Vulcan Arena, Fairview -- It is no secret that the Cresta Verde Mountaineers wants to make the playoffs, that's why the win against New Oagas Society was 'crucial' as they deem their remaining games 'must-wins' to make to grab the 4th spot.

"Right now, we might need to win every game to make the postseason," GM Nicolo said. "tonight, the guys showed how tough they can be."

"Tough" meaning to rough it out was the key in this game as not only are they (Society) missing two key players - Tersol and Maciano - they lost Engelbert Suguilon in the first three minutes and Bienvenido Enojo in the third quarter as they were not able to return due to injury.

They were playing with just five players against the 'clicking at the right time' Mountaineers in full strength.

In the first quarter, Society showed their own toughness leading the 31-27. The Mountaineers turned the page in the second quarter with 31 points compared to Society's 19 leading by 8 - 58-50 - entering the second half.

At this point, Renald Geonanga already had 22 points for the home team.

Although he scored only 2 points in the second half, the Mountaineers successfully fended off the rally of Society's five-man team as they scored 23 against 22 in the third and had a torrid shootout in the fourth with 42-41 scoring outputs to a 123-113 victory.

Bobby Montealto had a game-high and a career-high 56 points and 11 rebounds shouldering the load in his back. "He was phenomenal, reminds me of Geo when he had that 50+ scoring earlier in the season doing everything for the Mountaineers to compete," GM Maro said.

He was supported by Allan Genzola notching 23 points, 10 assists and 5 rebounds in 10-19 shooting but it wasn't enough as four starters for the Mountaineers scored in 20+ points.

The returning Teodosio Amante scored 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists with zero turnovers in 40 minutes while Marion Pacete had 24 points and 8 assists.

Geo had 24 points fouling out in 30 minutes while Rennor Villegas had another double-double with 23 points and 14 rebounds.

Fillmore Sabangan also was foul-troubled but Santos Verano picked up the slack in the 3 spot notching 13 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists.

The Mountaineers initial plan for the season is to let the young backcourt of Steve Valle and Claudio Regala 'learn it out' but the opportunity to make the playoffs is enticing enough for the management.

"We understand that in order to be over the top, we have to make sacrifices in the short-term for the long run but the desire to win is always there," GM Nicolo Maro said. "the opportunity is here, to win now, and we'll grab it."

As a fan of the Cresta Verde Mountaineers, who wouldn't want to know that their team is doing everything they can to win?

Player of the game: Teodosio Amante - 26 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists.
Best player on the losing team: Bobby Montealto - 56 points and 11 rebounds.

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By: INA-JP the Freak_734
To: LA-Nicolo Maro

390893.2 as reply to 390893.1
3/13/2014 8:33:37 AM

Good luck on your next game. You and zennings are only separated by PD. zennings will have a sure shot because the star player of miscellaneous is injured.

I hope to see you in the finals.

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By: LA-Nicolo Maro
To: INA-JP the Freak_734

390893.3 as reply to 390893.2
3/17/2014 1:54:36 AM

Thanks! I clinched it with a nailbiter. I guess where the underdogs against Hoopers and Players? Goodluck!

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