Letran hopes to clinch NCAA HS title

Game Thursday at the San Andres Sports Complex

2:30 p.m. – La Salle-Greenhills vs Letran

Letran hopes to end a 22-year title drought in the high school basketball scene, as they face off on Thursday afternoon for Game 2 of the NCAA Season 98 finals at the San Andres Sports Complex.

The Squires defeated La Salle-Greenhills in Game 1, 85-81, behind the efforts of Syrex Silorio and Andy Gemao.

The latter shared to the media after the game, "Masaya kami pero hindi pa tapos ang championship. Marami po kaming lessons na napulot sa laro ngayon.  Tulad po ng kung paano po kami maging composed sa maraming crowd kasi lahat po kami rookie."

Silorio had a career day against the Greenies with 27 points and seven rebounds while also battling the NBTC All-Star duo of Luis Pablo and Seven Gagate. Gemao contributed a double-double for the cause with 21 points and fourteen rebounds. Also an NBTC All-Star, the guard added five assists and three steals.

When asked about what lies ahead for this one, Andy says, "Inaabangan ko po talaga yung twin towers po. Siguro po may gagawin silang adjustments.  Nasa amin na din po iyon kung paano namin hihigpitan yung depensa namin."

LSGH is hoping to channel its survival instinct much like in their semifinal encounter against San Beda, overcoming a twice-to-beat disadvantage to emerge victorious.

Game 2 will be aired LIVE on GTV and also streamed through the NCAA's social media platforms. The third and deciding game, if necessary, will take place on Monday, same time and venue.