Four Negros Occidental-based taekwondo athletes recently qualified for the National State College University Athletic Association (SCUAA) Meet, which is set to take place late this year. Rogen Tondo, Angel Ocura and Israela Alvior of Central Philippine State University, alongside Jasper Saga from Carlos Hilado Memorial State College, will compete in the kyorugi events, a demonstration …
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Bacolod beats Bulacan in the Maharlika League
The Bacolod Master Sardines pulled off a 76-69 victory over the Bulacan Kuyas in the ongoing 2019/2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League-Lakan Cup over the weekend at the Marikina Sports Center. Holding to a two-point advantage late in the game, Jess Mar Villahermosa and Simon Camacho spearheaded a 6-2 run by Bacolod to establish a 74-67 …
Iloilo City Sports Academy underway
This year’s Iloilo City Sports Academy, which features nine sports and other events for youth players between the ages of five and 15, is underway at venues across the city. Several events will be played from Monday to Friday. Arnis will be held at the Graciano Lopez Jaena Elementary School Uswag Court from 4:30 p.m. …
PVL team meets USLS this weekend in Talisay City
By Adrian Stewart Co Premier Volleyball League (PVL) team Philippine Army Lady Troopers will play the University of St. La Salle (USLS) this weekend, February 8, in the 1st Mayor Neil Lizares III Volleyball Exhibition Game at the Talisay City gym. The game begins at 7:00 p.m. following a preliminary game between teams representing Talisay …
Bacoor beats Iloilo in the Maharlika League
The Bacoor Strikers scored a 79-68 win over the Iloilo United Royals last Thursday in the 2019-2020 Iloilo United Royals-Lakan Cup at the Alonte Sports Arena in Biñan City, Laguna. With the score tied at 59-all with over seven minutes left, Bacoor went on a rampage behind Michael Mabulac, Nick Demusis, Gab Banal, and Ian …
WVRAA Meet tentatively scheduled for March 21
The Department of Education-Region VI (DepEd-6) has tentatively scheduled the 2020 Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association Meet from March 21 to 28 in Makato, Aklan. The event was initially scheduled to run from February 15 to 22 but was postponed due to ongoing concerns surrounding the 2019 novel coronavirus. DepEd-Negros Occidental sports coordinator Romeo Sison …
Ott returns to Ceres FC
Midfielder Manuel Ott recently announced his return to Ceres-Negros FC following a stint with Thai League 1 club Ratchaburi Mitr Phol. The player rejoined the Bacolod City-based club ahead of the 2020 AFC Cup which begins next week. “I’m very happy coming back home,” the midfielder said. “Ceres has always been a part of my …
Kaya FC unveils new players, coach
By Adrian Stewart Co Kaya FC-Iloilo recently unveiled new players, along with their new coach, ahead of the 2020 AFC Cup, which begins next week. The Iloilo City-based club introduced their new signings, Japanese winger Daizo Horikoshi and defender Carlyle Mitchell of Trinidad and Tobago. In addition, Oliver ‘Bingbing’ Colina was revealed to be Noel …
UP holding basketball tryouts today in Bacolod City
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of the Philippines (UP) will be holding basketball tryouts for their women’s basketball team this afternoon, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., at the Negros Occidental Teachers Federation Activity Center in Bacolod City. Those interested must come wearing light and dark jerseys. UP is looking to improve after finishing …
Pacquiao billiards tournament underway at SM City Bacolod
The Manny Pacquiao 10-Ball Billiards Tournament is currently underway at SM City Bacolod. The event is set to run until Valentine’s Day, February 14. A total of 128 players are participating in the competition, including 2017 World Pool champion Carlo Biado, 2015 Manny Pacquiao 10-Ball champion Jericho Bañares, and former All Japan champion Lee Van …