The Zamboanga Master Sardines survived the Valenzuela Classic, 82-76, in overtime at the Calasiao Sports Complex, Pangasinan on April 6, 2024. Jaycee Marcelino led Zamboanga with 26 points on 57.1% field goal and 8 rebounds.
Rey Publico is the only other player from Zamboanga to score in double digits with 10 points. Adrian Santos, Joseph Terso and Renzo Subido also contributed in the offensive end with 8 points apiece.
On the other side, Dennis Santos had a hot start, scoring 20 points in the 1st half. However, he went cold as the Classic faltered in overtime. Orin Catacutan and Val Chauca contributed 12 and 11 points respectively to help the Classics.
Box Scores:
Zamboanga (82): JC Marcelino 26, Publico 10, Santos 8, Terso 8, Subido 8, Gabayni 7, JV Marcelino 6, Alas 4, Barcuma 3, Omega 2, Solis 0, Mahari 0, Ignacio 0, Celestino 0, Nayve 0.
Valenzuela (76): Santos 24, Catacutan 12, Chauca 11, Macion 8, Diego 6, Dela Cruz 5, Gotladera 4, Armenion 4, Payawal 2, Mohammad 0, Martin 0, Velasco 0, De Chavez 0, Lepalam 0, Delos Santos 0.