Mohammad Rasheed Suyat JEDDAH — Khalidia Tambayz of coach Ronnie Carino beat Tropang Baksh 105-73 to record its third straight victory in the PEAK-JBL Basketball Tournament at the Al-Baik basketball court here in Khalidia District. The winner was about to win the game by default as the short-handed rival struggled for a starting five. However, it made it with just 2 minutes left in the grace period. The winner got the better of loser with its outside shooting power. George Butt scored 23 points for the winner and was adjudged PEAK Sodas Sports Best Player. Duds Balinan led the loser with 27 points. This tournament is principally sponsored by PEAK Sodas Sports and Shoe Arena. The co-sponsors are Mandhoubiyah Islamic Propagation Office, Jeddah Dawah Center and Deepvision Advertising Company. RJW Juffali Wednesday Group of playing coach Jhun Pantaleon defeated Khalidia Knights 113-98 in the 40 and above category. The winner played its offense well as the loser lost its steam toward the end. Jameel Cobre contributed 44 points for the winner and was adjudged JBL Best Player. Batalon topscored with 34 points for the loser. Sandstorm struck once again Jeddah last Friday. The game between Avengers and Leylati was stopped with just 6 minutes and 50 seconds left in the third quarter and Avengers ahead by 11 points (55–44). The match will resume on the next playing day. Meanwhile, JBL will host the Gensoul Boys Hajj Basketball Exhibition Game on Sept. 25. Two games are scheduled in Midgets and Junior categories. Scores: Khalidia Tambayz 105 — George Butt 23, JR Ofiaza 22, Francis Garcia 18, Paguyo 17, Ricky Serrano 14, Sebungan 7, Delos Santos 2 and JR Calaunan 2. Tropang Baksh 73 — Eduardo Balinan 27, Beu Encabo 16, Jolly Tilo 8, Jonabs Nabong 6, Bernardo 6, Carlos Espirito 5 and Jun 5. RJW Juffali Wednesday Group 113 — Jameel Cobre 44, Migz Diaz 21, Robert Lacsinto 20, Jhun Pantaleon 8, Bong Caberte 5, MJ Mercado 5, Joko Oranza 4, Ronnie Briones 4 and Jomar Padilla 2. Khalidia Knights 98 — Batalon 34, Batalon 18, Valdez 18, Alvaran 12, Ronnie Carino 7, Joseph 5, Imet Villanueva 4.
