Maestros lead semifinalists in MCCBL

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THE defending champions Saint Cecilia’s College (SCC) Maestros capped their solid elimination-round campaign with a 109-68 drubbing of the Cebu Sacred Heart College (CSHC) Hearters in the college division of the Metro Cebu Collegiate Basketball League (MCCBL) on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at the Cebu City Sports Institute in Barangay Sawang Calero, Cebu City.

Junrich Caumeran powered the Maestros with 17 points, two rebounds, and two assists, while Gevy Eredera added 15 points, seven rebounds, two steals, and a block

Achilles Lacida added 16 points and three rebounds in the 41-point rout.

Jeff Vergara led the Hearters with 15 points and 10 rebounds with Radjie Bayate adding 10 points.

Finishing the eliminations with a 4-2 (win-loss) card, the Maestros will enjoy a twice-to-beat advantage against Indiana Aerospace University Aerospacers in the Final 4.

The Aerospacers ended the elimination round with a tight 68-65 win over the Salazar College of Science and Institute of Technology (SCSIT) Skyblazers.

Jake Oba-ob topped the Aerospacers with 12 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Gian Suan tossed in 10 points, six rebounds, and three assists.

The other semifinal pairing will pit the Cordova Public College Eels and the Talisay City College Talisalites.

The Final Four round will start on Nov. 17 at the Cordova Sports Complex.(CCM)