By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Free throws from Arvin Divino lifted Blitz over Akasya, 75-74, while AA Electrical routed FilSino-ESJ, 82-60, in the ongoing 2017 D-League Basketball Tournament campaign at the STI-West Negros University gymnasium. Blitz carried a slim lead throughout the game, up 36-35 after the first quarter and keeping a one-point, 52-51, advantage …
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2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Sport Journ keeps top spot
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Sports Journ/JT continues to lead the ongoing 2017 KMH Inter-Squad Trios Duckpin Bowling League Season 4 elimination round at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. The leaders currently top the standings with 5,636 pinfalls, followed by ASSFBI Mixed with 5,614, Retirado with 5,470, and City High/Lacson with …
Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League Villamonte to meet Singcang in the finals
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After sweeping their opponents in the semifinals, Barangays Villamonte and Singcang will meet in the Best-of-3 finals series of the 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League, with Game 1 set to take place tomorrow at the STI-West Negros University gym. Villamonte defeated Sum-ag, while Singcang eliminated Banago. In their final …
Congressman Greg Gasataya Inter-Barangay Team Chess Tournament Mansilingan B wins
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Barangay Mansilingan B won the second leg of the 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Inter-Barangay Team Chess Tournament, which recently took place at the Bacolod City Government Center (BCGC) lobby. The champions beat 18 other teams, finishing with a final score of 19.5 points and winning P10,000. Mansilingan A and Alijis …
Victorias City strengthens boxing program
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Victorias City Mayor Frederick Palanca recently staged an inter-barangay boxing tournament in the city’s Barangay 17, which, according to City Sports Coordinator Francis Paranpan, the program does not only focused on identifying talent and developing boxers but also allows coaches and trainers to use what they have learned from various …
Ceres Cup Koronadal makes history, wins two age-groups
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. In their appearance at the annual Ceres Cup, now in its fourth season, Koronadal City FC captured two age-group titles, the Boys 11 and the Boys 16. The victors rallied behind eventual division MVP Lance Pusoc to defeat ACM Chieffy Caligdong FC of Iloilo in the Boys 11 finals. Football …
Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Trio Duckpin Bowling Tournament Tough Trucks/NPBC, RJ Stars lead the competition
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Tough Trucks/NPBC and sister team RJ Stars each lead the men’s and women’s competition of the ongoing 8th Bowlers Club of Bacolod City Open Duckpin Trio Bowling Tournament at the Negros Super Lanes in the Goldenfield Commercial Complex. Tough Trucks/NPBC currently leads with 6,838 pinfalls, followed by Davies I with …
Last TMC qualifying games tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Tenpin Masters Challenge (TMC) Season 3 will hold their last qualifying games for the month of May tonight at the East Bowling Center, located at the Lopue’s East Centre. The Top 15 qualifiers will play a five-game elimination round on May 25. Leoner Ynzon currently tops the standings with …
Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball League Singcang, Villamonte win semifinal games
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Barangays Singcang and Villamonte won the first games of their respective Best-of-3 semifinals in the ongoing 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball Cup at the STI-West Negros University. Singcang took an early 27-23 lead in the opening period, but eventually found themselves up by one point, 47-46, at the half. They …
4th Ceres Cup plays huge factor in Philippine football
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. It was another great year for Philippine football with the successful staging of the 4th Ceres Cup held over the weekend at the North Field, Carlos Hilado Memorial State College Football Field, and Sta. Maria Football Field, all in Talisay City. The games also drew in various universities and colleges …