DLSU is 2nd again in UAAP Overall
For the second straight year, the valiant efforts of the different sports teams of DLSU resulted in a runner-up finish in the UAAP General Championship. And it seems that for the umpteenth time, the España Armada showed overall consistency in all sports disciplines in this annual athletic meet to romp off with the overall title. The perennial supremacy of the UST contingent has many wondering whether it’s the large student population or just excellent recruitment and training. Whatever it is, UST remains to be the yardstick of a great school athletic program.
Top 10 Green Archer Games of the Decade
We cap off an amazing decade by presenting the 10 most significant, action-packed and best remembered games of the Green Archers from 2000 to 2009. For the past 10 seasons, the Archers fought in numerous classic battles but these by far stand out the most.
Green Archers Exit Early in the PCC
The Letran Knights defeated the Green Archers 72-83 today in their Sweet 16 match-up at the Ynares Sports Arena. With the loss, La Salle has been knocked out of this nationwide collegiate tournament. The Archers won the title last year.
Sans Kish, James and Bader, the Archers were blown out early in the game. The team caught fire in the 2nd period and managed to trim the lead a point going into halftime. Letran jumped off to a hot start to in the 3rd canto as the Archers just could not hit their shots.
The team mounted a rally midway in the final period with Arvie Bringas leading the charge. Unfortunately, Arvie sustained an eye cut and was pulled out. The Archers could not get closer from thereon as the Knights’ aggressiveness and outside snipping were just too much for them to stage any comeback.
Despite the absence of national players RJ Jazul and Rey Guevarra, a certain Jaypee Belencion showed up with his guns ablaze all throughout the game. Ten treys and 36 points; what did this guy had for lunch?
The Archers on the other hand struggled with their shots especially from the free throw line all game. Their foul shooting woes have been a common theme for this team all year and we only hope this could be solved next season.
This basically ends the 2009 campaign for our men’s basketball team and Coach Franz’s tenure as head coach. We thank Coach Franz as well as the entire team and we look forward to a more fruitful season next year.
The Scores:
Letran 83 – Belencion 36, Gutilban 15, Kevin Alas 12, Cortez 10, Taplah 3, Foronda 3, Malabago 2, Ang 2, Pantin 0, Kris Alas 0.
DLSU 72 – Webb 18, Bringas 13, Bagatsing 12, Atkins 8, Ferdinand 5, Andrada 4, Banal 3, Tolentino 3, Mendoza 2, Villanueva 2, Barua 2, Manguera 0, Marata 0.
Quarters: 21-9, 36-35, 64-52, 83-72.
The Naga Experience
Enjoy some snapshots of the Archers’ memorable trip to the south last week. They certainly had everything going for them back there. The wins, the adoring fans and Joshua Webb’s birthday. Thanks to Mr. Achacoso for sharing these photos.
Video: Shall We Dance Green Archers?
Rookie Sam Marata and former Archer Johnedel Cardel guested in Shall We Dance recently. Sam was part of the opener while John was among the contestants in the show.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3QOXPGVaOY
