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Tay Tung, RGG claim Acster Cup crown - Watchmen Daily Journal By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts and RGG Farms claimed the crowns in the 18-and-under and 15-and-under categories of the 4th Acster Cup Pasalamat sa Pag-asenso 2025 in Bacolod City. The Thunderbolts clinched the championship in the 18-and-under division after edging...

Bacolod Tay Tung High School and RGG Farms Crowned Champions at 4th Acster Cup 'Pasalamat sa Pag-Asenso' 2025

The 4th Acster Cup “Pasalamat sa Pag-Asenso” 2025 concluded with electrifying championship games, celebrating the remarkable talent and competitive spirit of grassroots basketball in Negros. Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) and RGG Farms emerged victorious in their respective divisions.

BTTHS clinched the title in the 18-and-under division after edging out the Bobcats in a tightly fought final, 69–63. John Steven Sondia led the scoring for Tay Tung with 16 points, supported by Daniel Sigaya with 15. Jeric Santisteban contributed 11 points, while Ed Marinduque and Jerry Binguan III added six apiece. Michael Velasco and Thirdy Sebuan chipped in five points each to round out a balanced team effort.

BTTHS held a commanding 64–50 lead with five minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, but the Bobcats mounted a furious 13–0 run, holding BTTHS scoreless for over four minutes. The rally was sparked by two three-pointers from Kyle Matthew Barrieta and key free throws from Zaily John Rasmo and Paulo Rasmo.

With 47 seconds remaining and a chance to take the lead, the Bobcats failed to capitalize. BTTHS's Jerry Binguan III broke the drought with a breakaway layup following an inbound error, sparking a decisive 5–0 closing run. A turnover on the next possession led to a free throw from Velasco, before Sigaya sealed the game with a layup with 12 seconds left.

Barrieta led all scorers with 27 points for the Bobcats. Zaily John Rasmo added 17, while Jay Dominice contributed six. Notre Dame claimed second runner-up honors, with Kap Odol finishing third runner-up in the 18-and-under division.

John Steven Sondia was named Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the division. Joining him in the Mythical Five were BTTHS teammates Jerry Binguan III and Jeric Santisteban, along with Bobcats stars Zaily John Rasmo and Kyle Matthew Barrieta.

In the 15-and-under division, RGG Farms avenged their only loss of the tournament with a commanding 88–68 victory over SP Lineage–St. Joseph School La Salle. Dwyane Madrigal and Den2 Enriquez led RGG Farms with 21 points each, while Hashim Mampao added 15, Nicus Robert Calma 11, and Griffin Barlan 9.

SP Lineage was paced by Brielle Justine Biocon with 21 points, followed by Jabez Honorario with 17. Jan Christof Arcega and Arvhey Mahilum added 10 points each in a hard-fought effort.

Den2 Enriquez was named MVP of the 15-and-under division. He was joined in the Mythical Five by Nonoy Panisales, Jabez Honorario, Dwyane Madrigal, and Seth Guarino. BTTHS finished as second runner-up, while Bobcats earned third runner-up honors.

Championship teams in each division received ₱50,000 and a trophy. First runners-up received ₱30,000, second runners-up ₱15,000, and third runners-up ₱10,000.

Now on its fourth edition, the Acster Cup has firmly established itself as one of Negros’ premier grassroots basketball tournaments, providing a platform for emerging talent and promoting community pride through sport. The event is organized by the Acster Marketing Basketball Cup, led by Jomarie Panisales, in partnership with the United Negros Basketball League (UNBL).●

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18 and Under Champs Bacolod Tay Tung High School together with Acster Marketing ceazar ken panisales and UNBL President Mr. Jun Ballesteros. (BIKI Motography photo)

BTTHS and Bobcats Crowned Champions at 4th Acster Cup Finals

In the 13 and Under Championship of the 4th Acster Cup “Pasalamat sa Pag-Asenso” 2025 held at the W***y and Nolita Au Court, Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS), the Bobcats staged a dramatic comeback to defeat Scorpions/Kenn, 65-57. Trailing 33-26 at halftime, the Bobcats leaned on Zion Gabriel Onggada’s 20-point effort to stay within striking distance. Lito Nelrey Mangilan, who had 6 points in the first half, exploded in the final quarter with 14 points to lead his team to victory. His performance earned him the Most Valuable Player (MVP) honors with a total of 24 points.

Scorpions/Kenn were led by Charles Casipe with 21 points, while Remart Molabin added 11, Jairus Herminado chipped in 8, and Emem Vivero had 7. Despite leading through most of the match, they struggled in the final frame, scoring only 8 points as the Bobcats surged ahead. Supporting the Bobcats’ scoring were JB Montalbo with 7 points, and Bon Andrew Bañaco and Ruben Igdang with 6 points apiece.

The Mythical 5 for the 13 and Under Division were Charles Casipe, Ruben Igdang, Emem Vivero, Lito Nelrey Mangilan, and Zion Gabriel Onggada.

In the 11 and Under Championship, Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS)-Willtrade secured a 67-57 victory over Scorpions/Kenn. Charles Benedict Parohinog led the way for BTTHS with a standout 21-point performance, earning him MVP honors. Jaireb Rhynon Punzalan added 13 points, while Andrei Colonia and Ervin Ezekiel Guadalupe scored 9 points each.

Scorpions/Kenn’s MJ Pelegrino led his team with 16 points, followed by Ryan Abesia and Andrei Comeros who each scored 10. Despite their efforts, BTTHS maintained control throughout the game and closed it out with strong team play.

The Mythical 5 for the 11 and Under Category were Jaireb Rhynon Punzalan, Charles Benedict Parohinog, Andrei Colonia, MJ Pelegrino, and Ryan Abesia.

Both BTTHS and the Bobcats received the Championship Trophy and a cash prize of 50,000 pesos. Scorpions/Kenn, who finished as first runners-up in both divisions, were awarded trophies and 30,000 pesos in cash prizes.● (STEPHEN TAN via Cyrus Garde)

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Bobcats 13 under Team (Vanessa Girlie Rasmo photo)

Congratulations !
Acster Mktg/Bacolod Tay Tung High School representing NIR
3Rd Place Division 1 CHAIRMAN'S CUP PHILIPPINES 2025

NIR 88 Cagayan De Oro 72

PLAYER OF THE GAME: PAUL BARCELONA (NIR)
27 points | 4 rebounds | 5 assists | 2 steals

CHAIRMAN'S CUP PHILIPPINES 2025 presented by Toyota Iloilo

DAY 1 | GAME 3
Cebu 61 : Negros 74

PLAYER OF THE GAME: PAUL ADRIAN BARCELONA (NIR)
20 points | 4 assists | 3 rebounds | 11/11 free throws made

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