#FilOil2019: Barba muscles his way as Lyceum sent Mapua further down

SAN JUAN -- John Barba once again lifted Lyceum to another win, this time taking down reigning NCAA Jrs. champion Mapua-Malayan, 83-74 to cap off the high school schedule of the FilOil Flying V Preseason Cup Thursday evening at the FilOil Flying Centre.

Barba led the Jr. Pirates again with yet another double-double, tallying 15 points and 10 rebounds in a more balanced display on the wards of coach Tonton Sangco, as they moved on top of the Group A by winning their third game in a row

Former Batang Gilas stalwart McLaude Guadaña followed Barba with 14 points in a wire-to-wire domination by Lyceum.

Jonnel Policarpo led Mapua with a double-double of 20 points and 10 rebounds in a improved effort but it was not enough for the rebuilding Red Robins to sink down further at 0-2.

The scores:

Lyceum 83 -- Barba 15, Guadaña 14, De Guia 11, Montaño 10, Ragasa 8, Ortiz 7, Caringal 5, Omandac 3, Nocal 3, Gudmalin 3, Garing 2, Dejelo 2, Clemente 0, Dumon 0

Mapua-Malayan 74 -- Policarpio 20, Jugo 14, Damiles 12, Pariñas 10, Fransman 6, Parial 4, Galang 3, Maxino 2, Castor 2, Quimado 1, Ejercito 0, Chavez 0, Duarte 0, Lugo 0

Quarter scores: 25-18, 44-34, 59-49, 83-74

(photo by FilOil FlyingV Sports)