DEFENDING champion Perpetual Help Junior Altas look to secure a win against the Letran Squires on Wednesday, 5 p.m., in the NCAA Season 101 Juniors’ Basketball Tournament at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan City.
A win will force a rubber match against the Squires and strengthen the Junior Altas’ chances in the next round.
The Las Piñas City-based squad will rely on key players like Lance Nitura, who recorded 21 points and 6 rebounds in their previous match against the Squires.
Also to be counted upon by the Junior Altas are Louie Rosales, Jim Corpuz, Ezekiel Zamoras, Kurt Velasquez, Hanz Llupar, Jowitski Ignacio, Renzo Zanoria, Lord Dulanas, Jude Binagatan, and Kurt Patalinghug.
The Perpetual Junior Altas previously defeated the Letran Squires in a close match during the elimination round with a final score of 70-68 last October 14, 2025.
In the seniors’ division, the Arellano Chiefs (with a twice- to-beat advantage) face off against the Letran Knights at 11 a.m.
The main game at 2:30 p.m. features the College of St. Benilde (with a twice-to-beat advantage) against defending champion Mapua Cardinals.
In other juniors’ action, the Arellano University Braves (with a twice-to-beat advantage) and La Salle Greenhills clash at 9:30 a.m.
