The 2009 Crossfit Subtero-Primo Builders regained the solo lead in Division C after they turned back the 2015 People’s General, 68-53, in the 22nd SHAABAA Basketball Tournament Powered by Common Ground last weekend at the Magis Eagles Arena.
2009 pushed its win-loss record to 8-1, half-a-game ahead of the 2007 Petron Global Carriers.
Justin Gatchalian carried his team to the win with 21 points. Jaffeth Quinanola and Joseph Roma added 13 and 11 points, respectively, the latter piling on six boards, five assists and three steals.
Petron, meanwhile, bested the 2005 Bizol, 59-48, behind the huge 22-point, 15-rebound outing of Karl del Pio. Christian Pepito also helped out with his 11 points as Petron improved to 7-1.
In other Division C matches, 2006 Prince Warehouse upended the 200 Kitrol, 55-47, while the 2008 Cottonseed beat the 2004 Radar Tires, 60-51.