By Adrian Stewart Co Athletes from the Western Visayas recently medaled as part of Team Philippines during the 2019 ASEAN Taekwondo Championships at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall in Pasay City. Julio Miguel Zapata and Leigh Andee Rodriguez of Negros Taekwondo Union-Tigers New Gen each took home gold. Both triumphed in the kyorugi …
SPORTS
Che’Lu beats Ironcon-UST in the D-League
By Adrian Stewart Co The Che’Lu Bar and Grill Revellers kept their 2019 PBA D-League after their recent 92-80 win over the Ironcon-UST Growling Tigers at the JCSGO Gym in Cubao, Quezon City. Rey Suerte led the win with 27 points, while Gabriel Dagangon scored 17, and Alfred Batino added 14 markers. The Revellers started …
DLSU men’s football team beats FEU, advances to ‘Final 4’
By Adrian Stewart Co A late goal from Xavi Zubiri was all De La Salle University (DLSU) needed in their recent 1-0 win over Far Eastern University (FEU) at the FEU-Diliman Pitch. The win earned DLSU a spot in the UAAP Season 81 men’s football “Final 4.” The stoppage time goal was Zubiri’s first in …
2019 Palarong Pambansa
WVRAA wins 11 medals in table tennis By Adrian Stewart Co The Western Visayas Regional Athletic Association (WVRAA) finished the 2019 Palarong Pambansa winning 11 medals, including three gold and seven bronze medals, along with one silver. In the elementary level, Dirk Atilano, Vincent Dominguez, Shaun Jardinico, and Kristian Magallanes won gold in the boys’ …
Silay City basketball player transfers to DLS-CSB
By Adrian Stewart Co Miggy Corteza of Silay City recently transferred from De La Salle University (DLSU) to the De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde (DLS-CSB), where he will play as guard for their basketball team. “I was offered to stay with DLSU but my opportunity to play [would] be limited,” he said. “I am …
AFC rankings place Ceres FC over other Southeast Asian clubs
By Adrian Stewart Co According to the latest Asian Football Confederation (AFC) club rankings, Ceres-Negros FC is currently the best club in Southeast Asia. With an overall ranking of 31, the Bacolod City-based club edged out defending Thai League 1 champions Buriram United FC, which ranked 33rd. “The latest ranking [proves] anything is possible …
Kabankalan City boxer stops opponent in the first round
By Adrian Stewart Co Roldan Aldea of Kabankalan City scored a first round stoppage victory over the weekend at the Elorde Sports Complex in Paranaque City. The win allowed him to retain the Philippine Games and Amusements Board lightweight belt, along with halt a three-fight losing streak. After previously fighting Nathan Bolcio last year, …
UST boots DLSU, advances to the UAAP women’s volleyball finals
By Adrian Stewart Co The University of Santo Tomas (UST) advanced to the UAAP Season 81 women’s volleyball finals following their a 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-10 victory over De La Salle University (DLSU) over the weekend at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Ejiya Laure led the win with 25 points, …
Talisay City volleyball player headed to FEU
By Adrian Stewart Co Talisay City volleyball player Melody Pons will be heading to Far Eastern University (FEU) once she completes her high school education at Rafael B. Lacson Memorial High School. “I [have been] joining FEU’s practices during summers [over] the last two years,” she said. “In fact, FEU wanted me to transfer …
2019 PBA Cup Finals
Magnolia beats San Miguel, leads series 2-1 By Adrian Stewart Co The Magnolia Hotshots took a 2-1 lead in the ongoing 2019 Honda PBA Philippine Cup finals with an 86-82 win over the San Miguel Beermen last Sunday night at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. Andy Mark Barroca led the win with 22 points, Ian …