HCDC Crusaders Won 80th Araw ng Dabaw Basketball Tourney

The Holy Cross of Davao College (HCDC) Crusaders overcame tough challenge from the Agro Industrial Foundation College of the Philippines (AIFCP) Sailors in the finals to bring home the 80th Araw ng Dabaw Sports Festival Inter-Collegiate Basketball Tournament title at the Almendras Gym
Davao City Recreation Center.

The Crusaders leaned on the 13 points of most valuable player winner James Clarin Linares to beat the Sailors 81-76 in their championship game. Crusaders team captain Joshua Aguilon and players  Jhayston Oquias, Mark Fransisco and Harry Dumagan also played superb in the championship game.
The rest of the Crusaders team are Patrick Quidato, Bernard Gutierrez, Michael Gonzaga, Ken Gudes, Jim Yap, Renzo Galdo, and Andy Llemit.

Crusaders coach Isaias Gravador was very happy with their win because they really worked hard to win the crown. Meanwhile, the Jose Maria College Kings won third place after they bring down St. John Paul College of Davao, 72-65. The tournament is  presented by the Sports Development Division-City Mayor's Office and officiated by the
Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas.