D1: Open Division: Team Wedge subdues Ballersville, 49-41

By Jun Rana

Team Wedge rode on a strong start and on the deadly trio of Joshua Marasigan, RJ Buzon and Jake Cortez who combined for 37 points to topple Ballersvile, 49-41 in Day 1 of the PAAD Palaro Basketball Tournament – Open Division in Hockessin, Delaware.

Wedge, a combination of players from Maryland and Pennsylvania was locked in a tight battle with Ballersville of Delaware in the early going. Early baskets by Jet Deleste and Alex Garcia enabled Ballersville to take an early 7-6 lead. Buzon however answered with a three point shot to give the lead to Wedge, 9-7. That shot sparked an 11-3 run triggered by Cortez and Marasigan, to pad the lead to 20-10, time down to 4 minutes in the first half. Ballersville however finished the half strong, as Deleste, Herb Monsalud, Andrew Ronde, Carl Saquing and Lex Vergara answered with a 7-2 burst to cut the deficit to 5, 22-17 at the end of the half.

At the beginning of the second half, Wedge led by Marasigan’s strong inside plays inside the painted area, dropped an 11-6 bomb to take an 11 point lead, 33-22 with time down to 14 minutes in the second half. From this juncture, Ballersville shooting went sour as Wedge coached by Paul Micarsos tightened its defense. With meager resistance from Deleste, Ben Wu, Monsalud and Sonny De La Torre of Ballersville, Team Wedge with the hot shooting of Marasigan, RJ Buzon and Chris Balan further increased the lead to 43-29, time down to three minutes in the game.

Ballersville with playing coach Monsalud, did not throw the towel just yet. Ben Wu, his last basket coming on a three point shot, triggered a 7-0 run in a span of one and half minute to put Ballersville back into the game as it reduced the Wedge lead to 43-36. Dave Setters and Marasigan however came roaring with two crucial lay ups to seal the win, 47-36 with only 25 seconds remaining. Hoping for a miracle win, De La Torre of Ballersville hit a three point shot, to cut the lead to 47-39, but with only 10 seconds remaining. Cortez then quickly hit a jumper making it 49-39 for Wedge. Wu’s last two free throws for Ballersville made the final score, 49-41 Wedge over Ballersville.

Box Scores:
49 - Wedge: Joshua Marasigan, 17; Jake Cortez, 12; RJ Buzon, 10; Chris Balan, 4; Dave Setters, 2; BJ Advento, 2; Brian, 2; Marlowe Ulit, 0; Karl Malicdem, 0; Jones Salpan, 0; El Campos, 0; Joe Tanseco, 0; Kenneth Savella, 0

41 - Ballersville: Ben Wu, 10; Jet Deleste, 9; Sonny De La Torre, 6; Herb Monsalud, 6; Alex Garcia, 4; Andrew Ronde, 4; Lex Vergara, 1; Carl Saquing, 1; Doc Mel Madarang, 0

D1: Open Division: Dynamic Beats Global Cargo, 51-40

By Jun Rana

Brothers Reese Pr’out and Mark Pr’out combined for 36 points to power Dynamic Physical Therapy to a 51-40 win over newcomer Global Cargo Movers in Day 1 of the PAAD Palaro Basketball Tournament – Open Division at the Police Athletic League (PAL) Center in Hockessin, Delaware. The Pr’out brothers played in the PAAD Youth basketball tournament in 2009 where they honed up their skills for the Open Division.

Dynamic took advantage of the slow start of the Movers as Reese Pr’out immediately went to work. In the early going a lay-up by Reese Pr’out punctuated an 11-6 early lead by Dynamic with still 15 minutes to go in the first half. The Movers however, behind Carlos Miranda, settled in the game and traded baskets with Dynamic. With 5 minutes and 22 seconds remaining in the first half, Dynamic led by only 6 points, 20-14.

Sensing for a knock-out punch, Reese Pr’out converted a crucial three point shot to pad the lead to 23-14. A three point shot by Mike Sanchez and a lay-up by Ramon Agui helped further pad the lead of Dyamic to 32-18 with only one minute and 32 seconds remaining in the first half. Jeremy Syto of the Movers answered with a jump shot to cut the lead, to 32-20. Another lay-up by Agui however restored the commanding lead for Dynamic which ended 34-20 in the first half.

In the second half Mark Pr’out, with six points in a crucial stretch, teamed up with his brother Reese to preserve the lead for Dynamic, 42-29, with 14 minutes remaining in the game. Lyle Razon of the Movers took over the scoring chores as he virtually carried the Movers in the game. Anton Arellano of Dynamic, however, scored his only basket for the game, a follow up shot that padded the Dynamic Lead to 44-29, 13 minutes remaining. From this point on, the two teams traded baskets as Dynamic did not let up its guard on the game. To their credit, the Movers cut the lead to 11 at the final buzzer, 51-40.

It was a good start for playing coach Sanchez and his Dynamic charges as they try to win the PAAD Palaro for the first time. For team captain Jet Abellar and his wards, it was a fine display of heads up basketball which brings ray of hope for the Movers in their coming games.

Box Scores:
51 - Dynamic: Reese Pr’out, 22; Mark Pr’out, 12; Mike Sanchez, 6; Ramon Agui, 4; Armando Concepcion, 3; Will Barnes, 2; Anton Arellano, 2, Quito Palanca, 0; Glen De Luna, 0; Mike Alegarbes, 0

40 – Global Cargo Movers: Lyle Razon, 16; Carlos Miranda, 10; Dexter De Luna, 4; Ronald Lorca, 2; Jet Abellar, 2; Jeremy Syto, 2; Chris Syto, 2; Franz Wong, 2; Sherwin Cabalza, 0; Enrique Preche, 0

Message from the PAAD President: PAAD Palaro Resumes Tomorrow, July 30; Healing Water Debuts in Volleyball

Hi Everyone,

Please root for your favorite teams and players, watch the exciting games and enjoy your favorite food.

The 2011 PAAD Palaro resumes tomorrow Saturday at the PAL Center which is located in 7259 Lancaster Avenue, Hockessin, Delaware 19707.  Tomorrow will feature three exciting basketball games and two volleyball games. Gate opens at 10:15 A.M.  The Palaro players, fans and the public will once again be treated with their favorite food and refreshments such as the empanada, sandwiches, pansit, surprise dish and your favorite cool drinks.

The Healing Water Bible Church team will make its initial appearance in the Mixed Volleyball Tournament.  They will play Couples for Christ in the 10:30 A.M. opener, and then will play the Delaware Dabarkads at 11:45 A.M. in the second game.

In the Open Basketball Division, early leader Dynamic Physical Therapy will face an acid test as they battle Ballersville in their 10:30 A.M. encounter. Ballersville is reinforced by reliable veteran players Jim Reynolds and Dennis Balagtas, and can make life very difficult for playing coach Mike Sanchez and his Team Dynamic.  In the 11:45 A.M. game, Team Wedge will go for their second victory in three outings as they battle the never say die, Global Cargo Movers.

In the 35 years old and over Division, the Delaware Titans will try to recover from their opening game loss as they battle the Ballersville 35 plus team in their 11:45 A.M. encounter.  It will be a tall order however for the Titans as Ballersville 35 plus team will have Reynolds and Balagtas playing for them as well. It will be interesting to see the adjustments of the Titans after their sluggish start and loss to New York Life of Pennsylvania last week.   New York Life, has a bye and will not play on Saturday.

Magkita kita po tayo sa Palaro sa Sabado.  See you all and enjoy the wonderful games, the awesome food and drinks, as well as the camaraderie of everyone.

Warmest regards,

Jun Rana

PAAD President

2011 PAAD Palaro Week 2 Results

Please note that there will be NO GAMES next week, July 23. Games will resume on July 30.

Below are the Week 2 Results:

35+ Tournament
Game 1
Ballersville - 54
NY Life - 36

Game 2
NY Life - 53
Titans - 42


OPEN Tournament
Game 1
Team Dynamic - 58
Team Wedge - 55

Game 2
Ballersville - 58
Global Cargo Movers - 45


VOLLEYBALL Tournament
Dabarkads - 2
CFC - 1


Regards,
Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee

Message from the PAAD President: Don't forget - - Exciting Palaro games tomorrow, July 16, 10:15 AM

Dear All,

Please join us and have fun on Saturday, July 16 for exciting basketball and volleyball games at the PAL Center, located at 7259 Hockessin, Delaware. Admission is free of charge. Gate opens at 10:15 AM.

Also, please enjoy the delicious Filipino food such as the empanada, rice and surprise dish, spaghetti, sandwiches, cool drinks and more at the PAAD refreshment area. Also take home one or more souvenir PAAD Palaro T-shirts or golf shirts. Proceeds of the sales will all go the PAAD's cultural, charitable and social projects. Thank you very much for your patronage and also to our food and drinks donors.

Opening game winners Dynamic Physical Therapy and Team Wedge will clash in the first game of the Open Division at 10:30 AM in Court No. 2. Both teams came out with impressive wins in the opening day and this game is expected to be a fast tempo and exciting game. Dynamic, with playing coach Mike Sanchez, is a veteran team in Delaware while Team Wedge, with last year's best coach Paul Micarsos, is a combination of the KOP/ Noway and Red Bull teams with players from Pennsylvania and Maryland.

In the second game newcomers Ballersville Open Team with playing coach Herb Monsalud and Global Cargo Movers bannered by team captain Jet Abellar, will try to notch their first win of the tournament. It will be interesting to see the adjustments in the strategy of these teams as they try to improve on their standings in the tournament. This game between two Delaware teams is expected to be close and the team coming up with the big plays down the stretch of the second half of the game may well emerged as the winner.

The 35 and Over Years Old Teams will make their debut in Court No. 1. It will be newcomers New York Life of Pennsylvania with playing coach Ferdie Santa Ana and the Ballersville 35+Team of Delaware in the first game at 10:30 AM. In the second game, New York Life plays the veteran and crowd favorite Delaware Titans team. Physical fitness and stamina will be a big factor in the outcome of these games which promise to be thrilling and to go down the wire. The Titans, with solid players such as Luis Alvarez, Ed Ortega, Eggie Alafriz and Kal Ebron are looking to improve from their runner up finish last year. But Ballersville 35+ with playing coach Monsalud and reliable players Lex Vergara, Sonny De La Torre, Carl Saquing and Doc Mel Madarang, and the New York Life Team are out to thwart the Titans bid.

The Volleyball Teams make their debut in Court No. 3. The Couples for Christ Team will battle the Delaware Dabarkads in Court No. 3 at 10:30 AM. With the intense preparations of these two teams last week, the Volleyball game is expected to produce an entertaining game which will draw cheers from the screaming fans. The third team of the volleyball tournament, Healing Water Bible Church has a bye and is invited to practice in Court No. 3 after the game.

Magkitakita po tayo, magenjoy po tayo sa Sabado sa Palaro. See you all and let's enjoy on Saturday for Day 2 of the 2011 PAAD Palaro. Maraming salamat po. Thank you very much.

Bumabati (Cheers),
Jun Rana
PAAD President

Chairman's Corner: 2011 PAAD Palaro Complete Schedule

To all 2011 PAAD Palaro Participants!

Again thank you very much in participating in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2011 PAAD Palaro. Below is the complete schedule of games for the season.

To all the Team Captains, Coaches, and Managers – Please bring your complete Team/Individual registration forms and Waiver forms if you haven’t submitted them yet.

July 9, 2011
9:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
10:00 AM Team Photos
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Global Cargo Movers
11:45 AM OPEN: Team Wedge vs Ballersville


July 16, 2011
Court 1
10:30 AM NY Life vs Ballersville (35+)
11:45 AM Titans vs NY Life (35+)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Team Wedge
11:45 AM OPEN: Global Cargo vs Ballersville

Court 3
10:30 AM Dabarkads vs CFC (Volleyball)


July 30, 2011
Court 1
11:45 AM Ballersville vs Titans (35+)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Ballersville
11:45 AM OPEN: Global Cargo vs Team Wedge

Court 3
10:30 AM Healing Water vs Dabarkads (Volleyball)


August 6, 2011
Court 1
10:30 AM Titans vs NY Life (35+)
11:45 AM NY Life vs Ballersville (35+)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Global Cargo Movers
11:30 AM 3-point Shootout - Eliminations
11:45 AM OPEN: Team Wedge vs Ballersville

Court 3
10:30 AM Healing Water vs CFC (Volleyball)
11:45 AM Youth Games: Red vs Blue


August 13, 2011
Court 1
10:30 AM Ballersville vs Titans (35+)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Team Wedge
11:30 AM 3-point Shootout - Eliminations
11:45 AM OPEN: Global Cargo vs Ballersville

Court 3
10:30 AM Dabarkads vs CFC (Volleyball)
11:45 AM Dabarkads vs Healing Water (Volleyball)


August 20, 2011
Court 1
10:30 AM Healing Water vs CFC (Volleyball)
11:45 AM 35+ Knock-out (#2 seed vs #3 seed)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Ballersville
11:30 AM 3-point Shootout - Eliminations
11:45 AM OPEN: Global Cargo vs Team Wedge

Court 3
10:30 AM Youth Games: Green vs Red
11:45 AM Youth Games: Blue vs Green


August 27, 2011
Court 1
10:30 AM Volleyball Knock-out (#2 seed vs #3 seed)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Semi-finals
11:45 AM OPEN: Semi-finals

Court 3
10:30 AM Youth Games: Semi-finals


September 3, 2011
Court 1
11:00 AM Volleyball Finals

Court 2
10:00 AM Youth Finals
12:00 PM 35+ Finals
1:00 PM 3-point Shootout Finals
1:15 PM OPEN Finals
2:30 PM Closing Ceremonies

Regards,
Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee

Message from the PAAD President: See You on the Exciting Basketball and Volleyball Games this Saturday, July 16

Dear All,

Please join us and have fun on Saturday, July 16 for exciting basketball and volleyball games at the PAL Center, located at 7259 Hockessin, Delaware. Admission is free of charge. Gate opens at 10:15 AM.

Also, please enjoy the delicious Filipino food such as the empanada, rice and surprise dish, spaghetti, sandwiches, cool drinks and more at the PAAD refreshment area. Also take home one or more souvenir PAAD Palaro T-shirts or golf shirts. Proceeds of the sales will all go the PAAD's cultural, charitable and social projects. Thank you very much for your patronage and also to our food and drinks donors.

Opening game winners Dynamic Physical Therapy and Team Wedge will clash in the first game of the Open Division at Court No. 2 at 10:30 AM in Court No. 2. Both teams came out with impressive wins in the opening day and this game is expected to be a fast tempo and exciting game. Dynamic, with playing coach Mike Sanchez, is a veteran team in Delaware while Team Wedge, with last year's best coach Paul Micarsos, is a combination of the KOP/ Noway and Red Bull teams with players from Pennsylvania and Maryland.

In the second game newcomers Ballersville Open Team with playing coach Herb Monsalud and Global Cargo Movers bannered by team captain Jet Abellar, will try to notch their first win of the tournament. It will be interesting to see the adjustments in the strategy of these teams as they try to improve on their standings in the tournament. This game between two Delaware teams is expected to be close and the team coming up with the big plays down the stretch of the second half of the game may well emerged as the winner.

The 35 and Over Years Old Teams will make their debut in Court No. 1. It will be newcomers New York Life of Pennsylvania with playing coach Ferdie Santa Ana and the Ballersville 35+Team of Delaware in the first game at 10:30 AM. In the second game, New York Life plays the veteran and crowd favorite Delaware Titans team. Physical fitness and stamina will be a big factor in the outcome of these games which promise to be thrilling and to go down the wire. The Titans, with solid players such as Luis Alvarez, Ed Ortega, Eggie Alafriz and Kal Ebron are looking to improve from their runner up finish last year. But Ballersville 35+ with playing coach Monsalud and reliable players Lex Vergara, Sonny De La Torre, Carl Saquing and Doc Mel Madarang, and the New York Life Team are out to thwart the Titans bid.

The Volleyball Teams make their debut in Court No. 3. The Couples for Christ Team will battle the Delaware Dabarkads in Court No. 3 at 10:30 AM. With the intense preparations of these two teams last week, the Volleyball game is expected to produce an entertaining game which will draw cheers from the screaming fans. The third team of the volleyball tournament, Healing Water Bible Church has a bye and is invited to practice in Court No. 3 after the game.

Magkitakita po tayo, magenjoy po tayo sa Sabado sa Palaro. See you all and let's enjoy on Saturday for Day 2 of the 2011 PAAD Palaro. Maraming salamat po. Thank you very much.

Bumabati (Cheers),
Jun Rana
PAAD President

2011 PAAD Palaro Week 1 Results

2011 PAAD Palaro Participants!

Thank you very much in participating in the Opening Ceremonies of the 2011 PAAD Palaro.

Below are the Week 1 Results:

OPEN Tournament
Game 1
Team Dynamic - 51
Global Cargo Movers - 40

Game 2
Team Wedge - 49
Ballersville - 41


Week 2 Schedule:
Court 1
10:30 AM Dabarkads vs CFC (Volleyball)

Court 2
10:30 AM OPEN: Team Dynamic vs Team Wedge
11:45 AM OPEN: Global Cargo vs Ballersville

Court 3
10:30 AM NY Life vs Ballersville (35+)
11:45 AM Titans vs NY Life (35+)

The Open Basketball will now be a double-round robin between 4 teams. At the end of the elimination round, the teams will be ranked with Team #1 facing Team # 4 and Team #2 facing Team # 3. Winners will play for the championship.

Regards,

Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee

Chairman's Corner: PAAD 2011 YOUTH BASKETBALL League

Coaches/Parents,

Just a reminder, the yearly PAAD Palaro will again include the Youth Basketball Games for kids ages 10 - 16. This year’s PAAD Youth Games will start on August 6 and will be handled by Ed Ortega, Joneil Garcia, and Karl Ebron.

Registration for the Youth Games has started and is open until July 22, 2011. You can register your kids via email or personally during the 2011 PAAD Palaro Games. Feel free to forward this email to your friends who might be interested to join.

We would like to finalize the list as soon as possible so we can have the uniforms made.

Regards,

Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee

Chairman's Corner: PAAD 2011 Opening Ceremonies and Schedule

Fellow PAAD Palaro Participants!

Please join us this tomorrow, July 9, for the opening ceremonies of 2011 PAAD Palaro!

Venue:
Hockessin P.A.L. Center of Delaware
7259 Lancaster Pike
P.O Box # 1111
Hockessin, Delaware 19707
Phone: (302) 239-8857
Fax: (302) 239-8865

Opening Day Schedule (All will be at Court 2 / Middle Court)
9:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
10:00 AM Team Photos
10:30 AM OPEN Tournament: Team Dynamic vs Global Cargo Movers
11:45 AM OPEN Tournament: Team Wedge vs Ballersville

We invite all the players and fans to be there to represent their teams and be part of the festivities.

After the opening ceremonies, court 1 will be available for practice for interested Volleyball players and teams, and Court #3 will be available for practice for interested Basketball teams and players.

Thanks and Regards,

Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee

Chairman's Corner: PAAD Palaro Elimination, Semifinals, & Finals Structure

OPEN Basketball (5 Teams)
1. After the single round robin eliminations, the teams will be ranked.
2. The top 3 teams will advance to the Semifinals
3. The 4th and 5th place teams will play a knockout game with the winner going to the semifinals and ranked #4
4. Semifinals:
• Team ranked #1 will Play Team Ranked #4
• Team Ranked #2 will play Team Ranked #3
5. Winners of the semifinal games will advance to the championship

35+ Tournament (3 Teams)
1. After the Double round robin eliminations, the teams will be ranked
2. Top team will advance to the championship
3. 2nd and 3rd ranked teams will play a knockout game with the winner advancing to the championship

Volleyball (3 Teams)
1. After the double round robin eliminations, the teams will be ranked.
2. Top team will advance to the championship.
3. 2nd and 3rd ranked teams will play a knockout game with the winner advancing to the championship.

Regards,
Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee

Message from the PAAD President: Don't forget - PAAD Palaro Opening Day Tomorrow, July 9 from 9:30 A.M.

Dear All,

Please join us and have some fun on Saturday, July 9, from 9:30 A.M. in the Opening Day of the 2011 Pilipino American Association (PAAD) Palaro Games at the Police Athletic League (PAL) Center which is located at 7259 Lancaster Pike, Hockessin Delaware, 19707. The Opening Ceremony kicks off at 9:30 A.M. and the basketball games start at 10:30 A.M. The Co-ed Volleyball game is set at 11:45. Admission is free and gate opens at 9:15 A.M.

Please bring the family as you will also love the delicious food, refreshments and drinks such as pancit, empanadas, hotdogs, ensaymadas to name a few. Also on sale are your favorite PAAD Palaro T-Shirts. All proceeds goes to the PAAD's cultural, humanitarian and social projects.

The PAAD Palaro is also an opportunity to rekindle old friendships, meet new friends, network with people, relax and enjoy the sights and sounds of this wonderful event. Also, this is the place where you can cheer loudly for your loved ones and inspire them to play hard and determined, but with the spirit of teamwork and sportsmanship in mind.

This year, we have 5 teams in the Open Division, 3 teams in 35 years and over year old division, 3 co-ed volleyball teams and 4 youth co-ed basketball teams vying to be the cream of the crop in the exciting season of friendly competition. Your PAAD Sports Committee and volunteers led by Willie Fontano worked hard to bring you this year's Palaro, and I say, many thanks to them.

And so let us all meet on Saturday, July 9 and every playing days of the 2011 PAAD Palaro. You are in for a delightful treat.

Maraming salamat po. Thank you so much.

Bumabati (Cheers),
Jun Rana
PAAD President

Chairman's Corner: PAAD 2011 Opening Ceremonies and Schedule

Fellow PAAD Palaro Participants!

Please join us this coming Saturday, July 9, for the opening ceremonies of 2011 PAAD Palaro!

We invite all the players and fans to be there to represent their teams and be part of the festivities.

Opening Day Schedule (All will be at Court 2 / Middle Court)
9:30 AM Opening Ceremonies
10:00 AM Team Photos
10:30 AM Team Dynamic vs Global Cargo Movers
11:45 AM KOP/Red Bull vs GK Warriors

After the opening ceremonies, court 1 will be available for practice for interested Volleyball players and teams, and Court #3 will be available for practice for interested Basketball teams and players.

Thanks and Regards,
Willie Fontano
Chairman
2011 PAAD Sports Committee