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Pinay-AussieMIXEDMARTIALARTS MMA fighter Natalie Gonzales Hills
relishes chance of fighting on the big stage

PINAY-AUSTRALIAN mixed ONE Championship for a while year old Hills says she particularly
martial arts fighter Natalie Gonzales now,” the Cavite-born Hills told worked on her power and ground
Hills can’t wait to finally showcase GMA News Online. game in training camp to get herself
her wares on the big stage when she ready for Lee.
faces Angela Lee on the undercard “I wanted to fight outside
of Ben Askren vs. Luis Santos 2 Australia, so to fight for ONE and “I’ve been wrestling with the
on November 13 at the Singapore in Singapore is huge and I’m really Australian Olympic team to improve
Indoor Stadium in Singapore. looking forward to it.” my grappling. The rest I did was the
normal stuff like my boxing so I feel
“It’s amazing [to be a part of this Knowing she’s in for a tough prepared for this fight.” n JM SIASAT /
event] because I’ve been watching fight against a rising prospect who
specializes in submissions, the 27- RAF, GMA News / November 13, 2015 / 5:45 pm

PBA Pringle powers GlobalPort, deals Rain or Shine its first loss
STANLEY Pringle broke down the

Rain or Shine defense before connecting

on a tough drive to hand the GlobalPort FIBA Philippines among final six in shortlist
to host Olympic basketball qualifier
Batang Pier a 113-111 victory against the

previously unbeaten Rain or Shine Elasto

Painters on Friday.

“The desire to win is there. Maraming THE Philippines and five other Fifteen teams have already
countries are in the running to host earned spots for the qualifiers via the
nag-contribute,” said GlobalPort head one of three Olympic qualifying continental championships, including
tournaments in July next year. hosting candidates Philippines, Czech
coach Pido Jarencio after the game. “We Republic, Italy, and Serbia.
In a press release, FIBA announced
managed to keep up with Rain or Shine that Czech Republic, Germany, Italy, If any of the four are awarded
Philippines, Serbia, and Turkey made hosting duties, their slots will be
defensively. Mataas moral ng team, ng the shortlist. filled with the next best team in their
respective continents.
mga players. This win is a good boost for Iran, Greece, Israel, and Mexico
were the early cuts among the Germany and Turkey, meanwhile,
the team.” candidates. will only get a spot in the qualifier if
they get hosting rights.
The two teams were tied with 14 With six bids to assess, FIBA
extended the evaluation period with The 18 teams will then be spread
seconds left after Beau Belga connected the final decision to be released on into groups of six for each qualifier,
January 19. with the three winners clinching a
on a pair of charities, 111-all. GlobalPort ticket to the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro,
The draw for the wild card Brazil in August. n Marisse Panaligan / JST,
then set up Pringle for an isolation, and qualifiers, meanwhile, will be held on
January 26. GMA News / November 13, 2015 / 5:07 pm
the sophomore guard drained the clock

before driving right. Pringle flipped

the ball over three defenders to give impressive showing led to more praise from game, as he scored 21 points in less than

GlobalPort the lead, 113-111. their mentor after the game: 20 minutes of play. Joseph Yeo and Jay

Upon review, officials determined “Exception lang talaga si Stanley sa Washington, meanwhile, combined for 21.

that Rain or Shine still had half a second resistensya. Si Terrence nakatuwa. May sugat Beau Belga and Jeff Chan came off the

to come up with the equalizing or game- na, gusto pa din lumaro,” added Jarencio. bench to pace Rain or Shine with 21 and

winning shot. Off the inbounds, Jericho The GlobalPort head coach was referring 17 points, respectively, while Raymond

Cruz found Jeff Chan, but the sweet to Pringle playing almost 38 minutes on Almazan had 12 points and 11 boards.

shooter’s turnaround fadeaway bounced the floor, while Romeo shook off a cut on Jericho Cruz led the starters with 15

off the rim as the buzzer sounded. his eye late in the game after colliding with markers, while Jewel Ponferada added 11.

Stanley Pringle led GlobalPort with 27 Raymond Almazan’s elbow. n Renee Fopalan / GMA News / November 13, 2015

points while Terrence Romeo had 25. The Keith Jensen was the big difference in the / 9:55 pm

PBA Mahindra notches first win with domination of NLEX
THE Mahindra Enforcers finally
broke into the win column, snapping the opening period and never looked respectable 10 points for the final VOLLEYBALL
a three-game losing streak with a back, leading by double digits for score, 103-93.
dominant performance against the most of the game. The Enforcers led Chikahan with Alyssa Valdez,
NLEX Road Warriors, 103-93, on Friday. by as much as 17 in the second period, Mahindra also pulled a lot of the Volleyball Phenom
before NLEX trimmed it down to five offensive power from its bench, Continuation from page 1 whom among Terrence Romeo, Jeron
The Enforcers got a lot from with 1:37 left in the third. Mahindra, with Kyle Pascual surprising with 14 Teng, and Kiefer Ravena would she
its starters, with KG Canaleta and however, responded with a 10-1 markers off a 7 of 11 shooting clip. In fact, the “Phenom” is particularly befriend, date, and marry. Socially
Aldrech Ramos tallying 14 points swing to end the period for a 74-60 Mark Yee also had 11, going 2 of 3 close to her father who used to comb awkward? Nope, definitely not this
each. LA Revilla added 13 with seven edge heading into the fourth. from deep. her hair when she was younger, girl!
assists and two steals, while Paolo and supports her wholeheartedly by
Hubalde and Bradwyn Guinto added In the payoff period, Mahindra Asi Taulava carried NLEX with 31 attending her games whenever he can. Here’s the video where you can find
nine and eight points, respectively. pushed the lead to as much as points, while Sean Anthony added out her answers, and her message to
21 points, before Asi Taulava led 19. The two also combined for 22 Alyssa’s bubbly, sweet and quick- her fans.
Mahindra raced to a 26-16 lead in the late charge to cut the lead to a rebounds. n Renee Fopalan / GMA News / witted personality further shone
during her At Home With Volley If you can’t get enough of your
November 13, 2015 / 6:32 pm Friends chikahan with TV personality favorite volleyball idols like Alyssa,
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PBA Castro lights it up as Texters trump Hotshots in Lucena funny and challenging questions at her. VOLLEYFRIENDS on Viber Public
In the video, the 22-year-old volleybelle Chat where you can keep yourself
JAYSON Castro went on a shooting spree on Saturday, proves that she also knows how to keep entertained and updated with the latest
torching the Star Hotshots for 33 points to give the Talk ‘N Text up with the friendly banter in her own news, chismisans and kulitans with
Tropang Texters a 91-86 win in Lucena City. kalog ways, AND be fearless when it the volleyball superstars themselves.
comes to dealing with controversial Join the fun in Chat.viber.com/
Star kept it close midway through the fourth, with Mark questions. She confidently answered volleyfriends! n November 14, 2015 / 7:10 pm
Barroca finding Marc Pingris to make it a one-point game, 74-
73.

Jayson Castro went to work at the other end, though,
scoring at will to shove the Texters ahead, 86-82, entering the
final minute.

Another Castro drive, followed by a Mo Tautuaa slam
provided the punctuation for the Texters, as they came away
with the victory. n Renee Fopalan / GMA News / November 14, 2015 / 7:42 pm