Rainer Maga repays coach’s trust with clutch shots for UE

UE Red Warriors’ Rainer Maga during a game against Ateneo Blue Eagles in the UAAP Season 87 men’s basketball tournament. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Rainer Maga came through when it mattered most for University of the East, sinking the big shots to help end a nine-year winning drought against Ateneo in the UAAP men’s…

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No reason not to trust the Ginebra system

Ginebra import Justin Brownlee against San Miguel in the PBA Governors’ Cup.–PBA IMAGES Barangay Ginebra has yet to see its off-season gambit of reeling in new talent in exchange for veteran presence pay off, but one of its pillars knows that such a scenario is just around the corner. “It’s a little challenging, but we’re…

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Iris Tolenada grateful for trust from coach Roger, teammates

Capital1 Spikers’ Iris Tolenada in the PVL Reinforced Conference. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Iris Tolenada may be a newcomer to Capital1 but she has been providing steady leadership to the young Solar Spikers in the 2024 PVL Reinforced Conference. Tolenada dished out 15 excellent sets as Marina Tushova’s 24-point outing led Capital1 to its…

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PVL: Ara Galang repays Chery Tiggo trust with rousing debut

Ara Galang makes her PVL debut for the Chery Tiggo Crossovers.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Ara Galang repaid Chery Tiggo’s trust with an impressive Crossovers debut in the 2024 PVL All-Filipino Conference on Tuesday. Galang delivered the goods for Chery Tiggo with 12 points built on nine attacks, two aces, and a block to jumpstart…

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Roger Gorayeb grateful for Capital1 owners’ trust, support

Capital1 coach Roger Gorayeb. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Despite the short notice, Coach Roger Gorayeb didn’t hesitate to accept the task of building a competitive team for newcomer Capital1 Solar Energy in the 2024 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) season. Gorayeb got the call from the management Friday last week and met with them the…

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Full trust in system brings Creamline closer to another PVL championship

FILE–Creamline Cool Smashers in the PVL All-Filipino Cup semifinals. –MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez and the Creamline Cool Smashers continue to bank on their familiarity and coach Sherwin Meneses’ system against the hard-fighting Choco Mucho Flying Titans in the 2023 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) second All-Filipino Conference Finals. Choco Mucho may be a…

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UAAP: Joseph Obasa repays Ateneo’s trust with big game vs UP

Ateneo center Joseph Obasa dunks against UP in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament.–UAAP PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Joseph Obasa repaid Ateneo’s trust by delivering a stellar performance against University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 86 men’s basketball tournament on Sunday. Obasa made the big shots and crucial stops to help the…

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NCAA: San Beda showcases trust in each other in win over San Sebastian

 San Beda’s Jomel Puno soars over the San Sebastian defense for a bucket. –NCAA Photo MANILA, Philippines—San Beda made easy work of San Sebastian, 76-53, in the NCAA Season 99 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Friday. The Red Lions continued to climb up the ladder behind league leader Mapua (7-1) with a…

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La Salle’s Shevana Laput ‘honored’ to gain coach Noel Orcullo’s trust – rezal404

La Salle’s Shevana Laput against UST defenders. –SSL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Shevana Laput showed up when it mattered most for La Salle in the Shakey’s Super League National Invitationals semifinals on Friday at San Juan Arena. Laput, who recorded 23 points in the Lady Archers’ thriller against University of Santo Tomas, said she was honored to…

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Von Pessumal repays Ginebra’s trust with 29-point outburst – rezal404

Ginebra guard Von Pessumal, right, talks to Ginebra assistant coach Richard del Rosario during a preseason game against Rain or Shine. MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Moved to the starting lineup, Von Pessumal showed his worth and led Barangay Ginebra to victory on Sunday in the PBA On Tour. Pessumal, who usually comes off the bench for…

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