Fil-Am Nation Select Triumphs Over NU Bullpups in NBTC Round of 16
A new high school hoops champion will be crowned this year as Fil-Am Nation Select avenged last year’s heartbreak by defeating longtime champion NU-Nazareth School in the NBTC National Finals.
Key Highlights:
- Terrence Hill led Fil-Am Nation with 21 points, including 15 crucial points in the middle quarters.
- Caelum Harris expressed determination to win the championship after last year’s loss to NU Bullpups.
- Sebastian Mergate contributed 19 points to help Fil-Am Nation advance to the quarterfinals.
- Andy Gemao and Jacob Bayla also made significant contributions to the team’s victory.
Upcoming Match:
Fil-Am Nation will face One Media TV48 Naga in the Elite 8 on Thursday, March 21.
Other Teams in the Quarterfinals:
- One Media TV48 Naga advanced by defeating Toyomoto Auto Supply-Davao.
- Adamson Baby Falcons and UST Tiger Cubs are the remaining UAAP teams in the tournament.
- Quarterfinalists also include Yengskivel-CAMANAVA, San Sebastian College-Recoletos Manila, Batang Tiaong of Quezon, and the Mapua Cardinals.