Grain Silos and Flour Mills Organization edged Ulker 99-98 in a pulsating game decided only in the waning seconds in the 2012 Perfetto Basketball Tournament Second Conference organized by Industrial Sports Association (ISA) at the Industrial City Dawa Office (ICDO) court on the outskirt of Jeddah.
Grain Silos court general Aries Macaspac was chosen the Best Player of the game with 27 points, delighting the crowd as usual with along with his daredevil moves.
After losing to powerhouse Butler in the opening game, finally, in a wild game with numerous momentum swings, Grain Silos bounced back and outlasted Ulker in a one-point game win.
Macaspac was held scoreless in the first quarter, but in the second he exploded with 11 points. Bautista added 7 of his 21 points and De Guzman 8 of his 24 points to lead GS by 10 points after the first half of action.
In the third and final quarter, Ulker retaliated with Leo Tablante scoring heavily to finish with 34 points. Quintanes and Princess each scored 14 to help Tablante. But Ulker lost the game after it missed two free throws.
Fired-up Al-Yamamah outlasted Boom Boom 65-61 in a tense contest.
Bolarde, with 18 points, was chosen the best player. Bolarde made his presence felt in the final quarter when he scored 13 points to go with his valuable rebounds and defensive skills.
Angulo and Ojeda each added 12 points for Yamamah. Ferpania led Boom Boom with 20 points, Laroya added 15 and De Guzman 12. Green Vision defeated BRC, 62-51 and the chosen best player was “the man with the third eye”, Vargas, who scored 18 points and displayed quick hands with the ball.
Arevalo and Cruz combined for 24 points to support Vargas.
UCIC found its shooting touch in the final quarter to beat Flex Pack 69-55. Named best player was Cabrera with 22 points while Cogal added 20.
UCIC trailed in the first quarter but never lost composure and instead kept draining midrange shots to finally grab the lead with less than three minutes to play and get the victory.
— With input from Janus Napuecas Gella
The scores:
Grain Silos (99) Macaspac 27, De Guzman 24, Bautista 21, Abubo 10, Razon 9, Vitug 3, Serrano 3, Esmana 2
Ulker (98) Tablante 34, Princess 14, Quintanes 14, Abece 9, Maisog 8, Romero 7, Cabillo 2
Al-Yamamah (65) Bolarde 18, Angulo 12, Ojeda 12, Paraducho 5, Parica 4, Chua 4, manasala 2
Boom Boom (61) Ferfania 20, Laroya 15, De Guzman 12, Almoduvar 8, Tala 6
Green Vision (62) Vargas 18, Cruz 14, Arevalo 10, Pesca 8, Pineda 4, Daganasol 4, Apiado 2
BRC (51) Bravo 16, Dejano 9, Valdez 5, Cayanan 5, Torres 4, Jolas 4, Juacalla 4, Silvestre 2, Naga 1, Solacito 1
UCIC (69) Cabrera 22, Cogal 20, Medalla 11, Inos 6, Narlo 3, Payon 2
Flex Pack (55) Rada 23, Ates 11, Ayala 6, Gonzales 5, Abrot 4, Lontac 4
Grain Silos downs Ulker in Perfetto Basketball thriller
Grain Silos downs Ulker in Perfetto Basketball thriller
Saudi boxing’s inaugural ‘Kingdom’s Belt’ Championship crowns winners in Riyadh
- Record participation of 246 fighters highlights growing momentum of boxing across the Kingdom
RIYADH: The Saudi Arabian Boxing Federation staged its inaugural “Kingdom’s Belt” Championship in Riyadh this week, with champions crowned on Saturday after four days of competition.
Held at the Mike Tyson Club in Boulevard City, the tournament featured 246 male and female fighters representing 46 clubs from across the Kingdom — the largest turnout for a domestic boxing championship organized by the federation.
Athletes qualified through regional tournaments, setting up national-level competition across multiple weight divisions in both men’s and women’s categories.
The championship formed part of the federation’s official calendar and was run under technical and administrative supervision, with bouts conducted in line with approved regulations and officiating standards.
Fighters progressed through preliminary rounds and semifinals before Saturday’s finals, where winners received the Kingdom’s belts during the closing ceremony.
The event showcased competitive matchups across divisions and highlighted the continued growth of organized boxing in Saudi Arabia.
Federation officials said the tournament represents an important addition to the domestic calendar, offering athletes a structured pathway to compete nationally while supporting efforts to develop the sport across the Kingdom.
