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ATHLETICS
STABLE OF STALLIONS:
The Long and "Shorts" of It
Sharwin Tee, Bowling Coach; Aimee
Apolinario, HS Web Editor
Posted
Thursday, 16-Dec-2004 12:27 PM
(This column will feature two athletes from each sports team that Xavier has. Hopefully, the school community will get to know more about the Xavier athletes and the various sports they play.)
 Volleyball gained a lot of popularity several years ago, when the Philippines hosted a leg in the Women's World Volleyball Grand Prix. Unfortunately, the popularity was limited to the female players, from other countries no less. In Xavier, however, volleyball has always been a popular sport, and the varsity volleyball team is alive and kicking. They train every Monday, Wedneday and Friday, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Get to know two of Xavier's best volleyball players, Lawrence Go (H4F) and Richard Uy (H3B)
1. How did you get started in your sport?
Lawgo (L): I was having a chat with my friends in the IRC. Then, I was invited to try-out.
Richard (R): I first played volleyball, beach volley, during my Christmas vacation on a beach in Palawan . It was fun, so I decided to join the school team after. |
2. Given a chance, which famous player from your sport would you want
to play with or against? Why?
L: None.
R: Given the chance, I'd like to play against a team, the Chinese Olympic Team. They're really good, not to mention they won the gold in the Olympics. |
3. Among the different school teams you play against, which one do you
find to be your toughest opponent?
L: University of the East. They're really good.
R: The toughest team so far in my 3 years of playing is the La Salle Greenhills Team. |
4. After leaving Xavier, do you plan to continue playing this sport,
perhaps in the college varsity level or even professional level? Why?
L: Yes, I'd like to continue the sport to be fit.
R: I would like to pursue a career in volleyball because it takes a long time to learn this skill; provided that I'm tall enough! |
5. How do you think the Xavier community can help or support your
team and your sport?
L: They can help by giving us a permanent training venue and probably delicious food before a tough game.
R: The Xavier community can help by changing their perception of the game and the team. Year in year out, many talented players join the team and Xavier is always considered a threat in tournaments. |
6. What makes the Xavier athlete different from other school's atheletes?
L: We're all boys!
R: The Xavier athlete has the brains to help maximize the skill building of a certain sport. They're arrogant enough not to be intimidated by opponents yet humble enough not to be over-confident. |
Face Off
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| Two volleyball team members play one on one this time. Who will spike harder?! |
Lawgo
Bday: Nov. 11, 1985
Favorite subject: Math |
Richard
Bday: Jan. 12, 1988
Favorite subject: Science |
| Do you feel that you get scolded by the coach more than your teammates? |
Sometimes. (0) |
No. (1) |
| Have you ever been hit on the head by a spike? |
No, a serve did. (1) |
Yes. (1) |
| Have you ever been distracted by a pretty girl during a game? |
Yes, a very hot girl from O.B. Montessori. (1) |
Yeah, but I always focus on the game… sort of… (1/2) |
| Do you think being a varsity player helps you impress girls? |
No. (0) |
Yes. (1) |
| Would you rather be a setter or spiker? |
I am both. (1) |
Spiker. (1) |
| If you were a singer, who would you be? |
Britney Spears…. Ha ha!!! (1/2) |
Singer?! Just myself. (0) |
| Have you ever brought the wrong uniform in a competition, or worse, forgotten to bring your uniform? |
Around twice. (0) |
Yes, but only once. (0) |
| Who do you like better, Leila Barros or Erika Coimbra? |
Leila Barros! (1) |
Leila Barros. (1) |
| What do you always eat before/after a game? |
McDonald's French Fries. (1) |
Before: pasta and bread.
After: Heavy meals. (1) |
| Do you prefer wearing short or long shorts? |
I prefer short (knee level). (1) |
I guess long (knee level). (1) |
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The team's open hitter and setter scores a 6 and ½! |
The team's co-captain spikes home a 7 and ½ for the victory! |
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