De Guzman, Fajardo lead PVL All-Star fan voting as Criss Cross dominates Spikers’ Turf
The PBACommissioner'sCup saw significant roster changes and surprising results. Magnolia replaced import Nuni Omot with Clint Chapman. This move came after Blackwater, led by imports Bennie Boatwright and Chris McCullough, secured a breakthrough win against Magnolia. In another game, TNT earned its first win of the conference, powered by a 40-point performance from import Bol Bol.
Analyses of team performance emerged following these changes. LA Tenorio commented that Magnolia's issues were not solely due to import Nuni Omot, emphasizing that local players need to improve their performance.
In the UAAP, the softball semifinals are set. UP defeated Ateneo to advance and will face UST for the last Finals spot. Meanwhile, Adamson secured its place in the Finals by shutting out UST.
The NBTC National Championship field is finalized. Batangas caused an upset by defeating DLSZ to advance to the Division 1 bracket. UST leads the final group of five teams that completed the national tournament field.
UAAP basketball saw several player transfers. Mapua lost another player as EJ Sapasap moved to NU. Additionally, Wello Lingolingo departed from UE and is set for a one-and-done playing season at Benilde.
In other sports news, Sam Bonney of Southridge is aiming to achieve a new milestone, this time in football. Cabs Cabonilas persevered through cramps as his team neared a championship. Volleyball player RiriPerezexpressed her ambition to have a career similar to that of Kent Pastrana. Finally, there are concerns that age may limit the UAAP playing window for prospect Titing Manalili, making his recruitment a now-or-never situation.







