The DLSU Green Archers will participate in the 7th edition of the FilOilFlying V Hanes Premier Cup from April to June in preparation for the upcoming 76th Season of the UAAP. La Salle will be joined by schools from the UAAP, NCAA and South Western University from Cebu. The Green Archers won the tournament in…
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The DLSU Green Archers started the 2013 FilOil Flying V Pre-season Premier Cup with a hard-fought, 73-67, win against UAAP rival, the UST Growling Tigers, yesterday afternoon at the Arena in San Juan. Newcomer Jason Perkins led the team with 17 points and 13 rebounds while sophomore Gabby Reyes added 13 markers of his own.…
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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…
Staring at a three-point deficit against arch rival Ateneo in the waning seconds of their Final Four encounter, Jeron Teng embarked on a bullish foray to the rim to make a basket and hopefully draw a foul to tie the count at 66. What ensued though was far from the fairytale ending that the Green Archers had hoped for…
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Melissa Gohing: The Ninja’s journey
[widgetkit id=8130] A perfectly executed point in volleyball all starts with a great reception, and while majority of the spectators focus on who scored, they rarely notice the importance of who initiates the play. The importance of the libero position is often overlooked and La Salle’s Melissa Gohing is no exception. La Salle has risen…
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Atayde sheds light on new UAAP rule
Last month, rumors of a soon-to-be-approved UAAP rule allowing high school players from UAAP schools only two-year residency when they opt to transfer into other UAAP schools, circulated in online media bureaus and forums, pre-empting analyses and commentary from UAAP analaysts. These analyses include speculation on FEU star Jerie Pingoy’s wish to transfer to…
The DLSU Spiker teams ended in contrasting fashion to conclude Season 75 as the Lady Spikers successfully completed La Salle’s three-peat quest while the Green Spikers took yet another bump in the road. Successfully winning a third straight title this season, the Lady Spikers stymied the Ateneo Lady Eagles once again after sweeping the match,…
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Mac Cardona: The king of hooks in hoops
Mark Reynan ‘Macmac’ Cardona made immediate waves for the Archers when he entered La Salle in 2001. That same year also marked the completion of La Salle’s four-peat crown in UAAP men’s basketball. He was hailed Rookie of the Year of Season 62. As the former King Archer Ren-ren Ritualo left Taft Avenue, Cardona took…
With the recent three-peat achievement of the DLSU Lady Spikers, it is easy for one to forget about the past and overlook yesterday’s heroes. Over a decade ago, when Manilla Santos first donned the La Salle colors, the school had earned just one UAAP Women’s Volleyball Championship to its name. The league was dominated by…
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Catherine Flores: The clay courts queen
One of the leading ladies behind the lawn tennis squad that won four straight championships from 2002 to 2005, Catherine Flores is considered one of the best Lady Tennisters to have ever suited up for the Green-and-White. Flores’ family was a big factor in her tennis career as she started playing the sport at the…