De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde recently scored a 74-66 win over José Rizal University (JRU) in the 92nd NCAA men’s basketball season at the San Juan Arena. Justin Gutang tallied 14 points and eight rebounds for Benilde, while Carlo Young chipped in 13 markers. Holding to a two-point edge with over seven minutes remaining …
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Stallion Laguna breezes past Green Archers United, 7-0
Stallion Laguna FC scored a convincing 7-0 win over Green Archers United in the 2019 Philippines Football League last week at the Aboitiz Pitch in Lipa City, Batangas. Striker Abou Mouhamed Sy opened scoring in the 23rd minute, which was quickly followed up by midfielder Fitch Arboleda two minutes later. The first half closed with …
Motolite beats PacificTown- Army in five sets
The Motolite Power Builders pulled off a 25-16, 22-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-10 win over the PacificTown-Army Lady Troopers in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference last Sunday at the San Juan Arena. Myla Pablo tallied 24 points for Motolite, including 23 attacks; while Maria Lina Molde added 19 markers; and Diana Carlos earned a …
Negrense wins Surigao del Sur beach volleyball competition
Negrense beach volleyball player Bernadeth Pons, alongside partner Cherry Rondina, captured the Beach Volleyball Republic On Tour Gran Ola leg over the weekend in Lianga, Surigao del Sur. The pair won after scoring a 21-13, 21-19 sweep over Angelique Gervacio and Dij Rodriguez in the finals. After taking the first set, the score was tied …
Kane included on the Azkals squad
Five current Busmen made the roster By Adrian Stewart Co After it was earlier reported that the Philippines men’s national football team, the Azkals, called up four Ceres-Negros FC players—defender Carli de Murga, midfielders Mike Ott and Stephan Schröck, and striker OJ Porteria—it was recently revealed Ceres defender Sean Kane was also named to the …
Creamline remains unbeaten in the Open Conference
The Creamline Cool Smashers remained unbeaten in the 2019 Premier Volleyball League Open Conference following their 25-12, 25-22, 19-25, 25-18 win over the Choco Mucho Flying Titans last Saturday at the San Juan Arena. Alyssa Valdez tallied a triple-double on 25 points, 12 excellent digs, and 11 excellent receptions; while Jessica Galanza and Celine Domingo …
2019 Batang Pinoy
Tay Tung takes bronze in boys’ basketball Bacolod Tay Tung High School won bronze following their 76-66 win over Mandaue at the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, which came to a close over the weekend in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. Thomas Pillado top-scored for Tay Tung with 24 points, Nathan Jundana added 16 markers, and …
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Italy crushes PHL, 108-62 After Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao, head coach for the Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, earlier called their game against Italy the “most important” as he believed it was the one they had the best chance of winning, at the end of their 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup game last Saturday …
2019 Batang Pinoy
Pontevedra wins girls’ futsal The Pontevedra girls’ futsal team captured gold with a 3-1 win over Davao at the 2019 Batang Pinoy national finals, which came to a close over the weekend in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan. The Pontevedra squad, which was represented by Calvary Baptist Academy, was comprised of Aliexa Mae Casi, Hannah Marie …
2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup
Gilas Pilipinas faces Italy today By Adrian Stewart Co The Philippine men’s national basketball team, Gilas Pilipinas, kicks off their 2019 FIBA Basketball World Cup campaign today, August 31, against Italy at the Foshan International Sports and Cultural Center in China. Gilas head coach Joseller ‘Yeng’ Guiao called the game their “most important” as it …