Abra clinches MPBL Preseason title

Abra Solid North extended its dominant run in the MPBL with a commanding 67-47 victory over the Quezon Huskers on Saturday, capturing the 2026 Preseason Invitational at the Bren Z. Guiao Convention Center in San Fernando, Pampanga.

The Weavers went full throttle in the fourth quarter, scoring 15 points while limiting the Huskers to just five, effectively tearing the game apart and reinforcing their title-defense ambitions for the upcoming MPBL Eighth Season.

Raven Gonzales led the charge with 14 points, nine rebounds, two steals, and a block, while Dave Ildefonso, who contributed 13 points, six rebounds, five assists, three steals, and a block, was named tournament MVP.

Other key contributors included Tucker Molina with nine points, Mike Ayonayon and John Uduba with eight each, and Encho Serrano with six.

Trailing 53-45, the Weavers went on an eight-point run, highlighted by a breakaway one-handed dunk from Ildefonso, to pull away with 4:45 remaining in the game.

For the Huskers, Cedrick Manzano posted 12 points and 16 rebounds, Michael Canete added 12 points and four rebounds, and Will McAloney chipped in nine points and three boards.

Earlier in the game, Abra took a 28-24 lead after Uduba scored four points and Serrano hit a triple, before Canete responded with a bank shot to close out the first half.

MPBL Commissioner Emmer Oreta awarded the championship trophy to the Weavers, led by team owners Representatives JB and Ching Bernos, head coach Yong Garcia, and team manager Chris Conwi.