Kyle Co of the Panthers is heavily defended by players from the Dolphinz during their semifinals showdown of the Badboyz Basketball Club (BBC) Season 12 semifinals. | Photo from the Badboyz Basketball Club Facebook page
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Stallions, Panthers, and Cheetahs got off to a great start as the Badboyz Basketball Club (BBC) Season 14 kicked off on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at the Alta Vista Country Club gymnasium.
The Stallions edged former champions, Dolphinz, 88-78, while the Panthers beat the Pandas, 71-69, and the Cheetahs welcomed the guest team, San Jose with a 101-82 beating.
The Stallions Dan Vier Rosalita scored 22 points paired with six rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block in their win over the Dolphinz.
His teammates Dexter Cabasan and Joshua Reynes each scored 18 and Marnell Mercado added 10 points in their win.
Nino Juagpao had 20 points, while Welkins Lapingcao added 13 markers in the Dolphinz’ loss. Dodai Enecuela and Antony Caruzca combined for 22 points in their losing efforts.
Meanwhile, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) Magis Eagles physical therapist Neil Buot led the Panthers in beating the Pandas with his 22-point outing.
Former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter Kyle Co had a double-double game of 14 points and 10 rebounds in the Panthers’ victory. Mark Panerio and Stephen Sanchez scored 15 and 11 points, respectively.
Clint Caritan and Jessan Baron scored 12 points apiece in the Pandas’ losing efforts.
On the other hand, Harvin Maurac led the Cheetahs’ lopsided win over the guest team, San Jose with 21 points, while James Harold Truz added 19 markers.
San Jose’s Joshua Heredia scored 17 points, while Karlo Lumayag chipped in 10 points in their defeat.
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