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Thirdy helps San-En snap long losing streak
Thirdy helps San-En snap long losing streak
Camille B. Naredo,
ABS-CBN News
Published Dec 26, 2021 05:09 PM PHT

Thirdy Ravena drilled the go-ahead jump shot as the San-En NeoPhoenix won for the first time since October, registering an 88-80 triumph against Seahorses Mikawa on Sunday at the Wing Arena Kariya.
Thirdy Ravena drilled the go-ahead jump shot as the San-En NeoPhoenix won for the first time since October, registering an 88-80 triumph against Seahorses Mikawa on Sunday at the Wing Arena Kariya.
The NeoPhoenix finally ended a 14-game losing streak with the hard-earned triumph. Before Sunday, their last win came on October 24 when they routed the Ibaraki Robots, 83-66.
The NeoPhoenix finally ended a 14-game losing streak with the hard-earned triumph. Before Sunday, their last win came on October 24 when they routed the Ibaraki Robots, 83-66.
San-En improved to 4-19 in the West District.
San-En improved to 4-19 in the West District.
"(Yoshiyuki) Matsuwaki scored some 3s, Elias (Harris) grabbed some rebounds and scored under the basket. Thirdy made some good drives," San-En coach Branislav Vićentić said of their performance.
"(Yoshiyuki) Matsuwaki scored some 3s, Elias (Harris) grabbed some rebounds and scored under the basket. Thirdy made some good drives," San-En coach Branislav Vićentić said of their performance.
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"I cannot say we had one man or one person. It was a team effort," he stressed. "It's really good for a coach, I feel great when I see team effort."
"I cannot say we had one man or one person. It was a team effort," he stressed. "It's really good for a coach, I feel great when I see team effort."
三河との激戦を制し、逆転勝利を掴んだ三遠。
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三河との激戦を制し、逆転勝利を掴んだ三遠。
— B.LEAGUE(Bリーグ) (@B_LEAGUE) December 26, 2021
長い連敗を遂に脱しここから上り詰めていけるか...!🔥@NEO_PHOENIX
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Ravena put up 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while hitting the jumper that put San-En ahead for good, 63-62, with under six minutes to play in the game.
Ravena put up 11 points, four rebounds, and four assists, while hitting the jumper that put San-En ahead for good, 63-62, with under six minutes to play in the game.
His bucket sparked a 10-3 run that pushed the NeoPhoenix ahead, 71-65, with four minutes left.
His bucket sparked a 10-3 run that pushed the NeoPhoenix ahead, 71-65, with four minutes left.
A Yudai Nishida three-point play got Mikawa within three points, 71-68, but San-En responded with a 7-2 run to pad their lead. Ravena fouled out with two minutes left, and the Seahorses threatened when Jarrod Uthoff drilled a triple that made it 78-75 with still a minute and 47 seconds left.
A Yudai Nishida three-point play got Mikawa within three points, 71-68, but San-En responded with a 7-2 run to pad their lead. Ravena fouled out with two minutes left, and the Seahorses threatened when Jarrod Uthoff drilled a triple that made it 78-75 with still a minute and 47 seconds left.
But the NeoPhoenix showed their poise, with Justin Knox and Matsuwaki hitting big shots down the stretch to keep San-En in control.
But the NeoPhoenix showed their poise, with Justin Knox and Matsuwaki hitting big shots down the stretch to keep San-En in control.
Vićentić hailed his players for stepping up in the absence of American import Robert Carter due to injury.
Vićentić hailed his players for stepping up in the absence of American import Robert Carter due to injury.
"We were missing Robert Carter (but) you could see today, the team looked really tough and really strong, and I want to congratulate my players and my coaching staff for a very deserved win," he said.
"We were missing Robert Carter (but) you could see today, the team looked really tough and really strong, and I want to congratulate my players and my coaching staff for a very deserved win," he said.
Knox led the way for San-En with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Harris finished with 19 points, seven boards, and five assists. Matsuwaki finished with 17 markers, making four of his eight attempts from long distance.
Knox led the way for San-En with 20 points and nine rebounds, while Harris finished with 19 points, seven boards, and five assists. Matsuwaki finished with 17 markers, making four of his eight attempts from long distance.
Mikawa had beaten the NeoPhoenix, 97-69, on Christmas Day, but fell short of a sweep. Uthoff led the Seahorses with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
Mikawa had beaten the NeoPhoenix, 97-69, on Christmas Day, but fell short of a sweep. Uthoff led the Seahorses with 26 points and 11 rebounds.
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Trail running nat'l championships set for Cebu in March
Trail running nat'l championships set for Cebu in March
ABS-CBN News
Published Feb 26, 2025 08:00 AM PHT

[L-R] Philtra Vice President and Secretary-General Tin Ferrera and manager Gerard Tipones at the PSA Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Conference Hall, February 25, 2025. Handout/PSA
![[L-R] Philtra Vice President and Secretary-General Tin Ferrera and manager Gerard Tipones at the PSA Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Conference Hall, February 25, 2025. Handout/PSA](https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1740472381361trail.jpg)
MANILA -- The fast-growing sport of trail running will be in the spotlight next month when the Philippine Trail Running Association (Philtra) National Championships takes place on March 21 to 23 in Danao, Cebu.
MANILA -- The fast-growing sport of trail running will be in the spotlight next month when the Philippine Trail Running Association (Philtra) National Championships takes place on March 21 to 23 in Danao, Cebu.
The event is a culmination of a series of qualifying events in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao last year, and will help determine the new roster of the Philippine trail running team that will vie in international competitions.
The event is a culmination of a series of qualifying events in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao last year, and will help determine the new roster of the Philippine trail running team that will vie in international competitions.
Philtra vice president and secretary-general Tin Ferrera and manager Gerard Tipones said they expect close to 700 participants, including the country's elite runners and a sprinkling of bets from neighboring countries.
Philtra vice president and secretary-general Tin Ferrera and manager Gerard Tipones said they expect close to 700 participants, including the country's elite runners and a sprinkling of bets from neighboring countries.
Leading the local charge are Larry Apolinario of Antique in the men's side and Elizabeth Dangadang of Baguio City in the women's side.
Leading the local charge are Larry Apolinario of Antique in the men's side and Elizabeth Dangadang of Baguio City in the women's side.
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"This is very promising and we look forward to discovering more talents," said Ferrera during Tuesday's Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Conference Hall.
"This is very promising and we look forward to discovering more talents," said Ferrera during Tuesday's Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA) Forum at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex Conference Hall.
Ferrera said the future looks bright for Filipino trail runners, who have performed well in international events in Southeast Asia and are currently ranked No. 2 in the Asia-Pacific region.
Ferrera said the future looks bright for Filipino trail runners, who have performed well in international events in Southeast Asia and are currently ranked No. 2 in the Asia-Pacific region.
In the horizon for the Philippine bets is the World Championships in Spain in September.
In the horizon for the Philippine bets is the World Championships in Spain in September.
Federation officials hope that the sport, which requires a different level of endurance covering long-distance races in mountainous areas with natural obstacles, will be included in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.
Federation officials hope that the sport, which requires a different level of endurance covering long-distance races in mountainous areas with natural obstacles, will be included in the 2032 Olympics in Brisbane.
"What we're doing is in preparation for this," added Ferrera in the Forum presented by San Miguel Corporation, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Smart/PLDT, MILO, and the country's 24/7 sports app Arena Plus.
"What we're doing is in preparation for this," added Ferrera in the Forum presented by San Miguel Corporation, Philippine Sports Commission, Philippine Olympic Committee, Smart/PLDT, MILO, and the country's 24/7 sports app Arena Plus.
Tipones said the Danao event is a culminating race among the elite who will vie in races covering 40 kms (short course) and 80 kms (long course), and in the "more enjoyable" 15 kms (five hours).
Tipones said the Danao event is a culminating race among the elite who will vie in races covering 40 kms (short course) and 80 kms (long course), and in the "more enjoyable" 15 kms (five hours).
He said the longer races are designed for a different breed of runners that will cover the distance in 20 to 40 hours with brief stops in aid stations where they can replenish and take quick breaks.
He said the longer races are designed for a different breed of runners that will cover the distance in 20 to 40 hours with brief stops in aid stations where they can replenish and take quick breaks.
"But because they're after the time, they really don't take long breaks. Tuloy-tuloy talaga," said Tipones.
"But because they're after the time, they really don't take long breaks. Tuloy-tuloy talaga," said Tipones.
"We can really have a good chance in this sport and napatunayan na natin sa Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia. Some of our bets were first-timers internationally and they ranked," said Ferrera.
"We can really have a good chance in this sport and napatunayan na natin sa Asia-Pacific and Southeast Asia. Some of our bets were first-timers internationally and they ranked," said Ferrera.
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