PAMPANGA Foton nipped Adamson University, 89-88, to barge into the semifinals of the Bulacan Republica Cup basketball tournament at Malolos Convention Center recently.
The Foton Tornadoes overhauled an eight-point deficit in the last two minutes for their second victory in four games, enough to join Sta. Lucia Realty, Malolos Mighty and AMA University in the semifinals.
Foton, mentored by former San Beda Red Lions coach Jonathan Reyes, also represents Pampanga in the Filsports Basketball Association (FBA). Among its homegrown players are the UP Maroons’ Mikee Reyes and Arellano U Chiefs’ Levi Hernandez.
“Our players are getting the needed exposure to toughen up for the FBA,” said Foton team manager Alvin Lu. “Making it to the semifinals is a good achievement for us already.”