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In the recently concluded UAAP Season 79, the Junior Maroons proved that they can be what they are right now: athletes who made UPIS proud by playing their hearts out. With all the pressure and criticism they received off-season, they managed to shake it off with heads held high in the hopes of reaching their goals as representatives of their teams and of the UPIS community.
The Junior Maroons may have failed to bring home a championship this year, but we cannot deny the fact that each team has performed beyond expectations and surprised us with an outstanding Season 79 campaign.
One Team
The incomparable bond that everybody sees within the UPIS Varsity Swimming Team (VST) isn’t just seen in school. They aren’t just evident in photos they post online but mostly in their competitions. They have showed great unity in their games which was pivotal in ushering in their success, specifically in this UAAP season.
The Girl’s Swimming team racked up their third consecutive 2nd runner up finish in UAAP79 where they scored 238 points and brought home 15 medals. Their remarkable achievement was mostly led by sophomore Zoe Hilario, who also broke the former record in the 400m individual Medley. Sophomore Chloe Fabic and Junior Charize Esmero also helped Hilario in this season’s campaign.
The UPIS Boys Swimming Team, on the other hand, won 6th place in the competition. Senior Drew Magbag led his team by winning 2 silvers and a bronze medal.
The Beasts of the Tartan Track
After finishing third last Season 78 in both boys’ and girls’ divisions, all eyes are on the UPIS Track and Field Team as they attempt to finish better in Season 79. However, problems struck them early in the season. Ace players sustained injuries while some were not listed in their assigned events. But this didn’t stop them from giving their best for the colors of maroon and green, which resulted to a fourth-place finish for both
teams.
Usual front-runners Gyles Abac, Forth Soriano, and Charles Epino performed well, bagging medals left and right. Meanwhile, debuting thrower Shaina Queri surprised the girls’ division, claiming the lone medal of the Junior Tracksters in the girls’ division.
With their vast improvement this season, there’s no stopping our Junior Dashing Maroons from exceeding expectations in future competitions.
Trust the Process
The Junior Maroons may have failed to make it to the final four after losing two crucial games in the homestretch, but this season is one of their best showings in recent years. They are led by this season’s MVP, Juan Gomez De Liano and their seniors, BJ Lina, Jaggie Gregorio, and Joelo Tupaz .
They finished the season with 5 wins and 9 losses, which gave them a higher chance of getting the much-coveted Final Four ticket but was foiled by the DLSZ Green Archers.
They may lose several veteran and key players in the roster next season, but all they ask from the UPIS community is to trust the process and support them through and through.
Bright Future
After four months of intense training and preparations, the UPIS Table Tennis team finished 6th overall this season. Veterans James Ecito, and Rene Rollon II showed amazing performances while Rookie of the Year Jazper Pacis surprised not just his opponents but the whole UAAP Table Tennis community after putting up a love-set performance against Adamson.
With an amazing rookie and a dedicated team that showed their potential in Season 79,
everyone can’t wait to see their games in the future.
Game Booster
Screaming their lungs out every game, the UPIS Pep Squad surely deserves more recognition. They were the ones who pushed and cheered for the players to go all out in every game, through each win and each defeat. Because of their amazing half-time performances, they were able to attract a sponsor, the Delos Santos Medical Center, for their team shoes and uniform.
They may not compete as athletes, but expect that they are going to be present in every game. Behind every athlete’s success is a squad who is ready to bring out the athletes’ determination to win.
Nowhere to go But UP
All of the UPIS varsity teams indeed improved this UAAP season. The patience and hard work that they all dedicated have paid off. This season was indeed a blast not just for the student-athletes, but also the school they’re representing. The enthusiasm and support every UPIS student gives to all the varsity teams proves that each UAAP season is really something to look forward to. This season might be over, but more opportunities are to come for each team and its fans. As they bring the best of themselves in every game, who knows? Maybe soon we’ll see our teams crowned on the podium and rejoicing in triumph. //by Julian Taloma, Maica Cabrera and Hanna David
Sports: Winning Moments
In the recently concluded UAAP Season 79, the Junior Maroons proved that they can be what they are right now: athletes who made UPIS proud by playing their hearts out. With all the pressure and criticism they received off-season, they managed to shake it off with heads held high in the hopes of reaching their goals as representatives of their teams and of the UPIS community.
The Junior Maroons may have failed to bring home a championship this year, but we cannot deny the fact that each team has performed beyond expectations and surprised us with an outstanding Season 79 campaign.
One Team
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| GIRL POWER. The UPISVST Girls’ Team took home their third straight bronze finish at the UAAP Season 79 Swimming Competition last October 2016. Photo Credit: Ms. Anne Mapa |
The incomparable bond that everybody sees within the UPIS Varsity Swimming Team (VST) isn’t just seen in school. They aren’t just evident in photos they post online but mostly in their competitions. They have showed great unity in their games which was pivotal in ushering in their success, specifically in this UAAP season.
The Girl’s Swimming team racked up their third consecutive 2nd runner up finish in UAAP79 where they scored 238 points and brought home 15 medals. Their remarkable achievement was mostly led by sophomore Zoe Hilario, who also broke the former record in the 400m individual Medley. Sophomore Chloe Fabic and Junior Charize Esmero also helped Hilario in this season’s campaign.
The UPIS Boys Swimming Team, on the other hand, won 6th place in the competition. Senior Drew Magbag led his team by winning 2 silvers and a bronze medal.
The Beasts of the Tartan Track
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| ALL IN. The UPIS TnF Team faced many challenges in UAAP 79 but they still fought hard as one family. Photo Credit: Caila Cadiz |
After finishing third last Season 78 in both boys’ and girls’ divisions, all eyes are on the UPIS Track and Field Team as they attempt to finish better in Season 79. However, problems struck them early in the season. Ace players sustained injuries while some were not listed in their assigned events. But this didn’t stop them from giving their best for the colors of maroon and green, which resulted to a fourth-place finish for both
teams.
Usual front-runners Gyles Abac, Forth Soriano, and Charles Epino performed well, bagging medals left and right. Meanwhile, debuting thrower Shaina Queri surprised the girls’ division, claiming the lone medal of the Junior Tracksters in the girls’ division.
With their vast improvement this season, there’s no stopping our Junior Dashing Maroons from exceeding expectations in future competitions.
Trust the Process
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| TEAMWORK. Despite falling
short, the UPIS Basketball Team made the whole UPIS Community proud after their
attempt at redemption in the UAAP Season 79 Basketball Tournament. Photo Credit: Teddy Manansala |
The Junior Maroons may have failed to make it to the final four after losing two crucial games in the homestretch, but this season is one of their best showings in recent years. They are led by this season’s MVP, Juan Gomez De Liano and their seniors, BJ Lina, Jaggie Gregorio, and Joelo Tupaz .
They finished the season with 5 wins and 9 losses, which gave them a higher chance of getting the much-coveted Final Four ticket but was foiled by the DLSZ Green Archers.
They may lose several veteran and key players in the roster next season, but all they ask from the UPIS community is to trust the process and support them through and through.
Bright Future
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BETTER FINISH. The
UPIS Table Tennis Team finished 6th in the last UAAP Season 79 while
the team’s newbie, Jazper Pacis, managed to bag the Rookie of the Year Award. Photo Credit: Melvin Lava
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After four months of intense training and preparations, the UPIS Table Tennis team finished 6th overall this season. Veterans James Ecito, and Rene Rollon II showed amazing performances while Rookie of the Year Jazper Pacis surprised not just his opponents but the whole UAAP Table Tennis community after putting up a love-set performance against Adamson.
With an amazing rookie and a dedicated team that showed their potential in Season 79,
everyone can’t wait to see their games in the future.
Game Booster
 |
| LOUD AND PROUD. The UPIS Pep Squad displays a newer, fresher team look as they proudly wear their new uniforms sponsored by the Delos Santos Medical Center. Photo Credit: Claire Mapa |
Screaming their lungs out every game, the UPIS Pep Squad surely deserves more recognition. They were the ones who pushed and cheered for the players to go all out in every game, through each win and each defeat. Because of their amazing half-time performances, they were able to attract a sponsor, the Delos Santos Medical Center, for their team shoes and uniform.
They may not compete as athletes, but expect that they are going to be present in every game. Behind every athlete’s success is a squad who is ready to bring out the athletes’ determination to win.
Nowhere to go But UP
All of the UPIS varsity teams indeed improved this UAAP season. The patience and hard work that they all dedicated have paid off. This season was indeed a blast not just for the student-athletes, but also the school they’re representing. The enthusiasm and support every UPIS student gives to all the varsity teams proves that each UAAP season is really something to look forward to. This season might be over, but more opportunities are to come for each team and its fans. As they bring the best of themselves in every game, who knows? Maybe soon we’ll see our teams crowned on the podium and rejoicing in triumph. //by Julian Taloma, Maica Cabrera and Hanna David
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