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Boss Jao survive the knockout and punch their ticket to the semifinals with an 80–74 win over Goutlaws.

This one had everything—runs, momentum swings, and zero certainty from start to finish. Goutlaws came out strong, building a 10-point lead heading into the second half, looking firmly in control. But Boss Jao slowly chipped away, and by the end of the third, it was suddenly just a 1-point game.

The fourth quarter belonged to Boss Jao. They found the answers when it mattered most, outscoring Goutlaws down the stretch and flipping the game completely to seal the win.

J. Baluyot led the charge with a massive 27 points and 4 rebounds, carrying the offense in the biggest moments. B. Agbayani added 15 points of steady production, while Deang delivered key 9 points, all coming in crucial possessions.

For Goutlaws, dela Roca fought hard with 13 points, A. Antonio added 11 points and 5 rebounds, and Vizcarra alongside Serna chipped in 10 points each—but they couldn’t hold off the late surge.

Boss Jao complete the comeback, Goutlaws fall just short, and the semifinals await.

In a game where every quarter felt like a playoff preview, both teams came in with everything on the line, Golteb Bella Ciao trying to protect their pride as reigning champs, and Young Once fighting for their Final Four spot.

It stayed tight and physical throughout, but Young Once made the big plays when it mattered most to pull away late and close it out strong.

Mendoza stepped up as the hero with 20 big points, leading the charge in the clutch. Recio added 15 points to keep the offense steady, while Lansang chipped in 11 points and 6 rebounds, doing the dirty work on both ends. Foronda also contributed 10 points and 9 rebounds, giving them crucial energy inside.

For Golteb Bella Ciao, R. Dela Peña led with 11 points, followed by Amante’s 9 points and 7 rebounds. A. Sy and A. Padilla both added 9 and 8 points respectively, while Advincula, Gravoso, and Garrido each scored 7 points, with solid rebounding efforts across the board, but it wasn’t enough to stop the late push.

In the end, experience met urgency... and urgency won.

Solid Bakulaw left no room for doubt as they rolled to an 89–68 win, taking control early and never letting go. Every run was answered, every momentum stopped—it was a full 40-minute display of composure and command.

Aylo set the tone with 20 points, while E. Erice and R. Caliso added 19 and 18 to keep the pressure constant. J. Solero dominated the boards with 15 rebounds, and C. Celeridad caught fire from deep, knocking down four triples for his 12 points. Everything just clicked.

D**g & Dang had their moments, with Mercado putting up 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Sismo-an adding 16. C. Baluyot chipped in 11, but they were chasing the game the whole way through.

Second straight win for Solid Bakulaw. First loss of the season for D**g & Dang. Message received.

San Diego stay in control and take the win over Milli, 97–88. San Diego handled their business throughout. While Milli, despite being down to just five players, showed strong fight and kept competing until the final buzzer.

Castor led Milli with a huge all-around effort, finishing with 28 points, (8 3PM), and 6 assists. Puente followed with 27 points and 4 steals, staying aggressive on both ends. Ticsay, Cachuela, and Baniago all contributed on the boards with 8 rebounds each, adding 14, 13, and 8 points respectively to keep their team in the game.

For San Diego, K. San Juan paced the offense with 21 points, Perez added 20 points and 7 rebounds, and Pedrosa chipped in 16 points in a steady, balanced attack.

San Diego secures the win, while Milli earns respect for competing hard despite the short lineup.

Badgers take it 82–69 over Victorians, staying a step ahead every time. Every basket from the Victorians was met with a response, every run quickly shut down. It didn’t matter how many weapons were on the other side—Badgers solved the puzzle from start to finish.

A. Nicor was everywhere, putting up 26 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists in an all-around performance. J. Cruz added 19, playing like he was on a different level all game long, while Dacio made an instant impact in his season debut with 13 points and 3 assists—making sure his presence was felt right away.

Victorians showed flashes, especially in the second half. Speleski came alive with all 14 of his points after the break, while Apuyan caught fire late and finished with 13. De Guia battled inside with 8 points and 8 rebounds, trying to keep his team in it, but the early gap proved too much to overcome.

Badgers walk away with a solid win, proving they’re more than ready for any challenge thrown their way.

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Veterans League Season 2

Player of the Game
M. Jao of Boss Jao

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Veterans League Season 2

Player of the Game
R. Caño of Young Once

Old Goodz gets their 5th win!

They're now locked in the Final Four. No slowing down, just a clear path toward the championship.