NBTC-Silay playoffs take shape

A player from Vito National HS tries to split the double team (Richard Gabayoyo)

By Leobert Julian A. de la Peña

The National Basketball Training Center (NBTC) Silay leg elimination matches are drawing to a finish and the playoffs are coming up.

With teams jockeying to qualify for the next stage of the tournament, the games became much more competitive and heated.

The MDM College, Incorporated blasted the resilient Vito National High School squad, 129-72, in one of the widest margin victories of the tourney.

Next, the St. Theresitas Academy survived the powerhouse St. Francis of Assisi School, 87-80, coming over a dominant St. Francis squad throughout the NBTC.

Lastly, Doña Montserrat Lopez Memorial National High School demolished CEDAR, 123-94, to increase their chances of qualifying for the NBTC quarterfinals.