Contrary to what is shown on TV or posted in social media, the success athletes experience doesn’t happen overnight. Each time they win a title or take their games to a new level is a product of the work they put in when they head to the gym, study film, and more importantly, make sacrifices…
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No team fit the bill of redemption as much as the DLSU Lady Spikers, who ended two years of heartbreak after clinching the UAAP Season 78 Women’s Volleyball Championship over the Ateneo Lady Eagles in three thrilling games. Led by a rising third-year star and an eager group of seniors, the Lady Spikers remained relentless…
Offense may have led the DLSU Baseball Team to the UAAP Season 78 Baseball Championship, but thanks to the efforts of this season’s co-Finals MVPs, Boo Barandiaran and Diego Lozano, La Salle was able to stay a cut above the competition and clinch their fifth title since entering the league in 1986. Having been with the…
Despite their unfortunate loss to the University of the Philippines in the UAAP Season 78 Women’s Football Finals, the DLSU Women’s Football Team’s season did not go to waste. Improving on their Season 77 elimination round win-draw-loss record of 2-2-4, they finished this season with a 6-2-0 win-draw-loss record on 23 goals, considerably better than…
Yan Lariba’s table tennis career can be summed up with one word: champion. After an eventful five-year run with the DLSU Lady Paddlers, not only has Lariba accomplished things many athletes could only dream of, but she has also taken her game to another level with each passing season to go along with the titles…
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Coach of the Year: Lauro Crisostomo
Whenever teams clinch championships, most of the accolades and the attention are given to the players who poured it all on the court with their blood, sweat, and tears. Yet behind their success is a mentor that has given them the tools and the guidance to win the titles that other athletes can only dream…
Entering Season 78, Jed Diamante faced high expectations, being the third and youngest of the Diamante brothers to represent DLSU Football. During his time in La Salle, eldest brother Gio was known as a workhorse with his tenacious style of play. Gelo, on the other hand, was known for having proficient technique. Throughout his rookie…
The DLSU Tracksters finished in fourth place in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions, falling short in points of taking third overall. Their performance in the Philsports Track Oval last February 17 to 21 garnered them a total of 10 bronze medals, seven silver medals, and three gold medals. In total, the Lady Tracksters earned…
DLSU’s Jins clinched bronze in the men’s and women’s divisions, as well as the mixed poomsae event, of the UAAP Season 78 Taekwondo Tournament held at the Blue Eagle Gym last October. Both the Green Jins and Lady Jins ended their respective campaigns with identical 4-2 win-loss records in the single round-robin tournament. GC rival…
Entering the UAAP Season 78 Table Tennis Tournament as defending champions, the DLSU Green Paddlers and Lady Paddlers proved that they were the best in the league after emerging as back-to-back champions in their respective divisions. This year’s competition was held at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium last October 17 to 29. The Green Paddlers won…