Marikina Dispatches Valenzuela; Sarangani Downs Negros

Marikina dispatches Valenzuela; Sarangani downs Negros

The Marikina Shoemasters bested the Valenzuela City Darkhorse in the homestretch to prevail, 88-83, on Wednesday, July 1, in the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province.Valenzuela threatened at 83-84, but Marikina's Regie Boy Basibas responded with a short jumper and Jethro Escoto pegged the final count with two charities, only 5.7 seconds left.Marikina chalked up its sixth wi…

Sarangani ends 12-game MPBL skid behind Leland Estacio’s hot hands

The Sarangani 10ACT Marlins leaned on Leland Estacio’s hot shooting in the second half to defeat the Negros Hacienderos, 108-102, and snap a 12-game losing streak on Wednesday in the MPBL 2026 Season at One Arena Cainta in Rizal Province. Estacio scored 23 points, including 10 each in the third and fourth quarters, to power the Marlins to just their second win in 15 games. He also tallied four rebounds, one assist, and one block to earn Best Pla…