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Kib Montalbo: The “Kib” wonder

In this upcoming 76th season of the UAAP, four rookies will be suiting up in a Green-and-White jersey: one of these is Kib Montalbo, arguably the most sought after rookie in the Green Archers’ line-up this year. A product of St. John’s Institute in Bacolod City, the 5-foot-11 guard is known for his outside shooting…

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Marc Paderon: “I’ll just do my talking in the water”

At some point in every person’s life, change can be a double-edged sword. Whether it be the start of something new or the end of something good, change is as exciting as it is intimidating. For rookie Green Tanker Marc Paderon, change isn’t something to be afraid of; in fact, he embraces it. “Adjusting is…

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Jamaica Sy: The child wonder

A “yes” to regular training sessions, excruciating muscle pains, and ample time allotment for the sport: these constitute the everyday routine of an athlete and it is no easy deal. With sports excellence often tied to years of battles and experience, athletes find themselves on a long and winding journey towards the ideal athletic career…

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Michael Borja: On the mat

A shy and humble kid from Muntinlupa National High School has made his way into the archers’ lair as the newest member of the DLSU Green Judokas. Michael Borja, who has been practicing the art of Judo for seven years, will suit up for the Green-and-White this coming UAAP Season 76. One of the top…

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Farah Regis: Pumped up kicks

Great people start out from humble beginnings. Athletes like Michael Jordan, Michael Phelps and Derek Jeter did not become the great men that they are by just lazing around every afternoon. They each worked on their skills from nothing before becoming the legends we know them to be. The DLSU Lady Jins’ rookie Farah Regis…

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Eyes on the Prize: Judokas are in it to win it

Entering Season 75 of the UAAP Judo Tournament, both the DLSU Green Judokas and the Lady Judokas had their eyes set on the championship, but revealed a disappointing subpar performance. This season, the Judokas are going back to square one, but their goal to get to the top of the league for the first time…

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Lady Paddlers aim to extend dominance; Green Paddlers hope to follow suit

The stellar performance of the Green Paddlers and the Lady Paddlers in UAAP Season 75 was a big contributing factor in La Salle’s campaign towards its first-ever General Championship (GC). The Lady Paddlers seized the championship last season, dominating each and every challenger with an unscathed record of 14-0. On the other hand, the Green…

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Ina Ongsiako: The Green Archers’ leading lady

Aside from the latest batch of rookies added to the DLSU Green Archers’ arsenal and a new head coach in Juno Sauler, a new woman will also be making her debut on the sidelines and will be with the Green-and-White throughout the entire season. Magic 89.9 Junior Jock and La Salle’s very own Ina Ongsiako…

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DLSU Tankers: Battle tested, battle ready

Contributing crucial points to last season’s GC tally were the Green Tankers and the Lady Tankers who gracefully finished their events at second and third place respectively. Although the Tankers failed to seize the prestigious gold medal in both divisions, the opening of UAAP Season 76 shows promise for the Green-and-White squad. With a generally…

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Juno Sauler: An underdog’s journey

  With barely three weeks remaining before the beginning of the 76th season of the UAAP, a surprise announcement was made when Juno Sauler was named the head coach of the DLSU Green Archers. There was hardly any time left for preparation before the team’s critics began to dismantle the team with their words, as…