The race for the Chris Sports Player Lady Darter of the Year (LDOTY) has intensified, with Janice Hinojales of Davao City narrowly overtaking long-time frontrunner Giselle Bulahao of Benguet in the Q2 2025 rankings. With top contenders separated by mere points, the final half of the darting season is set to be a showdown of the nation’s finest female darters.
With a commanding performance throughout the quarter, Janice Hinojales holds the top spot with 290 points, edging past 2024 Lady Darter of the Year Giselle Bulahao, who follows closely with 283 points. This 7-point margin shows just how competitive the battle has become between these two elite athletes, both of whom have dominated the national circuit in recent months.
Karen Lapiz of General Santos City sits at 3rd place with 161 points, staking her claim as a rising force on the leaderboard. Close behind is Aileen Oclarit of Butuan City, with 148 points, maintaining a solid presence among the country’s top four female darters.
Rounding out the Top 10 are:
Ging Ansale (Bukidnon) – 131 points
Lovely Mae “Bebang” Orbeta (Manila) – 125 points
Mhayzel Maralit (Makati City) – 115 points
Layden De Jesus (Baguio City) – 113 points
Mylene “Mymy” Santos (Taytay, Rizal) – 100 points
Nikkie Quintana (Cagayan de Oro City) – 76 points
With numerous events remaining on the NDFP calendar, the chase for the Chris Sports Lady Darter of the Year title is far from over. As we move deeper into the 2025 season, expect more breakthroughs, shifting ranks, and potentially a new face challenging for the top.
Stay tuned as the country's best women darters continue to battle it out across the nation. |
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