By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of St. La Salle (USLS) Lady Stingers are set to face the Abanse Negrense team as a prelude to the De La Salle University (DLSU) Lady Spikers-F2 Logistics Cargo Movers exhibition this Sunday, December 11 at the USLS Gym in Bacolod City. The Lady Stingers, which came from …
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Ginebra repels NorthPort, barges closer to PBA semis
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings overcame a third quarter hiccup to turn back NorthPort Batang Pier, 118-102, in Game 1 of the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday night, December 7, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. After seeing their 12-point first half edge turned to a 70-all …
Negros advances to PCAP finals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Negros Kingsmen ruled the Southern Division of the Professional Chess Association of the Philippines (PCAP) Third Conference after defeating Davao Chess Eagles in the division finals on Wednesday evening, December 7. The Kingsmen leaned on the exploits of veterans Joel Pimentel and David Elorta in the Armageddon round to …
Beermen wallops Converge in PBA
By ADRIAN STEWART CO San Miguel Beermen displayed its full arsenal as it defeated Converge FiberXers, 114-96, in Game 1 of the 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals yesterday at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Jaymar Perez led the way with 25 points, including two three-point conversions, while Devon Scott added double-double 23 points …
Petro Gazz retains PVL title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Petro Gazz Angels swept their way back to the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference throne with a 25-17, 22-25, 25-12, 25-22 win over Cignal HD Spikers in Game 2 of the finals on Tuesday night, December 6, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. Reinforcement Lindsey Vander Weide spearheaded …
Acster captures UNBL basketball title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Acster Marketing clinched the crown in the 1st United Negros Basketball League (UNBL) Open Tournament with a 73-56 win over RA-AK Transport at the Bacolod Tay Tung High School Po Hang Gym. Medo Tosh Sesay spearheaded the offense with 24 points, with 14 coming in the opening half, while Richard …
USLS Lady Stingers rules Murcia women’s volley league
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The University of St. La Salle (USLS) Lady Stingers showed its prowess by topping the 1st Mayor Gerry Rojas Tinabu-ay Women’s Open Volleyball League at Murcia Sports and Cultural Center in Negros Occidental’s Murcia town. Led by rookie spiker Ashley Diandra Rapiz, setter Nicolei Galvan and sophomore Deanne Yvette Guinanao, the Lady …
Rain or Shine ousts NLEX, clinch PBA quarterfinals
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Rain or Shine Elasto Painters leaned on a strong finishing run to beat NLEX Road Warriors, 110-100, to clinch the eighth and the last 2022 PBA Commissioner’s Cup quarterfinals seat on Sunday night, December 4, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City. After seeing their lead turned to an 87-all …
Bacolod Tay Tung elem cagers snag NOPSSCEA crown
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Bacolod Tay Tung High School elementary boys’ basketball team emerged as champions in the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association (NOPSSCEA) Season 42 on Sunday, December 4, at the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos Gym in Bacolod City. Led by the tandem of James Ramos and center Nicus Calma, the …
Bacolod Tay Tung claims girls’ volleyball title
By ADRIAN STEWART CO The Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts remained the dominant team in the secondary girls’ volleyball division of the Negros Occidental Private Schools Sports Cultural Educational Association. The Thunderbolts clinched the 2022 edition of the Negros Occidental-qualifying competition following a 25-13, 25-17, 25-6 victory over St. John’s Institute-Bacolod Lady Falcons …