Shakey’s V-League: Lady Archers trounce Eagles, boost semis bid

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From PHILSTAR.COM

Three-time champion La Salle zeroed in on the first semifinal berth as it thwarted Ateneo’s tough stand in the third and fourth sets to fashion out a 25-21, 25-15, 21-25, 26-24 victory yesterday for its fourth straight win in the Shakey’s V-League second conference at The Arena in San Juan City.

Jacqueline Alarca’s block off Ateneo rookie Angeline Gervacio to clinch the victory for the Lady Archers, who held off their rivals in the first two sets, stumbled in the third but scrambled in the fourth frame to clinch their fourth win and keep their unblemished slate.  

“They seemed to relax in the third and fourth sets. Our reception loosened up a bit that’s why our offense suffered,” said La Salle assistant coach Noel Orcullo, who took over from head coach Ramil de Jesus. “It’s a good thing that Jacq (Alarca) stepped up.”

Earlier, San Sebastian College picked up its second win in row after an opening game setback, beating Lyceum, 25-18, 25-19, 25-20, to stay behind unbeaten La Salle in the early going of the league sponsored by Shakey’s …


 
 
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Green Archers in the PBA – Taking it to the next level

Throughout its 34 years of existence, the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA) has showcased the best of Philippine basketball to the delight of millions of Filipinos nationwide. To any player who aspires for a career in basketball, getting on the lineup of a PBA team represents the end-all of his ambitions.

De La Salle University has produced quite a number of notable PBA players such as Lim Eng  Beng, Franz and Dindo Pumaren, Jun Limpot, Noli Locsin, Dwight and Elmer Lago to name a few. Most of these former Green Archers have made significant contributions in helping their teams attain success in the country’s premier basketball league. This is a testament to the strength of the DLSU basketball program over the years, which has recruited and developed players who had the talent and determination to make it in the big league that is the PBA.

As the new PBA season opened recently, we feature the former Green Archers currently in the active roster.

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Pocholo Villanueva (2001-2002, 2004-2005, 2007) Air 21 Express
For a team that is known for their free-wheeling type of game, selecting Cholo in the recent draft is quite strange. It remains to be …


 
 
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Shakey’s V-League: Lady Archers halt Stags for solo lead


From: PHILSTAR.COM
Stephanie Mercado unloaded a career-high 19 hits as La Salle rallied from a set down to sweep the next three for an 18-25, 25-23, 25-18, 25-16 victory over San Sebastian College to seize the solo lead with two wins in the Shakey’s V-League second conference at The Arena in San Juan last night.
The Lady Archers, coming off a win over Far Eastern U in their return to the league, struggled in the early going as the Lady Stags stamped their class with their quickness and power to take the opener. But the three-time champions made key adjustments in the second set to draw level before sustaining their form to prevail.
“The girls struggled in the first set because the Lady Stags were quick in their plays but we were able to adjust from the second set, especially in blocking,” said La Salle coach Ramil de Jesus.
Jacqueline Alarca added 11 hits, including two blocks, while reserve Charleen Cruz made 10 hits for La Salle, which put to naught two-time NCAA MVP Lou Ann Latigay’s 18 hits….


 
 
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Shakey’s V-League: Lady Archers make smashing return


ARTICLE FROM PHILSTAR.COM
http://www.philstar.com/archives.php?aid=20081021165&type=2
Wednesday, October 22, 2008

La Salle bucked a strong challenge from Far Eastern U and leaned on guest player Chie Saet’s set plays in the last two frames to complete a 25-15, 18-25, 25-23, 25-18 victory on its return to the Shakey’s V-League second conference at The Arena in San Juan yesterday.

Celine Hernandez and Manilla Santos combined for 27 hits while Jacqueline Alarca and Stephanie Mercado had 10 points each for the Lady Archers, who had a fine start but sputtered in the next two before reasserting their might in the fourth to prevail in 1:32.

The Taft-based squad also lorded it over on the net in defense as it came away with 15 blocks against the five of FEU, which however held its own in attacks, 35-36.

“Our blocking is okay but we need to improve our set plays,” said La Salle coach Ramil de Jesus after the match.

The Lady Archers came out smoking but lost their rhythm in the second set as Kaye Martinez struggled in setting up their plays.

De Jesus fielded in Saet midway in the third as the Lady …


 
 
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DLSU’s Individual Awardees- UAAP 71 – 1st Semester Events

Most Valuable Player (MVP) Awardees:
1. John Paul Gomez – Men’s Chess (5th in 5 seasons)
2. Aices Salvador – Women’s Chess MVP (2nd in 2 seasons)
3. Ernest Dee – Men’s Swimming MVP (2nd in 2 seasons)

Rookie of the Year (ROY) Awardees:
1. Timothy Yap – Men’s Swimming
2. Melissa Gohing – Women’s Beach Volleyball

Individual Awardees/Medalists:
Taekwondo

1. David Rivera – Gold, Welterweight, Men’s Division
2. Eunice Alora – Gold, Bantamweight, Women’s Division

Chess
1. John Paul Gomez – Board 1 Gold, Men’s Division
2. Aices Salvador – Board 1 Gold, Women’s Division
3. Jennifer Advincula – Board 3 Silver, Women’s Division
4. Susan Grace Neri – Board 4 Bronze, Women’s Division
5. Dominique Layugan – Board 5 Gold, Women’s Division

Basketball
1. Joseph Casio – Mythical Five, Men’s Division
2. Rico Maierhofer – Mythical Five, Men’s Division

Judo
1. Rick Jayson Senales – Gold, Half-heavyweight, Men’s Division
2. Gerard Teruel – Gold, Extra-lightweight, Men’s Division
3. CJ Santa Ana – Gold Lightweight, Men’s Division
4. Antonio Fernando – Bronze, Middleweight, Men’s Division
5. Renelyn Benigay – Gold, Extra-lightweight, Women’s Division
6. Jerika Senales – Bronze, Half-middleweight, Women’s Division
7. Dian So – Bronze, Heavyweight, Women’s Division

Swimming
1. Ernest Dee – 7 Golds out of 7 events
Gold, 50m Butterfly – Tied own record of 25.81
Gold, 800m Freestyle
Gold, 200m IM
Gold, 400m IM
Gold, 100m Butterfly
Gold, 200m Butterfly
Gold, …


 
 
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