The West Negros College junior boys' squad opens its campaign against Holy Child School of Davao at 9:30 a.m. tomorrow at the start of the Philippine Basketball Federation Inc. National Students Basketball Championships at the Emilio Aguinaldo College Gym in Rizal, Antipolo.

The Baby Mustangs, reigning Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports, Cultural and Educational Association champion in the secondary boys' basketball competitions, will clash with the top secondary schools in the Philippines during the cage tournament.

WNC coach Dennis Tumayan yesterday said he still does not know what to expect in the game against HCS because he have yet to see the team play.

"We will make our adjustments on Sunday depending on how our opponents will play because we do not know their game style yet," Tumayan said.

Tumayan, who arrived with his team in Manila yesterday, said he expects skipper Jay Uy to spearhead the offensive attack of his team as well as Michael Noble, who will play an important role in the Baby Mustangs' offense and defense in the shaded area.

The Wesnecans brought home the NOPSSCEA aspirants' boys basketball crown by winning against the Mansilingan Christian Academy in the finals at the Po Hang Gym of Bacolod Tay Tung High School.

Tumayan said his squad is targeting to reach at least the quarterfinal-round as tough competitions are expected in national level tournaments.

The event will be a good exposure for the squad and the players will surely give their opponents a tough battle, he said, adding that his players have been better during their practices.

West Negros will also expect contributions from Roland Ong, Mark Mancera, Michael Cepriano, Froilan Ditchon, Jophel Garrido, Michael Jardiolin, Patrick Lizares, Rodelio Malinao, Michael Noble, Vince Cellado and Cedric Tizon. *CIT

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