By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense standout Kimberly Chelmei Ibanez Rubin is heading to the University of Santo Tomas (UST) Junior Tigresses in the UAAP for the remaining years of her high school volleyball career. The Negros Occidental’s La Carlota City-native Rubin went with the Junior Tigresses despite several enticing offers from other Manila-based schools, as …
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PVL: Rondina stars as Choco Mucho sweeps Farm Fresh
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Cherry Rondina was solid in her indoor volleyball return as the Choco Mucho Flying Titans scored a 25-14, 25-7, 25-16 sweep over the Farm Fresh Foxies in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational at the FilOil EcoOil Centre in San Juan on Thursday night, June 29. The former University of Santo …
FIBA WORLD CUP: Hawks’ Fernando expected to suit up for Angola vs. Gilas
A classic duel could be expected in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup when the Philippines and Angola clash in a rematch at the Araneta Coliseum on August 27. Much is on the line for the Philippines and Angola since both teams are in a perfect position to advance to the second round of …
NLEX rallies past Beermen in PBA on Tour
By ADRIAN STEWART CO NLEX Road Warriors leaned on a huge second half uprising to defeat San Miguel Beermen, 102-94, in the 2023 PBA on Tour at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Wednesday night, June 28. Down by as much as 19 points at the half, the Road Warriors leaned on a …
Sagaynon Cañete jumps to San Beda women’s volley team
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Sagaynon Reyann Cañete has opted to continue her collegiate volleyball career with the San Beda University Lady Red Spikers after years of staying with the San Sebastian College-Recoletos Lady Stags. The Negrense volleybelle personally confirmed her decision to transfer to the Lady Red Spikers as she envisions that her volleyball career …
Alyssa Valdez trusting the process in PVL return
Alyssa Valdez is being patient as she works her way back into form. That is why even after the Creamline Cool Smashers swept Chery Tiggo on Tuesday, June 27, the three-time Premier Volleyball League (PVL) MVP was just thankful to finally return to the taraflex. “Well, I’m very thankful we got the win. Everyone really …
MPBL: Abolucion named as Iloilo’s new head coach
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Ilonggo MC Abolucion has been appointed as the new head coach of the Iloilo United Royals, which is aiming to make a late playoff push in the 2023 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL). The Iloilo City-native Abolucion will be replacing Manu Iñigo, who left the squad along with his assistant coaches …
Gilas suffers loss in FIBA Women’s Asia Cup
Gilas Pilipinas suffered another blowout defeat in the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup, this time stumbling to Japan, 57-95, at the State Sports Centre in Sydney on Tuesday, June 27. Japan stifled Gilas early on, forcing turnovers that helped build a 28-14 lead at the end of the first quarter. Gilas somehow stayed in step with …
Quiambao shines as DLSU repeats PBA D-League title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO EcoOil-La Salle Green Archers drew strength from Kevin Quiambao as they scored an 89-74 rout of Marinerong Pilipino-San Beda University Red Lions in Game 2 of the finals to capture the 2023 PBA D-League Aspirants’ Cup crown at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City on Monday, June 26. Quiambao, who …
Negrense Pillado, 3 others heading to NU Bullpups
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense Thomas Pillado and three of his teammates from Hua Siong College of Iloilo Red Phoenix are heading to Manila as they committed to join the Nazareth School of National University (NU) Bullpups. According to Red Phoenix head coach Vincent Conlu, Pillado along with Ricky Murillo, Matt Laurence Acosta and Roy …