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Basketball: Coach Pontejos, CEU Scorpions aim for winning debut in WMPBL
The Centro Escolar University (CEU) Scorpions, led by Gilas Pilipinas Women's sharpshooter Janine Pontejos, are set to make their debut in the Women's Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (WMPBL) on Wednesday, January 22.
Pontejos, who also serves as the head coach, recently led the Scorpions to a WNCAA title, sweeping the University of Makati in the finals.
CEU aims to join UST Tigresses, Imus Sis-VBL Lady Magdalo, and New Zealand-Bluefire Valkyries as early league leaders.
Key players for the Scorpions include Jiyan Ferolino, Jessica Mahusay, and Dorie Montecalbo.
The Scorpions will face the Galeries Skyrisers, a team strengthened by two-time UAAP MVP Analyn Almazan and reinforcements from the UE Lady Warriors.
The game is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig.
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