Thames Filipino Basketball Club

🏆🔥 TFBL 2026 2nd season GRAND FINALS RECAP – A NEW KING HAS BEEN CROWNED! 🔥🏆

🇵🇭🇳🇿 THAMES-HAURAKI FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2ND SEASON 2026 🇳🇿🇵🇭

After months of fierce competition, unforgettable moments, and countless battles on the hardwood, the curtain has officially closed on another successful season of TFBL basketball.

And what a way to end it!

Both the Battle for 3rd Place and the Championship Game turned into defensive wars where every possession mattered. In two low-scoring but highly competitive matches, the outcome remained uncertain until the final two minutes of each game, keeping players and spectators on the edge of their seats.

🥉 BATTLE FOR 3RD PLACE

⚔️ Farm King 45
⚔️ King of Kings 35

Farm King displayed tremendous composure and determination down the stretch to secure the victory and claim the Third Place Trophy.

⭐ Best Player of the Game
Mark Jayson Cabiles
🏀 12 Points
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🏆 TFBL 2026 CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

👑 Uncrowned King 45
⚔️ Thames Market Titans 39

History has been made!

The team that spent the entire season chasing the crown has finally claimed it.

Against all odds, Uncrowned King stunned the defending champions Thames Market Titans in a hard-fought championship battle to capture their first-ever TFBL title.

The game remained close throughout, but a relentless defensive effort and crucial plays in the closing minutes allowed Uncrowned King to complete the upset and write their names into TFBL history.

A major turning point came when Richie Ryan Isiderio, the 1st Season MVP and offensive leader of the Titans, fouled out with just less than three minutes remaining in the game, opening the door for Uncrowned King to seize control in crunch time.

⭐ Best Player of the Championship Game
🏆 John Lester Kabigting
🏀 15 Points

Kabigting delivered when it mattered most, dominating both ends of the floor with timely scoring, relentless defense, and outstanding rebounding performance. The league MVP proved why he earned the season's highest individual honor and led his team to the championship.

👑 FROM UNCROWNED TO CROWNED KING!

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🏆 FINAL TEAM STANDINGS – TFBL 2026 2ND SEASON

🥇 Champion — Uncrowned King
🥈 2nd Place — Thames Market Titans
🥉 3rd Place — Farm King
🏅 4th Place — King of Kings

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🏅 TFBL 2026 INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

👑 Most Valuable Player (MVP)
🏆 John Lester Kabigting

⭐ Mythical Five

🏀 Richie Ryan Isiderio
🏀 Joseph Esguerra
🏀 Chad Pingol
🏀 Hyrro Pal-og
🏀 Rolando Nuangay Jr.

Congratulations to all awardees for their outstanding performances throughout the season.

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🙏 A HEARTFELT THANK YOU

The success of the Thames-Hauraki Filipino Basketball League 2nd season would not have been possible without the unwavering support of our community.

To all our sponsors, thank you for believing in our vision and supporting Filipino basketball in Thames.

Special thanks to:
✨ Thames-Hauraki Filipino Community
✨ Thames Market
✨3EL's
✨ Belle & Bean Cafe
✨Ako Immigration Services Ltd.
✨ Sparkle NZ Wear
✨Fuzzy in Bloom
✨ Mary Ann Baldo
✨ Marie Billings
✨ Catherine Hall
✨ Jonah Canatoy Caigoy
✨ Jenny Bolado
✨ TFBL 2nd season committee

To all players, coaches, team managers, referees, table officials, volunteers, families, supporters, and fans—thank you for your dedication, sportsmanship, and passion throughout the season.

Win or lose, every team contributed to making TFBL 2026 a memorable and successful season. The friendships built, lessons learned, and memories created will last far beyond the final buzzer.

🏀 Basketball brought us together.
🤝 Community made us stronger.
❤️ Memories were made.

🙏 SPECIAL THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO OUR END-OF-SEASON CELEBRATION 🙏

We would also like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who prepared, shared, donated, and brought food for our end-of-season gathering. Your generosity and thoughtfulness made our championship day celebration even more special.

The delicious food, shared meals, and fellowship after the games reminded us that TFBL is more than just basketball—it is a family, a community, and a place where friendships are built both on and off the court.

🍽️ Thank you for helping create a warm and memorable atmosphere for our players, families, supporters, volunteers, and guests.
❤️ Your kindness and support are greatly appreciated and will always be remembered by the entire Thames-Hauraki Filipino Basketball League family.

🇵🇭🇳🇿 Maraming Salamat po sa inyong lahat! Together, we made TFBL 2026 a successful and unforgettable season. 🏀🏆🎉🔥

Until next season...

MABUHAY ANG TFBL! 🇵🇭🇳🇿🔥

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🏆🔥 TFBL 2ND SEASON 2026 GRAND FINALS DAY 🔥🏆

🇵🇭🇳🇿 THE WAIT IS OVER! 🇳🇿🇵🇭

The road to glory has reached its final destination as the Thames Filipino Basketball League 2nd Season crowns its champion this Saturday, June 20, 2026!

Venue: Jack Mclean Community Recreation Centre, Thames
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After weeks of fierce competition, thrilling victories, heartbreaking defeats, and unforgettable moments, it all comes down to ONE FINAL DAY.

🏆 CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE 🏆
🕔 6:00 PM

🥇 #1 THAMES MARKET TITANS
⚔️ VS ⚔️
👑 #2 UNCROWNED KING

The defending champions, Thames Market Titans, return to the Finals with one mission—protect the crown and cement their dynasty. 👑

Standing in their way is the hungry and determined Uncrowned King, a team eager to rewrite history and finally turn potential into championship glory.

⚡ Will the Titans prove that champions are made to reign?

⚡ Or will the Uncrowned King finally claim the crown that has eluded them all season?

🔥 ONE GAME.
🔥 ONE CHAMPION.
🔥 ONE LEGACY.

🥉 BATTLE FOR 3RD PLACE 🥉
🕕 5:00 PM

⚔️ KING OF KINGS
VS
⚔️ FARM KING

Both teams have shown tremendous heart throughout the season and will battle for pride & honor.

📣 We invite all players, families, friends, supporters, sponsors, and the entire Thames Hauraki Filipino Community to come and witness this exciting season finale.

Bring your energy, your cheers, and your team colors as we celebrate not only basketball excellence but also the friendship, unity, and community spirit that make TFBL special.

🙏 A HUGE THANK YOU 🙏

To all participating teams, players, coaches, referees, volunteers, scorekeepers, supporters, and families—thank you for making the 2nd Season of TFBL a tremendous success.

Special appreciation to our valued sponsors whose generosity continues to support our growing basketball community:

✨ Thames Hauraki Filipino Community
✨ Thames Market - Every Saturday
✨3EL's
✨Belle & Bean Cafe
✨Ako Immigration Services Ltd.
✨Fuzzy in Bloom
✨Sparkle NZ Wear
✨Mary Ann Baldo
✨Marie Billings
✨Catherine Hall
✨Jonah Canatoy Caigoy
✨Teacher Jen
✨TFBL 2nd season committee

Your support has helped create another memorable season filled with sportsmanship, camaraderie, and unforgettable basketball moments.

🏀 Join us as we celebrate the culmination of an amazing season and witness the crowning of the TFBL 2026 Champion!

See you courtside! 🔥🏆



















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🏀🔥 THAMES FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2ND SEASON 2026 🔥🏀
🇳🇿 SEMIFINAL RESULTS – JUNE 13, 2026 🇳🇿
🚨 THE FINALS ARE SET! 🚨

What an incredible night of basketball action as the TFBL Semifinal Battle delivered excitement, intensity, and unforgettable performances! 💪🏀

After months of hard work, dedication, and competition, only TWO TEAMS REMAIN in the hunt for the championship trophy. 🏆🔥

🏆 SEMIFINAL #2 vs #3 RESULT
👑 UNCROWNED KING ADVANCES TO THE FINALS! 👑

Uncrowned King showed why they were one of the top teams all season, defeating King of Kings in convincing fashion.

🌟 Best Player of the Game
🔥 John Lester Kabigting – 17 Points

Kabigting stepped up when his team needed him most, leading a balanced offensive attack and helping Uncrowned King control the game from start to finish.

📊 FINAL SCORE
👑 Uncrowned King – 73
👑 King of Kings – 54

👉 A complete team performance sends Uncrowned King to the Championship Game! 🏆🔥

🏆 SEMIFINAL #1 vs #4 RESULT
⚔️ THAMES MARKET TITANS PUNCH THEIR TICKET TO THE FINALS! ⚔️

The top-seeded Thames Market Titans continued their dominant season with another impressive victory over a determined Farm King squad.

🌟 Best Player of the Game
🔥 Samuel Paul Isiderio – 29 Points

S. Isiderio once again put on a scoring clinic, leading the Titans with 29 points and proving why they have been one of the league's most dangerous teams all season long.

📊 FINAL SCORE
⚔️ Thames Market Titans – 80
🌾 Farm King – 62

👉 The Titans are heading to the Finals and are one step away from championship glory! 🏆🔥

🙌 THANK YOU TO ALL SEMIFINALISTS

A heartfelt thank you to:

👑 Uncrowned King
👑 King of Kings
⚔️ Thames Market Titans
🌾 Farm King

Thank you for your dedication, passion, sportsmanship, and commitment throughout the season and during the semifinals. Every player gave their all and helped make this one of the most exciting TFBL seasons yet. 👏🏀

We also extend our gratitude to all supporters, families, volunteers, referees, table officials, sponsors, and community members who continue to support the growth of basketball in Thames. 🇳🇿❤️🇵🇭

🚨 CHAMPIONSHIP BATTLE – JUNE 20, 2026 🚨

👑 Uncrowned King
🆚
⚔️ Thames Market Titans

The two best teams of the season will finally collide for the ultimate prize!

🔥 #1 Seed vs #2 Seed
🔥 Championship Trophy on the Line
🔥 One Game. One Champion.
🔥 Winner Takes All.

Will the Titans complete their dominant season? Or will Uncrowned King rise to claim the throne? 👀🏆

📢 Mark your calendars and bring your family and friends! Let's pack the gym and witness history together!

💬 Who will be crowned TFBL 2nd Season Champion? Comment your prediction below! 👇🔥

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🏀🔥 THAMES FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2ND SEASON 2026 🔥🏀

🚨 SEMIFINAL BATTLE IS HERE! 🚨

🇳🇿🇵🇭 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🧭Venue: Jack Mclean Community Recreation Centre Thames https://share.google/NlrdsxQfI9gnhwBW8

The road to the championship is down to the FINAL FOUR! 💪🏀

After an exciting elimination round filled with unforgettable moments, thrilling finishes, and outstanding performances, only the best teams remain standing. Now it's time for the TFBL SEMIFINAL BATTLE, where every possession matters🔥

🏆 SEMIFINAL MATCHUPS

⏰ 5:30 PM
🥈 #2 Uncrowned King 🆚🥉 #3 King of Kings
⚔️ A battle of pride, determination, and championship dreams. Which King will reign supreme and advance to the Finals? 👑🔥

⏰ 6:30 PM
🥇 #1 Thames Market Titans 🆚 #4 Farm King
💥 The league's top seed faces a hungry Farm King squad looking to pull off the upset of the season! Can the Titans continue their dominant run, or will Farm King shock the league? 🌾⚔️

🏆 ROAD TO THE CHAMPIONSHIP
The winners of both semifinal games will advance to the TFBL 2nd Season Grand Championship, where only one will be crowned the 2026 Champions! 👑🏆

🙏 SPECIAL INVITATION

📣We warmly invite all:

🏀 Players & Coaches
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦Families & Friends
📣 Supporters & Fans
🤝 Sponsors & Donors
🏆 League Officials & Volunteers
🇳🇿🇵🇭 Filipino Community Members

Come and witness an exciting night of basketball, sportsmanship, friendship, and community spirit. Your presence and support have been a huge part of the success of TFBL, and we look forward to sharing another memorable basketball night with everyone.

❤️ THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
A heartfelt thank you to all our sponsors and supporters for helping make this season possible:

🏀 See you this Saturday, June 13, 2026!

#️⃣ HASHTAGS

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🏀🔥 THAMES FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2ND SEASON 2026 🔥🏀
🇳🇿 ELIMINATION ROUND FINALE – JUNE 6, 2026 🇳🇿

THE ELIMINATION ROUND HAS OFFICIALLY COME TO AN END! 🏁🔥

After months of exciting matchups, unforgettable moments, and fierce competition, the road to the semifinals is finally set! 🏀💪

🏆 GAME RESULT – JUNE 6, 2026 🇳🇿
👑 UNCROWNED KING PREVAILS OVER FARM KING 🔥

In a hard-fought battle between two determined squads, Uncrowned King held their composure in the closing stages to secure a crucial victory over Farm King.

While his 14 points may not jump off the stat sheet, Brocklyn Orias delivered when it mattered most, providing leadership, hustle, and timely baskets that helped Uncrowned King pull away and finish the elimination round on a high note. 💪🏀

📊 FINAL SCORE
👑 Uncrowned King – 63
🌾 Farm King – 56

🚨 SEMIFINALS ARE SET! 🚨

🏀 #1 Thames Market Titans vs #4 Farm King
🏀 #2 Uncrowned King vs #3 King of Kings

The battle for the TFBL 2nd Season Championship begins NOW! 🏆

🙌 THANK YOU TO ALL TEAMS 🇳🇿❤️

A huge thank you to all participating teams:

👑 Uncrowned King
⚔️ Thames Market Titans
👑 King of Kings
🌾 Farm King
💥 D'Threats
🏀 PH/NZ Ballers

Thank you for your dedication, discipline, sportsmanship, and commitment throughout the elimination round. Every team contributed to making this season one of the most competitive and exciting in TFBL history. 👏🏀

❤️ SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SUPPORTERS & SPONSORS

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our sponsors, supporters, volunteers, referees, scorekeepers, organizers, and fans who continue to make every game day possible.

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🏀🇳🇿🇵🇭 TFBL 2ND SEASON 2026 – THE FINAL BATTLE BEFORE THE SEMIFINALS! 🇵🇭🇳🇿🏀

🏀🔥 THAMES FILIPINO BASKETBALL LEAGUE – MAY 23, 2026 RESULTS 🇳🇿🔥

🏆 1ST GAME 🇳🇿
🔥 UNCROWNED KING SENDS A STRONG MESSAGE! 👑🔥
Brocklyn Orias delivered a solid all-around performance with 18 POINTS, helping Uncrowned King dominate from start to finish!

King of Kings fought hard, but the Kings in white controlled the tempo and never looked back. 💪🏀

📊 FINAL SCORE:
👑 Uncrowned King – 76
👑 King of Kings – 40

🏆 2ND GAME 🇳🇿
💣 TITANS DROP ANOTHER 100+ POINT GAME! 😱🔥
Joseph Esguerra exploded for 35 HUGE POINTS as Thames Market Titans once again lit up the scoreboard! ⚡🏀

Farm King battled with heart, but the Titans’ offense was simply on another level all night long.

📊 FINAL SCORE:
⚔️ Thames Market Titans – 102
🌾 Farm King – 52

🇳🇿🙌 Huge THANK YOU to all players, teams, supporters, sponsors, referees, organizers, and basketball viewers for another amazing night of TFBL basketball! 💯🏀🤝 Respect to every team for showing true sportsmanship, passion, and love for the game on and off the court.

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TFBL 2nd season game schedule this coming Saturday, May 23, 2026.