Tag: relishes
PVL: Faith Nisperos relishes teaming up with former rivals at Akari
Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos is teaming up with former college rivals Fifi Sharma and Justine Jazareno in Akari’s campaign in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) All-Filipino Conference. From playing against each other in the past three UAAP seasons, the ex-Ateneo star and a pair of champion players…
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UAAP: Kevin Quiambao relishes showdown with OJ Ojarikre
La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao vs Adamson’s OJ Ojarikre. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—La Salle’s Kevin Quiambao enjoyed his matchup against Adamson’s OJ Ojarikre in their first round duel of the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament at Mall of Asia Arena on Wednesday. Quiambao and the Green Archers came away with the 71-58 victory against the…
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Jonas Valanciunas relishes Lithuania’s first win over Team USA since 2004 – rezal404
Lithuania’s Jonas Valanciunas. –FIBA BASKETBALL MANILA, Philippines–Jonas Valanciunas hailed the performance put up by Lithuania in scoring a massive win over the United States at the conclusion of the Fiba World Cup’s second round action on Sunday at Mall of Asia Arena. The Lithuanians prevailed 110-104, much to the astonishment of a predominantly pro-Team USA…
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AJ Edu relishes playing with Kai Sotto in Fiba World Cup – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ AJ Edu against Italy in the Fiba World Cup. -MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Suiting up for Gilas Pilipinas in the Fiba World Cup alone is already a big feat for AJ Edu. Playing with Kai Sotto again after five years—on international basketball’s biggest stage—made it more special for Edu. “I love playing with Kai.…
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AJ Edu relishes challenge of playing vs marquee bigs – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas center AJ Edu during a Fiba World Cup game between Gilas Pilipinas and Dominican Republic. –Marlo Cueto/INQUIRER.net BOCAUE — AJ Edu, who has been big in Gilas Pilipinas’ preparatory games, came up big Friday night in the team’s loss to the Dominican Republic in the Fiba World Cup’s opening night at Philippine Arena.…
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St. Benilde relishes ‘favorable challenge’ en route to NCAA Seasons 99 and 100 – rezal404
FILE–St Benilde Blazers coach Charles Tiu. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—As early as now, College of St. Benilde is already facing a challenge not just for NCAA Season 99 but also for Season 100. However, it’s a good type of challenge. The Blazers, who fell short of taking the Season 98 crown last year,…
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Lucille Almonte relishes guiding revamped Adamson Lady Falcons – rezal404
Adamson Lady Falcons’ Lucille Almonte–PHOTO BY MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER. net MANILA, Philippines — Lucille Almonte proved to be a steady leader for the rebuilding Adamson Lady Falcons, who saw a sudden exodus with the departures of Louie Romero, Kate Santiago, Trisha Tubu, and three others. Almonte, one of the remaining holdovers, willed Adamson back from an…
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Faith Nisperos relishes ‘challenge’ of playing against idol Alyssa Valdez – rezal404
Akari Chargers’ Faith Nisperos in the PVL Invitational Conference. -PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Faith Nisperos relished her head-to-head against her idol Alyssa Valdez as she and the Akari Chargers put up a gallant stand against the defending champions Creamline Cool Smashers in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference. Nisperos unleashed her best…
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Sisi Rondina relishes teaming up with familiar names at Choco Mucho – rezal404
Sisi Rondina joins Choco Mucho in her PVL debut. – CHOCO MUCH PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Sisi Rondina felt like she was joining the “Redeem Team” as she teams up with her former UAAP rivals at the Choco Mucho Flying Titans. In joining her first professional team after a four year absence in the indoor…
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Justin Brownlee relishes ‘unbelievable feeling’ of winning gold for Philippines – rezal404
Gilas Pilipinas’ Justin Brownlee celebrates gold medal win in SEA Games 2023. –TEAM PH POOL Justin Brownlee powered through in his first full campaign for Gilas Pilipinas and came out of it hoisting a medal. He’d do it all over again, heat, humidity—and linoleum flooring be damned. “I’ll play in any type of environment as…
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