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26/02/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: EVRAA 2025 baseball sparks intense matches in Eastern Samar

Teams fought hard in both championship and non-championship matches, delivering powerful plays and unforgettable moments. As the competition heated up, every minute of the game brought a new display of skill, sportsmanship and camaraderie between the divisions.

AS News | Jeroh Aseo
Photo Courtesy | Kasey Advincula & Syd Docena

25/02/2025

𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗦: EVRAA 2025 Baseball Action Unfolds

From intense championship battles to crucial elimination rounds, athletes took to the field with unwavering determination. The EVRAA 2025 baseball games showcased both the pursuit of victory and the spirit of sportsmanship.

AS News | Jeroh Aseo
Photo Courtesy | Kasey Advincula & Syd Docena

25/02/2025

25/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Northern Samar keeps the crown in EVRAA Meet 2025

Northern Samar secured a return trip to the Palarong Pambansa after successfully retaining their title, battering Ormoc City 8-1 in the Baseball Secondary Boys' Championship game of the EVRAA Meet 2025, held at ESSU Can-avid on February 25, 2025.

The game began with a breath catcher, as Ormoc matched Northern Samar's intensity in the opening inning, setting the field into a blazing showdown between the two talented baseball teams.

However, Northern Samar quickly turned the tide with a home run in the bottom of the first inning.

The team's momentum continued to build, with a nice swing from the batter resulting in full bases and a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the second inning.

As the game goes on, Northern Samar's defense kicked into high gear. A crucial pick-off attempt was made, and Northern Samar's momentum continued to build.

During a timeout, player #1 Baluyot exclaimed, "Score pa tayo!" , energizing his teammates. Northern Samar's catcher was acing his role then made several impressive plays, stifling Ormoc's offense and securing key outs.

One of the game's most crucial moment came in the 5th inning, when Northern Samar's fielder made an incredible catch, only to have the umpire rule it a no-catch due to glove detachment.

Fueled by determination, Northern Samar's bats erupted in the final inning, with a home run and a series of impressive hits, including a player bravely taking a hit by pitch to the chest. Northern Samar's defense sealed the deal, securing their gold medal.

The electric atmosphere was further amplified by the cheering support from Eastern Samar's contingent, who enthusiastically cheered on Northern Samar as if they were their own team.

They showcased the spirit of camaraderie and sportsmanship was totally heartwarming, Eastern Samar essentially served as Northern Samar's unofficial cheerleading squad.

“The game wasn't that hard, but our training was. It's tough balancing school, family time, and baseball. Actually, their skills were hard to top, and their energy matched ours. It was more of a competition of strategies between coaches.” Captain ball John Paul B. Montejo says.

AS Sports | Sophia Geroy
Photo Courtesy | Kasey Advincula | AE

25/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Eastern Samar snags bronze medal in the EVRAA Baseball Secondary Boys

Eastern Samar secured a 6-3 victory over Leyte in the battle for third place in the Baseball Secondary Boys at the EVRAA Meet 2025 held at ESSU Can-avid on February 25, 2025.

The game got off to a rocky start for Leyte, with their batter getting hit in the thigh in the opening inning.

The player was in visible pain and had to be out of the field immediately. Despite of this setback, Leyte managed to take an early 1-0 lead.

However, Eastern Samar quickly bounced back, tying the game at 1-1 with a strikeout. The team then loaded the bases, putting pressure on Leyte's pitcher.

In a surprising move, Leyte's catcher had to switch to pitcher due to the lack of strikes from Eastern Samar's batters.

Mud-caked uniforms and sweat-drenched faces couldn't hide the tension etched on the faces of the players from both teams.

Leyte complained about the loud cheering from Eastern Samar, claiming it was distracting their players.

Undeterred, Eastern Samar played a strong defense, taking a 2-1 lead.

The game seesawed, with Leyte scoring another point to make it 4-2. However, Eastern Samar rallied, scoring two more points to take a 6-3 lead.

In a crucial moment, Leyte's batter was called out for a double contact, leaving his team on edge.

The final inning unfolded like a ticking time bomb, each pitch exploding with tension. The sound of the bat sent the ball soaring, and for a heart-stopping moment, the outcome hung suspended.

Kidlat's pitcher wound up, releasing a fastball that hurtled towards the plate like a bullet.

In the end, Eastern Samar's strong performance earned them the third spot in the Baseball Secondary Boys division.

“We're definitely happy after clinching the bronze medal with no lose count” says Paul Abuda, a player from Eastern Samar,
“We played from our hearts, our coaches cheering us with encouragement was a big help”.

AS Sports | Sophia Geroy
Photo Courtesy | Kasey Advincula | AE

25/02/2025

𝗘𝗗𝗦𝗔 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘆𝘀𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗻𝗴 𝘂𝗸𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝗮 𝗸𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗸𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗮𝗻

Ang isang araw ng pangilin o 'holiday' ay itinuturing na araw ng pag-alala at pagdaraos para sa diwa ng mga kaganapang likas na makabuluhan para sa ating kasaysayan. Ang mga araw na ito ay may isinasalaysay na kuwento na mahalagang itatak sa utak ng tao, maganda man o masalimuot ang istorya at pinagmulan nito.

Pebrero 25, 1986, isang matagumpay na kalayaan ang nakamit ng ating mga ninuno sa kamay ng karahasan, at isang istoryang iniukit sa kasaysayan. Ang EDSA people power revolution ay ang pag-alsa ng milyon-milyong katao na nagpatalsik sa diktadurang Marcos. Ilang kilimetro ang nilakad ng mga nag-alsa patungo sa Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA) sa Metro Manila na dinaluhan ng ibang nagmula pa sa iba't ibang panig ng bansa na naninindigan at naghahangad na matigil ang masalimuot na pagpapahirap ng bansa sa kamay ng dating pangulong Ferdinand Marcos Sr. Dito ay masasalamin ang pinagkaisang lakas ng mga pilipino para sa adhikain na matigil na ang pagpapahirap sa ating mamamayan at magkaroon ng pagbabago sa ating bansa.

Ang pangyayaring ito ay hindi kalimot-limot sapagkat ito ang gumising sa atin na hindi tayo tuta na inaalipusta, tayo ay tao ng Pilipinas na may tapang, pagmamahal, at paninindigan sa bayan. Sa makatuwid at tunay, hindi malilimutan at hindi dapat kalimutan ang dugo at pawis ng pilipino upang maipagkaloob sa atin ang kalayaang kanilang ipinagsapalaran.

Hindi ito magtatapos sa isang araw lamang, ito ay mananatili sa bawat siglo at yugto. Ang EDSA revolution ay isang makasaysayang pangyayari na patuloy na magpapa-alala sa atin sa ipinamalas na malasakit ng ating mga bayaning lumaban para sa ating kalayaan. Isa itong habilin sa atin na mahalaga ang pagkakaisa, at nawa’y magpatuloy ang ating pagnanais para sa isang makatarungan at demokratikong bansa.

🎨: Glyzelle Coles
🖊️: Shane Nicole Galo

25/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Tacloban City Shine Through the Rain

The ESSU Can-avid grounds were battered by heavy rain on February 23, 2025, but the rain failed to extinguish the fire in the hearts of the athletes competing in the EVRAA Meet 2025 Baseball Secondary Boys. Tacloban City emerged victorious against Southern Leyte, despite the challenging weather conditions.

"We really didn't do much while waiting for the rain to stop," said Rillard Tolentino, Tacloban City's standout catcher. "My team and I huddled together with our coaches and trainers, and we agreed that no matter what happens, even if the ball is soaked, we will continue to fight and play smart."

Tolentino emphasized the importance of strategy, "Our pitcher needed to throw strikes and keep the Southern Leyte batters out. We didn't want to give them any free passes or extra bases, especially with the rain making the field slippery" Tolentino says.

The team's determination paid off, as Tacloban City took a lead in the bottom half of the second inning. Southern Leyte's impressive double play stunned the audience, but ultimately, Tacloban City secured the 2-0 win.

AS Sports | Sophia Geroy
Photo Courtesy | Syd Docena | AS

25/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Leyte Seizes Quarterfinals win over Tacloban City

Leyte delivered a hard-hitting 8-5 victory against Tacloban City in the EVRAA Meet 2025 Baseball Secondary Boys Quarterfinals held at ESSU Can-avid on February 24, 2025.

The energy at ESSU Can-avid was electric as the crowd cheered on the two teams

Despite the tough loss, Tacloban City's coach tried to focus on the positives, stressing the importance of zeroing in on the batter rather than the runners.

"Our strategy was simple: focus, concentration, and team effort. we knew that if we worked together, we would win" MVP Cluie Jul Mark Cinto says.

Leyte will now face Eastern Samar in the battle for third place, with the winner claiming the bronze medal. The stage is set for an intense showdown between two talented teams.

AS Sports | Sophia Geroy
Photo Courtesy | Syd Docena | AS

25/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Ormoc City Mangles Maasin City, 15-6

Ormoc City delivered a resounding 15-6 victory against Maasin City in the EVRAA Meet 2025 Baseball Secondary Boys Quarterfinals held at ESSU Can-avid on February 24, 2025.

The Ormoc City team showcased their impressive skills, outscoring Maasin City with a gung-ho performance.

With their sights still set on glory, Ormoc City now shifts focus to the gold medal, gearing up for a thrilling showdown against Northern Samar on the championship game.

AS Sports | Sophia Geroy
Photo Courtesy | Syd Docena | AS

25/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Eastern Samar blanks Samar, advances to finals

In a heart-stopping quarterfinals showdown, Eastern Samar's #4 Clyde Quiminales delivered a clutch home run in the final inning, propelling his team with a 1-0 victory over Samar in the EVRAA Meet 2025 Baseball Secondary Boys Quarterfinals held at ESSU Can-avid on February 24, 2025.

Eastern Samar showcased a never give up spirit, as they edged out Samar in a game that saw both teams struggle to get on base. Eastern Samar's gritty refusal to back down paid off.

The game got off to a strong start, with Kidlat Esti of Eastern Samar dominating the opening innings. Esti's impressive pitching set the tone for the game and their defense was solid from the outset.

However, Samar's team refused to back down. In the top of the second inning, Samar's base runner failed to withdraw on second base, resulting in an out. Despite this setback, Samar's team continued to fight, taking charge in the third inning and eking Eastern Samar.

As the game continues, the coaches and teammates of Eastern Samar rallied behind their players, cheering "no pressure" and "focus, don't let them get into you!" The Eastern Samar defense remained solid.

Samar's pitcher almost got disqualified for pitching after serving as catcher four times already. The game was interrupted momentarily, but the player was allowed to continue, with no penalties.

The score remained deadlocked at 0-0 until the final inning, when #4 Clyde Kessen B. Quiminales delivered a clutch home run, securing the win for Eastern Samar, 1-0.

Quiminales was immediately swarmed by his coaches and teammates, who showered him with warm hugs and roaring cheers. The celebration was a testament to the team's camaraderie and spirit.

"I'm super happy that we won today's game, thanks to our coaches' support. We got to use some tips they gave us. Even though it was a hard-fought game, we came out on top." MVP Clyde Kessen B. Quiminales says.

AS Sports | Sophia Geroy
Photo Courtesy | Syd Docena | AS

24/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Catbalogan pulverizes Ormoc in the EVRAA Sepak Takraw Secondary Boys' Team Championship, 2-0

Catbalogan snatched the crown from Ormoc with a horse kick that sent a whirlwind rattan, branding as the victor in the EVRAA Sepak Takraw Secondary Boys' Team Championship at Old Plaza, Can-avid Eastern Samar on February 24, 2025.

A lightning-strike rattan from Ormoc's first regu clinched the success in the first set of the game with a swift horse kick to their opponent, immobilizing the first regu of Catbalogan to receive it. However, Catbalogan quickly regained their composure, winning the second set and third set with a nonstop bicycle kicks towards Ormoc's court, 13-15, 15-9, 15-11.

Jumping into the air to horse kick a rattan, second regu of Ormoc took the lead in the first set of the game, prepared to take down Catbalogan's second regu. Yet, as the game unfolded, Ormoc lost their momentum and was caught off guard by Catbalogan's rapid kicks. As a result, Ormoc was unable to receive the rattan properly after Catbalogan's horse kick. Similarly, in the second set, Ormoc was unable to return the rattan by Catbalogan's roll spike, 15-13, 17-14.

"We are very pleased because we won. This was the third time we dreamed of winning this competition, and we finally seize the moment." Catbalogan's player Jaymart Pacanan said.
"We are very happy because we had faced Ormoc City three times in EVRAA, and we, at last, won this championship game." Coach Melchor Carbaja of Catbalogan said.

𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆:
Jaymart Pacanan
Kyle Harvey Bacsal
Ike Gabrielle Muya
Gabrielle Ocenar
Joshua Egbuhay
John Benedict Gudio
Bryant Gudio
Reynald Villanueva
Eron Jedrick Pacalin
Emirson Langcuyan

𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀:
John Zander Pesidas
Melchor Carbaja

Catbalogan City is now crowned as the victor in the EVRAA Sepak Takraw Secondary Boys' Team Championship and will compete in the upcoming Palarong Pambansa 2025.

AS Sports | Thania Germino
Photo Courtesy | Princess Mikaela Coso | AS

24/02/2025

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧𝗦 | Catbalogan annihilates Leyte in the EVRAA Sepak Takraw Secondary Boys Best Regu, 2-0

Catbalogan shattered Leyte's hopes of winning the competition with a continuous blasting roll spikes in the EVRAA Sepak Takraw Secondary Boys Best Regu at Old Plaza, Can-avid Eastern Samar on February 24, 2025.

Catbalogan's no. 7 Egbuhay, aided his team with his relentless roll spikes that seemed to break the sound barrier. Meanwhile, no. 1 Gumboc and no. 5 Basibas of Leyte helped their team in gaining a score for themselves with solid blocks and spikes.

An impenetrable net, Leyte and Catbalogan exchanges scores early in the game for struggling to serve properly as their scores was tied 1 up to 7. However, the game was swiftly conquered by Catbalogan with their roll spikes, while Leyte stumbled to return the rattan, 15-12.
Recovering from the loss, Leyte changed player no. 1 Gumboc with no. 5 Basibas for a new advantage. But, the self-setting and roll spikes of no. 7 Egbuhay was unstoppable, finishing the last set with a breakneck somersault spike, 15-9.

Catbalogan will compete in the EVRAA Sepak Takraw Secondary Boys Best Regu Championship against Northern Samar at Old Plaza, Can-avid Eastern Samar on February 25, 2025.

AS Sports | Thania Germino
Photo Courtesy | Princess Mikaela Coso | AS