julian taloma,
The UP Integrated School (UPIS) Table Tennis team will start their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79 campaign on the first week of October at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagle Gym.
Ranking 5th last season, the UPIS Table Tennis Team has been preparing for six months with expectations of a stronger finish this season.
This season, they acquired three new recruits, including rookie Jasper Pacis who added firepower to their already intact core. Pacis is expected to make an explosive debut after ranking first in the pre-season team evaluation. He reinforces the experience of returning seniors Rene Rollon II and James Ecito.
The Girls team, which is mostly composed of VAAS recruits, is also looking forward to a better UAAP campaign.
When asked about what UPIS can expect from the team this season, team captain Rollon said, "Mas naghanda kami ngayon at mas nag-improve dahil mas united kami." They practiced in-game techniques by playing against other schools in tune-up games.
"Win or lose, we'll fight,” their seniors promised. “Pero ito na ang last year namin kaya ibibigay na namin ang aming buong makakaya para manalo," they added.
The table tennis team goes up against six other UAAP schools, including last year’s champions, De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ). The whole tournament spans seven days with the first round starting on October 8 and 9.
// by Maica Cabrera and Julian Taloma
Sports: UPIS Table Tennis Team prepares for UAAP battle
The UP Integrated School (UPIS) Table Tennis team will start their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 79 campaign on the first week of October at the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) Blue Eagle Gym.
Ranking 5th last season, the UPIS Table Tennis Team has been preparing for six months with expectations of a stronger finish this season.
This season, they acquired three new recruits, including rookie Jasper Pacis who added firepower to their already intact core. Pacis is expected to make an explosive debut after ranking first in the pre-season team evaluation. He reinforces the experience of returning seniors Rene Rollon II and James Ecito.
The Girls team, which is mostly composed of VAAS recruits, is also looking forward to a better UAAP campaign.
When asked about what UPIS can expect from the team this season, team captain Rollon said, "Mas naghanda kami ngayon at mas nag-improve dahil mas united kami." They practiced in-game techniques by playing against other schools in tune-up games.
"Win or lose, we'll fight,” their seniors promised. “Pero ito na ang last year namin kaya ibibigay na namin ang aming buong makakaya para manalo," they added.
The table tennis team goes up against six other UAAP schools, including last year’s champions, De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ). The whole tournament spans seven days with the first round starting on October 8 and 9.
// by Maica Cabrera and Julian Taloma
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