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BSN retains title in women’s badminton CBA reigns supreme in men’s division

By John Alexander M. Cuyoca

The College of Nursing brought glory to their college after retaining its defending championship in women’s division while the College of Business and Accountancy reigned supreme in the men’s division in the Badminton Finals today at the College Covered Court. BSN had a close fight against CBA where the championship matches for both men and women divisions went between the two of them. This is the fourth year of the BSN to win the title for the women’s division. On the other hand, after reigning as champion in men’s division for three years, the BSN lost its chance to retain its title for this year’s championship.

Women’s Singles Joyce Solinap of the College of Nursing corralled her infamous temper to overpower the supremacy of Bianca Torrejon of the College of Business and Accountancy, 21-10; 21-81, to clinch the championship title in the 2008 USLS Sportsfest Badminton Women’s Singles Finals today. Despite committing three unforced errors in the second set, Solinap remained extreme against Torrejon creating a big sensation for her powerful smashes that paved the way for her sweet victory. In the early stages of the opening game, Solinap looked little rusty but as the game becomes nerdwracking; her rhythm went on the pocket game where

she used her strength and strategy as her ace to win. Men’s Singles The crowds jumped off their seats as the an eye for an eye and tooth for a tooth battle between the finest has finally ended where Philippe Jan dela Cruz of the College of Business and Accountancy ruled the dominance of Paul Ematong of the College of Nursing, 21-14, 9-21, 21-13, to wrap up the championship title in the Men’s Singles Finals held today. Dela Cruz , who had upsetted Ematong, began with a flourish and took a 10-4 lead with array of jump smashes in the first set.

With dela Cruz winning the first set, Ematong recovered from a five-point deficit, 2-7, and from then on he felt confident of pulling it and winning the second set. But when dela Cruz got his rhythm, he slowed down the pace and took control of the tie, 8-8, registering a facile of six great smashes that led advance for his score. Women’s Doubles Melnette Guarino and Rochelle Bantiling of the College of Business and Accountancy smashed the brief resistance of Leslie Somes and Christia Cabrera of the College of Nursing, 21-18, 21-17, to seal the championship title Women’s Doubles Finals held today. Guarino and Bantiling

put up a brave fight before bowing out 16-11, where they have to fight nail and tooth to come from a game behind to win the first set. Taking the first game after advancing 3 points, the second game saw Somes and Cabrera slowing down the pace, which results for them to commit several smashing errors which led to glorious triumph of their opponents. Men’s Doubles Dong Min Kim and Cesar Raymundo of the College of Business and Accountancy proved that they were heads and shoulders above their challengers when they snatched the championship title

against Francis Nava and Jon Jardiilon of the College of Nursing, 21-11, 9-21, 21-31, in the Men’s Doubles Finals held today. Nava and Jardiolin struggled in the first set but they regained their vigor in the second set by striking several jump smashes against their opponents to quickly recover and advance to the third set. During the pulsating third set, Kim started the match on a scratching note losing his first smash in the tournament but as the game continues, team CBA showed-off their unpredictable strategies to end up the match and clinch the title.

CBA emerges as new lawn tennis champs By Randell T. Aranza

College of Business and Accountancy outlasted defending champions ENG’G (Men) and BSN (Women) in Lawn Tennis Championship Match, 2-0, 2-1, respectively, at the USLS Lawn Tennis Court today. In the men’s division, CBA won in Game 9 against EDUC, 2-1, as the mighty yellow finally received the mostawaited golden ticket to the championship round. BSN topped in Game

10 versus CAS, 2-1, but both failed to enter the championships. Meanwhile, the women of the College of Nursing also grabbed a slot in the finals after they defeated the College of Education in Game 9, 2-0. Game 10 went to CAS with a 0-2 win against ENG’G. Finally, the moment has come for the contenders to battle it out and to raise their respective flags in the game. The men’s championship round was a great turnout for CBA as

they grabbed the crown from the ENG’G, 6-4, 6-1, closing the match to 2-0. Victorino Mananes of ENG’G poorly executed some of his shots in the second set against Patrick Aquino of CBA, finishing the game with a shocking double fault. “It’s a game. Somebody win, somebody lose… Congratulations to CBA,” said Mananes of ENG’G, humbly accepting defeat. In the women’s championship match,

BSN’s Karmele Portillano started with a smooth serve against CBA’s John Bentula, but failed to show smooth tactics for the rest of the first set with 3-6, in favor of CBA. Moreover, Lee Algara of CBA failed to bring home victory in the

second set, 6-3, leading to a tiebreaker doubles match finally snatched by the mighty yellow, 6-10. Overall, EDUC ranked fifth in both men’s (W-0, L-4) and women’s (W-0, L-4) race; CAS, fourth in men’s (W-1, L-3) and

third in women’s (W-2, L-2); BSN, third in men’s (W-2, L-2) and second in women’s (W-3, L-1); ENG’G second in men’s (W-3, L-1) and fourth in women (W-1, L-3); CBA, champion both in men’s (W-4, L-0) and women’s (W-4, L-0).

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BSN 413

CAS 333

EDUC 183

Partial Unofficial Results as of Jan. 24, 5:30 p.m. (Source: USG)

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LASALLIANS SPEAK What can you say about Sportsfest 2008?



“It is a very good week. All I can say is every college showed their respective talents and skills.” - Rodgene Lastrado, ENEC2A “It is exciting in the sense that we (CBA) are defending the crown.” Jessa - Marie Barrato, BSMA3 “It is fun, but very few students stay and cheer. Wall Handball is fun.” - Zuellen Mae Farro CO2



“It is more exciting than last year.” - MJ Flores, ABPS3A “It is fun. But lately, people are gone.” - Henry Collado, ENEC 3C



“It’s okay. It is obvious that CBA will win.” - Teresa Valdez, BD2A



JANUARY 24, 2008

Varsity player questioned for playing his varsity sport By Epi Ma. Kassandra A. Dajao

The College of Business and Accountancy’s victory over the College of Arts and Sciences in men’s basketball was forfeited due to illegal participation of one player in the last remaining seconds of Game 2 last Jan. 21 at the USLS Coliseum. Sammy Fernandez is a varsity player of the University last semester but stopped due to conflicts in his grades thus disobeying the rule of the Sportsfest. “No varsity player of the current school year is allowed to play for the Sportsfest in his own varsity sport. A varsity player could only play for his/ her varsity sports event in the Sportsfest if he or she would stop for two to three years as a varsity player,” Varsity Assistant Director and Chairman of Sportsfest 2008 Technical Committee Malot Lozada explained. Moreover, according to the Revised General Guidelines of the college Sportsfest, fielding of an ineligible player shall be penalized by forfeiture. Lozada said that they would give proper sanction to Fernandez after violating the rule of the varsity team. “As a moderator it is our responsibility to give him internal sanctions so he must face the consequence of his action,” Lozada said. Lozada added that Fernandez might cause friction among different colleges and that they don’t want to happen. CAS Sports Moderator Mike Antones said that they will write a formal complaint against the CBA player. On the other hand, CBA Vice- Governor Jeremiah Chui said that they are also innocent of that matter. “If we just knew it beforehand that he [Fernandez] would play for CBA, we might have prohibited him to join. However, it is really beyond our knowledge,” Chui said. Varsity Assistant Sports Director said that Fernandez’s scholarship and membership in men’s basketball varsity is questionable after his offense. *As of press time, The Spectrum failed to get the side of the player concerned.

“It is fun because different colleges are cheering.” - Kaye Ilano, BN1F

“It is fun and exciting, and there are sudden shifts on the event wherein some of the departments that didn’t win last year’s Sportsfest came out as winners.” - Reynold Benedicto, AB1 “It is fun, challenging and full of surprises.” - Joecy Grace Mijares, BN2P

“Sportsfest Week was very meaningful because it is not about winning but more about friendships among colleges.” - Jes Jewel Zaragoza, BEPE4 “Sportfest is okay. The students enjoyed a lot. There is no clue of who will win.” - Rolando Marañon, Basketball Tournament Manager

“Sportfest is enjoyable and challenging.” - Kerl Mar Lentorio, ENEC3D “It is okay, fun and thrilling because there were some players who came out to be more competitive.” - Sean Javellana, BN1R Official Student Publication of the University of St. La Salle * USLS Coliseum Ground Floor, La Salle Ave., Bacolod City, Negros Occidental 6100 * Volume 51 Number 7

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CBA dominates men’s, women’s billiards championship By Celine A. Chua

The College of Business and A c c o u n t a n c y dominated the men’s and women’s billiards at Lopues East

yesterday. CBA retained its defending title in men’s division followed by BSN, ENG’G, CAS and EDUC, respectively. In women’s contest, CBA snatched the

title from last year’s defending champ BSN, which turned out as second placer only this year, followed by CAS, EDUC and ENG’G, respectively.

ENG’G saves gents’ handball crown CBA snatches crown in ladies tilt By Aries D. Cariño

College of Engineering kept its title in men’s handball but lost the women’s crown to College of Business and Accountancy at the USLS Hand Ball Court today.

Engineer handballers put out a good fight as it was able to protect its glory as the defending champ against rivals College of Business and Accountancy which ended at second place followed by CAS, BSN and EDUC, respectively.

The lady handballers’s title was snatched by College of Business and Accountancy from last year’s defending champ College of Engineering, which only placed second only this year followed by BSN, CAs and EDUC, respectively.

CBA keeps title in men’s, women’s Othello College of Business and Accountancy defended its chips dominance in Othello at the USLS Coca-Cola Hall in Day 2. Team CBA board gamers took its

superior position in men’s division followed by College of Education in second place, CAS at third place and BSN and ENG’G tied in last place. In women’s

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competition, CBA still ruled the match followed by the College of Engineering in the By Arthur Jason Javellana second spot, BSN in the third spot and CAS and The College of EDUC tied in the last Engineering grabbed the spot. //ADC title in men’s division while College of Business and Accountancy won the title in women’s contest in the three-day event of Table Tennis at College of Business and the Covered Court DugAccountancy from last Out. year’s defending champ The championship College of Engineering, game was played with which only placed the best of three sets. second only this year In the men’s division followed by BSN, CAS Engineering outlasted and EDUC, respectively. CBA 2 to 1. In the women’s //ADC bracket, CBA bested

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ENG’G saves gents’ handball crown CBA snatches crown in ladies tilt College of Engineering kept its title in men’s handball but lost the women’s crown to College of Business and Accountancy at the USLS Hand Ball Court today. Engineer handballers put out a good fight as

it was able to protect its glory as the defending champ against rivals College of Business and Accountancy which ended at second place followed by CAS, BSN and EDUC, respectively. The lady handballers’ title was snatched by

BSN 2 to 0. Dave Brian de Vera of Engineering emerged as the champion in the singles competition with Ray Adrian Nabor, Jomar Villa and Elecito Belarmino becoming champions for doubles. College of Business and Accountancy’s Noel Banasing became first runner up for CBA along with Bryan Ablao, Emmanuel Mijares, and Michael Delgado for the doubles set. CBA emerged champion in the women’s division while

the College of Nursing became the runner up. CBA’s Vesper Dumancas is the champion in the women’s single along with Mary Cabalonga, Mae Ann Cabalonga and Rachelle Catalan playing the doubles set. Angel Vera of the College of Nursing grabbed second place as Sheila Guerrero, Queenie Aplaon and Mary Kris Centina became the runners up for doubles representing the College of Nursing.

ENG’G bowlers become new title victors in bowling stint College of Engineering gent and lady bowlers turned out as the new champs in bowling competitions yesterday at Lopues East Bowling Center. The Engineering men were consistently leading the four other teams from the first to the second set while their women’s team rose from third in the first set to first in the second set. In men’s division, ENG’G knocked a total of 984 pins which

made it victorious over its nearest competing team and last year’s champ College of Arts and Sciences with 875 points followed by CBA (871 pts), BSN (812 pts) and EDUC (643 pts). While in women’s contest, ENG’G lady bowlers hit a total of 769 pins with a 60 point advantage to the second placer College of Business and Accountancy with 709 points followed by CAS

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(669 pts), BSN (639 pts) and EDUC (636 pts). Rainier Ferrer and Victoria Orleans were named as the highest pointer in men’s and women’s single after pinning a total of 385 points and 275 points, respectively. ENG’G was also announced as the highest pointer in both men’s and women’s triple with 984 points and 769 points, respectively. //CAC

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ENG’G to face BSN E N G ’ G a n d B S N t o b a t t l e f o r t h e i n m e n ’ s v o l l e y championship crown in men’s football CBA to meet BSN clashed against the Nursing and EDUC but after that draw against in women’s volley After days of epic battles courageous engineers it seems that the blue the ENG’G and has By Allen Gabriel M. Iñigo

By Katherine Joyce I. Tubid and Randell T. Aranza

College of Engineering will face reigning holder College of Nursing in men’s volleyball competition while College of Business and Accountancy will meet defending champ College of Nursing in the championship game of women’s volleyball tomorrow at the USLS Covered Court. In Day 4 of the volley competition, CAS ruled Game 7 in the men’s division against EDUC, 25-19, 25-18. It was a close battle between the green and blue banners, but the Artians pinned down their contenders after reaching 5 in the first set. EDUC sought revenge in the second set but

the Artians managed to recover after advancing in the middle of the game, marking CAS’ first win. In other matches, CBA suffered the wrath of ENG’G with 14-25, 21-25 in Game 8; Game 9 went to BSN, 25-14, 25-13, against EDUC; while CAS defeated ENG’G, 25-15, 25-21. Meanwhile, ENG’G ruled over CAS with a 20-25, 25-11, 25-22 win in Game 7 of the women’s division. In Game 8, EDUC gave way for the nurses to dominate both sets, 25-8, 25-8; Game 9 went to CBA, 25-22, 25-20, versus ENG’G; while CAS overpowered EDUC with a 25-18, 25-23 win.

CBA, BSN to clash for championship title in women’s football The championship title for the women’s football tournament will determine by an intense battle between the defending champion College of Business and Accountancy, 4-0 win-lose tally, and the Blazing Red Nursing, 3-1, tomorrow morning at 9:00 in the University Football Field. After a nerdwracking game today against the College of Arts and Science, the optimistic Nursing finally found its way

to the championship match after posting a 1-0 score. With a 3 win and 1 lose tally, its going to take more than determination to beat the CBA’s perfect record. The CBA booters are pretty confident just as stated yesterday by CBA team captain Patricia Paula M. Alonso and it’s pretty certain that tomorrow’s match will be one that crowds shouldn’t miss. \\AGMI

between colleges, the finale drops down between two teams Orange Engineering Warriors and the Blazing Red Nursing which will battle for the championship crown tomorrow morning at 10:30 in the USLS football field. Game 9 today was truly a battlefield as the mighty yellow CBA

where massive kicks were fashioned-out cracking a nerd-wracking match early this morning. It was a draw match but it appears that the Warriors got the upper hand in this match since they just gained their one-way ticket towards tomorrow’s championship match. Right after the intense match was supposed to be the fight between the

booters never showed up for its match like what they did in Day 3 with their event against CBA dropping the victory to the blazing red BSN. Now having a 3 win and 1 draw tally, the blazing Nursing gets to plot a spot in the championship match. Defending champion College of Business and Accountancy failed to defend their title right

only placed third in the tournament as they win by default against the CAS this afternoon. CBA’s defeat against the red phoenix Nursing finally pierced through its defenses and has made it difficult for them to defend their title and in addition to this downfall came the draw against the orange warriors.

EDUC, CBA lady hoopsters to meet in basketball championships ENG’G ladies swoop 3rd place victory over BSN By Epi Ma. Kassandra A. Dajao

College of Education and College of Business and Accountancy will meet tomorrow in women’s basketball championships at the USLS Coliseum. Earning seven more points in the fiveminute overtime, College of Business and Accountancy won over College of Engineering in the battle for championship match, 56-49. The close fight match of CBA and ENG’G had an output of 40-40 in the last 2 seconds of the game and ended with the 56-49 after the five-

minute extension time. CBA’s victory over ENG’G qualified them to play with the undefeated women’s basketball team of EDUC for the finals tomorrow. CBA coach Ramon Miguel Melocotom said that they are really happy to win their game with ENG’G. “We will give our 100% effort and improve our defenses in the championship match,” Melocoton said. College of Engineering snapped the 3rd place victory of the Sportsfest Women’s Basketball against the College of Nursing. Engineering advanced two points in the 4th

quarter of the game earning scores of 34-32. H o w e v e r , Engineering’s Shane Celiz committed a foul in the last remaining seconds of the quarter giving chance to BSN to make their free-throw. BSN’s Thea Claur earned two free-throws giving their team additional 2 points before the time ends. The game was extended for 5 minutes after the tie. Before the extension ends, ENG’G ladies scored 12 points more while BSN earned five points more giving ENG’G a nine-point advantage over BSN.

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ENG’G coach Christian Lladoc said that they won for their college and their college’s support gave them extra motivation to win the game. “The Sportsfest is for our college and will be the way of our unity”, ENG’G coach said. On the other hand, BSN coach accepted their defeat but assures great motivation for the next Sportsfest women’s basketball competition. “Most of our players are new, there is no excellent player yet they played as a team,” BSN coach Jojo Santos said.