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Junior Warriors claim UE’s first UAAP cage crown in 39 years
The University of the East (UE) Junior Red Warriors ended a 39-year championship drought by defeating the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Tiger Cubs, 78-47, in Game 3 of the UAAP Season 87 juniors' basketball Finals.
This victory marks UE's first high school basketball championship since 1981, breaking their previous record of 1985.
The Tiger Cubs were hampered by the absence of Mythical Five member Andwele Cabañero, who was suspended for one game.
Ethan Oraa led the Junior Red Warriors with 13 points, while Enrico Bungar contributed 11 points.
UE's Gab delos Reyes was named the Finals MVP after averaging 9.3 points, 14.3 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks in the series.
Junior Red Warriors head coach Andrew Estrella expressed that the win is very important for the program and hopes it will make UE a destination for future players.
The Junior Warriors only suffered two losses throughout the season, including a Game 1 Finals loss to UST.
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