MMSU STALLIONS OBTAIN 4 SILVERS AND 1 BRONZE IN POOMSAE

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spine tingling stare down concealed the Beach court as the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) Stallions almost defi ned the odds, after facing the cold-blooded Pangasinan State University (PSU) Golden Lions with a twice to beat advantage. The Stallions brought home a silver platter during the State Colleges and University Athletic Association (SCUAA) Region 1 Beach Volleyball Men’s Championship Game which was held at the Lingayen Pangsinan Beach, November 24.

Under the blasting heat of the burning tundra, the both teams displayed a spectacular match. Even with the sun’s warmth slapping through their faces and blinding their eyes, unstoppable off ense and defense mechanisms were showcased during the clash of the major contenders. Extreme rallies were also seen during their brawl as well as provoking their enemies after dropping a score, showing their dominance inside the Beach court.

The power hot duo from the Golden Lions showed intense skills in spiking and blocking the ball. Fueled with their determination, the strength of the Lions solidifi ed even harder as the Championship Game continued.

Strong Minded battlers from the Lions started an early rampage to set up their tempo. Showing

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no mercy to the Stallions, overpowering smashes and umbrella blocks were executed. Stallions tried to quench their thirst by giving back some of the tough attacks and reinforcing ultimate fl oor defense but it was not enough to break through the wall of the enemy, 21-11.

Volleyball afi cionados from the reigning Stallions escalated sheer power in hitting the ball. Knitting ferocious packages of tricky moves and hog grounding jumps followed by sweep attacks, the Stallions managed to keep up the power boosted Lions at the start of the second set.

Slashing through every strategy of their perennial foe, the Golden Lions continued to utilize their control over the Beach court, hitting the ball with murderous intent. Ferocious Lions erupted their talents in smashes and iron wall like blocks to demolish the Stallions.

In the long run, the Stallions eventually gave in causing them to lose the game bagging silver title in the Beach Volleyball Men’s Championship Game. The game ended in a 2-0 in favor of the Golden Lions with a score of 21-11 during the fi rst set and 21-17 during the last set.

The Stallions went through great depths in training in order to off er a good fi ght and represent the school in SCUAA Region 1 Games. Despite the challenges they have faced, Stallions representative takes home silver title in Beach Volleyball Men’s that added to the overall tally of the University.