by Ernest Hernandez
Makati pulled off a solid two-way performance in the middle two quarters to beat Pasay, 75-65, in the Metro League U17 Division at the STRIKE Gymnasium on Saturday.
After giving up a 17-16 Pasay lead in the first quarter, Makati held its opponent to just five points in the second quarter before erupting for 32 third-quarter points to set up the rout.
Makati vs. Pasay (Metro League photo)
Pasay still tried to make a comeback but could come to within nine.
Jericho Mateto made 25 points, 17 rebounds, four blocks, and one steal for Makati, which moved up to 3-1.
Kurt Sienes erupted for 27 markers, five boards, three dimes, and two swipes for Pasay, which fell to 2-2.
Scores:
Makati 75 -- Mateto 25, R. Celiz 17, Quijano 11, Raz 8, Isidro 4, Velasco 4, Natividad 3, Atilon 2, Parane 0, Sulit 0, Baldomar 0
Pasay 65 -- Sienes 27, Osorio 11, Ante 10, Frias 5, Guiron 5, Ramos 3, Capena 2, Tanao-Tanao 1, Garbiles 0, Misolas 0, Ballonado 0, Montevirgen 0, Perez 0
Quarterscores: 16-17, 27-22, 59-39, 75-65
Makati vs. Pasay (Metro League photo)
Pasay still tried to make a comeback but could come to within nine.
Jericho Mateto made 25 points, 17 rebounds, four blocks, and one steal for Makati, which moved up to 3-1.
Kurt Sienes erupted for 27 markers, five boards, three dimes, and two swipes for Pasay, which fell to 2-2.
Scores:
Makati 75 -- Mateto 25, R. Celiz 17, Quijano 11, Raz 8, Isidro 4, Velasco 4, Natividad 3, Atilon 2, Parane 0, Sulit 0, Baldomar 0
Pasay 65 -- Sienes 27, Osorio 11, Ante 10, Frias 5, Guiron 5, Ramos 3, Capena 2, Tanao-Tanao 1, Garbiles 0, Misolas 0, Ballonado 0, Montevirgen 0, Perez 0
Quarterscores: 16-17, 27-22, 59-39, 75-65