The DLSU Green Archers look to begin their 2015 campaign on a high note when they face off against reigning NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions on the opening day of the FilOil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup this Saturday, April 25. Entering the tournament as the defending champions, the Green Archers look to build…
Category: Sports
With the close of UAAP Season 77 and as the school year slowly winds down, DLSU Lady Paddler Ian Lariba’s year is only getting better. Aside from being included in the Philippines’ roster for the table tennis tournament of the Southeast Asian Games, Lariba was recently cited as the UAAP Athlete of the Year, along with ADMU’s…
Last April 13, Jeron entered the Enrique Razon Sports Complex at three o’clock in the afternoon just in time for basketball practice. He took part in some drills and joined in a couple of scrimmages, showing off some skills and grit comparable to that of his basketball star father. While many might think that this is…
Utility Men: Working behind the scenes
Looking after the needs of athletes is no easy task. De La Salle University’s two consecutive finishes as the General Champion of the UAAP over the past two years attests to the fact that our athletes are given not just the adequate support needed but also the best one there is. These, and the quality of…
Many of those following the UAAP season hear more about how their school’s athletes compete on the court than in the classroom. It is common for student-athletes to be asked on how they deal with the pressures of their sport while most forget that they have exams and projects waiting for them at their classes.…
Dragon Boat Team: One beat at a time
Dragon boat sporting events have been making waves in the Philippines for their high intensity races and adrenaline filled moments. Riding this surge of momentum is the DLSU Dragon Boat team, which proved to many that they do fit in among the top teams this country has to offer. DLSU Dragon Boat team captain Erico…
An injury is the lingering threat in sports that nobody ever wants to happen. Unfortunately, it’s completely unavoidable under certain circumstances, especially in contact sports. Depending on the severity or degree, it can either greatly affect one’s performance or end one’s career. La Salle’s athletes, in particular, have been struck hard by injuries this season,…
Francisco Borlain: Built for destiny
How does one know if they are truly determined? Is having the drive to do something enough to call someone determined? Or is it when someone is able to overcome the obstacles that block his or her path the true measurement of determination? If you take a look at the life of Francisco Borlain, a…
Paeng De Guzman: UAAP 77’s Best Goalkeeper
To be a goalkeeper, one must possess both physical and mental toughness to be able to protect the goal and block any attempts that the opponents throw at the team. It is no wonder that only a few individuals aspire to occupy this position in a football match. Fortunately, La Salle has an individual who…
Another long year for the Green Spikers came to a screeching halt after the team stumbled to sixth place in this year’s edition of the UAAP Men’s Volleyball tournament. After finishing fifth last year due to the AdU Soaring Falcons taking the last Final Four spot in the tournament, the men’s volleyball team was poised…