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A furious combination by Carlos Meurom and Juan Orfano emerged as the undermanned Bohol Institute of Technology International College Jr Cruisers shaded a stubborn Mansasa High School Blue Marlins, 91-86 in the resumption of the semi final round of the 13th Bohol Schools Amateur Athletic Association (BSAAA) 3rd Graham C Lim Basketball Challenge at the BWS gym.

The powerful combination of the duo came in time as the Galaura brothers, Mc Joseph and Kent, were not visible at the Jr Cruisers bench.

The game saw a fiery battle as exchange of firepower from both teams ensued as the magic 3 in Mark Saligumba, Raffy Taer, and slot men John Ringo Casile of the Blue Marlins now coached by former DWC Falcons Francis Omictin, fought and defied their opponents to the hilt.  But the magical triumvirate was overwhelmed by the deeper bench of the boys from Gallares street in closing seconds of the game.

Melvin Cyrus Polestico, skipper of the BWS Golden Dragons, waxed hot as he outmaneuvered all oppositions assigned to him to carry his team to victory against the fighting Bai Cristobal Camp. 71-52.

The former All Star MVP was ably collaborated by Irene “the Silent Operator” Espinosa, Cholo “Tower of Power” Uy, and the hardworking Ian Atienza.

The exchange of firepower continued as the 3rd canto ended when the wards of Coach Rustico Pitao fired an 11-0 blast to take the lead at 71-58.

But the never say die Blue Marlins, regrouped and put their acts together to counter in the ensuing 4th period but timely opposition neutralized the attack of the Blue Marlins.

Meanwhile, the Mini Cruisers of BITIC played their all hearts out as they outplayed the HSS Mini Crusaders, 47-32.

Former Bai Cristobal Basketball Camp trainee Patrick Rocha almost single-handedly stood tall for the Mini Crusaders but to no avail his effort went futile as John Clyde Pitao, George Curiba, and Andy Bongalos ignited a run away and dealt the Soledad boys their 1 loss in as many outing.

In the battle of sister teams, BWS Mini Dragons did not take much sweat as they nipped BWS Jaguars, 57-46.

The superior firepower of the Mini Dragons Rey Magtahas, the much improved James Kevin Mascariñas, Van Excel Garrote, Christian Tenorio, Dave Balaba, and Kyle Panong proved too much for the Jaguars as as they negated the efforts of the duo of Steve Carlon and Feilbien Coquilla.

The 13th BSAAA 3rd Graham C Lim Basketball Challenge is ably supported by: Mayor Dan Lim; Mr. and Mrs. Gerardo B. Madanguit; Cebu PJ Stars; STY Marketing; Big Tops; Mr. and Mrs. Camilo Torralba; First Consolidated Bank; Bon Lumber Supply Km 3; Bohol Times; Holy Spirit School; Bohol Chronicle; Bohol Wisdom School; DyRD AM/FM; Grandmas Purified Drinking Water; Mr. and Mrs. Leo B. Madanguit; and Congressman Edgar M. Chatto.


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