Sonsona lifts ANKLA past CRV in FYA caging

CEBU, Philippines - Royce Sonsona scored on a five-point swing in the final 25 seconds of the contest to lift ANKLA to an 82-81 cliffhanger over CRV, while the OMKI Mega Volts demolished Ernest Jay, 84-67, in the3rd F. Llamas Youth Association (FYA) basketball tournament at the Sitio Manggahan open court in Brgy. Punta Princesa, this city.

Last Thursday, the Viking Haulers beat Simpolang Barbecue Haus, 96-94, while Orillaville improved its win-loss record to 2-2 after a 68-57 victory over Matthew.

Facing possible defeat with a four-point deficit, 77-81, Sonsona suddenly exploded by scoring five straight points including a three-point play and two insurance free throws.

Sonsona and Chissar Llegunas led ANKLA with 35 points combined, while Burnong Endrina added 12 markers.

CRV (81) - Caballero 19, Torrelisa 14, Patalita 14, Tomada 9, Cañete 5, Enriquez 4, Villacastin 4, Ago 4, Garcia 3, Dacayana 2 (FREEMAN)