Bacolod Tay Tung High School captured both the U-13 and U-15 categories of the Negros Federation of Volleyball Enthusiasts Inc. (NEFVEI) girls’ age-group volleyball tournament, which took place last weekend at the Montalbo Covered Court in Bacolod City. Tay Tung-A captured both divisions by beating Tay Tung-B. The U-13 team was comprised of Ryanne Panisales, …
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Winners named in LOPTTA table tennis tournament
The Lopue’s Table Tennis Association (LOPTTA) held their annual Governor’s Cup Table Tennis Championship last weekend at the LOPTTA venue located at Lopue’s San Sebastian. Ameera Bacomo won the girls’ 10-and-under competition, Daryl Gorecho won the boys’ 10-and-under, Dianah Yapiso—girls’ 13, SB Ginete—boys’ 13, Kheith Rhynne Cruz—girls’ 18, George Saligumba—boys’ 18, Kheith Rhynne Cruz—women’s open, …
Inter Miami taps Diego Alonso as first coach
MIAMI — David Beckham’s new MLS team finally has its first coach, with Inter Miami hiring Diego Alonso. The Uruguayan, who has coached two different teams to CONCACAF Champions League titles, officially took over Monday as the inaugural manager of Beckham’s club. He was an attacker as a player and prefers the same scoring-minded style …
Tatum, Walker help Celtics beat Hornets
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jayson Tatum scored 24 points, Kemba Walker had 22 and Gordon Hayward added 21 as the Boston Celtics beat the Charlotte Hornets 109-92 Tuesday (Wednesday, PHL time). Boston has won six of seven and improved to 23-8. PJ Washington led Charlotte with 15 points, and Miles Bridges had 14 points and 10 …
Iloilo to play Maharlika League home game on January 18 By Adrian Stewart Co
The Iloilo United Royals are scheduled to play another 2019-2020 Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) Lakan Cup home game next month, when they face Zamboanga Family’s Brand Sardines on January 18 at the University of San Agustin Gym in Iloilo City. The game begins at 9:00 p.m. In their previous meetings in Iloilo City, the …
Negrense team finishes third in Iloilo volleyball tourney
Negros Maddyline finished in third place at the 2019 Governor Toto Defensor Open Invitational Volleyball Cup over the weekend at the Leon Multipurpose Covered Gym in Iloilo. The Negrense team, composed mostly of former and current University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos players, defeated the University of San Agustin in the consolation match. Alexa Polidario, Marixi Maligmat, …
Negrenses to lead UST in UAAP athletics
Negrense athletes are set to banner the University of Santo Tomas (UST) women’s athletics team in the upcoming 82nd UAAP season. Jessa Mae Jarder of Victorias City, who was named Most Valuable Player at this year’s University Games after winning six gold medals and one silver, is expected to lead the team, which also includes …
Ceres FC welcomes new players
Negrense midfielder Arnie Pasinabo, alongside striker Mark Hartmann and midfielder Hikaru Minegishi, were recently announced as new Ceres-Negros FC recruits ahead of next month’s AFC Champions League qualifying playoffs, where the Bacolod City-based side will kick off their campaign against 2019 Myanmar National League champions Shan United FC on January 14. Pasinabo, originally from San …
Negrense boxer wins ‘Clash Before Christmas’ in Bacolod City
Herlan Gomez of Victorias City maintained his unbeaten record following his technical knockout win over Jeffrey Stella in the “Clash Before Christmas” event at Gaisano Grand Mall in Bacolod City. The Negrense boxer forced his opponent to quit before the start of the third round. With the victory, Gomez improved to a 3-0-0 win-loss-draw ring …