Junior Altas secure twice-to-beat edge in quarterfinals
The Manila Times · 11/6/2026, 3:42:50 PM Philippine time
Excerpt from The Manila Times. Read the original report below for the complete story.University of Perpetual Help surged to an early 12-point lead and never looked back en route to a 99-65 victory over San Sebastian College in the NCAA Season 102 juniors basketball tournament at the Filoil Centre in San Juan City on Friday.With one game to go, the Junior Altas hold the number one spot in Group B with a 9-3 win-loss record. They have also secured the twice-to-beat advantage in the quarterfinal round.Francis Rosales led the way for the Las Pinas-based school with 16 points, including four three-pointers.Louie Rosales contributed 15 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal and Raymark Madaya chipped in 15 points, four rebounds and two steals for the Junior Altas.Lord Dulanas added 14 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals while former Batang Gilas player Brian Orca Jr. finished with 6 points and 10 rebounds.Perpetual Help currently has a one-game lead over Emilio Aguinaldo College (8-4) and a two-game lead over defending champion Letran…