Compostela dumps Liloan in Red Durano basketball tourney

The players of Compostela celebrate after winning over Liloan in the 9th Congressman Red Durano Cup.|Contributed photo

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Compostela proved to be rude hosts as they sent away Liloan, 80-70, in the 9th Congressman Red Durano Cup basketball tournament on Saturday, April 13, 2019, in Compostela.

The home team was up by a mere two, 54-52, at the end of the third, but flipped the switch in the fourth to outscore Liloan, 26-18, and come away with the victory, their fifth in six tries.

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Kobe Paradiang led the way for Compostela with 16 points while Paul Marapo backed him up with 14.

Jethro Tuatho was the high-point man for Liloan with 16.

In the first game, Catmon upended Sogod, 83-78, to notch their second win in seven games. Sogod meanwhile, fell further down the standings as they now stand at 2-6./dbs

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