Rise up

"Settling problems would not matter if we just stay down and cry about it. What matters is the way we solve the problem and how we take it as a challenge and recover from it!"

Yesterday we were eliminated by a very hyped, surprising, and smart team. The FEU Baby Tamaraws threw away our twice to beat advantage in the Final Four stage of this season's UAAP. That team beat us twice with each game having a 2 point difference in the final score. A job well done for the Baby Tamaraws who were very unexpected to enter the finals this season. Hats off to their players and especially to their coach whom my father is very close to.

This elimination was very surprising for everybody as everyone was expecting us to win and bring back the crown to Alabang.

Despite the sad ending to the season, I want to express my appreciation for everyone who supported us all through out the season.

1. Lasallian Brothers

-First of all I want to thank our Lasallian Animator, Br. Ceci Hojilla FSC and our Brother President, Br. Dennis Magbanua FSC for sticking with us from the beginning until the end of the season. Your wise messages became big inspirations for every member of the team.

2. DLSZ Community

-Second, I want to thank the faculty, administration, students, and the staff of my beloved Alma mater who have showed great support in all our games. You guys are the reason why we play this game.

3. The DLSZ Pep Squad

-"The Few, The Chosen, The Loud"
Next I want to thank is the Pep Squad who has always had our backs no matter what happens. You are the ones who set our moods during the games. You are the guys who pick us up when we are down. Without you guys, everything wouldn't be the same.

4. GANG GREEN

-This group of great, loyal fellows always get to amaze me because they seem always present in all of our games. Sometimes I wonder how they fit our games into their busy schedules and to think of it, we're just a High School varsity basketball team. So thank you Gang Green, you put the color to our crowd.

5. The Coaching Staff and Management

-These men taught us what to think and do for our games. They supported us fully through their sacrifices and the time they give us day in and day out, on the court and off the court. Without our coaches, we wouldn't be where we are right now.

6. My Teammates

-Every single one of you guys have a piece of my heart and this team will never be the same again. All I can say is that I had one hell of a ride going with you guys. Thank you for all the memories we shared together. These memories will be very priceless and I will always cherish them all through out my entire life.

7. God

-I decided to make it the best for last. Without Him, none of these things that I'm writing down won't even exist. Through the strength He gives me every single day I live my life, I do my best to exemplify the ways He taught us because these should be the primary reasons why we live our lives. "All glory to you O Lord" or as the Ateneans say it, "Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam!"

This season was not meant to be for us. But still I can say that after all those ups and downs, this test of true character made us better people. As a team and as individuals as well. Next season would be another chapter, But one thing will always remain the same. THE ANIMO FIRE WILL NEVER BURN OUT.

Animo La Salle!

Until the next time.

Phim