MMSU STALLIONS END FINALS MATCH SWIFTLY, BLANK PSU GOLDEN LIONS IN VOLLEYBALL

MMSU STALLIONS

SHOW STRENGTH, CLAIM ALL-DELEGATION WIN IN TKD SHOW STRENGTH, CLAIM ALL-DELEGATION WIN IN TKD

By: Benedict Jay R. Collado

Jins of the Maria-

no Marcos State University (MMSU) Stallions left no crumbs as they placed in the upper brackets in all Taekwondo categories.

With their sturdiness becoming their foundation during the rounds, the Stallions clinched 16 medals in total (1 Gold, 4 Silvers, and 11 Bronzes) with much grit to continue their greatness in the Taekwondo Competition of the State Colleges and Universities Athletic Association (SCUAA) Region 1 at the Pangasinan State University (PSU) Binmaley Campus on November 23.

Stallions broke through the odds stacked in front of them as they faced equally-competitive opponents, however, their dedication to post a good �ight made them claim a spot in all categories.

“I saw how hardworking and dedicated each and everyone of us was during our training,” said MMSU TKD team captain Edilross Candelasa in an interview. “Everyone of us got a medal and we were elated.”

Ralph Justine Belong was a tough match against the other Middleweight Men contenders as he came on top with big points registered through his precise game-

play and unpredictable moves to claim the gold in the event.

Meanwhile, Bryan Jesus Mangapit, Gabriel Abajar, Michael Charles Chico, and Barnette Sacayanan all served enough prowess to land the second spot in Lightweight Men, Welterweight Men, Heavyweight Men, and Featherweight Women, respectively.

Candelasa, on the other hand, together with John Rae Campos and Pryam Flores gave a good �ight and landed on the third spot in Fin Weight Men, Flyweight Men, and Bantamweight Men, adding up to the medal haul of the TKD team.

Mc Steve Ramos also garnered a bronze medal for the team after his win in the Featherweight Men category, followed by Judy Ann Pacania and Marielle Yadao’s bronze placement on the Fin Weight and Flyweight Women. Trixie Anne Felicitas also won bronze in the Bantamweight division and the same medal was also clinched by Althea Laganan in the Lightweight Women category.

Finally, Tricia Bagadion, Erika Oamerga, and Erika Mae Evangelista, all contributed bronze medals to MMSU’s tally after their placement on Welterweight Women, Middleweight Women, and Heavyweight Women, respectively. The medal haul of these jins has helped MMSU Stallions’ overall standing to push the university to once again clinch the overall title.

MISSION

VISION

SIRMATA, commits itself to link, bridge the gap and continually host the interaction of the stakeholders of the University - the students, schools administrator and the community towards desirable educational and socio-cultural development objectives, promote and preserve Filipino cultures and traditions, and catalyze community response and action in national and local issues.

SIRMATA, the official publication of the college students Mariano Marcos State University is envisioned to be the principal student organization to advocate social consciousness. Uphold and advance the rights of students, and promote their general welfare through fair, balanced, innovative and responsible campus journalism.

SIRMATA

RELEVANCE. EXCELLENCE. GROWTH.

NO PART OF THIS MAGAZINE MAY BE PRODUCED WITHOUT THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE PUBLICATION. OPINIONS IN SIRMATA’S PAGLAYAG ARE THE WRITERS’ AND NOT NECESSARILY ENDORSED BY THE PUBLICATION. NO RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE ACCEPTED FOR UNSOLICITED MANUSCRIPTS, TRANSPARENCIES, OR OTHER MATERIALS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PAGLAYAG IS A FEATURE MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY SIRMATA AND IS PRODUCED FOR MARIANO MARCOS COLLEGE STUDENTS.