Friday, June 13, 2008 UA is 13th Cusa over-all champion By Raymond C. Garcia
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO -- The question on where their hopes can bring them finally had its answer -- to the highest end.
During the closing ceremony of the 13th season of the Colleges and Universities Sports Association (Cusa) at the Manuel L. Quezon University (MLQU) in Manila, top officials of the University of the Assumption (UA) were present including UA president Bishop Roberto Mallari.
As the organizers handed the overall champion trophy to UA school officials, cheers and jubilation from supporters and faculty members wrapped the MLQU auditorium as they unanimously chanted the famous UA cheer.
Trinity College of Asia and Philippine College of Criminology, both Manila-based schools, were in second and third place, respectively.
UA, the only province-based participant, bested other nine colleges and universities in Manila after six years of joining the elite competition.
Records showed that UA started its quest in the league during its seventh season, following a two-year leave during the 10th and 11th season.
During the 12th season, UA came back for the love of the game and competition and challenge.
And during the 13th season, the "probinsyanos" kept their heads high after ruling over other Manila-based schools. As UA sports coordinator May Flores puts it, "Nanggagaling sa probinsiya ang mga magagaling (The best comes from the province)."
"UA believes in its talents. We mold them and train them to the fullest," Flores said.
The Blue Pelicans were champions in the cheer dance competition, badminton (women), and table tennis (women); runner up in basketball (women), volleyball (women), swimming (men) badminton (men) and table tennis (men); and third place in basketball juniors division.
Lerry Tuando and Bren David bagged the "rookies of the year" in table tennis men and women while Antonette Sengson was named the most valuable player in the same event.
Badminton coach Rey Reg captured his second best coach trophy the same way Donna Magat did for her second MVP trophy in badminton. Bernadin Booc was rookie of the year.
Mac Alfred Sunga and Johnsiel Noblado were named outstanding swimmers while Kristel Yamat, Noemi Malit, Jovan Magtoto, Mary Gallano and Jennelyn Serrano got their shares in basketball and volleyball.
