UBSHS extends hand to varsities through ATHLETES

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Asides from scoring he also continues to display dominance on other facets of the sport. Only a week prior to his career-defining game, he moved up to fourth place on the all-time assist leaders. Notably, James is the only non-guard player to be in the top 34 of the said category.

Even at 38 years of age, The King is yet to show signs of slowing down or stepping away from the game. It is hard to assume a nearing retirement when James is still displaying high levels of play and surprising consistency in his supposed ‘twilight years’. Adding fuel to his seemingly everlasting flame are his desires of teaming up with his son LeBron “Bronny” James Jr., who will only be eligible for the draft in the 2024-2025 NBA season.

At this point, it will only be a matter of time before he eclipses the 40,000 mark. By the time he decides to hang up his jerseys and call it a career, who knows just how much he would have poured in when Father Time eventually catches up to him.

James has been a quintessential piece of the puzzle that is basketball, an icon whom the Brahmans look up to. “He serves as an inspiration and a challenge for us all, he motivates all of us to strive for greatness and leave a legacy,” the varisty team stated.

As a follow up on the University of Batangas Senior High School’s (UBSHS) organization campaign last year, the department introduced an invaluable addition in the form of the sports club, the ATHLETES.

The club serves as a haven for the 67 student-athlete members ranging from both the traditional sports and the esports. The first sports organization of the department is determined to uphold their mission of fostering the talents of the young athletes while also influencing other aspiring UBSHS students.

According to organization adviser and UBSHS teacher, Mark Louie Alicpala, “We aim to develop our members’ skills when it comes to athletics as well as their discipline and perseverance, and to influence others to do the same.”

“Kung magaling ka na, gusto ko maging mas magaling ka,” the adviser added.

The ATHLETES participated in their first activity during the Org Fest by organizing the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang tournament as well as the clinicings for chess and taekwondo.

“We conducted the esports and clinicing so the students can feel na meron pa rin namang sports na nag e-exist kahit limited parin ang galaw natin,” Alicpala says.

To prepare the members for sports events, the club imposed daily practice to assure that they are well trained for whatever competition they may face.

“Our players continue to practice everyday in order for them to sustain and maintain their body condition, also the discipline and agility which is foundation ng laro nila. Right now, the players are preparing for the STCAA and the NCAA,” Alicpala stated.

He also expressed his satisfaction regarding the results of recent competitions, “Doon naman sa previous competitions held like the BCPRISA, Division City Meet it seems naman na na-achieve natin yung goal natin na magchampion or magka place in different events.”

A strategic plan for the whole year is also set, with the club hoping to push through with the return of intramurals and more clinicing for the UBSHS students.

“If ever ma-approve ang intrams, possible ay sa newly renovated Carmelo Q. Quizon Gymnasium ito gagawin. Sa clinicings naman, hopefully meron pa tayong other sports na magawa lalo’t higit at yung isa pa nating gym ay ongoing. So sana makapag organize tayo ng basketball, volleyball, or other ball games for the UBSHS,” he said.

Currently hindered by lack of resources, the organization eyes to expand the club come next school year by forming varsity teams for other esports.

“Sa ngayon kulang pa tayo sa resources pero pinupush namin na magkaroon tayo ng Valorant at COD Mobile teams by next year, kasi gusto din natin ma-strengthen ang kakayahan ng mga bata na hindi lang Mobile Legends ang alam nila,” Alicpala remarked.

The sports club may be on its first year, but their achievements and impact have been nothing short of impressive.