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Goodluck Okebata of Drel’s Lechon. Photo from PYBC.

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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1777870068662IMG_0861.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>Goodluck Okebata of Drel’s Lechon. Photo from PYBC.MANILA — Goodluck Okebata erupted for 51 points as Drel’s Lechon x MJB completed a come-from-behind 80-77 win over the Smile 360 Bullies in the Under-16 division of the Philippine Youth Basketball Championship (PYBC) Season 2 presented by Growee on Saturday at the Paco Arena in Manila.</div>Okebata shot 78 percent from the field, including a troika of three-pointers, while also tallying 10 rebounds, four steals, and a block in their PYBC debut, setting the league record for most points scored in a game.Also starring was Jomari Luna, who had nine points, four steals, three rebounds, and three assists as they erased a 13-point deficit to start their campaign strong.“Nag-communicate lang kami ng teammates ko,” said Luna of their performance in the PYBC, which is also backed by Ceelin Plus Chewables, HydroAid, Celeteque DermoScience, Myra, pH Care, Enervon, and Alaxan Xtra.For Smile 360, Ace Chester Cruz and Lucas Sanchez scored 15 points each, but it was not enough as they squandered a double-digit lead in the PYBC, which is also supported by Oak Group of Companies, Team Access – Official Nike Partner, Goodday Friz, Aces Solar, Smart Sports, and The Printerie.In other U16 action, Golden Cahaz-Mafia defeated Hooplab-MCBA, 74-61, behind Hailey Nido’s 20 points, three rebounds, and two assists, while Earl Murphy added 12 points, four rebounds, and four assists.Zairon Martin led Hooplab-MCBA with 20 points, 12 rebounds, three steals, and two assists in the loss.Over in the Under-14 division, Scrillah Kings routed Nilvan’s Rizal Knights, 117-58, with Markus De Guzman finishing with 18 points on 70 percent shooting.Enrique Pigtain was the lone bright spot for Rizal with 13 points and two steals.Completing the U14 slate, Cordsteel Builders-JVM defeated Hooplab-MCBA, 79-65, as Liam Santos posted 17 points, 16 rebounds, and two blocks. Braian Napili added 15 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, and seven steals, while Leiam Osorio chipped in 14 points.Nate Lim led Hooplab-MCBA with 14 points, while Trish Peñas and Steven Cana added 12 and 10, respectively.Meanwhile, Travis Generals secured their second straight win in the Under-12 division, edging Taho Story Sigma, 61-56, behind Allen Kane Pananganan’s 16 points, eight assists, seven rebounds, and seven steals.Josh Cruz led Taho Story with a game-high 20 points and 21 rebounds, along with three steals and two blocks, but it went for naught as they absorbed their second straight loss.Still in U12, Converge Super Fiber x Coach T dominated Oak Sports, 140-17, in its season debut behind a balanced attack led by Cleeve Perias, who had 17 points, 10 rebounds, four assists, and four steals without committing a turnover.Kiefer Manguiat top-scored with 18 points, while Miguel Villanueva added 17 points, 18 rebounds, three steals, and two blocks.Oak Sports, on the other hand, had no player in double figures, with Zhen Beguico leading the team with eight points and 12 rebounds.

Goodluck Okebata erupted for 51 points as Drel’s Lechon x MJB completed a come-from-behind 80-77 win over the Smile 360 Bullies in the Under-16 division of #PYBC Season 2

Goodluck Okebata erupted for 51 points as Drel’s Lechon x MJB completed a come-from-behind 80-77 win over the Smile 360 Bullies in the Under-16 division of #PYBC Season 2

Okebata erupts for 51 as Drel’s Lechon completes comeback vs. Smile 360

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Okebata erupts for 51 as Drel’s Lechon completes comeback vs. Smile 360

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Published May 04, 2026 01:00 PM PHT

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