PIBNA 43 MONTREAL 2019

The PBAM Rebound Vol. 21

PIBNA 43 MONTREAL 2019

by Jake Cepeda Maguigad

Murphy’s Law ( whatever can go wrong , will go wrong ) did not apply to PIBNA 43 Montreal. PIBNA 43 was blessed.

August 31 – Sept. 1 was a glorious weekend. Lots of sunshine, the humidity level was excellent. Factor in a 7 court venue, very proximate to the booked hotels, free parking and voila, a perfect weekend for a Tournament.

52 teams came to compete and on a 3 game minimum guarantee including playoff, 97 games total. It was puny by standards as compared to other tournaments but it was well covered. No frenetic search for referees and table officials, the bane of excessive entries. PIBNA 43 bit what it could chew and chewed what it could swallow. No choke, no puke. With this schedule, quality time to enrich or squander was spent at the Montreal Casino.

PIBNA 43 FINALS RESULTS:

U11 – St-Ex 33 vs 40 West 23
U13 – Montreal W vs 40 West L
U15 – Montreal 70 vs MTL/MIX 39
U17 – Montreal 81 vs Toronto 35
U20 – Toronto 65 vs Montreal 39
5’10 – Toronto 60 vs Montreal 55
Open – Toronto 84 vs New York 72
35+ – Jersey City 62 vs Toronto 48
45+ – Toronto 69 vs Montreal 66
55+ – Jersey City 47 vs Virginia 34

St-Ex • U11 Champions • MVP Yaniz Gamou

Montreal • U13 Champions • MVP Darius Villavera

Montreal • U15 Champions • MVP Christian Payawal

Montreal • U17 Champions • MVP Ryan Morales

In the 17, Rey Foz’ PBAM charges, behind the sizzling 22 point performance of MVP Ryan Morales whacked a hapless Toronto Elite five 81-35. It should be noted that the Elite played without 2 of its players who were suspended for a game ejection.

Toronto • U20 Champions

Toronto • 5’10 Champions • MVP Angelo

5’10 …. Mr. “Scruff” and the 3 time Champions FILACT almost got tripped in their run for the 4th title by a Montreal Royals five but surged in to eke a 60 – 55 come back win.

Toronto • Open Champions • Jayden Mohammed

Jersey City • 35+ Champions • MVP Gagan Singh

In 35+, Jersey City pulled off an impressive win over a strong but fatigued Toronto team, lead by MVP Gagan Singh.

Toronto • 45+ Champions • MVP Will Manapat

In the 45 over, Montreal Royals held their ground against FILAC Toronto but could not close out a win, losing 69-66.

New Jersey • 55+ Champions • MVP Rene Mabaou

For more photos from PIBNA 43, Check out our photo galleries in the Photos Section at PIBNA.net.

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Overall, PIBNA 43 was a great success! Thanks to all the participants for coming and to all the volunteers for making it happen. See you next year in Virginia!

Jake Maguigad
PBAM Adviser

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