Tag: bolsters
Detdet Pepito’s leadership bolsters UST’s twice-to-beat bid
UST libero Detdet Pepito.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas libero Detdet Pepito exuded her leadership to power the Golden Tigresses over University of the East in the second round of the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament. With Pepito barking orders left and right, UST was able to bounce back from its heartbreaker at…
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Maxine Esteban bolsters Olympic bid
Fencer Maxine Esteban is off to a strong start for Ivory Coast in her bid to qualify for Paris Olympics. –CONTRIBUTED PHOTO Maxine Esteban continues to fight her way to Paris. The Filipino-Ivorian fencer emerged unscathed from her poules, winning all six matches late Friday night to barge into the main draw of the Mazars…
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Coach hopes Gerflor new owner keeps team but bolsters roster with key players
Gerflor Defenders wrap up their PVL All-Filipino campaign. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Gerflor ended its Premier Volleyball League (PVL) journey with a winless record in 11 games before a new owner takes charge next season. Despite a winless record with 16 straight losses including the team’s stint in the Invitational Conference, the Defenders coach…
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National U bolsters top-seed bid
UE star Bella Belen fires a point past the defense of Ateneo. —SHAKEY’S PHOTO Defending champion National University (NU) moved closer to a sweep while University of Santo Tomas (UST) bounced back in Day 2 of the Shakey’s Super League (SSL) Collegiate Pre-Season Championship Season 2 playoffs over the weekend at Rizal Memorial Coliseum. Bella…
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