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ARLENE D. DELA COSTA

The Clarion/Ang Klaryon
Tanza National Comprehensive High School
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naiad putt

woodpusher cager
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Who won? Who lost? Score? Type of
game? Place of event? When the game
happened?
Alberto “AJ” Lim whipped Wu Yibing
of China, 6-0, 6-3, to capture the
China Junior 14 title in Nanjing,
China, yesterday

Top-seeded Alberto “AJ” Lim whipped

third seed Wu Yibing of China, 6-0, 6-3,
making just few mistakes to dominate
his rival and clinch his third singles title
this year in Nanjing, China, yesterday.
Second-string quarterback Jay Lindman threw
the game-winning touchdown with just 12
seconds left to lead the Jefferson High School
Gladiators over the McKinley High School
Centurions, 21-14, yesterday.

MANILA, Philippines - Perpetual Help

banked on its shock troopers when Bright
Akhuetie struggled and Scottie Thompson
limped out with an ankle injury as the Altas
repulsed the Emilio Aguinaldo College
Generals, 68-55, to stay at third in the NCAA
men's basketball tournament at The Arena in
San Juan City yesterday.
Tight Game/Small Margin Big Margin/
dominate eke out
decimate edge out
topple eject
trounce, rout sweep
outlast, survive dismantle
lead, rule, reign humble, humiliate
overwhelm bow, succumb (losing team, player)
conquer tame
reign
Dikdikang Laban Malayong Agwat
dinomina pinatalsik
pinabagsak ipinahiya
inungusan inilampaso
giniba iginupo
namayagpag ibinaon
pinagbidahan pinayuko, pinayukod
umariba
nangibabaw
rumatsada
CALABARZON cagers humiliate MIMAROPA dribblers
De Leon waxes hot in Basketaball Secondary Girls

Text: Arlene D. Dela Costa, Tanza National Comprehensive High School

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.
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.
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.
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.
CALABARZON tracksters shatter 5-year Palaro record

Text: Arlene D. Dela Costa, Tanza National Comprehensive High School

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.
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.
“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.
CALABARZON 800m sprinters added gold, silver, bronze in medal haul

Text: Arlene D. Dela Costa, Tanza National Comprehensive High School

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.
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.
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

6th spot as she finished an dreadful 11:55.24 while Region II Cagayan
Valley Hawks Lyka Jane Talla slumped at 8th 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.
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 from 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 end the first match in favor of
CVIRAA, 0-1
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 fells 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
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.
CALABARZON Softball team settles for third in 2019 Palaro
CALABARZON team absorbs austere loss from Region VI

Text: Arlene D. Dela Costa, Tanza National Comprehensive High School

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.
The CALABARZON Heroes suffered a heartbreaking 1-7 loss against Region VI
Western Visayas The Blue Barrons despite having bases-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 CALABARZON Heroes suffered a heartbreaking 1-7 loss against Region VI Western
Visayas The Blue Barrons despite having bases-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.