2025 FILAC Basketball League – Week 9 Game Preview
📅 March 8, 2025
📍 Rosedale Traditional Community School Gym
Week 9 is here, and with playoffs on the horizon, every game counts! The Open Division is heating up with key matchups that could shake up the standings. Expect intensity, big plays, and must-see battles on the hardwood!
Game 1: Sun Life (7-0) vs. Reapers (1-5)
🕑 2:00 PM
Sun Life remains undefeated and will look to extend their perfect record. Romz Abobo and Jhong Alegado continue to lead this dominant squad with their all-around play and consistent scoring.
The Reapers, meanwhile, are searching for answers. JB Tillo has been their bright spot, but they’ll need a total team effort to challenge the league leaders.
Key Matchup: Romz Abobo (Sun Life) vs. JB Tillo (Reapers) – Can Tillo slow down the streaking Sun Life?
Game 2: Taiwan Boyz (2-4) vs. Gen Z Warriors (4-2)
🕒 3:15 PM
Taiwan Boyz are eager to bounce back, led by Echo Sumiran and John Alex Neri, who have been solid on both ends of the court.
Gen Z Warriors continue to ride the offensive explosion of Keegan Dunn, who is averaging nearly 24 PPG. Alex Sukra’s defensive presence will also be key if they want to push for their fifth win.
Key Matchup: Echo Sumiran (Taiwan Boyz) vs. Keegan Dunn (Gen Z Warriors) – A showdown of scorers.
Game 3: El Matadors (5-1) vs. Kabsat (4-3)
🕓 4:30 PM
El Matadors have been rolling with Christian Vitacion and Hovz Gonzales at the helm, looking to add another win to stay near the top of the standings.
Kabsat will counter with the dynamic duo of Jepoy Pulido and Angelo Osio, aiming to upset one of the division’s best and get back on track.
Key Matchup: Christian Vitacion (El Matadors) vs. Jepoy Pulido (Kabsat) – Veteran leadership on full display.
Game 4: Eagles Club (1-5) vs. PRIMETIME (6-1)
🕔 5:45 PM
The Eagles Club are hoping to snap their losing streak, leaning heavily on the two-way play of Raymund Ulant, who leads the team in steals and provides much-needed scoring with 9.2 PPG. He’ll get support from Raymond Fernando and Blu Valdecantos, but it will take a total team effort to pull off the upset.
PRIMETIME, however, is coming in hot with Chris Thomas and Jason Pluhowy leading the charge. Their offense has been firing on all cylinders, and they’ll aim to keep the momentum going.
Key Matchup: Raymund Ulant (Eagles Club) vs. Chris Thomas (PRIMETIME) – Can Ulant’s defense slow down one of the league’s top scorers?
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With playoff implications on the line and standout players ready to shine, Week 9 is set to deliver another exciting day of hoops!
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