By Adrian Stewart Co Bacolod Tay Tung High School Thunderbolts-A topped the 1st JGM Dreams Foundation-NEFVEI U-15 Volleyball Invitational Tournament held recently at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City. Led by Kimberly Chelmei Ibanez Rubin, Cheska Peñol, Joenil Ramos, Rhose Viane Almendralejo, and Caitlin Espinosa, the Thunderbolts-A defeated Iloilo City Sports Academy Volleyball Team …
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Magnolia to retire Pingris, Simon numbers on Christmas Day
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots is giving tribute to their long-time players Jean Marc Pingris and Peter June Simon on Christmas Day at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. According to Hotshots board governor Rene Pardo, the franchise will be retiring Pingris’ #15 and Simon’s #8 in a simple ceremony during the halftime of Magnolia-Barangay …
Negrense Ramos scores golden double in Iloilo badminton tilt
By ADRIAN STEWART CO Negrense netter Susmita Ramos scored a golden double in the women’s event of the Province of Iloilo Badminton Tournament on Sunday at the Iloilo Sports Complex. Ramos, a varsity player of the University of the Philippines, captured the women’s singles championship after defeating fellow Negrense Mia Manguilimotan of De La Salle …
Iloilo enters MPBL Invitational q’finals
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo United Royals turned back Caloocan Excellence, 80-69, to clinch a seat into the 2021 Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational quarterfinals on Sunday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. John Mahari stepped up on offense for the United Royals with 16 points, while Donald Gumaru chipped in 10 …
2021 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP Tenorio carries Ginebra past Phoenix
By Adrian Stewart Co LA Tenorio unloaded clutch triples as Barangay Ginebra San Miguel Kings pulled off a 125-121 win over Phoenix Super LPG Fuel Masters in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup on Sunday night at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Tenorio converted a three-pointer late in the fourth quarter to send the match into overtime before …
Bacolod bows to Pasig, out of MPBL playoffs contention
By Adrian Stewart Co All-Star Bacolod Baller kissed its playoffs hopes adieu after an 86-61 defeat to Pasig-Sta. Lucia Realtors in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go MPBL Invitational at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. The Ballers ended its Pool D assignment with 3-2 win-loss slate ending their hopes of advancing to the knockout …
2021 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP Magnolia prevails over Rain or Shine
By Adrian Stewart Co Magnolia Pambansang Manok Hotshots recorded its second straight win in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup with a 109-98 beating of Rain or Shine Elasto Painters yesterday at the Smart-Araneta Coliseum. Reinforcement Mike Harris spearheaded the offense with 26 points to go with six rebounds and two blocks, while Calvin Abueva added …
2021 CHOOKS-TO-GO MPBL INVITATIONAL Bacolod turns back Caloocan
By Adrian Stewart Co All-Star Bacolod Ballers returned to their winning ways in the 2021 Chooks-To-Go MPBL Invitational with a beating of Caloocan Excellence yesterday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Nhomer Gonzales tallied double-double 18 points and 14 rebounds, while Ichie Altamirano and Kraniel Viloria contributed in 13 markers apiece …
2021 PBA GOVERNORS’ CUP Meralco dominates Blackwater
By Adrian Stewart Co Meralco Bolts had a dominant start in the 2021 PBA Governors’ Cup after a 98-77 beating of Blackwater Bossing yesterday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Reinforcement Tony Bishop tallied double-double 28 points and 13 rebounds, while Nard John Pinto added 18 markers for the Bolts, which were the runner-up during the …
Iloilo hands Bacolod first MPBL defeat
By Adrian Stewart Co Iloilo United Royals vented its ire on All-Star Bacolod Ballers with an 85-62 beating in the 2021 Chooks-To-Go MPBL Invitational yesterday at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Chito Jaime waxed hot with 28 points, including seven three-point conversions, while Mac Racho added 11 markers as the United …