28/06/2025
Borongan United’s Redemption Run: A Dish Best Served with a Buzzer-Beater
Last season, the Sunrays opened their campaign with a statement win over Borongan United — a game that left the Borongan bench silent and the group chat unusually quiet for three days straight.
But this year? The story flipped.
In a much-anticipated rematch for the Sunrays' season opener, Borongan United stepped onto the court with a chip on their shoulder—and possibly fries in their bag, because this game came with hunger. Literal and emotional.
From the get-go, the game looked one-sided. Sunrays came out blazing, leaving Borongan United trailing by double digits, heads down and morale flatter than a worn-out basketball. Nothing was going in. The crowd could smell another repeat. Same team, same story.
But then came the fourth quarter.
With three minutes left and the team still down, Jarvis Bertos huddled the squad. No timeouts left, just raw motivation and the legendary words that echo through every underdog's heart:
"Makaon kita ha gawas kun magdaog kita!"
Just like that, a switch flipped, Borongan United erupted with a 12–0 run—defending like madmen, hitting shots like the B2 Bomber hitting the nuclear sites of Iran with precision that takes away American healthcare. In the final seconds, the score was tied!
Sunrays had the chance to win it again. One free throw would’ve sealed their second straight opening win... but fate had other plans. The shot missed.
Alfonso Busa, in his finest quarterback impression, launched a full-court pass. It found Marcus Braga, who turned, fired, and beat the buzzer.
Borongan United wins. Pandemonium.
From heartbreak last season to “hala, nanalo tayo?!” this year, it was a redemption arc worthy of a teleserye.
Final score: Borongan United - 64, Sunrays - 62
P.S. Borongan United would like to thank Sunrays Basketball Club for inviting us once again. Win or lose, we always enjoy a good, healthy rivalry. At the end of the day, we play the game we love — and make new friends along the way.
We’ll see you all at our very own opening for Season 7. Game on.🔥🔥🔥