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Quezon City Black Bulls making waves in MPBL preseason

Published Mar 11, 2026 04:09 pm

At A Glance

  • The team, composed of players from Quezon City's first district, are fresh from an 80-79 squeaker against the Bataan Risers -- big thanks to MJ Joson's double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds -- before pulling off another tight win over the Batangas Tanduay Rum Masters, 70-69, behind Pat Buena's 19 points.
The Quezon City Black Bulls are busy preparing for MPBL’s Season 8.
The Quezon City Black Bulls are busy preparing for MPBL’s Season 8.
The Quezon City Black Bulls are slowly making an impact in Season 8 of the Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League (MPBL) preseason after winning four of their six games.
The team, composed of players from Quezon City’s first district, are fresh from an 80-79 squeaker against the Bataan Risers -- big thanks to MJ Joson’s double-double of 16 points and 14 rebounds -- before pulling off another tight win over the Batangas Tanduay Rum Masters, 70-69, behind Pat Buena’s 19 points.
They also triumph over Sarangani, 78-74, and Bacolod, 77-66, but lost to Abra Solid North, 73-88, and Biñan Tatak Gel, 65-74.
Quezon City First District Congressman Juan Carlos “Arjo” Atayde lauded the efforts of the players this early.
“We do not expect anything but to compete, and the players showed their competitive nature in this professional level of basketball league. So, amazed and thrilled. We are hoping to find more talents here in our district and city,” Atayde said.
Atayde’s D1 basketball league has produced talented players such that also included Ryan Arceo, Gab Salazar, Kenz Diokno, Joeben Loria and Jaydee Del Rosario, who are all making an impact for the Black Bulls’ last three games.
“We came from inter-barangays in Quezon City’s first district, making marks in the MPBL and we are very thankful for the opportunity given by our Cong. Arjo (Atayde),” Buena said. “We must do whatever it takes to sustain our winning.”
Atayde, also a supporter of other sports like volleyball and combat sports, believes that it’s about time for the youth of Quezon City to engage in sports not just basketball but also to other disciplines to promote camaraderie, discipline, teamwork, and wellness.
“There are many young athletes in Quezon City, not only in basketball, who compete across the country and strive hard. We must help them achieve their dreams of becoming the best in their respective fields,” Atayde added.
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