Zane Kallos powered the Ateneo de Manila University Blue Eaglets to a commanding 78-60 victory over the University of the Philippines Integrated School Junior Fighting Maroons in the UAAP Season 87 Junior High School Basketball Tournament on Saturday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City.
Kallos, the frontrunner for the UAAP JHS Most Valuable Player award, delivered an all-around performance of 27 points, 11 rebounds, seven assists, two steals, and one block for the Blue Eaglets.
“Sobrang grateful po ako dahil sa opportunity na binibigay sa akin,” said Kallos. “Lagi po ‘yung teammates ko at mga coaches naka-support sa akin. Tinutulungan nila ako. Tinuturuan nila ako. Lagi po sila nandiyan para sa akin.”
With the score tied at 40-all, the Blue Eaglets unleashed a 21-9 scoring run, capped by Andre Pineda’s three-pointer, to take a 61-49 advantage with 6:22 remaining in the fourth quarter.
Yojan Manguerra later sealed the victory, giving the Blue Eaglets their largest lead at 78-60 with just seconds left on the clock. They snapped a three-game losing streak to improve to a 4-4 win-loss slate.
“Relieved, siyempre,” Blue Eagles head coach Reggie Aromin said after the game. “Kanina, we were still struggling kasi kapag natalo ka ng tatlong beses, parang ang hirap i-shake off eh.”
“It’s obvious kasi the boys, bata pa sila. They’re young, so kailangan din namin matutunan ‘yung mga ganung bagay—to bounce back and be ready kaagad after every game,” he added.
Jhustin Hallare led the Junior Fighting Maroons with 32 points and 11 rebounds, while John Addatu added 10 points, six rebounds, and seven assists. They dropped to 0-8.
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