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Athlete Revisited: Johansen Aguilar’s breakthroughs beyond the pool

“Nothing’s planned.” These were the words former Green Tanker Johansen Aguilar shared with The LaSallian after a talk show where he shared his outlook on “finding your own style” in the Verdure at the Henry Sy Sr. Hall, last Thursday, July 4. Having graduated in 2014, Aguilar might not be a familiar face except for…

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Team of the year: Lady Booters complete three-peat quest, seal La Salle football legacy

Clinching top honors in the league is no walk in the park, and cementing a three-peat legacy is no easy coup either. Yet the DLSU Lady Booters were steadfast in achieving the rare feat for the University. Unlike the two previous editions of the tournament wherein DLSU went up against UST, the UAAP Season 81…

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Coach of the year: Alvin Ocampo steers Green, Lady Booters to podium finishes

Earning a title is a dream every coach aspires for in the world of sports. In the Philippine collegiate setting, winning the “double crown” in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP), wherein both men’s and women’s win the championship, is an almost impossible accomplishment. The feat has only been achieved a few times…

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UAAP Finals: DLSU Men’s Football team stumble, fail to claim championship against ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-1

The DLSU Men’s Football Team failed to make a stop as they lost the championship to the ADMU Blue Eagles, 2-1, earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Football Field. After the game, team captain Jed Diamante shared his thoughts on this season, “I’m just really proud of the boys [for making it this far] because…

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UAAP Finals: Rookie heroics power Lady Booters to third straight crown, 2-0, claim most titles in women’s football history

Earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, the DLSU Lady Booters trumped the FEU Lady Tamaraws, 2-0, to secure a three-peat legacy and the 11th crown for the Taft side. Rookies Maye Mendaño and Shai Del Campo scored a goal apiece in the second half to successfully defend their title. With this championship, the…

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UAAP: Arrows up, Green Booters aim for championship over Blue Eagles

Capping off the eliminations with a win over the FEU Tamaraws, the DLSU Green Booters locked in a semi-final slot as the third seed, finishing a spot above their elimination round standings last year. The Green-and-White then stunned the Fighting Maroons in the semi-final, as they escaped with a 2-1 victory that gave them their…

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UAAP: Undefeated Lady Booters target title defense to claim 11th crown over Lady Tamaraws

The DLSU Lady Booters have earned themselves the chance to cement a three-peat in UAAP football, entering the tournament postseason as the top seed. Zero losses in eight games propelled the Lasallians to their fourth consecutive finals appearance, this time confronting the FEU Lady Tamaraws for the crown. Both finalists are no stranger to the…

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UAAP: Green Booters book ticket to Finals behind crucial Vergara goal, 2-1

Earlier today at the Rizal Memorial Football Stadium, the DLSU Green Booters edged the UP Fighting Maroons, 2-1, to book a ticket to the UAAP Season 81 Men’s Football Finals, a first in four seasons. After the game, Shanden Vergara spoke about his thought process as he scored the go-ahead goal at the 77th minute…

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UAAP Final Four: Lady Spikers bow to Golden Tigresses in five sets, snap 10-year finals streak

Without a twice-to-beat advantage, the DLSU Lady Spikers collapsed unarmed in five grueling sets against the UST Golden Tigresses, 19-25, 19-25, 25-20, 25-23, 15-10, in their Final Four showdown earlier today at the Mall of Asia Arena. As the Golden Tigresses ended the Lady Spikers’ 10-year Finals appearance streak, they will advance to the Finals…

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UAAP: Lady Booters fail to convert on chances, split points with Golden Tigresses, 0-0

The DLSU Lady Booters and the UST Golden Tigresses saw a repeat ending of their first round matchup earlier today as the teams played out to a goalless draw, 0-0, at the Circulo Verde Football Pitch. Of set pieces and offsides Both squads matched each other for pace and intensity in the first half. As…