Athletics S.Y. 2005-2006
Section Updated Wed, 14-Jun-2006 1:22 PM

2006 Summer Sports Programs

Athletics and Physical Education – Xavier(APEX) announces the 2006 Summer Sports Program. Get kids into sports this summer. It is a great opportunity for children to learn a new sport, improve their fitness levels, develop self-confidence and character, and other positive traits to help children become well-rounded individuals.

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Xavier Bowling Team

Splendid Finish

J. Em Ang of H3D staged another come-from behind finish, utilizing a tremendous last game to pluck another silver medal in the Masters Event of the 1 st Philippine National Schools Tenpin Bowling Championships. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, Bowling Coach

Xavier Bowlers Complete Medal Sweep in Singles..

This H3 Xaverian adn member of the RP national team staged another come-from-behind victory, this time in the singles event of the 1st Philippine National Schools Bowling Championship last February 26, 2006. Mr. Sharwin Tee, Bowling Coach

Bowlers Snatch Silver in Doubles Event

No one saw them coming. The duo of Carl Lim of H1C and J. Em Ang of H3D started with a pair of poor first games, giving the impression that they wouldn’t figure in the medal tally. Mr. Sharwin Tee, Bowling Coach

Bowlers Stamp Their Class in Team Event

Seemingly inspired by the words of six-time world bowling champion Paeng Nepomuceno, Xavier School Team Gold and Team Blue got off to a great start in the 1st Philippine National Schools Bowling Championships by taking 1st and 3rd places in the team of four event last February 17, 2006. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, Bowling Coach

Keglers Dive into New Challenges

Recently, four members of the Xavier Bowling Team received invitations which again brought honor to the school. Michael Olivan of H3B, Carl Lim of H1C and Joseph Potian of H1E all received and accepted invitations to join the national youth developmental pool after impressing the national team coaches in a 4-day tryout.  Mr. Sharwin Tee, Bowling Coach

Xavier Keglers Keep on Rolling

Less than 24 hours after helping Xavier win the team event gold in the 1st Philippine National Schools Bowling Championships, Edmund Lee (H4D) decided to bring even more honor to the school by taking 2nd runner-up honors in the Majors division of the National Youth Quarterly (1st Quarter) held at the Pearl Bowling Center last Sunday, February 18, 2006.  Ms. Aimee Apolinario, Bowling Coach

Brilliant Effort Brings Back the Gold to Xavier

With a lopsided victory in game one of the best-of-three series, the Xavier Juniors team was highly favored to take home the championship. CKSC however, had other plans in mind. Hnas Ang (H4B), Stallion News Writer

Xavier Goes for Tiong Lian Title

On Thursday night (Feb. 16), undefeated Xavier School seeks a 2-0 sweep against Chiang Kai Shek in the best-of-three Juniors Division finals of the 2006 Tiong Lian basketball tournament at the UNO gym in Mayhaligue, Manila.  Henry Liao (XS'72)

Xavier Faces Chiang Kai Shek in Tiong Lian Finals

It's top-ranked Xavier School versus second-ranked Chiang Kai Shek in the Juniors Division finals of the 2006 Tiong Lian basketball tournament. Henry Liao (XS'72)

Xavier Stuns St. Stephen’s with Big Come From..

Xavier School proved that their first victory against St. Stephen’s High School was no fluke as they used a decisive 4th quarter rally to defeat St. Stephen’s, 67-57, in the Aspirants Division of the MMTLBA. Matthew So (G7G), Hoofprint Sportswriter

Xavier Stallions Gallop to the Finals

For the sixth consecutive year, unbeaten Xavier School reached the finals of the Juniors Division of the Tiong Lian basketball tournament after blasting UNO, 77-58, Wednesday night in semifinal match at the UNO gym. Henry Liao (XS'72)

It’s Xavier vs. Uno in Tiong Lian Semis

The top four deserving teams after the elimination round are playing in the Final Four in the Juniors Division of the 2006 Tiong Lian basketball tournament. Mr. Henry Liao (XS ’72)

Back to Back Wins for Aspirants

Last Saturday and Sunday, January 28 and 29, the Xavier Tiong Lian Aspirants team defeated St. Jude Catholic School, 93-55, and UNO High School, 87-51, for their fifth and sixth victory. Matthew So (G7G), Hoofprint Sportswriter

Xavier Dumps UNO: "Co-be” scores 53

Xavier School’s sweeping all its elimination games in the Juniors Division of the ongoing Tiong Lian basketball tournament has a prize-–a quarterfinal rest and an automatic semifinal ticket that carries with it a twice-to-beat advantage. Henry Liao (XS'72)

Xavier Crushes St. Jude in Tiong Lian Basketball

In one of the most anticipated match-ups in the 30th Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association, Xavier School blew away St. Jude Catholic School with an overwhelming victory, 105-48. Edited by Aaron Chan (Stallion Associate Editor)

Tiong Lian Update

The Xavier Stallions steamrolled to an easy 105-48 victory over St. Jude Catholic School Monday night at the UNO Gym for their four consecutive win in as many games in the juniors division of the 30th MMTLBA tournament. Henry Liao (XS'72)

Xavier Aspirants Beat St. Stephen’s for 4th Victory

The Xavier Tiong Lian Aspirants team defeated St. Stephen’s High School, 64 - 54, to emerge as the only undefeated team in the Aspirants Division of the 30th Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association (MMTLBA). Matthew So (G7G), Hoofprint Sportswriter

FASAAPS Sportsfest Closes

The 10th edition of the Faculty and Staff Athletic Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS) Sportsfest culminated last December 2005 and the Xavier teams grabbed winning spots in different events. Mr. Reynaldo Sabio, Xavier FASAAPS Representative

Xavier Keglers Defy Pre-Tournament Predictions

After adding a total of six new bowlers this school year, the Xavier Bowling Team was not touted to do well at the 3rd Philippine Schools Bowling Championship. This prediction turned out wrong.

Xavier Makes It Three in a Row

It was another walk in the park for Xavier School Wednesday night as the Stallions galloped their way   to a 91-45 thrashing of two-time reigning titlist St. Stephen's High School at the UNO Gym for their third straight victory in as many games in the juniors division of the 2006 Tiong Lian basketball tournament. Henry Liao (XS'72)

Xavier Aspirants Team Wins Third Straight

The Xavier Tiong Lian Aspirants team won their third straight game last Sunday, January 15, 2006 versus Chang Kai Shek College, 78-46, in the Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball League held at the UNO gym. Matthew So (G7G) , Hoofprint Sportswriter

Xavier Routs Hope Christian

A three-cornered championship race looms as Xavier School and St. Jude Catholic School joined Uno High School with identical 2-0 records following easy victories Friday night against Hope Christian (0-2) and Grace Christian (0-2), respectively, in the juniors division of the seven-school Tiong Lian basketball tournament. Henry Liao (XS'72)

Xavier Stallions Trample upon Don Bosco..

On January 7, 2006 , the Xavier Soccer varsity team won its first game of the year in the RIFA league against Don Bosco Technical College.  The Bosconians tasted defeat as their single goal was no match to the Xaverian's five. Lorenzo Mangubat (H3C), Soccer Varsity Team Member

XAVIER Wins Big in Its Opening Game

Xavier's campaign to regain the championship it last won three years ago got off to a rousing start in this year's Juniors Division of the Tiong Lian Basketball Tournament at the Uno High School Gym.. Henry Liao (Batch '72)

Tiong Lian Basketball Tournament Televised!

Will xavier break a two-year championship drought in the Tiong Lian basketball tournament? Seven schools are taking part in the 30th Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association Tournament - Xavier, two-time reigning titlist St. Stephen's, host Uno, Chiang Kai Shek, Hope Christian, St. Jude and comebacking Grace Christian. Henry Liao (Batch '72)

PAYA Mini-Midgets Team on Winning Streak

Last Wednesday, December 7, 2005 , the Xavier PAYA Mini-Midgets team, led by Donal Ong and Bryan Tan who scored 20 points apiece, won their game against La Salle Greenhills (LSGH), 68-65, thus remaining unbeaten in their first three games. Matthew So, Hoofprint Sports Writer (G7G)

Headed for the APEX

This is to introduce the essential changes that Xavier School has made in the Athletics and Physical Education programs. These changes were implemented by the Athletics and Physical Education departments after a two-year study and planning period which was guided by the school director, Fr. Johnny Go, S.J. Mr. Gerard Laurence N. De Las Peñas, Athletics Coordinator

Ending with a Bang

It was a seemingly lacklustre start for Xavier School's faculty and staff basketball team as it managed to drop its first few games in this year's Faculty and Staff Athletics Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS ) basketball tournament. Mr. Andrew Pinlac, HS Math Teacher and Basketball Player

Xavier Netters on the Go

At the tennis courts of International School of Manila (ISM), the Xavier High School Tennis Team continued its winning streak by overpowering Saint Benedict's High School Alabang and De La Salle Zobel (DLSZ) High School 4-1 and 3-2, respectively last November 12. The two victories carried forth the momentum from the team's win over La Salle Lipa 1 two Saturdays ago. Gabriel Ruaro (H3A), Tennis Varsity Player

Stallion Keglers Defeat Ateneo Eagles

Last Saturday, November 19, 2005, the Xavier Bowling Team defeated Ateneo, 52 to 22 to take the 3rd Xavier-Loyola Cup held at the E-Lanes Bowling Center. The Xavier keglers started firing on all cylinders from the get go and they never relinquished the lead, giving them the right to keep the Xavier-Loyola Perpetual Cup for a period of one year. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, Bowling Coach

What Champions are Made of

Last November 19, 2005, at the Philippine Cultural High School gym, the Xavier High School Volleyball Team won back its former glory of being crowned Champions of the Filipino-Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) Volleyball Tournament after prevailing over St. Stephen's High School.  Kirby Cheng (H3C), Volleyball Player

Xavier in the Right Direction with First Win

As the PAYA Mini-midgets season opened last Saturday November 12, the Xavier basketball team composed of Grades 5 and 6 students marked their first win of the year with a 56-36 victory over the Antipolo Lady Lourdes School (ALLS). Matthew So (7G), Hoofprint Sports Writer

Men of Attitude, Dedication and Skill

“We are playing hurt…[they] are my unsung heroes!” was how Coach Albert Hao put the volleyball varsity team's condition in the ongoing Filipino-Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) Volleyball Tournament. Emil Dy (H1A), Stallion News Writer

Xavier Bowlers Introduce Selves in Style

When the Xavier Bowling Team arrived in Cebu for the 1 st Governor Gwen Garcia Philippines Taiwan Bowling Open last October 7, the organizers thought our very own Xavier Bowling Team was from Xavier University of Cagayan de Oro. Thus, the team decided to introduce itself. Mr. Sharwin Tee, Bowling Coach

Another Win in the Fil-Chi League

“Short and sweet, guys,” Fr. Guy Guibelondo, Campus Minister, said. This was how Xavier toppled defending champion, Philippine Cultural High School (PCHS) in the semi-final round of the Filipino-Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) Volleyball Tournament last Sunday, October 23, 2005. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS Web Editor

XS Women's Volleyball Team Prevails

In a match held in the Xavier School High School Gym last October 26, 2005, the Xavier School Faculty and Staff women's volleyball team upset the ladies of La Salle Greenhills, as the Xavier spikers demonstrated their best playing prowess in this year's Faculty and Staff Athletics Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS). Ms. Rachelle de Vera, Registrar's Office Staff and Volleyball Player

XS Volleyball Team Settles for 2nd

Last October 12, 2005 the Xavier volleyball varsity team played made its entrance to the finals of the Interscholastic Sports Association (ISSA) volleyball tournament for the first time. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS Web Editor

XS Bowlers Pit Talents with AAXS's Best

The best bowlers of the Alumni Association of Xavier School Bowling Club (AAXSBC) overcame the youthful exuberance of the Xavier Varsity Bowling Team in the 1st AAXSBC Varsity-Alumni All Stars Challenge held at the Green Valley Bowling Center last October 1 and 2, 2005. Timothy Ocampo-Tan (H4B), Xavier Bowling Team Captain

Victorious Chess Teams

The 2005 edition of the PAYA (Philippine Athletics Youth Association) Chess Tournament concluded last September 24, 2005. The annual chess fest was held in Claret School in Quezon City, which attracted 5 teams to compete in the High School division: Xavier School, Ateneo, Southridge School, Colegio San Agustin, and host, Claret School. Lester Erese (XS '05) and Jeffrey Go (H2C)

Checkmate

Chess is often overlooked as a sport, but the Xavier Chess Varsity begs to differ. Francis Dee (H1A), Stallion News Writer

Xavier Women's Volleyball Team Continues to Soar

The Xavier Faculty and Staff women's volleyball team bagged another victory in the elimination round of the Faculty and Staff Athletics Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS) volleyball tournament last October 12, 2005. The Xavier ladies routed their opponents from Don Bosco Mandaluyong in two straight sets in the match that took place at the Xavier School High School Gym. Ms. Rachelle de Vera, Registrar's Office Staff and Volleyball Player

Male Spikers Clinch First Win!

Intense practice sessions finally paid off for the Xavier male faculty and staff volleyball team as it emerged victorious in its third game in the 2005- 2006 edition of the Faculty and Staff Athletics Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS) volleyball tournament. Mr. Adrian Asis, HS English Teacher and Volleyball Player

Opening the Semis with a Win

Coach Albert Hao knew that October will open with a crucial match against Colegio de San Agustin (CSA) in the semi-final knockout round of the Inter-Scholastic Sports Association (ISSA) Volleyball Tournament. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS Web Editor

Xaverians Nail Spikes on the Court

September 18, Sunday, meant another game for the Xavier Volleyball Team in the Filipino-Chinese Amateur Athletic Federation (FCAAF) Volleyball Tournament, and our team was set to play against the spikers of Philippine Pasay Chung Hua Academy (PPCHA). Jaime Leogardo (H4C), Xavier Volleyball Varsity Team member

FASAAPS Sports League Opens

The Faculty and Staff Athletic Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS) formally opened its 10 th edition in the newly refurbished Don Bosco Makati Gymnasium last September 10, 2005. Mr. Reynaldo Sabio, Athletics Staff

Women's Volleyball Team SPIKES Again!

The Xavier women's volleyball team emerged victorious in their third game in the elimination round of the Faculty and Staff Athletics Association of Private Schools (FASAAPS) women's volleyball tournament last September 14, 2005. Routing Don Bosco Makati in two straight sets, the Xavier lady spikers now hold the top spot with a 3-0 card. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS web Editor

Two for Two

The Xavier Faculty women's volleyball team earned their second win out of two games last September 7, 2005. Facing the team from La Salle Greenhills (LSGH), the Xavier lady spikers disappointed their challengers with a 26-24 win in the third and deciding set of the match. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS Web Editor

Xavier Faculty Spikers Snatch First Win

In the opening game of the Faculty and Staff Athletics Association of Philippine Schools (FASAAPS) women's volleyball tournament, Xavier School faced the team from Don Bosco Mandaluyong last August 31, 2005 where the Xavier spikers walked away with a 25-22 victory at the end of the deciding set of the match. Ms. Aimee Apolinario, HS Web Editor

Midgets-Juniors Open with Victories

The Philippine Athletic Youth Association (PAYA), with a rich history of over 30 years, opened its 2005-2006 season with a renewed commitment by its board of directors to recapture the glory of this pioneering league. Carlo Tan

Xavier Beats Lourdes-Q.C. for 1 st Victory

Xavier's Small Basketeers Philippines (SBP) Team has joined the annual Milo Best SBP/Passerelle Basketball Tournament which opened on July 11, 2005 at San Beda Alabang School.  Mikee Rosales

Xavier Bowling Tryouts S.Y. 2005-2006

Last June 24 and 29, the Xavier Bowling Varsity Team held its tryouts at the E-lanes Bowling Center . A number of aspiring bowlers from the different year levels participated in the tryouts. Timothy Ocampo-Tan (H4B) Bowling Varsity Team Captain

Smash
Summer vacation ended early for teachers as they were all required to report back to work last April 25. However, coming back didn't mean the end of summer fun as Mr. Josy Agoncillo, Mr. Dan Gonzales, and Mr. Patrick Posadas of the PE Department organized a badminton doubles tournament for faculty and staff.  Aimee Apolinario, HS web editor

Xavier Bowlers Impress the Alumni

Seizing the opportunity of playing on weekday evenings, members of the Xavier Bowling Team accepted the invitation of the AAXS Bowling Club of joining the Alumni Bowling Monthly Tournaments. It was here where the team not only proved to the alumni that they existed, but also that they were competitive.  Aimee Apolinario, HS web editor

Bowlers Set the Tone Early
Barely getting a break from school work, the Xavier Bowling Team plunged back into action last March 20, 2005 in the PBC Youth Quarterly Tournament 2005 for the 1 st quarter at the Pearl Bowling Center in Parañaque City.  Sharwin Tee, Bowling Coach

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