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Green Archers: The blueprint for a dominant season

There is no doubt that the excitement surrounding La Salle basketball is back as the DLSU Green Archers exceeded expectations after making it to the Final Four last season. Individually, Jeron Teng’s college debut was warmly accepted by the La Salle community after the Xavier alumnus won the Rookie of the Year Award and was…

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Clean slate, new debates as DLSU kicks off UAAP 76

If there was one thing that dominated the headlines of DLSU’s offseason, it would be questions. Questions about whether or not the sudden departure and injuries to certain players would still give them enough tools to contend for a championship. Questions on whether head coach Juno Sauler’s sudden appointment would throw them off their course.…

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Fil-Oil: Piatos leads La Salle to victory

  With the game tied at 51 and just a few seconds remaining, it was an eerily familiar situation for the DLSU Lady Archers, who had suffered a 48-46 defeat at the hands of the FEU Lady Tamaraws just three days prior in the Father Martin’s Cup (FMC) finals. With that game on the line,…

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The Ultimate art of disc throwing

Imagine a field that looks just like a football pitch. A feeling of tension has risen and has taken over the mood of the whole place. Two groups of seven warriors meet at the middle to decide who gets the first move. They then march to their end zones, soldiers ready for battle. “Ultimate!” signals…

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By the Numbers: La Salle’s Fil-Oil stint

After hitting the ground running at the get-go and winning their first five games, the DLSU Green Archers followed up their streak by losing two out of their last three games of the Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Premiere Cup group stage. La Salle ended up with a 6-2 record, a one game improvement from 2012,…

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Fil-Oil: Green Archers succumb to depleted Blue Eagles; Lady Archers rout rivals

The ADMU Blue Eagles soared over the DLSU Green Archers, 78-70, at the Arena in San Juan in the last game of the Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Cup group stage. With the loss, La Salle finished the group stage with a 6-2 record after winning their first five games.   Kiefer Ravena led the Blue…

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New UAAP rule: Who really benefits?

Despite controversy and dismay from the public, the UAAP has approved a new residency rule which was passed last April 16 and will be effective beginning UAAP Season 76. It requires high school graduates from UAAP member schools to undergo two years of residency before suiting up for another member of the league in the…

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Fil-Oil Presscon: The Stars Align

With Reports From Kebet Libo-on   With the end of the UAAP diamond season last month, the attention of the public now shifts once again to the first semester sports, particularly basketball. As the buildup to the 76th UAAP Season continues, the Filoil Flying V Hanes Premier Cup will be at the forefront of the…

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Enzo the Little Archer bids goodbye

While the crowd went wild with the intense sports action of the UAAP and while spectators’ eyes were focused on the players on court, a little boy drew the sports community’s attention as he cheered “Animo!” from the sidelines.   Enzo Recto, the boy who became an instant fan-favorite after his first appearance in the…

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Commentary Country and Alma Mater: A balance of dedication

Great plays lead to winning games. As the wins pile up, championships are won and athletes become immortalized for their feats. The glitz and glamor of the sporting world will forever attract the youth from all corners of the globe to pick up a ball or slip on a pair of rubber shoes with hopes…