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Sports: UPIS Junior Maroons cruises to first win

12/05/2014 08:16:00 PM Media Center 0 Comments

The UPIS Junior Maroons start their season on the right track, defeating the UE Junior Warriors, 67-54, in their first game of season 77 on November 29 at the Ateneo Blue Eagle Gym.

Birthday boy Bryan Lina led the UPIS offense with a total of 15 points. Team Captain Enzo Barraquias provided support by contributing 10 points while juniors Ron Lagahit, and Allane Barles chipped in 7 markers each.

Center Joelo Tupaz meanwhile led the team on the defensive end with a total of seven blocked shots.

A strong second quarter performance propelled the Junior Maroons to an astounding 18 point lead at the half, 39-21. The Junior Warriors never got back in the game, thus securing the win for UPIS.

The Junior Maroons though failed in their second assignment, losing 67-51 against the FEU Baby Tamaraws on December 3.

The Baby Tamaraws opened the game with a 12-0 run and never looked back. Although UPIS was able to narrow down the lead to four points, 24-20, halfway through the second quarter, they never led in the entire game.

Third year guard Jaggie Gregorio was the lone bright spot for the team in the game, tallying 11 points with a perfect 8/8 clip on the free throw line.

The boys will go up against the UST Tiger Clubs on Saturday, December 6. / by Macky Barrientos

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