Morning Hoops Club

30/08/2025

MHC SEASON VI - FINALS
8.24.2025

ALASKA VS SUNKIST
GAME 1 HIGHLIGHTS

28/08/2025

Are you ready to be the First MHC x SHAD 3-PT SHOOTOUT KING? 🔥💪

This Sunday, 8.31.2025

28/08/2025

WIN-OR-GO-HOME‼️
8.31.2025

SUNKIST VS ALASKA
SEASON VI FINALS - GAME 2
TIME: 8.15 - 9.15AM

3-POINT SHOOTOUT
TIME: 9.30 AM - 12PM

28/08/2025

One More Win …

That is what separates SUNKIST ORANGE JUICERS from winning their second straight title.

That became the case as SUNKIST ORANGE JUICERS relied on their championship experience and defense to scrape out an early statement win in its MHC SEASON VI title bid, edging fellow contender ALASKA MILKMEN in a low-scoring affair, 49-46, at the Boost Basketball Gym on Sunday, August 24.

The ORANGE JUICERS averted a collapse from being up by 9 points and staved off a furious MILKMEN rally led by Anton De Sesto’s clutch three-point shot, cutting the lead to only 1 point, 47-46, with 2 minutes left in the game clock.

Season V MVP, AJ CADELIÑA, donned the hero cape once again as he made a crucial steal and a lay-up to give SUNKIST a three-point breathing room and snuffed Andre Madamba’s potential lay-up that would give back the lead to ALASKA.

Both teams struggled to get going offensively early on. The game was 12-11 after the first quarter and at 23-21 at halftime, led by SUNKIST.

AJ Cadeliña led the charge, scoring only 10 points, but 4 points came in the crucial fourth quarter. He also added 8 rebounds, 1 assist, and 1 steal. Newly crowned SIXTH MAN awardee Austinn Macabagdal also had 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 1 assist.

Team Captain Elmo Sagalongos gave a great account of himself as he contributed with 9 points, 9 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 steals as he led SUNKIST to a 36-29 lead with a 13-8 spurt to gain control of the game in the third period.

Anton De Sesto led ALASKA with 13 points, 9 rebounds and 2 steals. Andre Madamba chipped in 12 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists while Rayms Agulto added 10 points and 10 rebounds.

As a team, SUNKIST shot only 26% from the field but made 76% of their free throw attempts. ALASKA shot a bit better with 27% from the field but struggled in their free throws as they only made 27% of their attempts.

Both teams struggled in the 3-point range as SUNKIST goes for only 4-of-23 while ALASKA were 3-of-17 but out rebounded SUNKIST 49-43.

The Scores:

SUNKIST 49 - Cadeliña 10, A. Macabagdal 10, Sagalongos 9, Bayot 8, Jacobo 5, J. Macabagdal 4, Saberon 2, Rivera 1, Dueñas 0, Cataluna 0.

ALASKA 46 - De Sesto 13, A. Madama 12, Agulto 10, Cereno 7, Castillo 2, J. Madamba 2, Belgar 0, Garganta 0, Taliman 0.

Quarters: 12-11, 23-21, 36-31, 49-46

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27/08/2025

PRESTO-TIVOLI bucked a slow start, taking advantage of an undermanned GREAT TASTE beating them, 102-91, in the 3rd Place match of the MHC Season VI on Sunday at the Boost Basketball Gym in Caloocan City.

Down by just three, 92-95 with 1:17 left, Marvin Dy missed a triple that was rebounded by Sedec Arada. The ball went eventually to Team Captain Karl Matalote, converting on an uncontested layup to give TIVOLI a 95-90 lead with 1:08 remaining in the game clock. GREAT TASTE tried to close the gap once more, but another missed three-pointer from Dex Santos led to a breakaway layup from Sam Ladran that sealed the win for TIVOLI.

For three quarters on Sunday, GREAT TASTE looked like the team that had been finally figured out to beat TIVOLI as they were waxing hot, as the team hit 11 triples for a 73-67 lead at the end of the 3rd period.

Then the final frame began, and TIVOLI looked like the team that dominated GREAT TASTE in the elimination round. PRESTO-TIVOLI, the number 1 seed in the elimination round, was back in form as they completed a come-from-behind victory.

Sam Ladran and Karl Matalote took over in the fourth quarter as TIVOLI outscored GREAT TASTE, 34-19, in the payoff period. The duo combined to score 24 points in the final quarter.

Sam Ladran led TIVOLI with 31 points, 10 boards, 2 assists, and 2 steals. Ben Panopio continued his dominant play vs GREAT TASTE as he finished with 20 points, 25 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 1 block. Team Captain Karl Matalote contributed 12 points, 1 assist, and 2 steals all in the 4th quarter.

Marvin Dy topped the scoring column for GREAT TASTE as he scored a MHC career high 32 points with 8 triples, 6 boards, 4 assists, and 1 block. Newly crowned Season VI MVP Jommel Macabagdal notched his second triple-double of the season as he scored 31 points, 17 rebounds, and 13 assists with 2 steals and 1 block. Tom Bayonito grabbed a career high 20 rebounds while scoring 9 points.

With the win, TIVOLI closed the season, clinching the 3rd place award.

The Scores:

TIVOLI 102 - Ladran 31, Panopio 20, Matalote 12, R. Jimenez 12, D. Jimenez 10, Arada 8, Iglesias 8.

GREAT TASTE 91 - Dy 32, Macabagdal 31, Austria 13, Bayonito 9, Santos 8.

Quarters: 21-23, 45-47, 67-73, 102-91

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Paul Benamer Potograpiya

27/08/2025

24/08/2025

ALASKA forward Berns Garganta won the MHC Sportsmanship Award for the first time in his MHC career.

The award reflects the ideals of sportsmanship, and there is no better example of this than Berns. He is the ultimate teammate and sets a great example for those striving to compete with ethical behavior, fair play, and integrity. His game does his talking, and his impact, on and off the court, goes well beyond his game.

Congrats, Berns. 👏🙏