Following the conclusion of the fourth week of the ongoing Albee Cup, most recently hosted by the municipality of EB Magalona, the host city finds themselves ahead of the pack in ladies’ volleyball, while Talisay City leads in men’s basketball. EB Magalona beat Victorias City in ladies’ volleyball. The latter followed up the loss with …
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Beach volleyball tournament kicks off this weekend in Bago City
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Eight teams will be participating in the Bago City Beach Volley Invitational Tournament, set to take place this weekend, June 24, at Bantayan Park. Expected to compete are Beach Volley Republic, the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos, Colegio San Agustin, the National Irrigation Administration (Iloilo), Foundation University, Silay City, and Central …
‘Grandmaster Showdown’ bowling tournament begins next week
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Tenpin Master’s Challenge’s (TMC) Tournament of Champions Grandmaster Showdown is set to begin next week, June 29, at the Lopue’s East Bowling Center. The ten best bowlers, as determined by monthly qualified shootouts, will compete. They include OJ Lopue, Alfredo Yulo, Herman Santos, Paul Pacis, Paco Collantes, Sherwin Jardeleza, …
Manapla considering more softball tournaments
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. After hosting the 1st Gov. Alfredo Marañon, Jr. Inter-Hacienda Softball Tournament at the Lourdes Ballpark, former Manapla Mayor Manolet Escalante said the municipality is considering an open softball tournament, which would be similar to a commercial league. He added, an inter-farmers softball competition is also being discussed. “We want to …
Ceres-Kaya tickets out today
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Tickets for the June 24 battle between Ceres-Negros FC and Kaya FC at the Panaad Park and Stadium will be available starting today, as the Negrense club looks to bounce back from their 2-1 loss to JPV Marikina FC over the weekend. Supporters can pick up tickets between 9:00 a.m. …
Bussey, Castro capture 2017 I Smash men’s doubles title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Micah Bussey and Jornelous Castro captured the men’s doubles title of the recently-concluded I Smash badminton competition by defeating the tandem of Alem Palmares and Mark Joseph Silpao at the Jomabo Badminton Court in Silay City. In the women’s doubles competition, Mia Manguilimotan and Ellana Tan defeated Annelyn Alba and …
2017 Asia Pacific Softball Tournament Philippines captures the title
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. The Philippine delegation at the 2017 Asia Pacific Softball Tournament in Singapore won both the senior and little league divisions, yesterday. The senior squad, bannered by Domingo Lacson National High School, moves on to the Senior League Softball World Series in Roxana, Delaware; while the little league team, bannered by …
Four Negrenses called up to ladies national football team
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Four Negrense footballers were called up to join the ladies national football team and compete in the upcoming 2017 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August. Added to the roster are Alesa Nazareno Dolino from San Carlos City, Regine Metillo of Bago City, …
2017 PFL Ceres loses to JPV Marikina FC
By Jerome S. Galunan, Jr. Ceres-Negros FC suffered their first loss in the ongoing Philippines Football League (PFL), with a 2-1 defeat to JPV Marikina FC over the weekend at the Rizal Memorial Stadium. After finishing the first half with a 0-0 tie, JPV strikers Takumi Uesato and Jay Baguioro each scored in the second …
Ceres FC takes JP Voltes today in PFL
By Jerome S. Galunan Jr. Following an epic 1-0 victory over arch-rival Global Cebu FC early this month at Panaad Park and Stadium, Ceres Negros FC is looking to taint undefeated JPV Marikina FC at 4PM today at the Rizal Memorial Stadium in Manila. Ceres FC, having a win and a draw card, is looking …