RP dribblers pocket RCBL crown

Recoletos Pilipinas receive the championship trophy of the 11th Recoletos De Cebu Basketball League (RCBL). (CDN PHOTO/JAMES SAVELLON)

Recoletos Pilipinas receive the championship trophy of the 11th Recoletos De Cebu Basketball League (RCBL). (CDN PHOTO/JAMES SAVELLON)

RECOLETOS Pilipinas (RP) edged out the two-time defending champions Guards, 88-87, to rule the 11th Recoletos De Cebu Basketball League (RCBL) at the University of San Jose-Recoletos (USJ-R) quadrangle Saturday afternoon.

Ranel Embalzado came up big in the championship game as he led RP with 33 points,

In the other game, Parish Recoletos (OLCPR) De Laray secured the third place trophy by routing the Campus Planners, 80-62.

Kort De La Torre spearheaded OLCPR with 18 points.

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