By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod City’s Chery Tiggo Thunderbolts settled for a fifth place finish at the close of VolleyPrep Volleyball Club Championship 2021 on Tuesday at the Naga College Foundation Volleyball Center in Naga City. Alex Montoro, Ysabelle Chua, Dona Mae de Leon and Jihan Chuatico came up with crucial hits as the Thunderbolts …
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MRT Negros: Playing in PNVF ‘a great opportunity
By Adrian Stewart Co Despite falling short of their goal, MRT-Negros remains fulfilled with its stint in the Philippine National Volleyball Federation (PNVF) Champions League men’s division last week in Lipa, Batangas. According to MRT-Negros head coach Ralph Savellano, the opportunity and experience they gained in facing some of the top men’s volleyball players in …
Bacolodnon Javelona, Purefoods rule PBA 3×3 4th leg
By Adrian Stewart Co Nico Paolo Javelona steered Purefoods TJ Giants to a 21-16 win over Meralco Bolts to rule the fourth leg of the PBA 3×3 inaugurals Sunday evening at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig. The Bacolod City-native guard made his presence felt in the finale with consecutive points to give TJ Titans …
Ilonggo Paredes stops Negrense Sumugat in 2 rounds
By Adrian Stewart Co Ilonggo Juanito Paredes got back on the winning track with a second round stoppage win over Negrense Roy Sumugat on Saturday, December 4, at the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City. This was a bounce back victory for the Dumangas, Iloilo-native Paredes after dropping his last two matches, including a unanimous …
Alegarbes wins PH’s first gold in Asian Youth Para Games
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense para swimmer Ariel Joseph Alegarbes delivered three medals, including the Philippines’ first gold, in the Asian Youth Paralympic Games over the weekend in Manama, Bahrain. The Silay City, Negros Occidental-native Alegarbes clinched a gold medal in the 100-meter butterfly S14 multiclass for boys 17-18 years old with a time of …
Negrense Sumugat battles Ilonggo Paredes this Saturday
By Adrian Stewart Co Negrense boxer Roy Sumugat aims to stretch his winning run when he battles Ilonggo Juanito Paredes this Saturday at the The Flash Grand Ballroom of the Elorde Sports Complex in Parañaque City. This will be the Bacolod City-native Sumugat’s fourth bout this year following his first round stoppage win over Eljohn …
Chery Tiggo-Bacolod begins Volleyprep campaign this weekend
By Adrian Stewart Co Chery Tiggo Thunderbolts is set to begin its VolleyPrep Volleyball Club Championship 2021 campaign this weekend at the Naga College Foundation Volleyball Center in Naga City. The tournament will be a first for the volleybelles from Bacolod Tay Tung High School after most of the local competitions were wiped out by …
Casiño, Bayquin lead Bacolod in MPBL Invitational
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Veteran guard John Karlo Casiño is set to spearhead the All Star Bacolod Ballers in the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Invitational from December 11 to 23 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The former Centro Escolar University Scorpion is making his move to the Ballers following …
MRT-Negros’ Salarzon excited to face volley idols in PNVF
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Aside from gaining much needed experience, MRT-Negros middle blocker Jian Matthew Salarzon is also looking forward to face his volleyball idols in the PNVF Champions League men’s inaugurals at the Aquamarine Recreational Center in Lipa, Batangas. Salarzon, an 18-year old standout from Bacolod City’s Living Stone International School, is thankful for …
PBA kicks off Governors’ Cup on December 8
By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) is kicking off its season-ending Governors’ Cup this December 8 behind closed doors at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. According to PBA Commissioner Willie Marcial, the games will be held with no fans at the Pasig City venue as he still communicates with various …