Bacolod Tay Tung High School, which is competing for the JGM Dreams Foundation, remains undefeated in the ongoing Negros Volleyball Federation Age-Group Volleyball Tournament in Silay City. They won their second straight win last Sunday with a 25-21, 21-25, 25-23 win over the Trinity Christian School in the 17-and-Under category. “It was a total team …
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82nd UAAP women’s volleyball season
12 Western Visayas players to suit up A total of 12 volleyball players from the Western Visayas are expected to suit up for the 82nd UAAP women’s volleyball season, which kicks off today at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Aduke Ogunsaya of Dumangas, Bacolodnon player Michelle Cobb, and Silay City …
SJI wins Antique 3×3 league
The St. John’s Institute (SJI) won the Antique leg of the MDC Sports Inc. 3×3 League over the weekend at the Binirayan Sports Complex in San Jose de Buenavista. The SJI squad of Simon Limsiaco, Lance Soberano, Christopher Thomas Ong, and Luke Kumar won the 10-and-Under division; while Tabby Aldwyn Espartero, Ryton Celis, Carlos Miguel …
Brazilian-style football academy to host modules in Talisay City
By Adrian Stewart Co Dolphins FC Football Academy owner John Carmona, a former national team player, recently announced they would be partnering with Singapore-based Brazilian Jericho Soccer Academy (BJSA) in an effort to develop football in Negros Occidental. According to their website, BJSA was created with the intention of teaching Brazilian-style soccer to …
Negrense boxer downs foe in one round
By Adrian Stewart Co Aston Palicte of Bago City snapped his two-fight losing streak after knocking out Jonathan Francisco over the weekend at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City. The Negrense fighter came into the fight after two consecutive losses, falling via unanimous decision to Filipino boxer Renz Rosia and losing a World Boxing …
Video challenge system introduced to UAAP volleyball
UAAP Volleyball Control Committee President Noreen Go announced the 82nd UAAP volleyball season, which begins tomorrow, March 3, at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, will see the introduction of a video challenge system. “We will pattern the challenge system after the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games),” she explained. “We’re still finalizing …
Ginebra maintains playing rights for Slaughter
Barangay Ginebra San Miguel maintained playing rights for Greg Slaughter despite the PBA center earlier announcing plans to take a break. The team extended an offer sheet in order to prevent the player from becoming a free agent. “If no offer is made within 30 days, the player is a free agent,” explained PBA deputy …
NOFA loses PFF national championship
The Negros Occidental Football Association (NOFA) fell short of the PFF U15 Boys National Championship after losing 1-0 to the National Capital Region Football Association (NCRFA) last week at the PFF National Training Center in Carmona, Cavite. The two sides remained at a deadlock throughout regulation time with a header by Dominic Tom in the …
34th PAL Interclub Golf Tournament
Canlubang wins seniors title Canlubang won the 34th PAL Interclub Golf Tournament seniors competition over the weekend at the Negros Occidental Golf and Country Club in Bacolod City’s Barangay Bata, finishing with 564 points and bagging their 11th title. “This victory is for our boss,” said Canlubang captain Tony Olives. Team owner Luigi Yulo is …
Negrense boxer fights this weekend in GenSan
By Adrian Stewart Co Aston Palicte of Bago City returns to the ring this weekend, Saturday, February 29, when he faces Jonathan Francisco in an eight-round fight at the Lagao Gym in General Santos City. The Negrense fighter is coming off two consecutive losses, falling via unanimous decision to Filipino boxer Renz Rosia and losing …