave up the early lead in the first quarter. A series of fastbreak plays by Pog-G had them up 20-13 in the opening period. They just kept running and getting easy lay-ups as we were not able to defend the outlet pass.
We managed to get our act together in the second quarter as we were able to close them down defensively. I took care of most of the offense as I was able to drive in for an onslaught of lay-ups and easy baskets. I was quite unstoppable in the second period shooting 6 of 8 from the field for 12 points. As I waxed hot, my teammates got their grooves as well and we led by 4 at the end of the half.
We finally got our diesel engine hot and running in the third period as we quickly built a double-digit lead. Multiple fastbreak plays off a series of steals from our fullcourt press led to a barrage of points. On the other end, Pog-G were missing a lot of the shots that were falling in the first half. Inexperience did it for them as they didn't know how to react to the pressure that we put.
We didn't let up for the rest of the game and we cruised to a 16-point victory. I had my best game of the season finishing with 13 points and 5 assists.
Saturday, May 06, 2006
Epoch Audio-Dunlop vs. ICT-HSBC
Three in a row for Team Epoch Audio-Dunlop.
We had our third game a couple of hours ago against call center ICT-HSBC. They said they were missing their two best players and were asking us for mercy. Some of the organizers also asked us not to play our best player, ex-pro John Cardel to make the match more balanced. We gave in to their request and agreed.
We started out a bit slow as they managed to gain the upperhand during the early moments of the game. It was neck-and-neck for the most part as we exchanged leads. We were able to find our offensive flow and got the lead by halftime. It was a bit of a blowout from the third period onwards because we managed to pull away for good.
We won by 17 points when the final buzzer sounded. Had my worst scoring game this season but I made it up by dishing out a game-high 6 assists.
We had our third game a couple of hours ago against call center ICT-HSBC. They said they were missing their two best players and were asking us for mercy. Some of the organizers also asked us not to play our best player, ex-pro John Cardel to make the match more balanced. We gave in to their request and agreed.
We started out a bit slow as they managed to gain the upperhand during the early moments of the game. It was neck-and-neck for the most part as we exchanged leads. We were able to find our offensive flow and got the lead by halftime. It was a bit of a blowout from the third period onwards because we managed to pull away for good.
We won by 17 points when the final buzzer sounded. Had my worst scoring game this season but I made it up by dishing out a game-high 6 assists.
Friday, May 05, 2006
crüeL 1999 (AHS 1995-1999)
I had a reunion with my high school classmates at Katips last night. It was a bit of an impromptu gathering as I only knew about it the night before while everyone else knew days ahead.
Anyhow, it's been 11 years since we all started freshman year together at the Ateneo de Manila High School. It was a totally new world for me being a transfer student. I can't believe I've known these guys for more than a decade now. Time indeed flies so fast.
There have been several intriguing revelations last night. A high school kabarkada of mine will become a father soon. Nothing weird with that right? However, he's expecting two kids from different mothers. The story's not finished yet... there might be a possibility of a third one! I just hope he knows what he's gotten himself into.
We also have a classmate currently being tried for frustrated homicide. He (with some other fratmates) allegedly beat up (almost to death) some guy. I'm not sure how the case has progressed but I remember reading about it in some of the major newspapers. He wasn't there last night though. So we couldn't get his side. I guess he got all macho and stuff in college as we'd always pick on him back in high school. It's probably our fault that he became a violent wreck.
Several classmates have come out in the open regarding their sexuality too. Though we've always speculated on their sexual preference, there was never really any confirmation. As of date, I think about four or five from our class are out in the open. Heck, they even shared stories about their sexual escapades with men. This is surprising too as they were very quiet and reserved back then.
Hmm... we have our own share of celebrities too. Chicosci, a famous band in the rock circles, started out in the hallowed grounds of Ateneo High. Almost all of them were our classmates. Marti Gallego has had a number of TV appearances in ABS-CBN due to his romantic involvement with aspiring actress Roxanne Barcelo of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition fame. Robbie Reyes is known in the mixed martial arts world having competed in the URCC (the Pinoy version of UFC). I had my own fifteen minutes of fame too, when I guested in Boy Abunda's morning talk show, Home Boy, last year.
It was a blast seeing these guys again. We've all gone our separate ways but we've managed to take time out and reminisce on what most people consider the best years of their lives... high school.
Til the next one crüeL, cheers!
Anyhow, it's been 11 years since we all started freshman year together at the Ateneo de Manila High School. It was a totally new world for me being a transfer student. I can't believe I've known these guys for more than a decade now. Time indeed flies so fast.
There have been several intriguing revelations last night. A high school kabarkada of mine will become a father soon. Nothing weird with that right? However, he's expecting two kids from different mothers. The story's not finished yet... there might be a possibility of a third one! I just hope he knows what he's gotten himself into.
We also have a classmate currently being tried for frustrated homicide. He (with some other fratmates) allegedly beat up (almost to death) some guy. I'm not sure how the case has progressed but I remember reading about it in some of the major newspapers. He wasn't there last night though. So we couldn't get his side. I guess he got all macho and stuff in college as we'd always pick on him back in high school. It's probably our fault that he became a violent wreck.
Several classmates have come out in the open regarding their sexuality too. Though we've always speculated on their sexual preference, there was never really any confirmation. As of date, I think about four or five from our class are out in the open. Heck, they even shared stories about their sexual escapades with men. This is surprising too as they were very quiet and reserved back then.
Hmm... we have our own share of celebrities too. Chicosci, a famous band in the rock circles, started out in the hallowed grounds of Ateneo High. Almost all of them were our classmates. Marti Gallego has had a number of TV appearances in ABS-CBN due to his romantic involvement with aspiring actress Roxanne Barcelo of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition fame. Robbie Reyes is known in the mixed martial arts world having competed in the URCC (the Pinoy version of UFC). I had my own fifteen minutes of fame too, when I guested in Boy Abunda's morning talk show, Home Boy, last year.
It was a blast seeing these guys again. We've all gone our separate ways but we've managed to take time out and reminisce on what most people consider the best years of their lives... high school.
Til the next one crüeL, cheers!
Monday, May 01, 2006
Sullen Sunday
They said what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Right now, I should either be scarred yet tougher or dead.
For all I've been through in life, I think I ought to be Superman by now.
Right now, I should either be scarred yet tougher or dead.
For all I've been through in life, I think I ought to be Superman by now.
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