Hoops Society Basketball League

Week 4
Swishers vs BadBoys
Last game of the Triple Header

The Swishers came out on top, riding the energy, hustle, and unselfish play of their three-man core.

Darell Mercado set the tone with 18 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, while Zrr Zetric Rimpola Lorenzo controlled the glass with 15 PTS, 9 REB, 3 AST. Raffy Emil Mamalias completed the trio with 12 PTS, 2 REB, 4 AST, making the extra pass and keeping the offense flowing.

It wasn’t just about scoring — the Swishers played connected basketball. Their ball movement, defensive effort, and willingness to make the right play helped them pull away and secure the W.

Despite the loss, the BadBoys refused to go down quietly.

Miguel Zacarias put together a monster performance, dropping 29 PTS, 9 REB, 2 AST, 1 STL, 1 BLK, while Jhon Carlo Allera Cruz added 17 PTS, 1 REB, 1 AST, 2 STL. Ross Aguña chipped in 15 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST, 2 BLK to keep the BadBoys within striking distance.

But while the BadBoys had individual firepower, the Swishers had the chemistry

Week 4
Scoring Leaders
Gunners vs Apex
2nd Game of the triple header.

The 4th week of the elimination round delivered another intense matchup as Gunners and Apex faced off in the second game of a triple-header.

With every game becoming increasingly important in the elimination-round standings, Gunners came out with their foot on the gas — and their star John Karlo C Signo put on a complete performance.

Signo was everywhere.

He finished with 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals and 1 block, leading Gunners on both ends of the floor. It wasn't just a scoring night; Signo controlled the tempo, created opportunities for his teammates, attacked the glass and made plays defensively.

Gunners also received a massive contribution from Seth Uson, who posted 27 points and 10 rebounds. Together, Signo and Uson combined for 59 points and 20 rebounds, giving Apex a difficult matchup throughout the game.

Meanwhile, Erick Jusayan provided the hustle plays that don't always show up on the scoreboard, finishing with 7 points, 8 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 block.

Apex had their own offensive leaders.

John Kyle Doxi paced Apex with 19 points and 7 rebounds, while Jomar Oas contributed 14 points and Jossel Rempis added 10 points. The trio kept Apex fighting, but Gunners' balanced attack and Signo's all-around dominance proved to be the difference

Week 4
Scoring Leaders
Hustlers and Trojans 1st game of the triple header

The Hustlers held off a furious late push from the Trojans, escaping with a hard-fought 61–60 victory in a one-point Week 4 thriller.

Gian Sevilla set the tone for the Hustlers, pouring in 22 points while adding 7 rebounds and 2 steals in a dominant all-around performance. Paul Escala provided a strong two-way effort with 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, while Rylle Yvanne Piol chipped in 11 points and 5 rebounds to give the Hustlers a balanced offensive attack.

The Trojans had an offensive powerhouse of their own in Nathan James Del Mundo, who erupted for a game-high 26 points, along with 7 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 steal. Xander Mulles added 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 1 steal, while Gylian Manlincon contributed 7 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist.

Despite Del Mundo's big-time scoring night, the Hustlers made the key plays down the stretch. Their balanced production and defensive pressure proved just enough to survive the Trojans and secure the one-point win.

Week 4
3rd Game
Swishers 84 vs BadBoys 77

The Swishers took full advantage of an undermanned Badboys squad, putting together a gritty and efficient performance from start to finish.

Behind relentless hustle, crisp ball movement, and balanced scoring, Swishers consistently found the open man and kept the pressure on. Their unselfish play and team-first mentality proved to be the difference as they secured the W.

⭐ PLAYER OF THE GAME: Darell Mercado
Mercado was the catalyst for Swishers, delivering an all-around performance when his team needed it most. He finished with 18 PTS, 5 REB, 2 AST, and 1 STL, making an impact on both ends of the floor.

Week 4
2nd Game
Gunners 82 vs Apex 69

The Gunners came out firing from the opening tip, taking control of the game with relentless offense and suffocating defense. Apex battled hard and refused to back down, but the Gunners’ overwhelming firepower proved to be too much to handle.

Apex showed plenty of fight throughout the game, answering several Gunners runs and keeping the intensity high. But every time Apex threatened to make a comeback, the Gunners responded with another scoring burst.

The difference was the Gunners’ offensive firepower, shot-making, and aggressive play kept Apex constantly under pressure as the game slipped further out of reach.

Leading the charge was John Karlo C Signo, who delivered an all-around superstar performance. Signo finished with an incredible 32 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 steals, and 1 block, impacting the game on virtually every possession.
Signo’s scoring kept the Gunners ahead, while his rebounding and playmaking helped control the tempo. On defense, his four steals created crucial transition opportunities and added even more pressure on Apex.

Week 4
1st Game
Hustlers 61 vs Trojans 60

The Trojans controlled the game from the opening tip, building an early lead and dictating the tempo. Every time the Trojans tried to make a run, the Hustlers had an answer.
But the Hustlers refused to go away.
They kept chipping away at the deficit, possession by possession, turning what looked like a comfortable Trojans lead into a nail-biter in the closing minutes. The Trojans had led for nearly the entire game, but the Hustlers were now breathing down their

By the fourth quarter, the intensity reached its peak.

With the clock winding down, the scoreboard read 59–59. Every possession suddenly felt like it could decide the game.

With five seconds remaining, Nathan James Del Mundo was fouled, giving the Trojans a chance to take the lead from the free-throw line. Del Mundo calmly knocked down the first free throw, putting the Trojans ahead.

But instead of attempting to make the second, Del Mundo intentionally missed—looking to keep the clock from becoming an issue and give his team another chance to secure the ball.
The gamble, however, resulted in a free-throw violation, sending possession back to the Hustlers with only a few seconds left.
That was all the time they needed.

Paul Escala received the ball and immediately launched a desperation three-pointer as the clock continued to tick.

Off the rim. .

The shot appeared destined to end the game—but Rylle Yvanne Piol was in the perfect position.
Piol crashed the boards, grabbed the miss, and converted a timely put-back just before the final horn.

🏆 Player of the Game: Gian Sevilla
While Rylle Piol delivered the game-winning put-back, it was Gian Sevilla who powered the Hustlers throughout the game.

Sevilla put together an outstanding all-around performance, finishing with:
22 PTS | 7 REB | 2 AST | 1 STL

He consistently delivered when the Hustlers needed a bucket, battled on the glass, and made winning plays on both ends of the floor.

His 22 points led the Hustlers' offense and helped keep them within striking distance during the back-and-forth battle against the Trojans.

In a game decided by just two points, Sevilla's production proved crucial.