By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Hundreds of young aspiring basketball players are currently taking part in the Alaska Basketball Power Camp at Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS), which runs until Tuesday, April 25. Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) legend and Alaska Aces assistant coach Jeffrey Cariaso leads the team of coaches who will be mentoring …
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D-League Basketball Tournament AA Electrical begins title defense tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. AA Electrical begins their title defense against the Capitol Cagers as the 2017 D-League Basketball Tournament commences tonight at 7:15 p.m. at the STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) gym. The roster for the defending champions includes Francis Ramos, DiorisTiguelo, Dave Andog, JunvelJuayong, RenierPalomares, MarnielToleco, Carlo Sombria, Nicole Medina, Shaun Ferrer, George …
Another basketball cup
After the Monico Cup and Bing’s Mayor’s Cup, here comes another basketball tournament, the 1st Congressman Greg Gasataya Basketball Cup, which kicks off this weekend, April 22, at the STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) gym. Earlier this week, Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya; tournament director, City Councilor Dindo Ramos; and tournament commissioner Israel Salanga held …
Gasataya basketball competition begins this weekend
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. During a press conference yesterday, Bacolod Lone District Rep. Greg Gasataya revealed the 1st Greg Gasataya Basketball Cup will begin this Saturday, April 22 at the STI-West Negros University (STI-WNU) gym. According to the congressman, the tournament is divided into two categories, including 12-and-under and open categories. P20,000 will be …
Unfinished business
It’s been six years since the last time the Negros Occidental softball team represented the Philippines in the Little League Softball Asia-Pacific Regional Tournament and the Little League World Series. Just before Holy Week, the Negros Occidental Little League Charter captured the major and senior divisions of the 2017 Philippine Series in Dumaguete City, the …
2017 AFC Cup Ceres faces Hà Nội in a ‘must-win’ tonight
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC faces Hà Nội FC tonight at 7:00 p.m., in a must-win, at the Panaad Park and Stadium as part of the 2017 AFC Cup group stage. A loss or draw to the Vietnamese outfit, the current group leaders, would make it impossible for the Negrense club to advance …
NIR teams head to Zambales today for PRISAA
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Island Region (NIR) contingent set to participate in the 2017 National Private Schools Athletic Association (PRISAA), comprised of 135 student-athletes, coaches and officials, will be leaving today for the competition, scheduled to take place from April 22 to 29 in Zambales at the Zambales Sports Complex. NIR will …
2017 Palarong Pambansa NIR delegation leaves for Antique today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Island Region (NIR) contingent competing in the 2017 Palarong Pambansa will be traveling via bus and ferry to Antique, starting at 5:00 a.m. today. The delegation is comprised of nearly a thousand student-athletes, coaches, trainers, chaperones, and officials set to take the estimated 2.5 hour journey. The competition …
2017 Palarong Pambansa NIR volleyball players still need a lot of practice –BTTHS Vice Chair
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Despite a series of tune-up events leading up to the 2017 Palarong Pambansa, set to begin this weekend in Antique, Bacolod Tay Tung High School (BTTHS) Vice Chair for Sports Jose Montalbo believes the Negros Island Region (NIR) secondary girls volleyball team still has a lot of work to do. …
2017 Palarong Pambansa NIR secondary boys arnis team looks to defend title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Negros Island Region (NIR) secondary boys arnis team is looking to defend their titles at the upcoming 2017 Palarong Pambansa, set to begin this weekend in Antique. The team is primarily comprised of athletes from Ramon Torres National High School (RTNHS), including the Escleto twins, John Michael and John …