UE coach Silva happy to see former wards shine at NU: ‘They will always be family’
Nadine Lustre’s phone stolen in Brazil Just last season, the talented mentor and Dave, the younger of the two brothers, celebrated a second juniors title for the Blue Eaglets.Silva and Ildefonso then, parted ways with the former Blue Eaglets’ coach move to University of the East while the two-time member of the UAAP juniors Mythical team took his talents to National University.FEATURED STORIESSPORTSGinebra beats Meralco again to capture PBA Governors’ Cup titleSPORTSJapeth Aguilar wins 1st PBA Finals MVP award for GinebraSPORTSGolden State Warriors sign Lee to multiyear contract, bring back ChrissAnd in their first matchup, the super rookie strut his stuff, scoring 14 points and a game-high six assists against his former mentor as the Bulldogs dumped the Red Warriors, 88-61, Saturday in the UAAP Season 81 men’s basketball tournament.READ: NU rips UE in matchup of bottom dwellers Sports Related Videospowered by AdSparcRead Next Photo by Tristan Tamayo/INQUIRER.netAlthough now on opposing benches, University of the East head coach Joe Silva has nothing but praise for his former players in the Ateneo Blue Eaglets program and always considers them a family.“They’re very hardworking, that’s why sky’s the limit for them,” said Silva, who guided brothers Dave and Shaun Ildefonso and Enzo Joson to the UAAP Season 77 juniors crown.ADVERTISEMENT Rain or Shine posts first win, takes down Ginebra LATEST STORIES For the complete collegiate sports coverage including scores, schedules and stories, visit Inquirer Varsity. Allen Durham still determined to help Meralco win 1st PBA title Tim Cone, Ginebra set their sights on elusive All-Filipino crown Gov’t to employ 6,000 displaced by Taal Phivolcs: Slim probability of Taal Volcano caldera eruption Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard PLAY LIST 02:14Carpio hits red carpet treatment for China Coast Guard02:56NCRPO pledges to donate P3.5 million to victims of Taal eruption00:56Heavy rain brings some relief in Australia02:37Calm moments allow Taal folks some respite03:23Negosyo sa Tagaytay City, bagsak sa pag-aalboroto ng Bulkang Taal01:13Christian Standhardinger wins PBA Best Player award Japeth Aguilar embraces role, gets rewarded with Finals MVP plum Gretchen Barretto’s daughter Dominique graduates magna cum laude from California college Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew Lights inside SMX hall flicker as Duterte rants vs Ayala, Pangilinan anew “Wherever we are, whatever team we are in, we still don’t forget each other. We still communicate from time to time and talk things aside from basketball.” View comments Silva couldn’t be happier to see his former wards shine in their own right.“For the three, I know they’ll make it this far. I can see they’re improving. Coach Jamike and Danny Ildefonso are there. I’m sure they’re in good hands.”For the better part of the season, the Bulldogs, who are currently a game ahead of the Red Warriors at 2-5, banked on Dave’s performance, averaging 17.5 points early in the season while getting help from his brother and the second-year guard Joson.Having had quite a journey together, Silva treasures the moments they share outside the court.“They will always be family,” he said.ADVERTISEMENT Don’t miss out on the latest news and information. MOST READ
PASADENA – On an ordinary night, scoring 15 points in a half would not be a very promising sign. But the way the Westridge girls basketball team’s defense was playing, scoring was an afterthought. The No. 2-seeded Tigers (17-4) will ride that hard work into Saturday’s second round, where they will travel to No. 11 seed Irvine, a 39-37 winner over Riverside Notre Dame. “We haven’t been to the second round of CIF in my four years so it’s pretty exciting,” Tigers guard Elizabeth Chang said. Poor shooting prevented Westridge from getting excited in a first half in which they managed just 15 points to lead 15-10 at the break. “We came out really slow and we didn’t feel a sense of urgency,” Clark said. “Coach \ told us at halftime that we need to push it up and get better shots. We started converting more.” Clark converted to open the second half with a layup and a short jumper. Her putback of a missed shot capped a string of 11 unanswered Westridge points to give the Tigers a 26-10 advantage midway through the third. Clark led all scorers with 15 points, while Chang and Sharon Woo each had 11. “\ was a big goal for the seniors the last four years, and it’s exciting because we know we have great things ahead of us,” Clark said. Great things could come if the Westridge defense continues to dominate the way it did against the C-Hawks (8-11). “I knew coming in that they had a height advantage and we wanted to try to cause turnovers and get our transition game going,” Horn said. “And I must say, we caused a lot of turnovers.” The Tigers can advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 1997 with a win Saturday. scott.galetti@sgvn.com (626) 962-8811, Ext. 4456 160Want local news?Sign up for the Localist and stay informed Something went wrong. Please try again.subscribeCongratulations! You’re all set!
The Tigers forced California Lutheran into 43 turnovers, including 24 in the first half, and scored just enough in a 45-22 victory over the C-Hawks in the opening round of the CIF-Southern Section Division IV-A playoffs Thursday at Westridge. “Our guards put a ton of pressure on their guards and it was nice to see their hard work pay off,” Westridge forward Allison Clark said. 
There were plenty of provincial issues being discussed including health, culture, LNG, transportation and agriculture.“You would think when you have issues such as health care, the health minister would be in attendance” Christensen said. “..No agricultural minister, no transportation minister”The NCLGA says their goal is working “to connect communities, identify common challenges and facilitate positive change.”- Advertisement -Despite the lack of provincial ministers, all 32 resolutions that came to the floor passed.Christensen is proud of the community members and city leaders who took the time to help organize and participate in the NCLGA conference.Christensen also recognized other communities who committed significant time to the organization, including the District of Taylor and Hudson Hope. He also thanked Progress Energy for hosting an energy literacy tour. Advertisement
The search for a Fort St. John musician who went missing in the Quesnel area nearly two weeks ago has turned up tragic results.The BC Coroners Service confirmed today Heath Onstine was found dead and pulled from the Johnson Slough area of the Fraser River near Hope on Monday, after going missing near the Quesnel River earlier this month. Onstine was 49.In a release, the Coroners Service said Onstine was visiting Quesnel on the weekend of June 13. Local RCMP there became involved in a investigation the following day after reports that a car may have gone into the river off the Baston Road.- Advertisement -North District RCMP say officers found a license plate at the scene of the suspected accident, along with debris along the bank heading toward the river.Underwater rescue crews had been waiting for a chance to search the river, but were stymied by high and fast-moving currents.Hope Search and Rescue crews retrieved the body and RCMP have ruled out foul play. Coroner officials and RCMP continue to investigate.Advertisement The Quesnel River dumps into the Fraser River, which winds its way down to the Lower Mainland and through the community of Hope. Some 90 people turned out for a public search on June 18 along the river.Originally from Terrace, Onstine was a popular musician in Fort St. John, playing with several bands including C.C. Brooks and the Dog and Pony Show, and was slated to play with the Mat Savard Band at the upcoming CanolaFest in July, among a host of others.Friends and acquaintances have taken to Facebook to offer their condolences.“Glad they found him, but like everyone else, was hoping for a different ending. He is missed,” wrote Nancy Lilienweiss on a public page dedicated to public search efforts for Onstine.Advertisement
Sunderland have agreed a £14million fee for Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, talkSPORT understands.The Italian star spent last season on loan at the Stadium of Light and scored ten goals – some of them vital – to help the Black Cats remarkably avoid relegation.Borini’s impact impressed boss Gus Poyet and after the Wearside club had an initial £10m bid rejected they returned with an improved offer.Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers was thought to be happy to let the 23-year-old forward have a go at forcing his way into the first team at Anfield.But Borini is understood to be keen on playing regular football and that combined with the size of Sunderland’s bid has convinced the Reds to sell.The former Roma forward was Rodgers’ first signing at Liverpool for £10m but suffered an injury plagued debut season before going out on loan at the Black Cats last summer.His departure along with Luis Suarez’s transfer to Barcelona and Iago Aspas’ loan switch to Sevilla leaves the Merseyside club with only Daniel Sturridge and new boy Rickie Lambert as their senior strikers. Sunderland are hoping to land Liverpool striker Fabio Borini 1
0Shares0000Kingsley Coman scored twice to ensure France top Group H in Euro 2020 qualifying © AFP / GEOFFROY VAN DER HASSELTPARIS, France, Sep 8 – France and Portugal got their Euro 2020 qualification campaigns back on track with impressive wins over Balkan pair Albania and Serbia that boosted the world and European champions chances of making next summer’s tournament.France moved back top of Group H with a 4-1 thumping of Albania thanks to a Kingsley Coman’s first international goals in more than three years and further strikes from Olivier Giroud and substitute Jonathan Ikone at the Stade de France. Iceland briefly led the standings after beating Moldova 3-0 earlier in the day, but were joined on 12 points by Didier Deschamps side and Turkey, who needed a last minute Ozan Tufan strike to edge Andorra 1-0, with the French on top on goal difference.“The balance sheet is very positive. We could have won by more,” said Deschamps.“We did what we had to do, even if we relaxed a bit at the end.”The easy win was a good end to a night that started off in bizarre fashion, with the match kicking off late after the hosts mistakenly played the Andorran anthem, leading to the bemused Albanian players refusing to play until the right tune was played.“It was a big thing. The players said they wouldn’t start without the right anthem,” said Albania’s Italian coach Edoardo Reja.– Portugal off the mark in Serbia –Portugal’s first Euro 2020 qualifying win boosts their chances of making the tournament © AFP / PEDJA MILOSAVLJEVICPortugal meanwhile are second in Group B on five points from three games after they also struck four times in Belgrade, with William Carvalho, Goncalo Guedes, Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva giving Fernando Santos’ side a 4-2 victory that was also their first win of the qualifying campaign.They are eight points behind leaders Ukraine, who top the group unbeaten having played five times after their 3-0 drubbing of Lithuania.However Portugal had a much trickier time than the French, with Nikola Milenkovic and Aleksandar Mitrovic twice pulling goals at a loud Stadion Rajko Mitic back before Silva finally made sure of the three points four minutes from the end.On Tuesday, Portugal have a chance to consolidate their position in the group when they head to winless Lithuania, while Serbia travel to lowly Luxembourg with both a point behind Ronaldo and co.Earlier England maintained their 100 percent qualifying record as Harry Kane’s hat-trick inspired a 4-0 demolition of Bulgaria at Wembley.Kane has now scored 25 goals in 40 England appearances after a 25th-minute tap-in and two second half penalties which keep his side top of Group A with nine points from three matches, a point ahead of Kosovo who stunned the Czech Republic with a 2-1 win.Captain Kane also laid on Raheem Sterling for his strike 10 minutes after the break, highlighting his ability beyond just goalscoring.“To be able to study him and the way he works at his game, for the youngsters he’s an incredible example. In those moments he has supreme temperament and technique,” Southgate said of Kane.England will have a chance to open up a gap at the top of the group when they host Kosovo at St Mary’s stadium in Southampton on Tuesday.0Shares0000(Visited 28 times, 1 visits today)
ENTERTAINMENT: Three of the world’s finest traditional musicians – Donegal’s Dermot Byrne on accordion, Canada’s Pierre Schryer on fiddle and Australian born, Irish based, Steve Cooney on guitar – perform together in what promises to be an exceptional concert at the Regional Cultural Centre Letterkenny this Saturday April 23rd.These three virtuoso musicians have a long history of working together and you can expect sparks to fly when they get on the same stage. Steve Cooney is credited with hatching a plan back in 1997 to bring the Donegal button accordionist and the champion fiddler from Ontario together, resulting in the highly acclaimed ‘Dermot Byrne and Pierre Schryer – Two World’s United‘ album.The concert commences at 8pm and tickets, priced €12 and €10 concessions, can be booked through An Grianán Theatre Box Office on 074 9120777 or online at www.regionalculturalcentre.comDermot Byrne is one of Ireland’s finest traditional accordion players. For many years a member of Altan Dermot performed, recorded and toured extensively with the group, and also along with artists like Dónal Lunny, Steve Cooney and Stéphane Grappelli, bringing traditional Irish music to audiences all over the world.For his contribution to Irish music Dermot was chosen as TG4’s Traditional Musician of the Year 2013. Australian born guitarist, bassist, didgeridoo player, song-writer, composer and producer Steve Cooney is one of the most dynamic modern performers in traditional music. From the age of seventeen he played in rock bands in Australia before buying a one-way ticket to Ireland in 1981 where he joined Stockton’s Wing. Since then he has been very active performing and recording with Dermot Byrne, Sharon Shannon, Altan, Martin Hayes, Mary Black and famously with Séamus Begley amongst others.As a solo performer Pierre Schryer has received numerous titles and awards including Canadian Open Fiddle Champion, Canadian Grand Masters Fiddle Champion and North American Irish Fiddle Champion.Over the last decade, Pierre has released six solo recordings on his own label New Canadian Records, of which ‘Blue Drag’ was honoured with a nomination at the 2004 JUNO Awards for best Roots and Traditional Album of the Year, and ‘Mélange’ was nominated at the 2008 Canadian Folk Music Awards for Instrumental Solo Album of the Year.THREE OF THE WORLD’S FINEST MUSICIANS TO PERFORM AT THE RCC THIS WEEKEND was last modified: April 20th, 2016 by Mark ForkerShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window) Tags:ACCLAIMEDconcertFeaturesMusiciansnewsRCCWorld
Having watched their side lose yet again in their third match in charge last week, the new Harps management team of Peter Hutton and Felix Healy will be hoping to end that run against Athlone Town.Athlone have also lost their last three fixtures and the sides meet at Finn Park this evening (kick-off 8.00pm).Harps currently sit bottom of the First Division pile without a victory to their name in 2011. And after watching his new side lose their first two games against Wexford Youths and Mervue United, Peter Hutton again looked on as they went down 1-0 to Limerick in Jackman Park last Friday. “It was the manner that we conceded that was again very disappointing,” said Hutton.“It was very sloppy defending from a set-piece where your man has nipped in and let go by a defender to head home unchallenged.“It was something we spoke about at half-time that the only way they would score would be from a set-piece, so it was very frustrating then the way they got it.”Result aside, Hutton was pleased to see that his team is starting to improve and feels the first win will come soon. “The performance wasn’t too bad, we didn’t start the best but as the game progressed we started to play much better. We had one great chance when Kevin (McHugh) went through one-on-one and opted for power instead of maybe going for placement.“We couldn’t fault the players’ efforts once again, there were positives to take. Young Aaron McElwee came in for his first start and looked unfazed while Gareth Harkin returned from a couple of weeks through injury to get a good hour or so under his belt.”So is Thursday’s game against Athlone a must win game for his side?“Every game is a must-win as far as I’m concerned”, said Hutton. “We’re not really looking at the positions in the league table, we’re more concerned with seeing an improvement in the performances and getting everything right on the pitch first of all.“We’re still trying to get a feel for things and seeing where we can improve the squad come the transfer window. Every game is going to take on more of an onus in terms of us trying to get that first win. Hopefully, we can get it very soon and get that monkey off our backs, allowing us to relax somewhat,” he said. As Harps look to end a seven game losing streak, they will hope to continue their unbeaten run against Athlone Town at Finn Park. Athlone have failed to register a victory in the last twenty outings in Ballybofey – a run that stretches back to October 1992.On the team front, Gary Whoriskey is back in training again, but Thursday’s game will come too soon for him. Conor O’Grady (ankle) and James Doherty (groin) will again miss out.Suspended: None.Doubtful: None. Injured: Gary Whoriskey (knee), Conor O’Grady (ankle), James Doherty (groin).Form Guide (last six league games)Finn Harps: L-L-L-L-L-L (0 pts)Athlone Town: W-W-W-L-L-L (9 pts)Recent games at home to Athlone Town26-Aug-06 – Drew 0-0 (FAI Cup)29-Jun-07 – Won 2-0 (First Division)02-Nov-07 – Drew 1-1 (First Division)18-Jul-09 – Drew 1-1 (First Division)17-Apr-10 – Drew 0-0 (First Division)01-Oct-10 – Drew 2-2 (First Division)Finn Harps Goalscorers 2011Kevin McHugh – 3Marc Brolly – 2Gareth Harkin – 1Finn Harps Results 2011 (Harps goalscorer in brackets)20th May 2011 – FD – Limerick 1-0 Finn Harps13th May 2011 – FD – Mervue United 2-1 Finn Harps (Brolly)5th May 2011 – FD – Finn Harps 0-1 Wexford Youths29th April 2011 – FD – Shelbourne 1-0 Finn Harps22nd April 2011 – FD – Finn Harps 1-2 Longford Town (Brolly)19th April 2011 – FD – Athlone Town 1-0 Finn Harps15th April 2011 – FD – Cork City 5-0 Finn Harps8th April 2011 – FD – Finn Harps 0-0 Salthill Devon28th March 2011 – EA – Mervue United 1-0 Finn Harps25th March 2011 – FD – Waterford United 1-0 Finn Harps18th March 2011 – FD – Finn Harps 2-2 Monaghan United (McHugh 2)4th March 2011 – FD – Finn Harps 2-2 Limerick (McHugh, Harkin)HARPS HOPING TO END MISERABLE RUN WITH WIN OVER ATHLONE was last modified: May 26th, 2011 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
It’s half time at O’Donnell Park in the Donegal Senior Championship between Naomh Conaill and Four Masters and it’s 0-3 to 0-4.The game started brightly but both sides are niggling away with scrappy fouls.It promises to be nip and tuck in the second half in perfect conditions at a packed Letterkenny venue. The winner will face St Eunans in the final.SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SEMI-FINAL HALF TIME : NAOMH CONAILL 0-3 FOUR MASTERS 0-4 was last modified: October 21st, 2012 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)
Would you trust these three well-knwon local chefs with a frying pan next Tuesday?A unique event delightfully entitled Shrove Tuesday Shenanigans is to take place in Letterkenny in aid of St Vincent de Paul.There will be stacks of fun in store at the event which takes place on Tuesday next, March 4th 6.30pm at the Letterkenny Community Centre Pancake Relay Race, Pancake Marquee, Pancake Toss Competition and Pancake Art Competition will be part of the pancake fun!The compere for the day will be Fat Chef Slim Martin Anderson.The wacky Pancake Relay Race will see teams of four adults take to the track dressed in aprons and headscarves armed with a frying pan and pancake- a test of multi-tasking running and tossing the pancakes at points en route. Who needs wellies on Shrove Tuesday?The Pancake Toss competition will see pancakes tossed through the air and a flipping great prize from Restaurant Sage in store for the winner. The Pancake Marquee will have you spoiled with the finest local restaurants cooking up and dishing out egg-ceedingly special pancakes cooked on-site.This event is kindly sponsored by – Restaurant Sage and a host of other local businesses.To take part in our Pancake Art Competition simply get creative with your pancakes at home and upload your pictures to www.facebook.com/eventbopThe lucky winner will be announced on the evening.Sign up for our Pancake Relay Race by logging on to www.facebook.com/eventbop and download the entry form. Sponsorship cards can be collected from St Vincent de Paul charity shop on Lower Main St, Letterkenny.More chances to win great prizes sponsored by local restaurants and businesses on the evening. Don’t be a lemon! Catch this unique, fun event! All proceeds go to St Vincent de Paul.FLIPPING HELL – GET THE PANCAKES ON FOR SHROVE TUESDAY SHENANIGANS! was last modified: February 27th, 2014 by StephenShare this:Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window)Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window)Click to share on Skype (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)Tags:letterkennyShrove Tuesday ShenanigansVincent De Paul
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