Cesafi 2012

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Bleacher talk CESAFI Playoffs
By Rico Navarro (The Freeman) Updated September 02, 2012 12:00

CEBU, Philippines - Today marks the start of the real tournament of the CESAFI basketball tournament: the playoffs. Forget the elimination round. It’s time for the real thing.

The biggest surprise so far (but not to this writer) has been the sub-par performance of pre-tournament favorite Southwestern University (SWU) in the collegiate division. But nobody is surprised that the University of the Visayas (UV) swept through the elimination round unscathed with a 6-0 record. A pleasant surprise has been University of San Jose Recoletos (USJ-R) nabbing the second seed at 5-1, their only loss coming from UV. Note that at the start of the tournament, everyone expected UV and SWU to easily take the top two spots, regardless of order, with everyone else fighting for third to seventh spots. Both teams have superior line-ups and boast of the league’s three imports from Cameroon. But what happened to SWU? They’re now “only” 3-3, including surprise losses to losses to USJ-R and University of Cebu (UC).

But before we get carried away, we must cite that the tournament format is something worth looking into closely as anything can still happen with today’s playoffs starting. For starters, no team is going to be eliminated. One can realize that SWU’s “poor” start may not be so bad and may be part of a bigger picture/plan with a specific goal in mind. We can talk all we want about how poorly SWU has played, but the fact is that they won’t be eliminated.

Everyone makes it to the quarterfinals, with only UV already booked for a seat in the semis. In this QF set-up, #2 USJ-R plays #7 (USPF); #3 SWU plays #6 (CIT-U or USC), and #4 UC plays #5 (USC or CIT-U). The higher seeds have a twice to beat edge. There were games still played yesterday with UC playing USPF, and USC against CIT-U to determine the final ranking for #5 and #6. USC and CIT-U are in must win situations to avoid a QF clash with SWU. With this set up, USJ-R and SWU are shoo-ins to join UV in the semis where everything starts from scratch. The fourth slot is up for grabs among UC, USC and CIT-U, depending on the QF match-ups, making the #4 vs. #5 QF series the games to watch. So forget all the talk about SWU’s poor showing. When the dust clears, we’ll see a more determined SWU team peaking at the right time in the semifinals on the way to a second straight finals appearance. While Coach Yayoy Alcoseba may not have liked losing three games earlier, he’s confident that he can still overcome the opposition and will have the team peak at the right place and at the right time. Let’s face it. Even before becoming a veteran politician, he is a coach with a deep, deep bag of experience. He knows how to punch the right buttons with the perfect timing.

In the high school division, Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) and UV have lived up to pre-tournament forecasts, taking the top two slots. CIT-U and USC have been the pleasant surprises when they grabbed the third and fourth spots, while CEC rounds up the top five. They are all followed by UC, USPF, USJ-R and Don Bosco. In the high school format, #1 gets an automatic semifinals slot, while #’s 8 and 9 take an early sem break. Then its #2 vs. #7, #3 vs. #6 and #4 vs. #5, with the 3-6 and 4-5 games being played today. There shouldn’t be any major surprises here with UV, SHS-AdC and CIT-U expected to make it to the semis. However, the battle for the fourth slot will be a close one between USC and CEC. Although USC defeated CEC in the eliminations, the Baby Dragons are no easy prey. The odds are even and USC will be grateful for having a twice to beat edge. From the sentimental side, I’d like to see USC make it since they’ve been struggling in the CESAFI since the days of Niño Ramirez and Bogs Llanto. But then again, neither does CEC want to fade away after making the semis the past two years, including a first ever championship in school history. Not making it to the semis would be a big heart-breaker.

So far, so good. Sure, there’ve been fines and suspensions, but the games in general have lorded over the young season that has gone smoothly. Just in time for the build-up to the real show where previous records don’t count and where a loss is now a huge obstacle to winning that precious championship. All forecasts point to a UV-SWU championship in the collegiate division, and a UV-SHS-Ateneo rematch for the juniors title. But will the script be followed? There’s only one way to find out, isn’t there? (FREEMAN NEWS)

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You can reach me at bleachertalk@yahoo.com.

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Maayo ra sab nibalik ra ug duwa si Nalos. Murag past is past na ang "sagpa/hapak" incident between Nalos and Coach Yayoy...

Webmasters and Cobras barge into CESAFI semis
By Gabby G. Malagar (The Freeman) Updated September 03, 2012 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Peppery guard Quinton Brian Heruela split his charities in the finals 3.6 seconds of the contest but it was enough to power defending champion University of Cebu (UC) Webmasters to a 77-76 cliffhanger over the University of San Carlos (USC) Warriors in the 12th Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc. (CESAFI) men's basketball tournament at the Cebu Coliseum.

Earlier, Southwestern University's Cameroonian twin towers Justin Aboude and Benoit Mbala conspired for 40 points as the third-ranked Cobras knocked out the sixth seed Cebu Institute of Technology-University (CIT-U) Wildcats, 91-70.

With the score tied at 76-all, Heruela was fouled by USC's Chinese-American recruit Stephen Que. He made only one of his twin gift shots but that was all he needed to catapult the Webmasters into the semifinal round.

It was a fitting end to what had been a memorable night for Heruela, who exploded with 29 points for the Webmasters.

Michael Cantonao topscored with 24 points for the Warriors, who already bowed out of the seven-team league. It was a heart-breaking loss for USC as they raced to a blistering 14-0 start before the Webmasters rallied for good.

In the secondary division, the third seed CIT-U Wildkittens eliminated the no. 6 seed UC Junior Webmasters, 96-85, but the fifth seed Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons lived and fight for another day after fending off the twice-to-beat USC Baby Warriors, 83-70.

The scores

First game

SWU (91) - Aboude 23, Mbala 16, Dedace 16, Arong 13, Bregondo 4, Casquejo 4, Ortuyo 3, Nalos 2, Gloran 2, Pajantoy 2
CIT-U (70) - Rabaya 21, Taghoy 15, Taboada 12, Dimco 11, Brigoli 4, Batiquin 2, Graf 2, Tabalin 2, Infante 1

Second game

UC (77) - Heruela 29, Cabrera 14, Wagas 9, Mohammad 8, Gomez 8, Quilantang 6, Cueva 4
USC (76) - Cantonao 24, Otida 15, Que 11, Pepito 8, Magat 5, Adlawan 4, Bautista 3, Duran 2, Valencia 1 (FREEMAN)

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Alcoseba, Nalos fix rift; cager vows to help SWU
By Jonas Panerio

Cebu Daily News 9:59 am | Sunday, September 2nd, 2012

All is well that ends well for now for the Southwestern University (SWU) Cobras as top point guard Joseph Nalos Jr. will be returning to their fold in time for the Cesafi quarterfinals today at the Cebu Coliseum.

It seems that everything is rosy again within the Cobras’ pit as Nalos and SWU head coach Raul “Yayoy” Alcoseba mended their differences following the unsightly incident that happened last Sunday during their match against the University of the Visayas.

According to Nalos, the gap was bridged during his meeting with Alcoseba last Thursday. In that meeting, the youngster was also joined by his father Joseph Nalos Sr., who said that the fiery coach apologized to his son for his actions.

The younger Nalos was allegedly slapped last Sunday by Alcoseba during a timeout in the first half of the aforementioned match, a development which led the cager to take a leave of absence from the team.

However, Nalos had a change of heart.

“Ganahan nako muduwa kay ganahan ko makatabang sa team,” said the guard in a text message sent to this writer.

Asked if he has overcome the trauma from the incident, Nalos said that he doesn’t mind that. He said his focus is solely on helping the team capture the title this season.

“Ang akong gi-mind is ang mga school owners—the Aznars. Mauwaw ko nila if dili ko muduwa ,” Nalos added.

The elder Nalos, though, reiterated that they are still pushing through with the complaint they filed at SWU.

Upon learning of the news that his guard will be suiting up once again, coach Alcoseba had this to say: “He will make the SWU team stronger.”

It was a sentiment echoed by SWU athletic director Ryan Aznar.

“Having Joseph back adds more depth to the team. He is an integral part of it. The SWU community is really rooting for him to play again,” said Aznar.

Aznar also clarified an earlier report in this paper that said that he wanted to take Nalos to a psychiatrist to make sure that he is mentally fit to cope with the stress. Rather, Aznar meant to say that he wanted Nalos to see a psychologist.

In related news, Alcoseba divulged that his prized rookie Ben Mbala is doubtful to play today after he sprained his ankle during practice.

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SEPT.4 (TUESDAY)

5:00 PM –6:45 PM NO. 2 VS. NO. 7 H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM NO. 2 VS. NO. 7 COLL.



SEPT. 6 (THURSDAY) RESERVED FOR PLAY OFF

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

SEPT. 8 (SATURDAY) RESERVED FOR PLAY OFF

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM

SEPT.9 (SUNDAY) - ALL STAR GAME

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM HIGH SCHOOL
2:45 PM - 4:15 PM Dunk Shot
3 - Point Shot
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM COLLEGE

SEPT. 11 (TUESDAY) – SEMI-FINAL

5:00 PM –6:45 PM GAME 1 - NO.1 VS. NO. 4 H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM GAME 1 - NO.1 VS. NO. 4 COLL.

SEPT. 13 (THURSDAY)

5:00 PM –6:45 PM GAME 2 - NO.2 VS. NO. 3 H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM GAME 2 - NO.2 VS. NO. 3 COLL.

SEPT.15 (SATURDAY)

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM L GAME 1 VS. L GAME 2 H.S.
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM W GAME 1 VS. W GAME 2 H.S.
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM L GAME 1 VS. L GAME 2 COLL.
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM W GAME 1 VS. W GAME 2 COLL.

SEPT. 16 (SUNDAY)

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM W GAME 2 VS. L GAME 1 H.S.
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM W GAME 1 VS. L GAME 2 H.S.
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM W GAME 2 VS. L GAME 1 COLL.
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM W GAME 1 VS. W GAME 2 COLL.

SEPT. 18 (TUESDAY) - START OF FINALS

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM FOR 3RD PLACE H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM FOR 3RD PLACE COLL.

SEPT. 20 (THURSDAY) - GAME 2 FOR 3RD PLACE

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM VS. H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM VS. COLL.


SEPT. 22 (SATURDAY)

1:00 PM – 2:45 PM GAME 3 FOR 3RD PLACE - IF NECESARRY H.S.
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM GAME 3 FOR 3RD PLACE - IF NECESARRY COLL.
3:30 PM - 5:15 PM GAME 1 FINALS H.S.
5:15 PM - 7:00 PM GAME 1 FINALS COLL.

SEPT. 25 (TUESDAY) - GAME 2 FINALS

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM VS. H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM VS. COLL.

SEPT. 27 (THURSDAY) - GAME 3 FINALS

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM VS. H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM VS. COLL.

SEPT. 29 (SATURDAY) - GAME 4 FINALS (IF NECESSARY)

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM VS. H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM VS. COLL.

SEPT. 30 (SUNDAY) - GAME 5 FINALS (IF NECESSARY)

5:00 PM – 6:45 PM VS. H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM VS. COLL.

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pilay height aning Parker brothers sa USJR?

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oy, safety na ang UV(seniors division)..,chill2x na lang

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CESAFI
SEMIFINAL SCHEDULES
CEBU COLISEUM
September 7, 2012

SEPT. 11 (Tuesday)
5:00 PM –6:45 PM GAME 1 – #1 SHS – ADC VS. #4 CEC - H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM GAME 1 – #1 UV VS. #4 UC - COLLEGE

SEPT. 13 (Thursday)
5:00 PM –6:45 PM GAME 2 – #2 UV VS. #3 CIT-U - H.S.
6:45 PM - 8:30 PM GAME 2 – #2 USJ-R VS. #3 SWU - COLLEGE

SEPT.15 (Saturday)
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM L GAME 1 VS. L GAME 2 - H.S.
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM W GAME 1 VS. W GAME 2 - H.S.
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM L GAME 1 VS. L GAME 2 - COLLEGE
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM W GAME 1 VS. W GAME 2 - COLLEGE

SEPT. 16 (Sunday)
1:00 PM – 2:45 PM W GAME 2 VS. L GAME 1 - H.S.
2:45 PM - 4:30 PM W GAME 1 VS. L GAME 2 - H.S.
4:30 PM - 6:15 PM W GAME 2 VS. L GAME 1 - COLLEGE
6:15 PM - 8:00 PM W GAME 1 VS. W GAME 2 - COLLEGE

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Undermanned Petron routs Cesafi All Stars
By Jonas Panerio
Cebu Daily News 8:05 am | Monday, September 10th, 2012

The pros taught the amateurs a neat lesson in basketball as the Petron Blaze Boosters routed the all stars of the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (Cesafi), 82-61, in their exhibition game yesterday at the packed Cebu Coliseum.

The Cesafi All Stars hung tough in the first half and even took the lead at 22-21 after a 7-0 run that featured a gorgeous up-and-under move by slam dunk champion Rene Saycon, a three-pointer by Mike Cantonao and a basket by Miguel Tabaloc. The Cesafi All Stars found themselves trailing by just four, 32-36, at halftime.

Petron decided to stop toying with their opponents and turned up the pressure, which resulted in a 10-2 blast out of halftime with former University of Cebu stalwart June Mar Fajardo scoring on a putback and two freethrows to give his team a 46-34 lead.

The All Stars momentarily stemmed the tide and came to within six, 40-46, after another three-point bomb from Cantonao.

But Petron retaliated with a period-closing 10-0 run with fastbreak baskets from Jay Washington and a straight-away three pointer from Chico Lanete to put the Boosters on top, 56-40, heading to the last period.

Jojo Duncil led Petron with 18 points while Fajardo had a quiet 12 markers. Danny Ildefonso chipped in with 11 points.

The Boosters missed the services of several top players including big man Dorian Pena and guards, Joseph Yeo, Chris Lutz, Marcio Lassiter and this year’s third pick in the PBA draft Alex Mallari.

Cantonao was the lone bright spot for the All Stars as he made 19 points off six three-point shots.

NORTH DOWNS SOUTH

In the juniors all star game, the North team defeated the South squad, 87-77.

Dawn Ochea of the Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu, grabbed MVP honors in that game with his 15 points.

The slam dunk competition was won by UV’s Saycon while University of Cebu’s Kim Gomez, son of former PBA sniper Rhoel Gomez, showed that the apple did not fall far from the tree as he won the three-point shootout contest.

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grabeh ang kwarta karn sa CESAFI...labi nah sa CESAFI ALL STAR VS PBA...

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Magis Eagles mibihag sa Dragons
Ni Gabby G. Malagar (Banat) Updated September 12, 2012 12:00 AM

CEBU, Philippines - Nagmangtas ang idlas nga pointguard nga si Arc Gabriel Araw-araw aron giyahan ang topseed Sacred Heart School-Ateneo de Cebu (SHS-AdC) pagkutlo og 77-60 nga kadaugan batok sa fifth-ranked Cebu Eastern College (CEC) Dragons pagsugod sa semifinal round sa 12th Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation Inc. (CESAFI) basketball event kagabii didto sa Cebu Coliseum.

Wala makapuntos si Araw-araw sa third period dihang gihigpitan siya'g bantay sa mga guwardiya hinungdan nga nakaapas sa makad**** ang Dragons, kinsa gilubong og labing menos 26 puntos sa second period, 30-4.

Mihimo sab og rekord ang Magis Eagles pinaagi sa pagpugong sa Dragons ngadto lang sa dos puntos human sa first period, 26-2.

Migukod ang Dragons ngadto na lang sa 10 puntos nga maoy labing sikit nila sa duwa, 45-55 sa sayong bahin sa fourth quarter, apan gilubong sila’g balik dihang namuntos pag-ayo si Araw-araw, kinsa miiskor og 13 puntos sa fourth period.

Si Araw-araw maoy nangu sa Magis Eagles sa iyang 18 puntos, samtang sila si Henric Dawn Ochea ug Jair Igna miburak og 13 puntos matag usa. Pareho sab nga mikadlit og nuybe puntos silang Rendell Thomas Senining ug Arnie Padilla sa maong kadaugan.

Ang Dragons gipangulohan ni Alfons Alvizo nga mibugwak og 14 puntos, gisundan ni Neil Christohper Bracero nga adunay 12 puntos.

Puntos Matag Usa

SHS-AdC (77) - Araw-araw 18, Ochea 13, Igna 13, Senining 9, Padilla 9, Competente 7, Ecarma 6, Jaboneta 5, Catan 2

CEC (60) - Alvizo 14, Barcero 12, Bayhonan 10, Berdera 9, Zosa 9, Bacho 3, Mangyao 2, Grijaldo 1 (BANAT NEWS)