Marikina sweeps BPBL pre-season

MANILA, Philippines — Team Marikina ruled the Batang Pilipino Basketball League in style, blasting Batang Cainta, 87-72, in the finals to complete a sweep of the pre-season tournament at the Palaruang Batang Lambak in Sta. Elena, Marikina City over the weekend.

Artison Arboleda tallied 13 points, two rebounds, three assists and three steals to lead the hosts to the lopsided triumph that came on the heels of the team’s equally imposing 113-62 romp over Makati Pembo Pecas in the semifinals of the inaugural 18-and-under tournament.

Arboleda ran away with MVP honors. Named in a separate Mythical 5 were Luke Felipe, JL San Juan, Draco Bugarin, Daux Paraiso and Dexter Lugmay.