Roxas Vanguards take Game 1 via OT in VisminCup semis
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards outlasted the JPS Zamboanga City, 91-84, in overtime to take Game One of their best-of-three semifinals series in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao leg on Wednesday evening, August 4 at the Pagadian City gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. Trailing by as many […] The post Roxas Vanguards take Game 1 via OT in VisminCup semis appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
JPS sends semis series with Roxas to winner-take-all duel tomorrow
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The JPS Zamboanga City lived to fight another day after beating Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards, 84-71, to force a rubber match of their best-of-three semifinals series of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Thursday, at the Pagadian City gymnasium in Zamboanga del Sur. Their do-or-die Game Three is set for […] The post JPS sends semis series with Roxas to winner-take-all duel tomorrow appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Roxas Vanguards outlast Pagadian Explorers in VisMin Super Cup semis
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards drew first blood versus the Pagadian Explorers,78-67, in game one of their best-of-three semifinal series in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao leg on Sunday, August 1 at the Pagadian City gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. Jhong Bondoc led the Vanguards with 21 […] The post Roxas Vanguards outlast Pagadian Explorers in VisMin Super Cup semis appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Basilan sweeps Roxas to rule Mindanao leg of VisMin Super Cup
CEBU CITY, Philippines– The Jumbo Plastic-Basilan Peace Riders were crowned the inaugural champions of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao Leg after winning Game Two of their best-of-three finals series against the Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards on Monday evening, August 9, at the Pagadian City gymnasium in Zamboanga del Sur. The Peace Riders stormed […] The post Basilan sweeps Roxas to rule Mindanao leg of VisMin Super Cup appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Roxas Vanguards march into VisMin Super Cup finals vs Basilan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards eliminated the JPS Zamboanga City, 83-72, in their do-or-die Game 3 of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup semifinals showdown on Friday evening at the Pagadian City gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. The Vanguards barreled their way into the much-awaited Mindanao leg finals where […] The post Roxas Vanguards march into VisMin Super Cup finals vs Basilan appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
VisMin Super Cup game halted anew
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The league officials of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup decided to cancel a Mindanao leg game between the Jumbo Plastic-Basilan Peace Riders and the Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards at the Ipil provincial gymnasium in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, due to safety reasons. This is the second time the […] The post VisMin Super Cup game halted anew appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Intal considers semis win over Thais in SEA Games better than UAAP titles
Winning three titles in the UAAP is already an incredible feat. But for Ateneo de Manila University product Rex Intal, those college championships pale in comparison with the ecstasy he felt when the Philippine national men’s volleyball team toppled powerhouse Thailand in the semifinals of the 30th Southeast Asian Games last year. [Related story: SEA GAMES: PHI men's volleyball team advances to the gold medal round] A member of the Nationals who captured a historic silver medal in the biennial meet, Intal considers their thrilling come-from-behind win that dethroned Thailand in the knockout semis as the most memorable game he has ever played in. “For me it was one of the best games talaga na nalaruan ko. Not the best performance pero best games na most unforgettable,” said Intal in his appearance on Volleyball DNA hosted by Anton Roxas and Denden Lazaro. “Actually most unforgettable game na talaga.” The former Blue Eagle middle went as far as saying that the victory over the Thais, which was watched by an electric crowd inside the PhilSports Arena last December, even topped the three titles he had while playing for Ateneo. “Naramdaman ko talaga na may tumalo na sa first, second and third UAAP championships. Sorry UAAP pero iba ‘yung SEA Games na naramdaman ko. Iba ang naramdaman ko nu’ng umabot kami ng Finals,” said Intal, who with PHI squad teammates Marck Espejo and Ish Polvorosa led the Blue Eagles to a UAAP grand slam from Season 77 to 79. “Individually ah, hindi 'yung combined na three UAAP championships,” cleared Intal. “Siguro kapag combined medyo same.” The Nationals faced top seed Thailand, which ruled the previous four editions, on December 8 in the crossover semis attended by a 6,700-strong crowd. The experience of playing in front of the home crowd in an all-important game that time was a surreal feeling according to Intal. “Grabe ang experience na ‘yun. Ang saya maglaro nu’ng time na ‘yun kasi first time ‘yung buong crowd hindi hiwalay,” said Intal of the atmosphere inside the venue compared to what he’s used while playing in the UAAP. “Lahat nagtsi-cheer talaga. In front of the home crowd ang sarap maglaro sa crowd na ‘yun,” he added. “Isa ‘yun sa di ko makakalimutan na experience sa buong buhay ko.” It was a dramatic win for the Nationals as they came back from a 1-2 deficit and a scary 21-24 hole in the fourth set to upset Thailand in five sets. “Nu’ng nanalo kami nung napalo na ni Bryan ang bola sigawan na kami nun,” recalled Intal, who scored six points in the match playing in four sets. “’Di kami makapaniwala. As in lahat ng boses na mayroon kami kailangan naming ilabas.” “Totoo pala na kailangan mong kurutin yung sarili mo, ‘Totoo ba ‘to? Totoo ba ‘to?’” he added. “’Yung inisip ko nun ay ‘di ‘yung natalo namin ang Thailand. Ang naisip ko was may medal na kami.” That win assured the Philippines of a silver medal for the first time since its runner-up finish in the 1977 SEA Games in Malaysia and a rematch against group stage tormentors Indonesia. The Indonesians were too much for the inexperienced Filipinos as the host team yielded in straight sets. But still, although the Nationals fell short in the gold medal round for Intal the whole SEA Games experience especially their conquest of Thailand will always be on the top of his list. --- Follow this writer on Twitter, @fromtheriles.....»»
Paalam on semis win vs Tanaka: Pinalabas ko na talaga ‘yong laro ko
By CARLO ANOLIN Carlo Paalam knew that the semifinal match against Ryomei Tanaka of Japan was already a do-or-die moment for him.And so he had to unleash his A game against the Japanese boxer to secure a sure silver medal for the Philippines.The 23-year-old slugger from Cagayan de Oro did not disappoint after scoring a […].....»»
Roxas, Zambo start best-of-3 semis P2 in Vismin Super Cup
Pagadian, Zamboanga Del Sur—Petra Cement-Roxas and Zamboanga City aim for a head start in their best-of-three semifinals phase two in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Wednesday......»»
Well-rested Clarin starts semis series with JPS on Sunday
CEBU CITY, Philippines — After taking a much-needed rest, the second seed Clarin Sto. Niño will start their best-of-three semifinals series versus the JPS Zamboanga City tomorrow, Sunday, August 1 in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao leg at the Pagadian City gymnasium, in Zamboanga del Sur. Game 1 of their semifinals series […] The post Well-rested Clarin starts semis series with JPS on Sunday appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
VisMin Super Cup: Basilan sweeps Mindanao leg elims, gains outright finals seat
CEBU CITY, Philippines— The Jumbo Plastic-Basilan Peace Riders stamped their dominance in the Mindanao leg of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup after sweeping the elimination round. Basilan earned its eighth straight win by beating the Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards, 85-64, in its final elimination match at the Pagadian city gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga […] The post VisMin Super Cup: Basilan sweeps Mindanao leg elims, gains outright finals seat appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Roxas Vanguards pad streak to five
CEBU CITY, Philippines—The Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards crushed the Kapatagan Buffalo Braves, 93-65, to stretch its winning streak to five in the ongoing Mindanao leg of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, Monday, July 26, 2021, at the Pagadian City Gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. The Vanguards dislodged erstwhile third placer Pagadian Explorers […] The post Roxas Vanguards pad streak to five appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Roxas Vanguards bury depleted MisOr for 4th straight win
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards made easy work of the undermanned MisOr Brew Authoritea on Saturday, 113-87, for its fourth straight victory in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao leg at the Pagadian City Gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. With the win, the Vanguards dislodged erstwhile fourth place […] The post Roxas Vanguards bury depleted MisOr for 4th straight win appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Roxas City logs second straight win
CEBU CITY, Philippines —The Petra Cement-Roxas City Vanguards bagged their second straight victory by outlasting the Iligan City Archangels, 84-79, in the Mindanao leg of the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup on Monday, July 19, 2021, at the Pagadian City Gymnasium in Pagadian City, Zamboanga del Sur. The Vanguards, fresh from a squeaker over […] The post Roxas City logs second straight win appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Clarin Sto. Niño unleash Wilson-Lastimosa duo to beat Roxas Vanguards
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The fantastic duo of John Wilson and Carlo Lastimosa put on an impressive show for the Clarin Sto. Niño in beating the Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards, 72-66, in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup at the Ipil Provincial Gymnasium in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay on Sunday, July 11, 2021. Lastimosa scored 22 […] The post Clarin Sto. Niño unleash Wilson-Lastimosa duo to beat Roxas Vanguards appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Dechos’ triple push Explorers past Vanguards in VisMin Super Cup thriller
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Shooting guard Von Lloyd Dechos sank the go-ahead triple as the Pagadian Explorers scored a pulse-stopping, 82-80 overtime win over the Petra Cement-Roxas Vanguards in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup Mindanao Leg at the Ipil Provincial Gymnasium in Ipil, Zamboanga Sibugay, on Thursday, July 8, 2021. Down by a […] The post Dechos’ triple push Explorers past Vanguards in VisMin Super Cup thriller appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Sixers outlast Hawks, force Game 7 in NBA Eastern semis
LOS ANGELES – Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers played with more urgency on Friday, using a collective offensive effort to come from behind and force a game seven in their second-round NBA playoff series. Tobias Harris and Seth Curry each scored 24 points and Embiid tallied 22 points and grabbed 13 rebounds as the […] The post Sixers outlast Hawks, force Game 7 in NBA Eastern semis appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Laure to coach Vanguards in Super Cup
The province of Roxas, Zamboanga del Norte has decided to tap one of their proud sons in Eddie Laure to be the head coach of the Vanguards for the upcoming 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup-Mindanao Leg......»»
PBA veteran Eddie Laure debuts as coach for VisMin Cup’s Roxas Vanguards
Veteran cager Eddie Laure will be making his head coaching debut for the Roxas Vanguards in the upcoming Mindanao leg of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup......»»
Roxas Vanguards tap ex-PBA player Laure as coach for Super Cup campaign
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Roxas Vanguards hired former pro basketball player Eddie Laure to handle the head coaching job in their upcoming campaign in the 2021 Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup-Mindanao Leg. The 43-year old Laure, a proud son of the municipality of President Manuel Roxas in Zamboanga del Norte, easily helmed the head […] The post Roxas Vanguards tap ex-PBA player Laure as coach for Super Cup campaign appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Heroes advance to semis with close win over Mariners, 73-69
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The ARQ Builders Lapu-Lapu City Heroes leaned on the heroics of Reed Juntilla and Dawn Ochea to eliminate the Tubigon Bohol Mariners, 73-69, in their knockout quarterfinals game of the Chooks-to-Go Pilipinas VisMin Super Cup, Saturday at the Alcantara Civic Center, Alcantara town, southwest Cebu. The Heroes were up by as […] The post Heroes advance to semis with close win over Mariners, 73-69 appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»