AFTER sweeping the Zamboanga Leg of the Liga Pilipinas, the ML Kwarta Padala Cebu Nino's will once again showcase their best as they play against the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legends at the New Cebu Coliseum on Nov. 16, 2009 starting at 6:30 in the evening.
A hardcourt entertainment will unfold as two of the country's most anticipated teams clash. The Cebu Nino's have already faced the San Miguel Beermen, Alaska Aces, Purefoods Chunkee Giants and the Barangay Ginebra Gin Kings becoming the first commercial team to play against PBA teams.
Their latest match-up was against the Ginebra Gin Kings where they lost. They won over the Alaska Aces and again lost to Purefoods and San Miguel. The Nino's also played against the Coca-Cola Tigers and the Talk and Text Tropang Texters .
The M. Lhuillier-San Miguel encounter was part of the community outreach project of Cebuano cage star Dondon Hontiveros.
The Legends will be headed by Purefoods head coach Ryan Gregorio and will be manned by former Purefoods superstar and the current Team Manager Alvin ?The Captain? Patrimonio, Rey Evangelista, Bong Hawkins, Johnny Abarrientos. Ronnie Magsanoc, Victor Pablo, Joey Sta. Maria, Al Solis and Elmer Cabahug.
The Ninos will be spearheaded by Coach Raul ?Yayoy? Alcoseba and Team owner Michael J. Lhuillier and will have Bruce Dacia, Stephen Padilla, Ariel Mepaña, Woodrow Enriquez, Mark Ababon, Marlon Basco, Richard Ian Saladaga, Abby Santos, Franklin Nailon, Warren Ybañez and Mark Magsumbol.
Ticket prices are P600 ringside, P500 stage, P350 lower box, P200 upper box and P50 for general admission. Tickets are available at the Ayala Center Cebu Customer Care, Royal Concourse and at the New Cebu Coliseum.
Ticket hotlines are (032)316-2238 and 0922-744-4400. /CORRESPONDENT DALE G. ROSAL
