2011- My highs and lows...

First and foremost- - I am deeply sorry guys for not update this blog for almost five (5) months now... It is because I have my OJT now... And now, I am already graduating... Yehey me!!!... Wish me luck guys on my journey... I want to finish my schooling already by 2012.... To all my inspirations, I have learned soo much from you guys and girls, hehe. I will keep doing my work as a student, as a Roman Catholic, and as a son to my parents as well... To the readers of my blog, thank you for keeping in touch.... I admit that ever since 2011, I start using my Twitter Account, and still learning from it... haha. I now realized that life is short, and I should make the most of it, because at the end of the day, you offer it to God, you will give thanks because you are still given a chance, LIFE is VERY IMPORTANT. 2011 is also the year when I was emotionally-attached, I have so many crushes, but when my grades were not as high as it seemed to be, I try to bounce back and re-gain my composure and focus, I know my crushes will still be there along the way, but I have learned from it. And Pure Love, you are THE BEST!. :))

MY OWN STATISTICS: Shakey's V-League Season 8, 1st Conference BEST OF THE BEST!

After three games to some teams, here are my own accumulated statistics of their games. These are the players who, so far, stand-out in the scoring, attacking, blocking, and serving department. So without further ado, here they are:

*BEST SCORERS:

1) Alyssa Valdez (ADMU)- 52 pts.
2) Rachel Anne Daquis (FEU)- 42 pts.
3) Lithawat Kesinee (ADMU)- 40 pts.
4) Patty Orendain (USLS)- 39 pts.
5) Giza Yumang (CSB)- 38 pts.
6) Mary Jean Balse (LPU)- 36 pts.
7.5) Sandra Delos Santos (UPHSD)- 33 pts.
7.5) Rosemarie Vargas (FEU)- 33 pts.
9) Joy Gazelle Cases (LPU)- 32 pts.
10) April Sartin (UPHSD)- 31 pts.

*BEST ATTACKERS:

1) Alyssa Valdez (ADMU)- 42 pts.
2) Rachel Anne Daquis (FEU)- 37 pts.
3.5) Mary Jean Balse (LPU)- 30 pts.
3.5) Patty Orendain (USLS)- 30 pts.
5) Joy Gazelle Cases (LPU)- 29 pts.
6) Giza Yumang (CSB)- 28 pts.
7) Fille Cainglet (ADMU)- 26 pts.
8.5) Lithawat Kesinee (ADMU)- 21 pts.
8.5) April Sartin (UPHSD)- 21 pts.
10) Mecaila Irish Morada (FEU)- 18 pts.

*BEST BLOCKERS:

1) Lithawat Kesinee (ADMU)
2) Annie Royce Tubino (UPHSD)
3.5) Tin Casanova (LPU)
3.5) Wenneth Eulalio (FEU)
5) Aleona Denise Santiago (NU)

*BEST SERVERS:

1) Kaye Aplasca (USLS)
2) Angeline Gervacio (ADMU)
3) April Hingpit (USLS)
4.5) Rachel Anne Daquis (FEU)
4.5) Nicolette Tabafunda (LPU)

*IN CONTENTION FOR MVP:

1) Lithawat Kesinee - (#3 in Best Scorers, #8.5 in Best Attackers, #1 in Best Blockers, #8.5 in Best Servers)
2) Alyssa Valdez- (#1 in Best Scorers, #1 in Best Attackers, #9.5 in Best Blockers, #10.5 in Best Servers)
3) Rachel Anne Daquis- (#2 in Best Scorers, #2 in Best Attackers, #15 in Best Blockers, #4.5 in Best Servers)
4) Mary Jean Balse- (#6 in Best Scorers, #3.5 in Best Attackers, #13.5 in Best Blockers, #10.5 in Best Servers)
5) Giza Yumang- (#5 in Best Scorers, #6 in Best Attackers, #16 in Best Blockers, #13 in Best Servers)
6) Joy Gazelle Cases- (#9 in Best Scorers, #5 in Best Attackers, #12.5 in Best Blockers, #14 in Best Servers)
7) Patty Orendain- (#4 in Best Scorers, #3.5 in Best Attackers, #18 in Best Blockers, #18 in Best Servers)
8) Wenneth Eulalio- (#20 in Best Scorers, #16 in Best Attackers, #3.5 in Best Blockers, #6.5 in Best Servers)
9) Rossan Fajardo- (#15 in Best Scorers, #12.5 in Best Attackers, #14 in Best Blockers, #15 in Best Servers)
10) April Sartin- (#10 in Best Scorers, #8.5 in Best Attackers, #23 in Best Blockers, #17 in Best Servers)

Women's Semifinals: Ateneo bows to DLSU

Ateneo bows to DLSU in a thrilling five-setter match, scores are: 26-24, 21-25, 25-17, 26-28, and finally 15-10 in favor of DLSU.
Stephanie Mercado lead the Lady Archers as she chunked in with 16 points. On the support are teammates Abigail Marano with 13 points, as Charleehn Cruz and Jacqueline Alarca with 12 points apiece.
As for the side of Ateneo, Fille Cainglet had a superb game with 19 points. Backing-up were Angeline Gervacio had 16 markers, as Kara Acevedo and graduating player Bea Pascual had 10 and 8 points respectively for the Lady Eagles.

Men's Semifinals: UST bounced back to clinch into the finals

The UST Growling Tigers bounced back from a two-set loss to force the DLSU Green Archers into five sets, scores are: 23-25, 20-25, 25-16, 25-16, and 15-8.
John Paul Torres exploded with 23 markers enough to stabilize UST's offensive end. Supporting Torres are Jayson Ramos with 15, John Depante with 13, Henry Pecana with 12, and Harby Ilano with 10.
As for DLSU, utility spiker Christopher Michael Antonio had a magnificent 15 points. Backing up Antonio's efforts were team captain Chris Macasaet with 14, Mark Emilio Lee and John Kevin Dela Vega with 12 points apiece, and setter Samuel Lubi with 3.

Captain Cha Cruz stepped up her game to stop hungry Tigresses

La Salle survived a long five-set victory to stop UST from winning, scores are: 25-20, 25-27, 18-25, 25-22, and finally 15-12.

DLSU's Charleehn Cruz step it up to rattle off 17 points leading the Lady Archers squad. Contributing for Cruz's efforts were: Stephanie Mercado with 16, Abigail Marano with 14, Jacqueline Alarca with 13, Michelle Gumabao with 10, Mikaela Esperanza with 5, and Joanne Siy with 2.

As for the Tigresses side, Aiza Maizo collected 18 points. Backing-up were Judy Ann Caballejo with 17, Maika Angela Ortiz and Maruja Banaticla with 14 points apiece, and finally, setters Rhea Dimaculangan and Sarah Jane Gonzales with 2 points apiece.

FEATURED ARTICLE (February 2011): De La Salle University: The team to BEAT!

In the field of volleyball, both the DLSU Men's Volleyball Team and Women's Volleyball Team are making waves this season.

For the men's division, Chris Macasaet is their #1 scoring arsenal. But what's good about the team is the IMPROVEMENT of some players within two years time. Players like Mark Emilio Lee and Christopher Michael Antonio both on the offensive and defensive side. Mark Emilio Lee skyrocketed as the no.2 option in offense with an average of 16-17 points every game, as for Christopher Michael Antonio he has been consistent in digging up the balls for La Salle to get a good reception.

For the women's division, veteran Jacqueline Alarca is one of the top contenders for the MVP race. But what's noticeable for this La Salle team is the CONTRIBUTION of points from sophomores Michelle Gumabao and Abigail Marano. Another plus factor is their new setter, Mikaela Esperanza who is doing a pretty decent job in executing the plays. For me, I think Mikaela Esperanza is also one of the top contenders for the Rookie MVP of the Year Award. Of course, La Salle doesn't want to give up the Rookie MVP of the Year Award which has been awarded to them in the last two seasons: Melissa Gohing for Season 71, and Joanne Siy for Season 72. Will it be Mikaela Esperanza for Season 73?, we will find out weeks from now.

MY FIRST FEATURED ARTICLE

As promised, I'll be giving you one feature article every month. For this month, it's all about one of the hottest teams and this year's host- De La Salle University (Manila).

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