Sebo Boys Team mentored by Koko Torres captured a Team of the Week and Bowler of the Week double courtesy of their new bowler Glenn Dela Cruz during the 10th session in the Almarai– FBGR Saturday Bowling League at the Universal Bowling Center (UBC) here.
Bowler of the Week Dela Cruz carded the high series of 922 on lines of 181, 241, 166 & 214 as he helped Sebo Boys crushed Expendibles 22-16.
Ruel Pingol 879, Renier Torres 867 and Angel Caasi 864 were the other scorers at Sebo. For the losing team Expendibles at the helm were Fahd Al-Haza 899, Fathi Abdulaziz 883, Hani Al-Nasleh 808 and Jett Cabana 794.
Kapit Bisig mentored by Clem Ojeda edged Alfanar Precast piloted by Ricky Bunao 14-11 in a 2-2 match. Jojie Manalansan with 838 top-scored for the winning team was supported by Shawn Rickets 832, Clemm Ojeda 790, Zaldy Torres 719 and Billy Baladiong 718. Scoring for the losers were Eddie Manzano 834, Rene Orel 798, Arvin Mercado 762, Ricky Bunao 732 and Noel Valderama 702 points.
In another encounter, Proshop Strikers mentored by Johnny Penecilla also edged Carry Over of Lulu Quejada 19-15 in 2-2 match. Manny Lebrilla top-scored with 889 followed by Ruel Toledo and Ed Cruz who carded identical 806 while Rico Feria had 802. Veteran Celis Viloria led Carry Over with 874 followed by Quejada 791, Nap Torres 981 and Dennis Gabriel 780.
In other matches, Alinma Bank mentored by Abdulrahman Ahmed edged Exodus of Benny Mondoy 17-15, Nadec Strokers of Lope Ramirez walloped Almarai Co. of Emerson Mitra 21-12, SABB Tenpin Wizards mentored by Allan Ofreneo beat Alsalam Knights of Bandar Al-Marshad 19-17 while RG512 for Clothes of Yasser Mohamed upset defending champion Eraserheads of Armin Isles 18-16.
Standings (Week 10): 1. Carry Over 185 2. Nadec Strokers 178 3. SABB Tenpin Wizards 174 4. Alinma Bank 171 5. Eraserheads 171 6. Rg512 for Clothes 169 7. Almarai Co. 168 8. Proshop Strikers 162 9. Expendibles 161 10. Alsalam Knights 150 11. Sebo Boys 148 12. Kapit-Bisig 140 13. Exodus 130 14. Alfanar Precast 76
Sebo Boys sweep honors in Almarai Saturday League
Sebo Boys sweep honors in Almarai Saturday League
Karim Benzema joins Al-Hilal
RIYADH: Karim Benzema has joined Al-Hilal after leaving Al-Ittihad, the Riyadh club announced early Tuesday.
The former French international was introduced with a post on social media, “Karim Benzema is officially Hilali.”
The 2022 Ballon d’Or winner, who scored eight goals in 14 league matches this season, joined on a free transfer, his new club added.
Though this chapter comes to an end “respect and gratitude will always remain,” the Frenchman said.
“Thank you to the club, the staff, my teammates, and especially the fans for the welcome, the love, and the energy you gave me every day,” Benzema wrote on social media.
“This journey gave me a lot, both personally and professionally. I leave with my head held high, proud to have worn these colors and of everything we shared.”
Benzema moved to Saudi Arabia in 2023 after 14 seasons with Real Madrid. Last season he scored 21 goals as Al-Ittihad won the league.
This season Al-Ittihad trail leaders Al-Hilal by 12 points.
— with input from Reuters
