MANILA – Calinog National High School, representing Region 6, reigned supreme in the girls’ division of the Samahang Basketbol ng Pilipinas (SBP) Pambansang Tatluhan National Finals held recently at the Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City.
Led by tournament Most Valuable Player Alyza Gozon, Thea Mae Cerbo, Izee Lighid, and Ariane Kaye Penaflorida, the Western Visayas representatives showed their might to sweep their matches in the competition.
National Capital Region South of Sofia Martinez, Samantha Stephanie Gloria, Stefi Contreras, and Xyrile Gabriel settled for a runner up finish after losing to the Region 6 of head coach Grazle Palomar.
In the boys’ division, Region 12, represented by MVP winner Zairyll Cabisabo, John Medship Garay, Alzi Mitchell Monteclaro, and Manuel Ryan Villaruz, claimed the championship.
Meanwhile, finishing just short of the boys’ crown is the NCR South team od Johnelijah Luke Rose, Skylze Nicholai Gadong, Lionil Ace Maestral, and Airez Jan Macadangdang.
“Pambansang Tatluhan is really all about giving young basketball players from all over the country an opportunity. After a five-year absence, we restarted this program in 2024 and it’s great to see how much these kids enjoyed the competition,” said the SBP Executive Director Erika Dy.
“We want them to get used to playing under the bright lights, in great venues, and with top-level equipment. The SBP believes that this will help our young talent achieve their full potential,” she added.
The Pambansang Tatluhan National Finals were held in partnership with Smart, PLDT, MVP Sports Foundation, Cignal, and Pilipinas Live and supported by the Philippine Sports Commission with Molten as the Official Ball sponsor./PN
