The Motolite Power Builders scored their third straight win in the ongoing 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference with a 25-21, 25-23, 25-14 sweep over the PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers last Saturday night at the San Juan Arena. Myla Pablo tallied 14 points for Motolite, while Diana Carlos earned a double-double on 14 points and 10 …
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Vidaković seeks ‘historic’ win ahead of this weekend’s ‘Clásico’
By Adrian Stewart Co With Ceres-Negros FC already securing their third consecutive Philippines Football League (PFL) title, they will be looking to close the 2019 season undefeated with their fourth ‘Visayas Clásico’ against regional rival Kaya FC-Iloilo this weekend, Saturday, October 19, at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. The Negrense club has won …
F2 Logistics retains Invitational Cup
F2 Logistics Cargo Movers retained the Philippine Superliga Invitational Cup following their recent 25-22, 25-19, 17-25, 22-25, 15-12 win over the Petron Blaze Spikers last Thursday at the Ynares Sports Arena in Pasig City. Kalei Mau tallied 30 points, including 27 attacks and three service aces, for F2 Logistics; while Mary Joy Baron scored 15 …
San Beda sweeps NCAA elimination round
San Beda University swept the 95th NCAA men’s basketball season with their 85-62 win over Lyceum of the Philippines University last Thursday at the San Juan Arena. Their 18-0 finish earned the school a spot in the finals. Donald Tankoua tallied 26 points, eight rebounds, and two assists for San Beda; while Calvin Oftana tallied …
Abando recommits to UST
University of Santo Tomas (UST) small forward Rhenz Abando recommitted to the school despite offers from rival institutions. “He’s always been committed to UST,” UST head coach Aldin Ayo told the Watchmen Daily Journal yesterday. “In-affirm niya sa amin sa team na he’s here until the end of his collegiate career (He affirmed to the …
Bacolod falls to Cebu at USLS
The Bacolod Master Sardines dropped their recent Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League Lakan Cup home game, losing 85-80 to the Cebu Sharks at the University of St. La Salle Coliseum in Bacolod City. Bacolod opened strong and raced to a 22-14 advantage after the first quarter but Cebu countered with a rally in the second for …
Ceres to close 2019 season tomorrow with ‘Clásico’
Negrense club scores fourth win over Mendiola By Adrian Stewart Co After earlier securing their third consecutive Philippines Football League title, Ceres-Negros FC formally closes out the season tomorrow, October 19, with a ‘Visayas Clásico’ against regional rival Kaya FC-Iloilo. The Negrense club has won all three of their prior meetings with Ceres only giving …
Negrense boxer wins return bout
Negrense boxer Ricardo Sueno regained his winning ways after his recent unanimous decision win over fellow Filipino fighter Mateo Handig at the Elorde Sports Complex-Flash Grand Ballroom in Parañaque City. The victory comes after earlier suffering a technical knockout defeat at the hands of Thanongsak Simsri last April. Sueno set the tempo early on after …
Creamline ousts PacificTown-Army from the Open Conference
The Creamline Cool Smashers remained unbeaten in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference after scoring a 25-15, 25-18, 25-22 sweep over the PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers earlier this week at the San Juan Arena. Risa Sato scored 12 points on nine attacks and added three kill blocks, while Jessica Galanza contributed 11 markers, and Rosemarie …
Ilonggo fighter unfazed by ‘underdog’ tag in upcoming ONE FC bout
Ilonggo mixed martial artist Rene Catalan is unfazed by his “underdog” tag for the upcoming ONE Championship: Masters of Fate event on November 8 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City, where he will meet fellow Filipino, strawweight world champion Joshua Pacio. “He’s really good, he has youth by his side and …