Fall is just around the corner, but summer weather may be sticking around a little while longer.
Saturday, August 22, 2026
UNIVERSITY of Perpetual Help Lady Altas finally broke into the win column in the 2026 V-League Collegiate Challenge after defeating San Beda University Lady Red Spikers, 25-22, 28-26, 21-25, 25-21, on Saturday at Gameville Central Park in Mandaluyong City.
The Lady Altas improved to 1-1 in the preliminary round after surviving a determined fourth-set fightback by the Lady Red Spikers.
Perpetual appeared headed for a comfortable finish after taking a 2-1 lead, but San Beda stayed within striking distance in the fourth set before the Lady Altas regained control in the closing points.
Jem Menor was repeatedly targeted by the San Beda defense late in the match, but Camille Bustamante delivered the decisive attack to put the game away after nearly two hours.
Menor still led Perpetual with 16 points, all coming from attacks, while Cyrille Almeñiana had a 17-point performance and six digs.
Perpetual head coach Sandy Rieta said the team still has plenty to improve on despite securing its first victory.
“Actually, ang pinaka-adjustment ko lang is iyung rotation ng players — naghahanap pa talaga ako ng tamang tao sa loob. Marami pa ring (aayusin). Salamat at nakuha iyung panalo, pero pakiramdam as a coach, talo pa rin kasi marami pa ring errors,” Rieta said.
San Beda, meanwhile, dropped to 0-2 after another competitive outing. Janelle Bachar paced the Lady Red Spikers with 15 points. (Adrian Co)
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Creamline Cool Smashers closed the PVL On Tour by dominating Galeries Tower Highrisers, 25-21, 25-16, 25-21, on Saturday night at the Victorias City Coliseum in Negros Occidental.
The Cool Smashers overcame several rallies from the Highrisers to finish the six-week preseason series with another convincing performance.
Alyssa Valdez led Creamline with 10 points and was named Player of the Game.
“We’re just happy to win,” Valdez said. “It’s the motivation and inspiration to keep improving and stay in shape for our fans from different parts of the country.”
The match also marked the official Creamline debut of Jaja Santiago, who received a warm reception from the Victorias City crowd.
“It’s overwhelming to play again here, especially in Bacolod. Sobrang dami ng supporters ng both teams dito sa Victorias Arena,” she said.
Jema Galanza contributed seven points, while Santiago, Jeanette Panaga and Diana Carlos added six apiece for Creamline.
Jean Asis paced Galeries Tower with six points. Erika Deloria scored six, Alyssa Bertolano had five, while Shola Alvarez and Roselle Baliton contributed four each. (Adrian Co)
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COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) —The heat continues this weekend with highs in the middle 90s. Some good news though, there are no heat advisories for the area as heat indices will be closer to the actual air temperature. I can't rule out a stray storm or two this afternoon but most look to stay dry for Saturday. [...]
Friday, August 21, 2026
Severe storms tracked across the Chattahoochee Valley on Friday evening, followed by a sunny weekend with cooler temperatures and the return of rain chances next week.
COLUMBUS, Ga. (WRBL) — Columbus Council has been wrestling with decisions regarding a new jail for years. On Tuesday, the Council is posed to take a major step toward that new jail. The council is set to consider the purchase of the nearly 43 acres off 10th Avenue. This is the old Lummus property. After [...]
