The LaSallianThe 2009 edition of the DLSU Lady Booters could be considered one of the luckiest “unlucky” teams in the history of UAAP Football. Season MVP and Team Captain Sam Nierras elaborated, “It seemed like this dark cloud was hovering over us, and we were never going to get anywhere, but what made that team so…
If Jamaica takes pride in Usain Bolt for his legendary exploits in his running shoes, the Philippines has its own lightning-quick speedster to call its own. A native of General Santos City and a proud alumnus of DLSU, Ralph Soguilon has etched his name in history books as the Philippines’ fastest man. The former DLSU…
When it comes to the waves of UAAP swimming, this former Green Tanker would always be the topic of conversation. Lorenzo “Enchong” Dee was one of the main guns of the DLSU Green Tankers during his swimming career, which spanned from 2007 to 2010. During his UAAP stint, the Naga Hope Christian High School alumnus…
For over a year, the DLSU Green Batters’ very own and former De La Salle Zobel standout Carlos Muñoz has been training with the Philippine Baseball Team while juggling his time with his collegiate teammates. It is a dream that he always wanted to realize as a child. Muñoz is one of the Green Batters’…
During the first game of the DLSU Lady Tennisters last month, ace rookie Marinel Rudas was missing in action. Apparently, the 18 year-old suited up for the Philippine Women’s Tennis Team, which embarked on a trip to Astana, Kazakhstan for the 2013 Federation Cup Asia/Oceania Division II Group B Round Robin Tournament. In her first…
From a Red Cub to a Green Archer, Joseph Evans ‘JV’ Casio (SPM, 2008) is now making waves in the professional league. He is now the starting point guard of the Alaska Aces in the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA). A king Archer Casio started his collegiate career in the 66th season of the UAAP.…
Green Batter – Jay Laurel What truly makes a leader? It is a common misconception in our society today that a leader is one who racks up accolades and is the flashiest player on the team. Jay Laurel reminds us of the real qualities of a top notch leader. Batters’ Coach Joseph Orillana explained, “He’s a…
As UAAP resumes sports action and drama, DLSU will count on its second half teams to maintain its slim GC lead over defending champion UST. This season, two blue-chip recruits will be under the spotlight for the Lady Tracksters and the Green Woodpushers. Lady Trackster: Bernisse Chua Nobody saw it coming, and neither did Bernisse Chua, that…
A true green blooded Archer, Joaqui Trillo, embodies the Animo spirit of De La Salle University. One of the last graduates of De La Salle High School Manila in the existing Taft campus and a 1971 graduate of BS Business Management, Trillo was born and raised a Lasallian. He played for the Archers for four…
Men’s CHESS: Randy Segarra From playing to coaching as assistant, and eventually as a head coach of the Woodpushers, Randy Segarra has come a long way. He first wore the Green-and-White jersey in 1995 as a rough entry in the UAAP. Segarra shared that during his time, scholarships were performance-based, which pushed him to play harder…