Ateneo de Davao Blue Knights win 2023 Escandor 16 and Under Basketball Cup
Ateneo de Davao Blue Knights win  2023 Escandor 16 and Under Basketball Cup
The Ateneo de Davao University Blue Knights high school basketball team won the coveted 2023 Escandor 16 and Under Basketball Cup after dismantling the Holy Child College Red Eagles 99-67 in game 3 of their championship battle at the Aqua Verde Basketball Arena in Bangkal, Davao City, late afternoon of December 17.

High-flying forward John Alparapa scored a game-high 32 points to carry his team to victory against the determined Red Eagles.

With his game-long brilliance, Alparapa was also declared the most valuable player in the finals.

The Blue Knights started strong in the game by capitalizing on their defense and fast break plays to take a commanding lead in the first quarter, 32-13.

In the second quarter, the Red Eagles made a mini-command and cut the Blue Knights lead to 58-37 at the half.

In the third canto, the Blue Knights continued their assault and took a 67-99 lead.

Forward Christian Edvil Mundas scored 24 points for the Red Eagles in a losing cause.

The deciding championship game was made special by the presence of Samahang Baskebol ng Pilipinas region 11 director Glenn Escandor, BSP operations head Ronel Leuterio, and newly crowned UAAP college basketball champion De La Salle guard and former Blue Knight himself, Francis Escandor.

The younger Escandor, mobbed by local hoops fans, thanked all those who came and supported the basketball tournament organized by SBP and led by his father.

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