Filipino-American prospect Sage Tolentino is set to suit up for University of Cincinnati Bearcats and compete in Division I of the US NCAA. Sage Tolentino (Bearcats) Cincinnati welcomed the development through a news release and a series of tweets Thursday, Nov. 11. "I'm excited about Sage," head...
Samantha Catantan After nearly clinching a spot in the Tokyo Olympics, Filipino fencing sensation Samantha Catantan hopes to make it to the 2024 Summer Games in Paris, France with the help of a scholarship program under the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Catantan, a member of the Penn State...
MB File Photo Ty Tang took a leave of absence as coach of the College of St. Benilde Blazers, the school confirmed Sunday. Stephen Fernandez, Director of the Benilde Center for Sports Development, said Tang remains committed to the squad despite Tang’s recent move to Canada. “We have not...
Hidilyn Diaz (AFP) The NCAA Management Committee (MANCOM) has discussed the possibility of having weightlifting as an event in the collegiate level recently, but it doesn’t mean its entry would be easy. The topic was brought to the attention during a MANCOM meeting after it was suggested by no...
Filipino fencer Samantha Catantan expects a tougher second year as a member of the Penn State University fencing team as more competitions are lined up as part of the buildup for the 2022 US NCAA Fencing Championship. Samantha Catantan, right, poses with family, parents Jon and Aileen, and sisters...
000_9K64PL-1024x683 Tokyo Olympics gold winner Hidilyn Diaz and her fellow medalists are hoping that the collegiate leagues in the country, especially the UAAP and NCAA, will include weightlifting and boxing to inspire young athletes who also want to finish their studies. Weightlifter Diaz and...
The Clash alumni Jessica Villarubin, Jeremiah Tiangco, and Anthony Rosaldo performed the NCAA Season 96 theme song ‘Rise Up Stronger’ at the NCAA Studio of Champions. Showing the remarkable resilience of Filipinos, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) successfully held its unique...
San Beda University's Cherry Quizon,left, and College of St. Benilde Matet Pablo compete in the 96th NCAA volleyball All-Star Spiking Challenge. (Photos from NCAA/GTV11) San Beda University star Cherry Quizon and College of St. Benilde mainstay Matet Pablo shared the top honors in the 96th NCAA...
Arellano University's Carl Jaedrianne Ancheta claimed a semifinal berth as he defeated Jose Rizal University's Avel Louise Baldovia in the quarterfinal round of the online chess seniors division in the 96th NCAA Season last Saturday, July 24. Ancheta joined College of St. Benilde's Adrian Othniel...
College of St. Benilde bet John Michael Magpily moved to the quarterfinal round as he defeated University of Perpetual Help System DALTA’s Genesis Mateo Borromeo in the seniors’ division of online chess tournament of the 96th NCAA Season Wednesday, July 21. The victory arranged Magpily a CSB...
Christian Mark Daluz of season host Letran completed a perfect campaign in the juniors division as he downed Lyceum of the Philippines University's Leonel Escote in the finals of the 96th NCAA chess tournament Saturday, July 17. Daluz, a 19-year-old FIDE Master, went undefeated in five matches of...
College of St. Benilde-La Salle Greenhills bet Mel George Faitriz Cadano defeated Mapua's Yureeh Panganiban in the juniors elimination round of the NCAA Season 96 online chess tournament Wednesday, July 7. The 16-year-old Cadano’s win secured him a spot in the round of 16 while eliminating...
