Story cover for Courtside Hearts:The Bicolana Scholar and the Masbatean Player by HakiyangManunulat
Courtside Hearts:The Bicolana Scholar and the Masbatean Player
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Ongoing, First published Jan 06
"When the scholar's discipline meets the player's passion, can love find a way to score the ultimate victory?"

In the heart of Naga City, Ivy Santiago and Marco Rivera cross paths in a world where ambition, sacrifice, and love collide. Ivy, a brilliant and determined scholar from Bicol, dreams of lifting her family out of poverty through education. Marco, a charismatic basketball player from Masbate, aspires to make it to the professional leagues to provide a better future for his loved ones.

Their lives intertwine on a bustling university campus, where Ivy's logical and disciplined nature clashes with Marco's carefree and passionate demeanor. Despite their differences, shared values and dreams spark an undeniable connection between them.

As they navigate financial hardships, academic pressures, and the competitive world of collegiate basketball, their bond deepens. But challenges arise-gossip, jealousy, long-distance love, and personal insecurities threaten to pull them apart. Together, they must learn the true meaning of trust, sacrifice, and resilience to overcome life's hurdles.

Blending humor, heartwarming moments, and Tagalog-English dialogues, Courtside Hearts is a story of young love finding its way in the face of adversity. Ivy and Marco's journey is a testament to the power of dreams and the unbreakable bond of a love that defies the odds.
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