Basketball giant, LPRC Oilers, is topping the first division’s log after two terrific and convincing wins, reports Leroy M. Sonpon lll.
The triple champions on Sunday defeated Flames, 70-52 points.
The gold-and-white boys’ take-over was based on their good shots, amazing defense and rebounds.
Oilers controlled the floor in the four quarters to quench the flames: 23-12; 37-23; 54-41 and 70-52 points respectively.
The Paul Houlsen’s duo, Ben Dixon and Clarence Davies were the highest shotters, followed by Jethro Bing.
For Flames, Vlehdy Chelly was the ‘lone soldier’ for his 3-point shot.
Earlier on Sunday, Heats thrashed Supreme Brothers 82-30 points; Commissioner bowed to Supreme Sisters 28-11 points; and Timber Wolves dumped Mighty Barrolle, 53-49 points.
On the opening games on Wednesday, 3^rd division winner Kardinal grabbed her first two points owing to a forfeit from Devier and Oilers won 2^nd division champs Barnersville Celtics.
On Thursday, Du-Runners whipped Uhuru Prince 62-53 points and Sac Base lashed Supreme Brothers 58– 39 points.
On Friday, Bull and FUBBA forfeited to Heats and Harbel Points respectfully while Dream Team II whipped Flames, 56-48 points.
On Saturday, FUBBA and Deviers never turned out; Uhuru Prince beat Sac Base 41-35 points; Destiny Queens forfeited to K. Delta and NPA ‘Deadly’ Pythons narrowly grabbed their first win against Cestos Mogars, 55-53 points.
Up to press time yesterday, Deviers were scheduled to play Georgia Blazers and Kardinals is expected to host the Bulls.