Joseph Yeo erupted for 35 points in his first game, powering Xavier School to a 91-78 win over Uno High School in the 40s division of the Fil-Chinese Athletic Association Inc. (FCAAI) on Monday, May 25, at Tanduay Gym in Quiapo.
Showing the versatility that made him one of the best all-around players during his prime, Yeo scattered seven triples, including one that helped the Powersox-AcroCity-backed Golden Stallions seize control in the third quarter after trailing 42-47 at halftime.
With Bon Syiaco, Eldridge Liao, Randy Chua, and Paul Chua providing the needed firepower, the Golden Stallions pulled away for good, building an 83-70 lead with just over three minutes remaining.
Despite a late rally led by Trigem-supported Uneans, Xavier held its ground down the stretch to notch its second straight win, bouncing back from a 60-81 defeat to James Yap-led Hua Siong College of Iloilo in its opener two weeks ago.
Meantime, Sean Co and Garri Sevilla formed a lethal one-two punch as Big Chill-backed Chiang Kai Shek College defeated Metro Asia–St. Peter the Apostle School, 80-61, to tie Xavier for third to fourth places in the nine-team tournament.
While Co topscored for the Blue Dragons with 28 points, vlogger Sevilla took home the Best Player honors after a double-double performance of 25 points and 10 assists.
Widely known as “Boss GK,” Sevilla also added five rebounds in nearly 33 minutes of action.
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