Kabankalan City succumbed to Sipalay City 84-80 in a thrilling finals match of the Alvarez 6th District Basketball Cup.

The defending champion was a frontrunner of the tournament but faced a formidable team in Sipalay City.

The knockout finals game was witnessed by Negros Occidental Rep. Mercedes Alvarez, Kabankalan City Mayor Benjie Miranda and Sipalay City Mayor Gina Montilla-Lizares.

The tournament provided an opportunity for players in the district to display their basketball skills, while also promoting unity and healthy competition.