Lopsided results mark start of WBL hoopfest

DE LA SALLE-Zobel opened defense of its Under-13 title with a 40-20 whipping of Miriam College Team A in the Women’s Basketball League at Fr. Rafael Cortina Gym in Xavier School, San Juan City recently.

Joining DLSZ in the win column of the Milo-sponsored tournament organized by Best Center, Inc.  were Saint Pedro Poveda College, which trounced Miriam College Team B.

The WBL features 41 schools seeing action in four divisions.

Action in the 17-Under Developmental category saw Colegio De Sta. Rosa Makati dump Casimiro Ynares Memorial National High School, 21-3 and New Era High School rip St. Mary’s College, 37-18, in Group A.

Assumption Antipolo trounced Colegio San Agustin Makati, 40-22, while St. James Academy blasted Philippine Women’s University, 37-3, in Group B.

Southville International School and Colleges also kicked off its campaign on a positive note, beating St. Paul College Pasig 31-19 in the 17-Under competitive division.

Group B play saw San Beda Alabang and St. Bridget School post their first wins of the season by beating Saint Pedro Poveda College and Montessori Integrated School, respectively.

San Beda beat Poveda, 38-29, before St. Bridget repulsed Montessori, 58-49.

UP edged NU, 37-35, in the Under-25 division. Cedelf P. Tupas