Wilcon Depot finally made a semifinals appearance during the PBA 3×3 Season 3 First Conference Leg 4 on July 25.

Even after missing big-man Keith Datu, Wilcon made a valiant stand, just falling short of a finals appearance after not being able to maintain their lead against perennial 3×3 powerhouse TNT Triple Giga, 22-20, in the semis.

“I’m proud of the way our boys played and they really showed that heart. This is what we’ve been waiting for and we can’t wait to further progress in the coming legs,” Wilcon mentor Anton Altamirano said, lauding his team’s gradual development.

Wilcon outlasted Terrafirma Dyip in the quarterfinals, 16-14, led by former University of Santo Tomas Growling Tiger Louie Vigil’s nine points.

The squad also was deprived of a third-place finish after Joseph Sedurifa hit the game-winner for the Meralco Bolts in their Battle for Third-place duel, beating them, 21-20.

Still, this is a strong showing for Wilcon as they were even able to sweep their Pool B assignments in Leg 4.

Ael Banal’s late deuce resulted in the team escaping Pioneer, 17-16, following their earlier wins over Blackwater, 14-13, and NorthPort, 18-14.

Wilcon is now hoping to ride their momentum as they aim for not only another Final 4 finish, but now win the Leg 5 championship when the PBA 3×3 makes its return next week. (ABS-CBN News)