Posts by The GUIDON Sports Staff

Season 2 Rookie Round up

By on December 4, 2011

WOMEN’S VOLLEYBALL Sarah Cruz “Kung magaling sila, mas magaling dapat kami (If they’re good, we should be better),” says women’s volleyball team rookie Sarah Cruz, in reference to their upcoming season opener against perennial contender UST. Ballsy words coming from a rookie—impetuous, and even impulsive at extremes—but Cruz’s logic gives us a reason to believe that [...]

Atenean Voice

By on September 1, 2011

Is the “Atenista Ako, Pumipila Ako” mantra evident among Ateneans when lining up for coveted UAAP tickets? I won’t have any comments regarding the ticketing system because I believe Araneta can’t house every single person’s desire to be inside the upper [and lower boxes]. Besides, if fighting and lining up for tickets are to be [...]

1st Semester: Team Primers

By on July 9, 2011

Swimming By Dean V. Roxas WITH LESS than three months to go before the UAAP Swimming Championships, training has intensified for both the Blue and Lady Tankers. Despite the departure of Season 73 MVP Evan UY and team captain Mike Contreras to graduation, Coach Archie Lim is keen on seeing his young team of swimmers [...]

Players to watch out for

By on July 9, 2011

Anjo Gumila (Blue Judoka) By Angelo K. Gayanelo Dominance. That sums up the unbeatable human catapult that is Anjo Gumila. Having taken home UAAP gold in his freshman year, and the National Championship last summer, the “Juggernaut,” as he is called, is without a doubt the scariest thing in collegiate judo. This six-foot brown belter [...]