MANILA, Philippines — Chiang Kai Shek College and Xavier School arranged another title-showdown by downing their respective rivals in the 17th Chiang San Ching Memorial Alumni Invitational Basketball last Wednesday at SGS gym in Quezon City.
Banking on the hot-shooting trio of Karl Villaflor, Jlo Ngo and Nick Abanto, the CKSC Dragons bested St. Jude Catholic School, 64-56, while the Xavier Stallions drubbed St. Stephen’s High School, 104-71.
The Stallions and the Dragons dispute the under-22 title today at 2:15 p.m. also at the SGS gym on Araneta Ave. in Quezon City with the former out to complete an 8-game sweep of the tournament.
The Stallions beat the Dragons in the opener and went on to sweep the elims of the 7-team tournament held in honor of Chian San Ching – founder of the Philippine Kiao Ching Athletic Association.
Rusty Lopez and Supercharger by Big Chill are the chief sponsor of the tournament that helped polish the game of several Fil-Chinese players now playing in the PBA.