Ethan Kaw explodes for 29 points, St. Jude snaps Xavier streak to inch closer to PCYAA Invitational crown

Ethan Kaw explodes for 29 points, St. Jude snaps Xavier streak to inch closer to PCYAA Invitational crown

Ethan Kaw explodes for 29 points, St. Jude snaps Xavier streak to inch closer to PCYAA Invitational crown

St. Jude Catholic School is now a win away from the Philippine Ching Yuen Athletic Association (PCYAA) tenth Anniversary Invitational basketball event after defeating Xavier School, 84-62, in Game 1 of the Finals final Thursday on the Uno High School Gym.

St. Jude had a 23-0 run within the second interval to flip the sport from a 22-15 deficit to a 38-22 lead within the Green Knights’ favor. The Green Knights led by 33, 84-51, late within the recreation earlier than finally taking its eleventh straight win within the event.

Ethan Kaw exploded for 29 factors, six rebounds, and three assists to guide the Green Knights previous the Stallions, whereas Kobe Chong added 20 factors on prime of his 10 boards, 5 assists, three steals, and two blocks.

Andre Tan had 13 factors, whereas Brent Tiu was held to 11 factors as Xavier had a 25% taking pictures clip.

Game 2 of the Finals will probably be held on Tuesday on the similar venue.

—Justin Kenneth Carandang/JMB, GMA Integrated News

Source: www.gmanetwork.com