Manila, Aug. 21 -- De La Salle-Zobel (DLSZ) demolished Adamson University, 86-60, on Friday to take the early lead in the UAAP Season 89 U16 basketball tournament at UST Quadricentennial Pavilion in Manila.

Rye Villaruz finished with 16 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks as the Junior Archers secured their second win after whipping the Ateneo Blue Eagles, 101-83, last week.

Enzo Purugganan chipped in 15 points and eight steals, followed by Mikko Noel with 12 points, six steals, and six rebounds. James Enriquez added 11 points and seven rebounds, while Fonzie Mercado had 10 points.

"Pretty happy. I think we were able to execute more or less what we prepared for. I like the output of everyone, balanced in scoring and shared the bal...