Patriots thwart Cagers, Classics down Risers

MANILA, Philippines — The Parañaque Patriots, starring Philip Manalang, Mark Yee and John Rey Villanueva, thwarted the Muntinlupa Cagers, 64-57, on Wednesday to share the lead in the MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) Sixth Season elimination round at the Olivarez College Gym in Parañaque City.

Other games saw Valenzuela Classics subdue the Bataan Risers, 91-87, and the Bulacan Kuyas stun the Sarangani Marlins, 92-88.

Yee wound up with 10 points and 13 rebounds to earn best player honors for the Patriots, who are enjoying their strongest start in the country’s top regional league. Manalang piled 12 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists while homegrown Paolo Castro contributed 10 points.