NCAA: After reaching semis, Lyceum’s Enoch Valdez eyes finals return

Lyceum’s Enoch Valdez. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum clinched its first Final Four appearance since 2019 thanks in large part to Enoch Valdez’s efforts. Valdez erupted for 30 points on top of 11 rebounds and three steals to propel the Pirates past the San Sebastian Stags, 73-65. The 6-foot-2 swingman also played a pivotal … Read more

NCAA: Enoch Valdez hits 30 as Lyceum nails Final Four

Lyceum’s Enoch Valdez goes for a layup. Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.net MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum turned to Enoch Valdez to secure a Final Four spot after holding off San Sebastian, 73-65, in the NCAA Season 98 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena on Sunday. Valdez flourished in the fourth quarter, where he scored 14 of his … Read more

PVL: Alyssa Valdez relishes finally playing against F2 despite loss

Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — In her first game back at Smart Araneta Coliseum since losing her final UAAP game six years ago, Alyssa Valdez absorbed the same result to a club team, mostly composed of the La Salle team that took down Ateneo in the Season 78 Finals Game 3. The … Read more

PVL: Sans video challenge, Alyssa Valdez gets first career yellow card fighting for crucial point in Creamline win

Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez. PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez said she just wanted to fight for Creamline’s crucial point during their tight fourth-set duel with Chery Tiggo after receiving her first career yellow card in the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference on Saturday at Sta. Rosa Sports Complex in Laguna. In several instances in … Read more

2022 World Series: How Framber Valdez led the Astros to a Game 2 win

Pedro Moura FOX Sports MLB Analyst HOUSTON — On the day Framber Valdez’s record streak of consecutive quality starts within one season began, the Houston Astros awoke in fourth place in the American League West. The 2022 season was only 15 games old, but their run differential was the division’s worst. By the time Valdez’s … Read more

PVL: Alyssa Valdez, Creamline keep win streak going vs Petro Gazz

Creamline’s Alyssa Valdez celebrates with her teammates during a game against Petro Gazz in the PVL Reinforced Conference. PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Creamline has not lost a match to Petro Gazz since Game 3 of the Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference Finals three years ago. The Cool Smashers have won 12 in a row against the … Read more

PVL: Yeliz Basa, Alyssa Valdez help Creamline overcome Petro Gazz

Creamline Cool Smashers celebrate during their game against the Petro Gazz Angels.- Yeliz Basa and Alyssa Valdez came up big for Creamline. PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines—Yeliz Basa and Alyssa Valdez came to the rescue in the fourth set as Creamline staved off Petro Gazz, 25-19, 16-25, 25-18, 27-25, in their finals rematch to gain a … Read more

PVL: Alyssa Valdez shows no rust in return to action

Alyssa Valdez explosive in her return for Creamline. –PVL PHOTO MANILA, Philippines — After missing the action for two months, Alyssa Valdez showed no rust in her first game back for Creamline in the 2022 Premier Volleyball League Reinforced Conference. Valdez, who was out of commission for two international tournaments due to dengue, conspired with Turkish … Read more