LAOAG CITY — Western Visayas just put a dent on National Capital Region’s anticipated spotless coronation run, dealing two defeats in the two centerpiece events of the 2025 Palarong Pambansa here.
A barefoot runner in Trixia Ann Arellano from Concepcion, Iloilo denied a four-gold sweep from the Big City in the highlight 100m dashes followed by St. Roberts International Academy of Iloilo’s 76-67 stunner to dethrone champion National University-Nazareth School as early as the quarterfinals in the secondary boys’ basketball at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena.
The last time NCR failed to make the finals of its pet event was in 2016 Palaro Albay when CALABARZON represented by San Beda-Rizal eliminated the latter in the semifinals en route to the championship over Central Luzon.
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