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Gabby Reyes: Come fly with me

After appearing in just one game last UAAP Season for the DLSU Green Archers, former DLSZ Junior Archer standout Gabby Reyes has taken advantage of the increased playing time given to him by coach Gee Abanilla during the ongoing Fil-Oil Flying V Pre-season Premier Cup.   The incoming sophomore has been a dominant force on…

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Catherine Flores: The clay courts queen

One of the leading ladies behind the lawn tennis squad that won four straight championships from 2002 to 2005, Catherine Flores is considered one of the best Lady Tennisters to have ever suited up for the Green-and-White. Flores’ family was a big factor in her tennis career as she started playing the sport at the…

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La Salle captures first UAAP GC

After 26 seasons, De La Salle University will finally grab its first overall championship in the UAAP. The General Championship (GC) has since belonged to UST for 14 straight years. With three more championship tournaments ongoing, La Salle has already secured its championship against other UAAP participating schools especially its closest rival, the 39-time UAAP…

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Pump up the Animo 5: Clash of the colleges

Pump up the Animo is an intercollegiate cheerleading competition hosted by the DLSU Animo Squad. The biggest battle between the six colleges in one stage is set to take off in the quest to find the best college cheerleading squad at DLSU this coming March 23, 2013 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. This year’s Pump…

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Green Batters and Softbelles conclude UAAP campaign at fifth and seventh, respectively

Things did not turn out as expected for the Green Batters and Softbelles this season. The Green Batters finished at fifth place with a 3-7 win-loss record to conclude the 75th season of the UAAP, while the Softbelles settled at seventh place with a 2-10 slate. Both teams did not improve their record last season.…

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KINGS OF THE ROAD: The DLSU Running Club

  Known as one of the contemporary popular sports in the Philippines today, running has become a popular sport among Lasallians. To address the growing interest in running in the Lasallian community, several running enthusiasts formed the DLSU Running Club.   Beginning of the road Tracking its roots back to the DLSU track and field…

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Athlete Revisited: Joseph Orillana and Joy Lanting

A look back: Batter Joseph Orillana DLSU’s baseball legend former Joseph Orillana played an instrumental role in DLSU’s UAAP Season 66 baseball championship. He continues to contribute to DLSU’s baseball team as a member of the coaching staff.   Excellence in the field In 2003, Joseph Orillana brought home the championship trophy, the Best Pitcher Award…

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UAAP: Green Batters loses unfinished game against Ateneo

Luck was not on the side of the struggling Green Batters as the team came in short against the Ateneo Blue Batters, 7-9 last January 27 at the Rizal Memorial Baseball Stadium. The game was cut in the middle of the ninth inning due to low visibility.   Both teams were asked to discontinue the…

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13 things to watch out for in 2013

In preparation for the coming New Year, The LaSallian’s Sports section brings you 13 things to look forward to and to expect from the different La Salle sports teams.    1. Wounded Green Batters’ comeback After missing a chance to take the trophy home last season, the DLSU Green Batters is looking forward to nothing…

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Surprising Lady Softbelles off to a 2-2 start

The De La Salle University Lady Softbelles opened the team’s campaign in the 75th season of the UAAP with two surprising wins in four games. The team is out to avenge last year’s disappointing campaign, which saw the team fail to record a single victory. The team’s current record has already surpassed the Softbelles’ win…