by Ernest Hernandez

Valenzuela waylaid host Manila, 77-52, on Thursday in the Metro League Reinforced Conference held at the San Andres Sports Complex on Thursday night.

The Workhorses outscored the Stars, 23-9, in the first quarter although Manila slightly recovered in the second quarter. Valenzuela would eventually continue to roll in the second half with a 43-25 run.

Ford Ruaya of the Valenzuela Workhorses against the Manila Stars. (Metro League photo)

Ford Ruaya made 14 points, seven rebounds, one assist, and one steal for Valenzuela, which moved up to 4-3.

Jeric Diego put up 10 points, 10 rebounds, and one steal of his own.

Ronnie Matias went 5-for-5 from the field for 13 points with six rebounds and one assist for Manila, which slipped to 3-5.

Scores:

Valenzuela-San Marino 77 – Ruaya 14, Sta. Maria 13, Diego 10, Esplana 10, Rivera 8, Dela Cruz 6, Kalaw 6, Tayongtong 4, Monteclaro 3, Pascua 3, Gamboa 0

Manila-INGCO 52 – Matias 13, King 7, Acibar 6, Celada 6, Laude 6, Alban 5, Castro 4, Camacho 3, Arafat 2, Acosta 0, Balagtas 0, Manalo 0, Mendoza 0

Quarterscores: 23-9, 34-27, 50-37, 77-52

Tags: Ford Ruaya , Manila Stars , Metro League , Metro League Reinforced Conference , Valenzuela Workhorses