Four matches kick off juniors hoop tournament

TWO mouth-watering matches involving three champion teams from the country’s premier leagues highlight the start of the First Philippine Secondary Schools Basketball Championship (PSSBC) today at Filoil Flying V Arena in San Juan.

Newly-crowned UAAP champion Far Eastern University-Diliman takes on reigning Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association titlist Chiang Kai Shel College at 9:30 a.m.

San Beda College, fresh from winning its fourth straight title and 20th overall NCAA championship, collides with MMTLBA runner-up Hope Christian High School at 10:45 a.m.

The next two games of the heavy four-game schedule will be determined through drawing of lots with deposed UAAP champion National U and San Sebastian also expected to see action in the tournament sponsored by Ironcon Builders, Jumbo Plastic Linoleum, Wrangler, Dickies Underwear, MEC Networks, Blackwater Sports, Hapee Toothpaste and Welcoat.

League chair Dr. Cecilio Pedro of Hapee will deliver the opening remarks while vice chair Dioceldo Sy will declare the tournament open.  Special guest is  SBP executive director Sonny Barrios.