Writing Sports Article for Newspaper.pptx

Writing Sports Article

1. SPORTS WRITING ARLENE D. DELA COSTA Tanza National Comprehensive High School

2. OBJECTIVES At the end of the session, you should be able to: a. Define sports writing. b. Apply sports jargons/lingos/terminologies in writing sports article. c. Identify characteristics of good sports article d. Write a sports story following effective lead, and its appropriate sequence or order. e. Write an effective sports story following appropriate lead and language usage, other technical terms, proper tenses of verbs and transitional devices.

3. SPORTS JARGONS smash chop roll spike wallop dribbler tanker cager

4. SPORTS STRUCTURE Summary Lead Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W

5. SPORTS STRUCTURE Novelty Lead Details Elaboration of Details More Details More Details More Details

6. SPORTS STRUCTURE Summary Lead Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W Elaboration of another W

7. Headline Lead Conclusion Body

8. Tanza scoops volleyball championship glory Ateneo demolishes La salle Pilipinas dinomina ang Indonesia James, Reeves inilusot ang Lakers sa OT It follows the subject + Verb + Object sentence pattern HEADLINE The headline of a sports coverage story should tell right away who or which team won over whom or whose team (and whenever appropriate or applicable by what score). Distance Swimming ng SLP lalarga sa Nob. 25 Clippers hiniya ang Magic; Harden lilipat sa LA Always use striking/strong verb in the headline

9. Who won? Against whom? By what score? What event? Where?When? How did they win? LEAD Frequent questions a lead should answer Alberto “AJ” Lim whipped Wu Yibing of China, 6-0, 6-3, to capture the China Junior 14 title in Nanjing, China, yesterday Nanguna sa listahan si Emerson Olaes makaraang ibandera ang 15.500 tala para masungkit ang titulo sa 2012 London Olympics Women’s Floor Exercise Finals sa London, kahapon.

10. BRIDGE W-Ws and H not answered in the lead A-Attributes I-Identify other personalities involved T-Ties up story back to the previous story S-Secondary facts are given in the bridge BODY A paragraph that connects the lead to the body (best scorer, team standing, play-by-play, decisive play) BEST SCORERS Begin by discussing the individual performance of the best players of the winning team Then, recognize the best performer of the losing team DECISIVE PLAY This is the most crucial part of the game that gives a certain team the winning margin.

11. Quotation it is customary statements from the hero of the day to have his sentiments recorded for posterity. Game History is record of the past meetings of the teams or their current status REST/CONCLUSION This is the final stage of writing a sport article

12. Tight Game/Small Margin Big Margin/ dominate eke out decimate edge out topple eject trounce, rout sweep outlast, survive dismantle, rule, reign lead humble, humiliate overwhelm bow, succumb ( losing team, player ) conquer tame reign

13. Dikit Malayong Agwat naungusan umariba kumawala kumamada napagtagumpayan inilampaso nalusutan ipinahiya bumalikwas bumandera kumawala nangibabaw namayani namayagpag

14. Nets surge early for easy Game 2 win over Celtics REUTERS Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Joe Harris added 25 as the Brooklyn Nets seized control early and cruised to a 130-108 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series on Tuesday, The second-seeded Nets lead the series 2-0 with Game 3 Durant added 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 4 blocked shots, and made 8-of-12 shots as the Nets shot 52.3% and hit 17 three-pointers. The sharp-shooting Nets missed only one free throw, going 21-for-22 in the victory. Harris hit 7 of 10 three-point tries to tie the franchise record for three-pointers in a playoff game set by Deron Williams in 2015. James Harden contributed 20 points and 7 of Brooklyn's 31 assists. Former Celtic Kyrie Irving finished with 15 and Blake Griffin chipped in 11 as no Brooklyn starter played more than 29 minutes. Kevin Durant scored 26 points, Joe Harris added 25 as the Brooklyn Nets seized control early and cruised to a 130-108 victory over the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of their Eastern Conference first-round series

15. CALABARZON cagers humiliate MIMAROPA dribblers De Leon waxes hot in Basketaball Secondary Girls DAVAO CITY—CALABARZON squad tamed MIMAROPA team as it launched a mammoth 120-50 triumph on Monday at 2019 Palarong Pambansa Basketball Secondary Girls Eliminations held in University of Mindanao (UM).   Erika De Leon stepped up with career-high 24 points, two rebounds while Jaina Del Prado Coronel came off the bench to fire 18 points. Joan Mabel Camagong contributed 15 points powering the CALABARZON cagers to win against MIMAROPA.   The CALABARZON Heroes, who came into the match oozing with confidence following succeeding points from Dindy Ellaine Medina (12 points), Rachelle Ann Mendoza (12 points), Katrina Mae Agojo (11 points) and Angeline Garcia (10 points) with a collective 45 tally.  

16.   The MIMAROPA failed to keep abreast with the Heroes as Angeline Garcia, a 3X3 Champion in 2018 Palaro, fired two three-pointers at the second quarter while Del Prado and Medina took charge on assists to carry CALABARZON squad to a comfortable victory.  “Erika is getting the feel of the league right now and she is beginning to understand the real game,” said coach Carlo Baral.  After a relaxed first canto where the Heroes were ahead by 16, 30-14, Garcia and Camagong combined for 22 of CALABARZON’s 28 points in the next period and limiting opponents to just 11 points to carry a 58-25 blowout entering the break.  CALABARZON’S onslaught continued after the break resulting in a 39-point lead, 81-42, with 41 seconds left at the third canto.  Del Prado and De Leon spearheaded the third canto after delivering eight points and five points respectively while Mendoza chipped in four points to pull off a remarkable 81-42 advantage.   MIMAROPA, however, didn’t want to lose the game without a fight back as they made series of three-point attempts then fired a three-point basket from Micaella Dulfo and Fatima Amilussin to trim down the gap into 116-50 mark and CALABARZON heroes ended their campaign with 120-50 edge as De Leon fired the final score for the team.  

17. Gilas Pilipinas namayagpag kontra Thailand sa SEA Games Nanatili pa rin ang Gilas Pilipinas bilang ang tinaguriang “undisputed kings” matapos ilista ang kanilang ika-18 kampeonato sa SEA Games makaraang iposte ang 115-81 pamamayagpag nang dominahin ang Thailand para muling maghari sa ginanap ng 2019 Southeast Asian Games Men’s Basketball sa Mall of Asia Arena, Manila, Philippines, kahapon. Pinangunahan ni “The Kraken” June Mar Fajardo ang Gilas nang ibandera 17 puntos at 13 rebounds kaagapay si pati na rin ni Christian Standhardinger nang iposte ang 16 puntos at 11 rebounds.

18. CALABARZON Heroes late-game outburst outlasts Central Visayas Cynthia Poleene Onia, Janelle Ramirez rule in come-from-behind 2-1 thriller   MARIKINA CITY—CALABARZON Heroes strikers started their campaign on a high note after routing Central Visayas kickers as they pulled off a come-from-behind 2-1 win at 2023 Palarong Pambansa Sepak Takraw Women’s Regu Qualifying Round held in Marikina High School (as of press time) The Quezon Province stalwarts Cynthia Poleene Onia, 18, and Janelle Ramirez, 17, exhibited a thrilling second and third sets to curve out a 21-16, 24-25, and 22-24 triumph. Onia submitted 11 aces while Ramirez collected 10 points coming off attacks. Charlene Mae Ramirez, on the other hand, erected five kills to secure an early win in Game 5 Best of Regu to propel to the next game.

19. Both teams went on a neck-and-neck battle in the final set as they exchanged markers in the match point sending the game with consecutive deuces, 21-21 and 22-22. The Heroes then broke away from a deadlock as Janelle Ramirez unleashed a head kick, 22-23, while Onia threw a service ace to seal the game, 22-24. Earlier, the Heroes, however, started the first set with poor receives, as Tekong Onia committed countless service errors while Janelle Ramirez performed faultily on offense forcing CALABARZON coach to call for a time out and ended the set with a dismal 16-21 output. The team suddenly found their rhythm in the latter part of the second set and escaped from a series of squeaker and managed to break free from a 20-20 deadlock as Onia fired an ace hacking out a 20-21 advantage.

20. Coming off 22-22 and 23-23 markers in the match point, the Central Visayas team found its groove as its tekong fired an attack to post another deadlock, 24-24, but Onia went full throttle as she answered an ace to seal the second set match. Central Visayaz, however, did a good show on offense as Oling worked on aces while Jacalne performed on attacks and kills. Meanwhile, Batangas Province strikers Symon Yuki Bangayon, Jerwin Mendoza Jr., and Khiane James Mendoza trounced Region 8 kickers Rich Tapas, Reynance Andaya and Nio Niluag as they showcased a remarkable 18-21 and 19-21 triumph.

21. CALABARZON, aarangkada sa Table Tennis Singles Finals Nonan, umukit ng 3-0 pamamayani sa Elims ILOCOS SUR—Umarangkada si Quezon Province paddler Gem Yanissa Nonan,12, matapos pataubin si Region I Airah Andres choper,12, para iposte ang 3-0 pag-ariba sa ginanap ng 2018 Palarong Pambansa Girls Singles Table Tennis Eliminations sa Science National High School, San Ildefonso kahapon. Hindi nagpaawat ang two-time Palaro contender Nonan matapos magpakawala nang magkakasunod na blitz kalakip ang mga kills at placings sa buong girian para iukit ang 11-4,11-8, at 11-3 pamamayagpag. Kumana si Nonan ng 12 attacks, 11 aces sa buong bakbakan sapat para ibasura ang naitalang 5 attacks 2 aces ni Andres na sinundan ng mga forced at service errors para sa abante ni Nonan. “Maysayado po kasing relax ‘yung kalaban ko at sinamantala ko po ‘yun kaya po mas tinotodo ko po ang mga palo sa service,” saad ni Nona matapos ang laro.

22. Nagposte si Nona ng six-to-nothing-run sa kalagitnaan ng laban sa huling set, 8-1, na sinundan ni Andres ng isang attack, 8-2, ngunit agad dumipensa ang Quezonian nang bumira ng isang kill para iaabante ang kalamangan, 9-2. Isang panapos na ace ang ipinukol ni Nona sa huling set para ikandado ang mabilisang panalo kontra Andres, 11-3. Nauna rito, naging mainit naman ang dalawang atleta sa ikalawang set nang maglatag ng dalawang deuces, 3-3 at 6-6 sa kabuuan. Pinilit pang bumangon ni Andres sa girian para bumawi sa tatlong puntos na pagkakalubog, 8-6, ngunit bigo ito, nang kumana ng magkakasunod na kills si Nona para ankinin ang ikalawang yugto, 11-8. Naging maganda ang simula kay Andres nang buksan ang unang set matapos magpamalas ng isang ace, 1-0, na agad namang sinundan ng five-to-nothing-run ni Nonan, 5-1, at bigong tinapos ang magandang simula nang magpasabog si Nonan ng magkakasunod na blitz, 9-3, para angkinin ang unang set, 11-4. “ Nagpapasalamat po ako higit sa lahat kay Lord sa parents ko na kasama ko po ngayon kung hindi po dahil sa kanila wala po ako dito. Ganun din po kay coach Michael [Michael Ible], ” pahayag ni Nona sa panayam.

23. CALABARZON Heroes cagers determined to regain form after lackluster showing vs Western Visayas MARIKINA CITY—The CALABARZON Heroes cagers remained hopeful as they fell short to perform at both ends of the floor after struggling to find a mark in their battle against Western Visayas tall ballers that resulted in a humiliating 44-64 rout at Palarong Pambansa held in Marist Gym on Wednesday. With their big man Samuel Nomson Esomchi leading the charge, the Heroes still managed to get the job done as he finished with a collective 10 points coming from 4 layups and 2 free throws while Arwin Unguria gathered a total of 4 points all from free throws. Kyle Rafael Beronio and Edigardo Manangas II harvested a combined 13 points and Josiah Jaden Gallo completed 6 points for the Heroes.

24. Kershey Clart Mataro, on the other hand, chipped in a total 4 points in the dying moment of the game. Earlier, the two teams went on a head-to-head battle as they exchanged runs in the onset of the game, 13-14, but the Heroes suddenly had run out of fuel in the final moment of the first quarter as they ended the quarter with a 10-point deficit, 15-25. The Heroes recorded 4 treys from Managas, Unguria, Mataro and Bunda as they tried to trim down their 12-point deficit in the second quarter, 23-35 while they succeeded to cut down the opponents’ lead down to six markers in the third canto, 34-40. The Jeffrey-Kentzie-mentored troop from Dasmarinas City failed to make a comeback as they ended the game with a 20-point disadvantage, 44-64. Though the Heroes had a 2-win and 1-loss record in their tourney, they are guaranteed a spot in the next round because of their head-to-head encounter against _______.

25. Fronda out of contention in 8-Ball Billiards Semis CAINTA, Rizal—CALABARZON Hero snooker Gabriel B. Fronda, Grade 11 student of Batangas City Integrated High School, was out of contention for Semis Hopes as he bowed down to Region 7 baller Johari Z. Elarcosa and finished a below par 4-2 rout at 2023 Palarong Pambansa 8 Ball Billiards Event held in Sta. Lucia East Mall on Wednesday. Southpaw Fronda ruled in Round 3 and 4 while Orthodox Elarcosa reigned in Round 1, 2, 5 and 6 gathered from bank shots and combination hita in the entire six-round duel. Coming off a remarkable start, Fronda delivered five hits pocketing brown, violet, blue, yellow and orange but went blank after a miss on his 6 th attempt that resulted in a favorable open game ball for Elarcosa and fired a sterling 8-ball winner, 1-0. Fronda, however, managed to recover in the second round to complete three legal pockets but cut short after committing an ill-timed penalty allowing Elarcosa to position the cue ball and performed consecutive pockets to pull off a 2-0 cushion. The tables were turned for the CALABARZON snooker as he gained the upper hand in the third and fifth round after delivering successive hits to tally 2-1 and 3-2 markers, respectively. Fronda fell short in the final round and never had the chance to hit a single pocket.

26. Secondary Girls tennisters to hit back after 2-1 rout Idjao, Malaluan share limelight in Doubles     DAVAO CITY—Region IV-A CALABARZON tennis team is all set to retaliate for the next game after its ill-timed defeat against Region IV-B MIMAROPA ending the match with a bleak 2-1 rout at 2019 Palarong Pambansa Tennis Secondary Girls (Team Event) held in Ecoland Phase 1 Tennis Center, yesterday.   “My team performed very well today. Yes, we failed, but I just want to establish the same confidence for our next game. We played an even performance and were able to step up. So, I think, we’ll just play harder next time,” said coach Babylyn M. Resma during the interview, adding that the game postponement greatly affected her team’s game plan and momentum.   According to the Tournament Committee, the game was rescheduled due to the non appearance of the Medical Group.

27. Tracy Cheldette Llamas, 17, of San Beda University Rizal, displayed a forceful start after erecting a 2-0 lead in the onset but fell short to keep her momentum and agility as she crushed in the latter part, finishing the match with an austere 5-8 loss against Franzyn P. Billiones, 16, of Palawan National School, 1-0, in Singles Event.   Llamas fired 2 aces and a total of 11 markers from backhand and forehand attacks while she also committed several faults and forced errors from outside balls in the teams’ initial match.   The second set has turned the table for team CALABARZON as Rose Ann Malaluan, 17, of De La Salle Lipa and France Lorin O. Idjao, 14, broke loose after decimating MIMAROPA duo Hannah Manel R. Clavel, 18, and Alyana Grey V. Mapalad to pull off a remarkable 8-0 domination, 1-1, in Doubles Event.   Exhibiting an unbending agility in the entire match, Idjao curved out 2 aces, 4 smashes and 11 attacks from backhands while Malaluan showcased 1 ace and 4 attacks but the latter performed an off-color showing on services and receives.  

28. “I think our game’s advantage against our opponent is our height and, perhaps, also our collaborations. Good receives have been in our favour all throughout the game. This is really our day together [referring to Malaluan]. Of course, we are not happy with the result, but we will do our best next time,” said Idjao.   On the other hand, Lipa City pride Angelica Alcala, 16, of International School for Better Beginnings School, established an outstanding opening after firing a three-to-nothing run during the beginning of the deciding set, 3-0, but failed to continue her onslaught as Stephanie Cornelio, 17, answered back, firing a 3-0 blitz to post a deadlock, 3-3.   Alcala, then, broke the deadlock after igniting an attack to tally a 4-3 marker, but Cornelio worked perfectly on placings to post a 4-5 lead.   The two had exchanged rallies in the middle of the game but Cornelio suddenly lost her drive after committing a forced error sending the score to another deadlock favoring Alcala, 5-5, but Cornelio fired a consecutive runs and never looked back as she triggered a three-to-nothing run to seal the deciding match, 5-8 (1-2).

29. CALABARZON Heroes spikers to propel to QF Decimates Region I with 2-0 win   DAVAO CITY—Lipa City pride Vince Gerald Maglinao took charge to lead the CALABARZON Heroes team to cut Region I Golden Kingfisher down to size after igniting a successive solid blocking in the final set and to curve out a 2-0 win on Wednesday at 2019 Palarong Pambansa Volleyball Boys Secondary held in University of the Philippines (UP) Sports Complex-Mindanao Campus.   Maglinao submitted eight points coming off from seven attacks and one ace while Yjolrev Pabiton chipped in 4 points from three attacks and 1 block sealing their victory with seven-point cushion in the final set, 18-25.   Region I started the second set with an early explosion after tallying a three-to-nothing run when Shane Nicole G. Ylarde fired an opening attack and received an early give-a-away points as Jaztine Garcia and Albert Acedera committed forced errors over outside balls, 3-0.  

30. Maglinao reawakened as he unleashed a kill, 3-1, to trim down the opponents’ lead but Joshua Jamiel Rodriguez committed a service error sending the score to 4-1 deficit.   Having two points from opponents’ errors, 4-3, Maglinao, then, fired a two-to-nothing blitz both from attacks to boast a 4-5 advantage.   Halfway of final set, the two teams went on a series of draw, 5-5, 7-7, 8-8, 9-9, and 10-10 but Region I broke free and launched two attacks to break the deadlock and to post a 12-10 lead.   Maglinao continued his onslaught as he showcased consecutive attacks while Pabiton worked perfectly on block to erect a four-point advantage, 17-21.  

31. Coming off a long rally, Martin M. Bugaon of Region I ended the rally with a kill to register an18-22 marker but the CALABARZON stalwart Maglinao answered an attack to pull off an 18-   It was not a day for Region I as Victor Q. Meneses committed a dreary error to record 18-24 deficit then Jaztine Garcia, who came off the bench and sealed the win after exhibiting a service ace, 18-25.   “Possibly, this is our best game this year because we’re complete and the biggest factor is our chemistry on the court,” Maglinao said during the interview.  

32. CALABARZON tracksters shatter 5-year Palaro record DAVAO CITY—CALABARZON 4-A tracksters Alhryan Labita, Jan Ray Gallano, Jason Jabol and Anthony Bacle Jr. boasted a record-breaking feat after clocking a 3:21.66 winner breaking the 3:22.1 record of National Capital Region (NCR) in 2014 on Friday at Palarong Pambansa 4 X 400m Relay Secondary Boys held in University of Minadanao (UM).   The NCR stalwarts failed to defend their record as Yuruel Verdadero, John Paul Pagatpat, Gabriel Dulay and Reymart Molave finished with 3:21.84 minutes to cop silver medal while Vince Jayson Buhayan, Glen Delos Santos Jr, Rome Jhep Dueno, and Ralph Anthony Lego of Region VI ended with 3:22.14 clocking to rob bronze medal.   “To qualify here in Palaro is tough but to set a new Palaro record is even tougher,” said coach Noli Mejos of Rizal Province.  

33. On the other hand, Region III Central Luzon Patriots set down at fourth as Eugene Valdez, Jeshrelvan Ombid, Michael Angelo Batalona and John Howell Mapa finished their race with a bleak 3:24.01 clocking and Region X NorthMin Star ended with 3:30.24 minutes.   Others in cast of gold medalists are Charmaine De Ocampo, Sharlainne Saguid, Erica Marie Ruto, and Charlaine De Ocampo of CALABARZON tracksters as they recorded a remarkable 3:55.73 clocking in 4 X 400 Meter Relay Secondary Girls.   Moreover, Justine Mae Catindoy, Lehlyn Sanita, Lealyn Sanita, Decerie Encodomi of Region VIII Eastern Visayas Golden Stingers showcased a second display finish with 3:58.70 clocking and Region VI Western Visayas The Blue barons exhibited a third showing with 3:59.00.    

34. “It’s a continuous process for us because it’s not only about Palaro Games and I know that 2019 will be busier for the team because we will work to qualify again for the next Palaro,” said coach Gerron L. Serrano of Laguna Province.   Adding gold in the medal haul is Ryenabel De Leon of Laguna Province, Drianne Sabalo of General Trias City, Jamica Santiago of Dasmariñas City, Elaiza Jane Salomon General Trias City of as they established a 52.74 speed in 4 X 100 Meter Relay Elementary Girls.   Region VI April B. Santos, Drianne Sabalo, Jamica Santiago and Elaiza Jane Solomon took off with 52.85 rush for silver medal while Region V Leonelyn C. Compuesto, Laiza Jane A. Señora, Rose Marie E. Albana and Janice H. Nemi of Davao Eagles marched with 11:07.35 tempo for bronze medal.   In 4 X 400 Meter Relay Elementary Boys, Santiago, Salomom, Sabalo and De Leon finished with 4:16.33 speed to harvest another gold for CALABARZON while Matthew Luis Angeles of Rizal Province, Aaron Prince M. Angeles, Rich John A. Oliverio, John Menard A. Mendez bagged silver medal with 3:56.31 haste.  

35. CALABARZON 800m sprinters added gold, silver, bronze in medal haul    DAVAO CITY—CALABARZON 4-A sprinters Ian G. Llarenas of Quezon Province, Anthony Y. Bacle Jr., and Charlaine S. De Ocampo of Dasmariñas City finished their campaign with a 2:13.26, 1:56.75 and 2:21.07 clocking to clinch gold, silver, and bronze medals in 800 Meter Elementary, Secondary Boys and Secondary Girls, respectively, on Thursday at 2019 Palarong Pambansa held in University of Minadanao (UM).   Lawrence M. Uy of CARAGA Region finished with 2:13.93 minutes while John Robert Barneda concluded with 2:14.76 to bag silver and bronze respectively in 800 Meter Boys Elementary.   On the other hand, National Capital Region (NCR) runners landed at first and third spot after concluding a hasty 1:56.51 and 1:58.77 clocking for gold and bronze respectively in 800 Meter Boys Secondary.  

36. Lheslie Del Lima of Region V took off at first podium after recording a 2:18.13 minutes to harvest gold medal while Bernalyn Bejoy of Region VI showcased a third display finale with 2:21.07 clocking in 800 Meter   Sharlainne S. Saguid of Biñan City, however, finished with a bleak 2:26.11 record dropping her at fifth place.   “I expect the athletes to perform well. We had a modest expectation, but I think the athletes were so inspired, so they were all so excited to perform well and I'm really surprised and happy that some were able to break records in this Palaro,” said coach Francis Serafines of Calamba City.   Meanwhile, CALABARZON strider Laurize Jeanete Wangkay of Biñan City breezed past the towering Region XII to top the 2000 Meter Walk with 10:47.34 clocking.

37. Region XIII SOCCSKSARGEN Warriors Nekie Cabangal stepped out with 10:54.22 marker for silver medal while Region XI Lyka Catubig of Davao Eagles marched with 11:07.35 record for bronze medal.   NCR Jammers fell short after posting a bleak 14.12 meter to drop at fourth while CARAGA Brave Souls plummeted on fifth rank after recording a woeful 11:41.80 mark.   Dalia Felona Region V Bicol Vulcans was unsuccessful after dropping at 6 th spot as she finished an dreadful 11:55.24 while Region II Cagayan Valley Hawks Lyka Jane Talla slumped at 8 th place after showing an austere 12:35.05 clocking.   Moreover, Regio X NothMin Star Jazel May Cabongcal crashed down tail end after posting a doleful 12:37.75 mark.  

38. Laguna, Batangas snookers rule in 9-Ball Event opening Capuso, Asedon flaunt 4-1, 4-0 win respectively   DAVAO CITY—CALABARZON Heroes snookers John Andrei Capuso,14, of Laguna Province and Clarisse Asedron of Batangas Province, 16, ruled in the opening of Nine-Ball Event on Thursday, thrashing Central Visayas Fighters and Davao Eagles, respectively at 2019 Palarong Pambansa held in Gaisano Grand Citygate Mall.   Laguneño Capuso started his campaign with a 3-1 victory while Batangña Asedron opened the game with a 4-0 triumph.   Grade 8 Capuso came off a rough opening as he started the game with an early foul after failing to contact the object ball allowing CVIRAA pooler Vincent Gerard B. Araneta to set strategically a cue ball in hand placement and successfully pocketed consecutive legal shots that ended the first match in favor of CVIRAA, 0-1.

39. CVIRAA then fired an opening hit in the second game but failed to pocket a ball, then Capuso fired a strike only to contact with the object ball and placed the cue ball in safe spot.   The two went on a tough battle as both fell short to pocket the object ball that lasted for five minutes but Capuso found an open hit and fired thriving consecutive pockets to end the second match with a 1-1 deadlock.   It was a laidback battle for Capuso for third after striking a hit during the opening shot and luckily pocketed the ball-9 winner to seal the match with a 2-1 advantage.   The CALABARZON billiards buff Casino maintained his sound focus and concentration in the game as he continued his onslaught after pocketing a legal ball in the opening and then fired consecutive attacks to curve out a 3-1 edge at third fourth round  

40. Capuso, however, was hampered from a steady position in the opening of the fifth round as he committed a foul permitting Asedron to set another ball in hand to deliver successive pockets but cut short as he made an error from a cue ball scratch (the cue ball is pocketed) pocketing yellow, blue and red but cut short after an ill-timed fault.   After perfectly placing the cue ball behind the head string, Capuso launched a strike to pocket purple, green, brown and black then went on the other side of the table to fire the final attack ending the match with a 4-1 winner.   Meanwhile, Acedera, Grade 7 student of Anselmo A. Sandoval Memorial National High School, overwhelmed Region X11 with a comfortable 4-0 triumph.   Also joining the boy’s team are Aeron Ace Arguidas (Rizal Province), Arvin Kai Lori Masadero (Santa Rosa City), Dan Andrei Canovas (Batangas Province) coached by Robert M. Cerrado of Rozal Province while girls’ team are Jenail Nicolas (Rizal Province),Sunshine Ascalan (Queon Province) and Alyyza Faye Hernandez (Batangas Province) coached by Roldan A. Maramot of Batangas Province.

41. CALABARZON Softball team settles for third in 2019 Palaro CALABARZON team absorbs austere loss from Region VI   DAVAO CITY—After proving they could be one of the best in Palarong Pambansa—and even in the world, CALABARZON 4-A softball team failed to crack in this year’s event as they conclude with a below par 8-0 victory against National Capital Region (NCR) after a battle for third position on Saturday at 2019 Palarong Pambansa Softball held in University of Mindanao (UM).   "[A medal] was really on top of our minds. We wanted to make history this time around and we really thought we would, but it just didn’t fall through," lamented coach Ronnel M. Landicho   Coming off form a far-fetch 4-0 start, the softball team missed the chance to secure at least a silver medal in the national meet.

42. The CALABARZON Heroes suffered a heartbreaking 1-7 loss against Region VI Western Visayas The Blue Barrons despite having loaded-base situations, but the team worked on poor defense after series of errors on catching then absorbed a semifinal setback with a decision on Friday, May 3.   Although the Heroes settled for third-place result, the red-hot Girls still hold their heads up high as they prepare for the International Games where they vie to defend their tiaras.   In their final match versus NCR, Tanauan City pride Pasco was unstoppable as she gleamed on the diamond boasting a satisfying 36 total pitches to nail six two flyouts and forcing NCR batters to hit groundballs that resulted to seven outs.   Kyla Sophia Aala, Angel Kaye Bedaño, Marika Manaig, Jamm’n Joyce Rasco, Reyae Mae Villamin and Mariel Grace Sumanting also shined in batting performance after exhibiting a collective four flyballs and successful three groundball hits in the entire match.   The heroes waxed hot in the diamond as Aala, Villamin, Bedaño, Manaig and Blanco completed a combined eight homeruns while NCR Richelle Toledo and Angelica Marie Nolarte fell short to carry out a run, off wasted walks on bases.  

43. The CALABARZON Heroes suffered a heartbreaking 1-7 loss against Region VI Western Visayas The Blue Barrons despite having a base-loaded situations, but the team worked on poor defense after series of errors on catching then absorbed a semifinal setback with a decision on Friday, May 3.   Although the Heroes settled for third-place result, the red-hot Girls still hold their heads up high as they prepare for the International Games where they vie to defend their tiaras.   In their final match versus NCR, Tanauan City pride Pasco was unstoppable as she gleamed on the diamond boasting a satisfying 36 total pitches to nail six two flyouts and forcing NCR batters to hit groundballs that resulted to seven outs.   Kyla Sophia Aala, Angel Kaye Bedaño, Marika Manaig, Jamm’n Joyce Rasco, Reyae Mae Villamin and Mariel Grace Sumanting also shined in batting performance after exhibiting a collective four flyballs and successful three groundball hits in the entire match.   The heroes waxed hot in the diamond as Aala, Villamin, Bedaño, Manaig and Blanco completed a combined eight homeruns while NCR Richelle Toledo and Angelica Marie Nolarte fell short to carry out a run, off wasted walks on bases.  

44. Elementary VBall spikers post 3 win-0 loss record to propel to QF Hernandez, Dela Paz rule in Eliminations   DAVAO CITY—The CALABARZON Heroes wallopers laudably qualified in the Quarterfinals with a clean 3 win-0 loss record after trouncing Region 1 Golden King Fisher spikers as they pulled off a 2-0 triumph on Tuesday at 2019 Palarong Pambansa Volleyball Boys Elementary held in Mindanao University (UM).   Lipa City pride Kris Gabriel Hernandez, 13, fired 10 points from 6 attacks and 4 aces while John Mauro Javier, also from Tanuan City,12, and Rain Dela Paz from Rizal chipped in a collective 12 points from 2 aces and 10 attacks to lead CALABARZON with 25-22 and 25-12 domination.   In the first set, the CALABARZON heroes exhibit a convincing opening after establishing a 5-0 advantage in the onset and kept an offensive display during the middle part of the game after firing consecutive blocks crippling their opponent with an early seven-point advantage, 15-8.  

45. Region I, on the other hand, recovered from a set down as John Bryan Rusuello, Carlo Laforteza and Patrick Jan Yukee posted a combined five-to-nothing run coming off from four attacks and one ace to trim down their deficit,17-5, but CALABARZON team answered back after posting a 4-0 run to reclaim its lead, 21-15.   However, CALABARZON, went on the brink, after committing successive forced errors in the latter set to award three points to opponent, 24-22, then Hernandez fired attack to conclude the match, 25-22.   “Sana po magtuloy-tuloy ang panalo namin. Gagawin po namin ang best naming para po manalo kami. Hindi naman po madali makapasok sa finals pero we’ll do our best to win this game,” said Javier during the interview.   The heroes were revived in the second as they worked on strong offense and defense from start to finish.

46. Dela Paz and Hernandez combined for nine points coming off from attacks and aces for CALABARZON while John Michael Pableo from Batangas Province contributed two points after performing on blocking department.   The Golden King Fisher struggled in the final middle set as it went on consecutive errors from poor services and receives dropping with eight-point disadvantage,15-7, while CALABARZON continued its onslaught erecting a 16-point lead in the match point, 24-8.   Region 1, however, was able to retaliate after launching four-to-nothing run, as Yukee and Laforteza produced two crucial points and a give-a-way two-point markers from opponent’s error, 24-12, but CALABARZON was determined to win as Pableo fired the final bomb to seal the match point, 25-12.

47. Secondary Girls tennisters to hit back after 2-1 loss Idjao, Malaluan share limelight in Doubles     DAVAO CITY—Region IV-A CALABARZON tennis team is all set to retaliate for the next game after its ill-timed defeat against Region IV-B MIMAROPA ending the match with a bleak 2-1 rout at 2019 Palarong Pambansa Tennis Secondary Girls (Team Event) held in Ecoland Phase 1 Tennis Center, yesterday.   “My team performed very well today. Yes, we failed, but I just want to establish the same confidence for our next game. We played an even performance and were able to step up. So, I think, we’ll just play harder next time,” said coach Babylyn M. Resma during the interview, adding that the game postponement greatly affected her team’s game plan and momentum.   According to the Tournament Committee, the game was rescheduled due to the nonappearance of the Medical Group.

48. Tracy Cheldette Llamas, 17, of San Beda University Rizal, displayed a forceful start after erecting a 2-0 lead in the onset but fell short to keep her momentum and agility as she crushed in the latter part, finishing the match with an austere 5-8 loss against Franzyn P. Billiones, 16, of Palawan National School, 1-0, in Singles Event.   Llamas fired 2 aces and a total of 11 markers from backhand and forehand attacks while she also committed several faults and forced errors from outside balls in the teams’ initial match.   The second set has turned the table for team CALABARZON as Rose Ann Malaluan, 17, of De La Salle Lipa and France Lorin O. Idjao, 14, broke loose after decimating MIMAROPA duo Hannah Manel R. Clavel, 18, and Alyana Grey V. Mapalad to pull off a remarkable 8-0 domination, 1-1, in Doubles Event.   Exhibiting an unbending agility in the entire match, Idjao curved out 2 aces, 4 smashes and 11 attacks from backhands while Malaluan showcased 1 ace and 4 attacks but the latter performed an off-color showing on services and receives.  

49. “I think our game’s advantage against our opponent is our height and, perhaps, also our collaborations. Good receives have been in our favour all throughout the game. This is really our day together [referring to Malaluan]. Of course, we are not happy with the result, but we will do our best next time,” said Idjao.   On the other hand, Lipa City pride Angelica Alcala, 16, of International School for Better Beginnings School, established an outstanding opening after firing a three-to-nothing run during the beginning of the deciding set, 3-0, but failed to continue her onslaught as Stephanie Cornelio, 17, answered back, firing a 3-0 blitz to post a deadlock, 3-3.   Alcala, then, broke the deadlock after igniting an attack to tally a 4-3 marker, but Cornelio worked perfectly on placings to post a 4-5 lead.   The two had exchanged rallies in the middle of the game but Cornelio suddenly lost her drive after committing a forced error sending the score to another deadlock favoring Alcala, 5-5, but Cornelio fired a consecutive runs and never looked back as she triggered a three-to-nothing run to seal the deciding match, 5-8 (1-2).

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