Hope seals title duel vs CKSC

MANILA, Philippines - Hope Christian High School held off Manila Patriotic School, 79-75, to seal another title showdown with top seed Chiang Kai Shek College in the centerpiece Division A of the 27th Filipino Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) at the CKSC gym in Manila recently.

Ryan Quiambao bucked a cold start with a fiery windup, scoring 11 fourth quarter points to help Hope Christian ward off MPS’ rally and gain a chance to get back at CKSC.

Quiambao went on to finish with 19 markers and clinch the Freego Player of the Game honors while Marvel Jimenez took the New Balance All-Around Player of the Game award with 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists.

The CKSC Blue Dragons, on the other hand, cruised to the final by blasting St. Stephen’s High School, 68-39, with Rafaelo Toribio, Joshua Ramirez and Robert Minerva combining for 41 points.