HUA SIONG College of Iloilo Red Phoenix ruled the boys’ category of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas 3×3 Basketball U-16 Region 6 Finals 2018 at the Ateneo de Iloilo gym in Iloilo City.
Comprising Lee Yanzi Jimera, Jasper Antijendra, Heinz Drilon, and Mico Exaltado, the Red Phoenix defeated University of San Agustin in overtime to capture the title Sunday night.
Both teams were knotted at 20 apiece at the end of the 10-minute game but the Red Phoenix were the first to score 2 points in the extension period.
“That is the rule. If both teams ended up at draw at the end of the regulation, the first team to score 2 points in the extension period will be the winner,” said operations head Bayani Ladrido.
In the distaff side, Bacolod City’s Silvergraces of Kiara Isabelle Mejica, Charity Grace Gicana, Kaye Pesquena, and Shalimar Dublar took the crown after a 15-12 win over Pototan A Nasyo.
Hua Siong and Silvergrace will represent Western Visayas in the SBP U-16 3×3 Basketball National Finals from Oct. 19 to 22 at the Harrison Plaza mall in Pasay City./PN
