The Filipino-Chinese Veterans Basketball Association completed its redemption tour in style, reclaiming the 70-and-over division title with a three-game sweep in the recent 35th ASEAN Seniors Basketball Tournament in Kuching, Malaysia.
Spearheaded by Danny Ching, Andrew Ongteco, former PBA star Elmer Reyes, and Rain or Shine co-team owner Terry Que, the FCVBA Bearcats avenged last year’s defeat to ZAAP of Bangkok, 43-34, to pave the way for their return to the top.
The Bearcats, buoyed by stellar performances from Benjie Poblete and Aries Franco, capped their dominant campaign with a 43-30 rout of the host team. They opened the tournament with a massive 52-21 victory over Hatyai of Thailand.
Ching was named the division’s Most Valuable Player for his strong performance throughout the tournament.
The other members of the Chingka Lee-mentored team, whose trip was bankrolled by Que, Jimi Lim of Ironcon Builders, and Eduard Tio, were James Chua, Julio Cruz, Amang Santos, Med Sultan, and Achit Kaw.
Meanwhile, FCVBA’s 50-and-over division team was not as fortunate, failing to advance past the elimination round.
