Editor's note: the ESPN5.com team looks back at 2018's top stories in local sports with our Year in Review series.
There was no shortage of drama and goosebump-inducing sports moments in 2018. And since sport is first and foremost a visual activity, we collected images of some of the most memorable moments of the year.
The champ triumphs in Texas
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - FEB. 2, 2018: IBF super flyweight champion Jerwin Ancajas knocks down challenger Israel Gonzalez of Mexico during their title fight at the Bank of America Center. Ancjas retained his title via TKO in the 10th round. Mikey Williams/Top Rank The kids are all right
APR. 6, 2018: Raven Cortez, Rence Padrigao and and Terrence Fortea whoop it up after Batang Gilas beatJapan, 72-70, in the quarterfinals of the FIBA U16 Asian Championship in Foshan, China. The win qualified the Philippines for the FIBA U17 World Cup. FIBA.com The Fab Five
APR. 7, 2018 - June Mar Fajardo, Alex Cabagnot, Chris Ross, Arwind Santos, and Marcio Lassiter during a Philippine Cup game in April. The five led San Miguel to their fourth straight Philippine Cup title. KC Cruz The record-breaker
APR. 7, 2018 - Tintin Agno and Gyselle Silva celebrate a point for the Smart Gigahitters against Cocolife in their PSL Grand Prix game. Silva went on to finish with an all-time league best 56 points in a five-set loss. PSL Balkman returns
JUN 8, 2018: Renaldo Balkman and June Mar Fajardo of San Miguel Beer during a Commissioner's Cup game in June. Balkman was allowed to play in the PBA again after Commissioner Willie Marcial lifted the ban imposed in 2013 by then-commissioner Chito Salud. KC Cruz Tatluhan tayo
JUNE 9 , 2018 - The Philippine men's 3x3 team during the FIBA 3x3 World Cup held at the Philippine Arena from left Troy Rosario, Christian Standhardinger, Stanley Pringle And RR Pogoy. They finished 11th while the women's team finished 17th. KC Cruz The Brawl
JULY 2, 2018: Players from the Philippines and Australia trade blows during their FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers game at the Philippine Arena. FIBA handed down fines and multiple suspensions on both teams in the aftermath. KC Cruz Pac-Man's comeback
JULY 15, 2018: Manny Pacquiao is surrounded by supporters after knocking out Lucas Matthysse in the seventh round of their bout for the WBA regular welterweight belt at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur. Wendell Alinea Brownlee wins another 'ship
PASAY CITY, PHILIPPINES - AUGUST 8, 2018: Barangay Ginebra forward Justin Brownlee celebrates after the Kings beat the San Miguel Beermen in Game 6 of the 2018 Commissioner's Cup Finals at the Mall of Asia Arena. KC Cruz/ESPN5 Clarkson leads the way
AUG. 18, 2018 - Jordan Clarkson waves the Philippine flag and leads the country's delegation during the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. PSC Hidilyn strikes gold
AUG. 21, 2018 - Hidilyn Diaz salutes during the medal ceremony for the women's 53kg weightlifting competition at the 2018 Asian Games in Jakarta. Diaz won the Philippines' first gold medal in the Games. PSC Reclaiming the cheerdance throne
NOV. 17, 2018 - The NU Pep Squad performs during the UAAP Cheerdance Competition at the Mall of Asia Arena. Their Mexican-inspired routine enabled them to win the title for the fourth time in five years. KC Cruz Bedic saves the day for the Azkals
NOV 21, 2018 - Jovin Bedic (center) celebrates with Martin Steuble (left) and Patrick Reichelt (right) after scoring the game-tying goal for the Philippines in the 81st minute against Thailand in the AFF Suzuki Cup at Panaad Stadium. Lagardere Sports. Atin 'to
DEC. 5, 2018: UP Fighting Maroons guard Paul Desiderio gives thanks to the UP crowd after Game 2 of the UAAP Season 81 Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. KC Cruz/ESPN5) A Lee-thal shot
DEC. 14, 2018: Paul Lee of the Magnolia Hotshots raises his arms after sinking the game-winner during Game 5 of the PBA Governors' Cup Finals at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. KC Cruz/ESPN5 