FAST TRACK NO. 4

Lionesses reign as new champs, devour Lady maroons in FutsaL

Laserfocus precision combined with topnotch defense and of fense mechanisms, the College of Industrial Technolo gy (CIT) Lionesses mercilessly knitted out their perennial foe, the College of Engineering (COE) Lady Maroons after showcasing immense power capacity in kicking and exceptional ground skills resulting in a 6-3 strong mark during the breathtaking Futsal Champi

on Game held at the jampacked Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) covered court, on Wednesday, October 5.

Right off the bat, the hotshot kicker Leanne Corpuz of CIT Red Lionesses rapidly released a power kick to create a gap and boost the team spirit. Corpuz tried to repeat the same play but COE Lady Maroons Zinah Pascua’s incredible reflexes blocked the kick, preventing them from scoring first.

During the course of the first half, the Red Lionesses’ gritty defense and offense made them

push through Lady Maroons’ defensive stance. With the support of the enigmatic Karen Alega from the said team, the ball slips down through the legs of the Lady Maroons goalkeeper making the Red Lionesses take the lead, 1-0.

Packed with determination and skills, Pascua of Lady Maroons took a deep breath and decided to take a long shot hoping it will go in. The heavens answered her prayer but through Corpuz’s invincible play that is fueled with determination, she quickly returned the table to their favor pushing the Lady Maroons to call for a timeout, 2-1.

The difference in strength and wits became noticeable as Corpuz’s sporadic tactics and techniques overwhelmed the court. She also blocked some of Lady Maroons’ kicks and denied every play they make. Even being superior in offense and defense, Pascua managed to make a goal.

Enraged with wrath, Corpuz drives into her enemies’ den pass ing each player and managed to score two points in a row ending the first half in their favor, 5-2.

Riding high in fastidious skills, Red Lionesses continued to domi nate the court displaying complex plays and swarming defenses.

Lady Maroons star player Pascua coped another score trying to close the gap in the scoreboard. With resolute power, Corpuz anchored another kick that bom barded their helpless nemeses, seizing the crown and ending the second half, 6-3.

The chosen players from both teams will represent the school to the upcoming State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) with their tenacity, sheer power, and will to win in No vember.

mina Jr. powers his way to Five goaLs, Leads cit to championship victory

By Marc Louie Pasion

the bench players because my main players are getting tired.”, says Rahon. “Our defense was getting crushed so I have instructed my players to try and be aggressive on scoring the ball this half,” he added when asked about the adjustments made by the team.

Their decision to switch their game plan did not work wonders for them. Instead, it contributed to Mina Jr’s two straight goals, getting his hat trick.

Cheers were heard from the passionate audience as the bench

players of CIT pulled out their pillows and blanket, rendering their version of Stephen Curry’s “nightnight” pose.

During the post-game interview, Mina also stated the importance of teamwork in competing in sports events like this.

“My shout-out goes to my fel low teammates for I wouldn’t have been able to score as many goals as I have scored today without their support and encouragement,” said Mina Jr.

He continued to rampage over

the helpless Tamaraws’ defenders, adding 2 goals to their final tally en route to a 9-0 runaway score line as CAFSD finally waved the white flag before the buzzer sounded.

“My next focus would be on the SCUAA [Region 1] as I was chosen to be a part of the team that will represent MMSU in Lingayen, Pangasinan,” stated Mina Jr. in the interview after the game.

The Red Lions amassed 25 points in the victory, while CAFSD settled for 2nd with 15 points added to their overall tally.

Albert

Mina Jr. kicks his way to a hat trick and more as the College of Industrial Technology (CIT) claims the 2022 Unigames Soccer Tournament crown with a 9-0 statement win over the College of Agriculture, Food, and Sustain able Development (CAFSD) held last October 6 at the university’s soccer field.

The Red Lions showcase their offensive firepower with their strong forwards breaking CAFSD’s defenders as a result of their multi ple nutmegs and deadly crossovers, posting a 4-0 score by halftime.

For most of the first half, the possessions lay in between the center line and CAFSD’s court as the Tamaraws failed to advance their offense to the goal of CIT.

Mina Jr., along with Clifford Dela Cruz, Marcial Curimao and Mark Hernando, took turns in scoring for CIT, as the intricate defense of CAFSD collapsed as a result of fatigue.

Raymond Rahon, the head coach of the Tamaraws, shifted his focus on setting up their offense for the second half as their defensive strategy was clearly failing them.

“I made my decision to field in

cBea eagLes dominate dancesport competition

By Ryand Ugalde

College of Business, Economics, and Accountancy (CBEA) bagged both 1st place in the Standard Modern and Latin American categories in the recently concluded dancesports competition held on Thursday, October 6 at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Covered Court.

The CBEA tandems are expected to compete in the upcoming State Colleges and Universities Athletic Associa tion (SCUAA) Region 1 Meet at Lingayen, Pangasinan on November 21-25.

Meanwhile, duos from the College of Engineering (COE) secured the 2nd spot in both dancesport catego ries. College of Arts and

Sciences (CAS) and College of Teacher Education (CTE) finished 3rd in the Modern Standard Latin American categories, respec tively.

CIT Lions squad outsmart the COE Maroons in a Futsal match at MMSU on October

Photo by Crisdeniele Clemente

cit red Lions Leap huge earLy, cLinch goLd vs. caFsd tamaraws in sepaK taKraw FinaLs

By Benedict Jay R. Collado

Their strong start became their springboard towards their golden finish.

College of Industrial Technologies (CIT) Red Lions pulled away big in the opening regu before registering their escape shots in the latter to post a lopsided 2-0 win against the College of Agriculture, Food, and Sustainable Development (CAFSD) Tamaraws and clinch the gold in the sepak takraw finals of the Unigames on Thursday, October 6 at the Maria no Marcos State University (MMSU) Grounds.

Watched by a throng of supporters coming from both teams, Red Lions took advantage of the error-prone Tamaraws in the first regu before seizing enough points to seal the deal.

But the second regu was a dif ferent story when CAFSD’s second team battled more intensely with hopes to tie the series.

Then came State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Region 1 Meet qualifier Alexis Obado who nailed consecu tive points, escaping their enemies to finally emerge as victors.

“The game was really interest ing, especially that our opponent was a tough one,” said Obado in a post-game interview. “What we did then was to put our minds inside the court, focused, and not flying around.”

CIT’s first team composed of Paul Justine Domingo, Ceasar Ryan Do mingo, and Allan Jae Obado scored

big right from the get-go to establish a good lead and pin the Tamaraws down to a blank score, 7-0.

Trying to save themselves from their unimpressive start, the Tamaraws ended their score drought but their errors caught them up that made them collapse against the hasti ly-assembled Red Lions, 16-6.

The CIT finally claimed the opening encounter with their excessive headings and shots, 21-9, and their dominance extended until the second set after posting 6 consecutive points swiftly af ter, pulling the eager Tamaraws to step up and gain more points.

But this was not enough for them to snatch the lead, 21-17 with CIT on the upper hand. The stakes are high for the Tamaraws as the next regu is crucial for them.

Ahron Reyes, Alexis Obado, and Shane Czyrus Faelmoca of the Red Lions faced a different Tamaraws as a power kicker John Lester Juan saved their early point shortage as he brought his aggressiveness quickly.

An intense face-off flared as both teams fell into a heated-up exchange of blows, tallying 7 deadlocks right off the bat, 7-7.

But this short-lived point haul of the Tamaraws was immediately survived by the emerging Red Lions, 11-7 before Obado stretched their lead even further with strong head

ings, 21-17 at the end of the first set.

With hopes to start their rally for a tables-turned victory, the Tamaraws strategically changed their lineup as Michael Jhon Cabuyadao came into the court which gave the Red Lions a hard time for a moment.

But in the middle of the set, Oba do spearheaded his team to survive

their enemy’s mini-comeback, 14-8, before Vincent Castillo came in for sub to secure their tight win in the latter.

Castillo together with Obado combined their energies as they caught a grip of maneuver, getting the driver’s seat, sealing the victory with a 21-15 finish.

Bruno contriButes to coe’s goLd count, reigns supreme in JaveLin throw

By Benedict Jay R. Collado

“COE manen!”

Another

gold added to the dubbed “College of Champions,” the College of Engineering (COE) Maroons after mighty John Rey Bruno clinched a grip of maneuver to clear the Javelin Throw Men Finals with a tight 37.69m finish during the Unigames at the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Grounds on Thursday, October 5.

After four intensive attempts from the 16 equally-determined finalists from different colleges, Bruno survived the face-off with his powerful throws despite being the first thrower in the match.

Bruno started with a strong swing that land ed on a strong 35.7m finish, the highest in the first attempt, and immediately set the bar higher in the second attempt with his 37.18m throws, still the highest among the players.

Finally, in his third attempt, Bruno settles high with a glorious 37.69m which became his best throw.

However, in the fourth and final attempt, his throw was a foul, but his highest record was already enough to make him win the gold.

Meanwhile, College of Agriculture, Food and Sustainable Development (CAFSD) Tamaraws’ Mark Ronald B. Sotelu fell to the second spot with his 35.34 shot in the second attempt. His first attempt, despite being strong and far, was counted foul.

Rexxian Pucan College of Teacher Educa tion (CTE) Rabbis secured a podium finish after placing third with his 32.34 finish. Pucan only had two out of four successful throws after his first and third attempts were counted as fouls.

Currently, the COE tops the leader board with a manageable and distant lead against the other colleges, and with this additional laurel, the COE Maroons will be a point higher than others.

CIT Lions humbled the CAFSD Tamaraws in a sepak takraw competi tion on October 06, 2022 at the side of MMSU Covered Court

Photo by Crisdeniele Clemente

Bruno says no to his opponents as he unleashes the power of COE Maroons in a javelin throw competition on October 06, 2022, in front of MMSU Student Center

Photo by Dannah Eclarin

“Balik na lang tayo mamaya kasi babae palang naman ang naglalaro hindi exciting,”

...sabi ng grupo ng mga

estudyante

sa covered court habang ginaganap ang larong taekwondo.

By Jessa Mariz Copuz marzena

Nasa ika-21 siglo na tayo, marami na rin ang mga grupong nagsusulong ng pantay na pagtrato sa kakahayahan ng mga kababaihan at kalalakihan sa kahit na anong larangan. Ngunit sa larangan ng is ports ay pilit ipinapamukha ang hindi pagkilala sa taglay na kakayahan ng mga kababaihan, na sa bandang huli ay hindi sapat ang kanilang kakaha yahan upang bigyan ng sapat na atensyon.

Madalas kong marinig na sabihin ng karami han na sila’y mahihina, walang kayang patunayan, o hindi naman kaya ay hindi karapat-dapat na pagtuonan ng pansin sapagkat hindi naman nila nabubuhay ang damdamin ng mga manunuod.

At ang masaklap nga ay halos kasisimula pa lamang ng laro at hindi pa nangangalahati ito ay nagsisitayuan na ang mga manunuod at umaalis na sa kanilang mga puwesto. Na tila’y wala na silang mapapala pa dahil nga mga kababaihan na ang nakasalang sa laro, biglang bawi ng kanilang mga matingkad na ngiti at maging mga kamay ay tila nakagapos na dahil nakapirmi na lamang ito sa iisang lugar at ayaw na ngang igalaw pa. Idagdag pa ang katotohanan mga kababaihan pa mismo ang unang tatayo at mag-aayang umalis sa tuwing ang kanilang mga kapwa babae na ang naghahanda sa pagsabak sa labanan, hindi man lang nila maipakita ang kabuan ng suporta at tiwa la sa taglay nilang kakayahan, masakit pakinggan ngunit sadyang ito ang hubad na katotohanan; magaling lamang sila sa pagsigaw ng woman empowerment at fair treatment ngunit sila mismo ang walang kakayahan upang ito ay ipakita at panindigan.

Kapag kumpulan ang mga tao sa lugar

Kami Lang

gender incLusion: sports in transition

In a time where inclusivity is getting bigger recognition than ever before, new questions arise regarding certain activities that require gender identity to be included in a person’s qualification for them to participate in a certain area. These include sporting events where brackets are heterosexually separated into men and women.

moglobin in transwomen would be reduced to match that of cisgender females, thus, remov ing the so-called advantage.

kung

saan naga ganap ang laro sigurado ako kalalakihan ang mga naglalaro.

Halos halikan na nila ang tinatayuhan ng mga lalaking manlalaro, na maging ang bawat galaw nila sa loob ng court at field ay sambahin nila sapagkat naniniwala silang malalakas ang mga ito, na kayang-kaya nilang hata kin ang damdamin ng bawat manunuod. Sa simpleng pagkumpas lamang ng kanilang braso, o hindi naman kaya ay ang simpleng paghakbang ng kanilang mga paa kahit hindi pa opisyal na nagsisimula ang laro ay nakakatanggap na sila ng hiyawan mula sa madla. Idagdag pa ang dahilan ng iba na hahanap sila ng mga may itsura sa mga manlalaro at iyon na nga ang aabangan nila bago magsimula ang laro at ihahanda na ang kanilang mga kamera pagkatapos para lamang makakuha ng litratong ilalagay nila sa social media. Hindi huhupa ang ingay sapagkat para sa kanila ay karapat-dapat silang bigyan ng atensyon, kilalanin, at bigyan ng pugay sapagkat ang kalakasan na kanilang ibinibigay ay wala na ngang papantay.

Ang hindi makuha ng lipunan ay ang katoto hanan na pareho lang naman silang nagpapakita ng sapat na kakayahan, ginagawa ang lahat para sa larong kanilang sinasalihan, na walang mas angat o mas lamang na kasarian pagdating sa laro, dahil ang tanging mahalaga ay ibinubuhos nila ang lahat para sa salitang panalo.

Ngunit kahit pa ganoon ay kailangan parin nating tandaan na ang bawat isa ay may kan ya-kanyang sariling kagustuhan, at ang bawat isa ay may kalayaan upang panuorin ang kanilang napupusuhan, at hindian ang larong hindi pasok sa kanilang kagustuhan.

Over the past few years, the emergence of several trans-athletes participating in sports has become an issue for a lot of sports enthusiasts. Their opinions are divided on whether these self-identified individuals should be allowed to be categorized in either of the two current brackets. As sports leagues across the world re view their policies, the question of acceptance remains for these athletes.

According to Mayo Clinic, a health care system based in the United States, transgender is an “umbrella term used to capture the spec trum of gender identity and gender-expression diversity”. This includes people whose genders differ from the sex assigned to them at birth. To an extent, this also means people who ex press themselves as someone outside of the two gender binaries. In rare cases, transgender people also have hormonal procedures and/or sex reassignment surgeries. The hot issue that is being contested in the sporting world arises from this specific scenario.

The first and foremost issue that everyone introduces to the table when talking about transgender athletes, most especially trans women, is the presence of an unfair advantage in their favor. Many argue that the presence of hormones evident in their assigned sex al lows for an increase in performance, especially strength and athletic ability.

This argument is supported by several re search including that of Dr. Timothy Roberts, a pediatrician and associate professor at the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and his peers. According to their study, it has been proven that transgender women who under went hormone therapy will continue to out perform non-transgender women, also known as cisgenders, for at least two years. After that, the therapy will have exponentially reduced the male hormones of a transwoman, hence removing the so-called “unfair advantage” that they get from their natural hormones.

On the other hand, research conducted by Joanna Harper, a trans runner whose field of expertise is in physiology, says that no physical advantage is present in transwomen. Her team argues that testosterone suppressants reduce the levels of hemoglobin of transwomen to an extent that is equal to that of cisgender women. Hemoglobin levels are the most important fac tor to count for when looking into a person’s endurance and strength. According to science and medicine, the hemoglobin levels of a per son directly impact his/her endurance. Athletes are found to have 40% higher hemoglobin than most untrained people. Hence, the reason why athletes can perform physically longer than most.

Normally, males would indeed have high er hemoglobin levels than females. However, with testosterone suppressants, the level of he

Despite this research, many still reject the idea that the physiological advantage of trans women can never be totally removed from them. Tommy Lundberg, a researcher on the muscle strength of transwomen, strongly inter jects that hormonal therapy does not eradicate the male hormones in transwomen to the extent that fairness can be achieved when transwom en compete against cisgender women. Thus, rejecting both Robert’s and Harper’s results.

With all these contrasting ideas on the plate, many Olympic and Sports Associations still aren’t sure about what to do. As a result, many capable transgender athletes, both pros and am ateurs, are forced to stop competing ‘temporar ily’ and wait for the decision of their respective associations. This ‘temporary’ stop, however, is a big blow to their vitality as athletes.

In a study by Andrew M. Cooke, it was found that athletes who stop competing for a long period of time will start to see signs of dimin ishing skills and talent in as short as 2 months. Meanwhile, athletes who regularly compete will have improved endurance, performance, anxiety levels, effort, enjoyment, heart rate, and muscle activity. Likewise, they will have de creased heart rate variability, R-wave to pulse interval, and pulse amplitude. In simple terms, not competing is fatal for athletes.

On that note, different Sports committees and associations should hasten the process of reviewing their policies regarding trans ath letes. While doing so, they should seriously consider not just the so-called physiological advantage of trans athletes, but also their ba sic rights as humans to compete and represent their countries or associations in various com petitions.

Other than this, deciding against the inclu sion of trans athletes is basically the same thing as admitting that females are less capable than males in sports. By not allowing them in com petition, sports associations and committees are insinuating that females aren’t capable enough to go head-to-head against trans women, who, by the way, have greatly reduced testosterone and hemoglobin levels. Hence, contradicts what millions of female rights advocates over the centuries have fought and continue to fight for to this day.

Gender inclusiveness, despite numerous campaigns to promote gender identification outside of the gender binary, is still not that widely accepted. Most of the society still closes their mind when faced with the reality of differ ent people that identify themselves as neither of the standard norm present in the community. The sports community is yet to take a stand on whether it should allow transgender athletes to grace different sports competitions. As the public opens their eyes to the many possibili ties of the world, one question remains: will the people side with the cry of the nation, or will the people pass the burden to the new gener ation?

Graziel

Rodge Carl Vea

Pascua

Aira

Carmela

Brent Nicholai Aganus

Abijah McGuiller

John Lloyd Balantac

Dannah Erika

Crisdeniele

Christian Heaven Barruga

David Acacio Jirah Failano Moyrah Shaina Colobong

Lujean Guieb Casmir Remyell Cadiente

With rivalry amongst all the uni versity’s colleges, it is amazing how effectively this event was planned. I acknowledge my fellow students and schoolmates, as well as the other event organizers. They performed an outstanding job!

Unigames is the first event of the year that I will never forget. Students competing against one another, the first ever foot parade, supporting your college athletes, making new friends, and so on.

Supposedly hindi sana ako sasali sa games pero I’m glad I rejected that thought. As a player, hindi ko aim ang competition kundi ang antas ng saying nararanasan ko sa Unigames. That is to say I’m happy to say na sasali ako every year.

Once in a blue moon lang ito. Sa lahat ng mga friends ko na matagal ko na silang hindi ki na-bonding’an ends in this week kasi this is our chance to finally cherish our memories together from parades to gala-gala sa food trades.

PUL SONG

TAKEAWAYS, AND UNFORGETTABLE MOMENTS AND EXPERIENCES

UNIGAMES 2022

Interview by Kyle Nojen Andres and Joyce Sheena Alyssa Pajo

Yung unforgetta ble moment ko sa UNIGAMES ay ‘yung pagbalik ko ulit sa court kasi ang tagal ko nang ‘di naglaro and umabot pa kami sa top 3. I thought it was the end of my badminton career but CTE gave me an opportunity to get back to my ‘first love’ again.

Nathalia Ratuita: (CTE)

Ian Cabacungan: (CIT)

Ngayon lang talaga kami sumali sa mga official Esports events in Unigames at nagandahan ako sa kita ng tournament.

I’m glad nararanasan ko ang gan[i]to kasi this is thrillingly different sa high school days.

wereallworthit.Indeed,thiswasmybestexperi

enceforthisyear’sUnigames.

I think the most un forgettable moments that I experience throughout this Unigames is that it makes me realiZe to train harder, especially when you got connected to new people and built a special bond together, and I still want to play with them in the next Unigames.

Richel Mai De Nava: (CTE)

We finally tried to apply our skills as nursing and part of the med ical team, aside from being able to showcase some of the talents from all of the colleges and their sportsmanship.

Tuwing tryouts namin, we couldn’t hold back to be persistent in prac ticing kasi we took our POV na mas mabuting more ontrained kami para mapunta sa spotlight ang ‘daring’ college naming ‘CASAT’

Still felt appre ciated sa mga nagc hecheer sa [a]kin before and after the game [even though we did not win].

Joyce Anne Suerte Dagdagan (CHS)

Kates Nicole Pascua Laed: (CASAT)

Marjan Espares: (CAFSD)

Zachiel Salacup Say: (CAS)

Eldrich John B. Magoba: (CAS) Martin Lucas (CBEA):

Hya Llantada: (CHS)

Wegettobreak school-related fortablyandbeingplayed notjustthings

RomalynCastillo

Myunforgettablemoment hindikonamanactually nilaakoasacoachfollowedtherules, throughtheence.Most college

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Abigail Cabuntocan (CHS)

Ang pinaka unforget table ko is napraprak tis ko ‘yung mga na tutunan ko sa course ko while enjoying my quick internship time ko here in Unigames as medical support.

AndrewBalbas(Coach,CAFSD)

momentkoiscoachingasportna actuallyfeelnai-coach.Dinesignate coachinbaseball,Ilearnedthegame, therules,motivatedmypeople,andwent thepointnathatwaslikeapassionateexpericollegeMostoftheplayersareactuallymystudentsin kayawehadgreatchemistry.

Renel Taguding Jr. (CASAT)

Kahit na-in jured ako sa laro namin, pinilit ko parin naglaro and thank goodness we went through the finals all the way. Physically speaking, it hurts but it’s worth fighting for.

Grace Gaces: (CTE)

As a first-timer attending the Unig ames, one of the moments that I won’t be able to forget is the way my friends and I would struggle to commute just to go to Batac. But despite that, all of the pain will go away when we reach Batac, and we will be able to cheer for the players in our certain depart ments.

Vhean Mar Bar tolome (RCYC):

[A] couple of students are injured down and it’s swell na we had our time to shine. Talagang worth it to heal those wounds be cause as an officer sa RCYC, this was a great opportunity to complete our mission as helpers inside a healthy campus.

‘Yung pinakama saya na nangyari palang sakin is nakalaro na din ako sa wakas ng table tennis sa Unigames kasi I get to feel what my “ate” is bragging me noon before COVID happened of how exhilarating MM SU’s sports events can be.

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SIRMATAasksstudents,coaches,andathletestoshare theirmemorableexperiencesduringthe2022editionof theUniversityGames(Unigames).

school-relatedbreakfreefromthechallengesofactivities,wejustsitwherevercomandcatchupwhilewatchingthegames playedbythestudents.Therefore,Unigamesis thingsjustallaboutplaying,itisalsoaboutmanyother thatwecandotoenjoyasidefromacademics.

CastilloAsas:(CTE)

The part na we [are] still able to defend our title of the champion ship of this team is one big special thing for us.

Val Molina: (COE

Key takeaway ko is that we finally had the chance to cheer sa college namin ngayon. Even though di kami [ka]sali sa games, we felt the fighting spirit inside us that we had to scream the name of CAS!

Natasha May. G Cabebe (CAS):

We have been champions for the past 11 times na. Thank God naover come namin ‘yung game kasi sobrang nahirapan kami sa laban na we applied everything that we had against our strong opponents. We did our best that [is why] I hope we’ll do it again in the next game.

Wilson Duldulao Sr. (COE Coach):

I met strangers that turned into friend ships especially sa mga teammates ko who are unfamilar with me before the tryouts happened. Mahirapan man kami bumuo ng unity for the team but we surprisingly adjusted our bonds so quickly.

Charles Nicole Rambaud: (CAS)

I feel excited be cause we are hap py to see CAFSD representing an Esports event and since this is my first time watching these amazing events here at MMSU, I shouldn’t hold back, I’m confi dent na sasali ako sa susunod na Unigames!

Clarenz Alvarez: CAFSD

Nilo Chester Pena: (CIT)

Kick

In him despite the age, A true blooded warrior fulfilled a calling, To surmount in battle and not of fame.

A distanced gaze, words unuttered, For only a warrior himself can understand, Set out his gears for the first time, A cry of no coming back, Win or lose attributed with breathe, Deep inside a defeat, Is the unspoken gladness, For true to the wisdom of the blade, But a sweat of strength in the field, Is that honor tingling, That settles a mission, defiantly faced.

The forgotten past...

Thence the new normal Stallions, When with teeth diminishing, Went their customary war collegi um, Battle with the younger warriors, With hopes of no returning... Home is the Gladiator to the field, Kudos for your last kick.

Igniters

They are the igniter

A fire starter, Always ready

To provide fuel

On the blazes They set in motion.

Blazes of talents Armored with skills

Furnished with endurance, Creativeness and agilities Ready to be deployed

In the arena of brain and abilities.

They are the molder

Sincerity

Rodge Carl R. Vea

“I am the champion of the Unigames,” a new house will claim the crown, for I highly doubt that The Maroons are worthy still Your luck runs out and your days are over

So stop being pretentious, because You are not the best You are not deserving You are frail, for unlike us we’ll dominate and eliminate you “Maroons, your time has come,”so Again, you shall never recite through and through “We are the College of Champions” this I guarantee… My promise with sincerity…

Warren Raciles

CAS

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their image, eight photographers from the different colleges were given an hour to capture a million-dollar shot in

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an interview, the 3rd year Information Technology (IT) student said that he joined the said contest to encourage his fellow students in showing their hidden talents.

“I feel blessed because I had the chance to show my talent that I have been hiding

and by showing this, I can motivate others in the future,” Estavillo told SIRMATA.

Meanwhile, participaWnts from the College of Business Economics and Ac countancy (CBEA) Mark Jansen Gaoiran, College of Industrial Technology (CIT) Nickson Ambrocio, College of Teacher Education (CTE) Fhrance Bamboo Gabion and College of Engineering (COE) Casmir Cadiente garnered 2nd to 5th place respec tively.

Estavillo is set to participate and repre sent the university in the upcoming Philip pine Association of State Universities and Colleges (PASUC) to be held in Lingayen, Pangasinan on November 21-25.

CAS,

grab hold of

By Ryan Ugalde & Ivy Guanzon

title

solid forms, creativ ity, and explosive moves, Shei Anne Joy Monte of the CAS Wizards and Karl Francis Cabacun gan of the CTE Rabbi outperformed other fighters during their soul-split ting performances in the recently held Arnis Anyo Single Baston Competition of the Unigames, which was held at the MMSU Covered Court, October 6.

Exhibiting

The said competition is one of the 3 new sports to be added to the Unigames this year. Despite this, a good number of athletes rummaged about the com petition, inviting tons of viewers and bystanders. With a total of 21 fighters, 7 females and 15 males, the competition was heated and tight.

Pressured, Monte seemed icky as she entered the arena. However, as soon as the music started, she transformed from a calm bunny to a roaring warrior. With precision, she displayed various Arnis forms from temple strikes, and thrusts, to evasions. These, coupled with her graceful yet powerful body movements, wowed, not just the judges but the whole crowd. After a minute and 35 seconds of performance, Monte managed to get a total of 46 points with no deductions. She got 9.25, 9.4, 9.1, 8.75, and 9.5 from the 5 judges, respec tively. With this, she stole 1st place from

Joylyn Frias of the COE Maroons who got a 44.95 total score from the judges.

On the other hand, Karl Francis Cabacungan displayed explosiveness right off the bat with his performance. Showcasing his inhuman flexibility and lightness, Cabacungan partnered his Arnis forms with hair-raising gymnastic moves. A minute into his performance, Cabacungan executed a back flip, a move often avoided by Arnis Anyo Athletes due to its high-failure risk and difficulty. Cabacungan ended his per formance at 1 minute 27 seconds, filling the arena with powerful applause and cheers. The 5 judges gave Cabacungan 9.7, 9.61, 9.89, 9.6, and a perfect 10, for a total of 48.8 points. This landed him in the 1st spot, defeating Christian Gavino of COE Maroons with 47.32 which was 1st place at the time. No one else came close to Cabacungan’s scores in the performances that followed.

Center of Development for Human Movement Studies (CHUMS) will choose athletes to include in the MMSU Arnis team among the top performing athletes of this year’s Unigames. The chosen athletes will be trained and prepared to compete in the upcoming SCUAA Region=1 which will be held in the 3rd week of November 2022 at Pangasinan State University.

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LIST OF SPORTS

OVERALL TALLY

FOR SPORTS EVENTS

LIST OF TEAMS

POINTS

I. SPORTS EVENTS

COE CAS CIT CTE CASAT CHS CAFSD CBEA

Athletics - Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Athletics - Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Swimming - Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Swimming - Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Basketball - Men 0 0 10 2 5 0 0 0

Basketball - Women 10 2 0 0 0 5 0 0

Volleyball - Men 5 0 0 10 0 2 0 0

Volleyball - Women 0 0 0 5 0 0 2 10

Baseball - Men 25 0 0 0 15 2 5 10

Softball - Women 25 0 2 10 15 0 0 5

Soccer - Men 5 0 25 0 0 10 15 2

Sepak Takraw - Men 5 0 25 10 2 0 15 0

Taekwondo - Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Taekwondo - Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Badminton - Men 10 7 5 2 0 0 0 15

Badminton - Women 10 5 0 7 0 15 0 2

Lawn Tennis - Men 15 5 7 2 0 0 0 10

Lawn Tennis - Women 10 0 2 7 0 15 0 5

Table Tennis - Men 15 2 0 10 0 0 7 5

Table Tennis - Women 2 10 0 7 0 5 0 15

Chess - Men 15 7 2 5 0 0 0 10

Chess - Women 15 5 0 0 0 10 2 7

Beach Volleyball - Men 2 7 15 0 0 5 10 0

Beach Volleyball - Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Futsal - Women 15 0 20 10 2 0 0 5

Arnis - (Non-Traditional) Men 3 0 5 10 0 0 0 0

Arnis - (Non-Traditional) Men* 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0

Arnis - (Non-Traditional) Women 7 10 0 5 0 3 0 1

Mobile Legends - Men 20 10 5 0 0 0 2 15

Pomsae - Men 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Pomsae - Women 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

Dance Sports (Latin) 10 0 0 7 0 0 0 15

Dance Sports (Standard) 10 7 0 0 0 0 0 15