| Ateneo Blue Eagles | |
| Ateneo de Manila University | |
| League | UAAP |
| Joined | 1978 (NCAA founding member - 1924) |
| Location | Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights, Quezon City |
| Team colors | Blue and White |
| Juniors' team | Blue Eaglets |
| Women's team | Lady Eagles |
| Seniors' general championships | |
| UAAP: none NCAA: 1 (1968-69) |
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| Juniors' general championships | |
| UAAP: 2 (2000-01, 2001-02) NCAA: 2 (1967-68, 1976-77) |
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The Ateneo Blue Eagles is the name of the collegiate men's varsity basketball team of the Ateneo de Manila University that plays in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, the premiere sports league in the country. The collegiate women's varsity basketball team is called the Lady Eagles while the high school varsity basketball team is called the Blue Eaglets. Ateneo de Manila's teams were called the Blue and Whites until the late 1930s when the Ateneo adopted the Blue Eagle as its mascot.[1][2]
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Ateneo was a pioneer in Philippine collegiate sports. It was the first Philippine school to adopt a mascot, and was also the first school to field an organized cheering squad with cheerleaders which was later followed by another first when it introduced a Pep Band to augment the cheerleaders during games.[1][2][3][4][5]
The choice of an eagle as school mascot holds iconic significance. Referred to as "the King," the Blue Eagle is a reference to the "high-flying" Ateneo varsity teams which would "swoop down on the foe and sweep up the fields away" as a dominating force. Furthermore, there is some mythological significance to the eagle as a symbol of power.[6]
Blue and White, being the colors of the school's patroness the Blessed Virgin Mary, were chosen as the school's colors.[7] The Ateneo Blue Eagles are sometimes called the Hail Mary Quintet by the sports press. This moniker was given to the Blue Eagles in the 1950s when the sports press reporters noticed that the team would pray the Hail Mary during game time-outs. This ritual was influenced by the then athletic moderator Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J.[8]
It was also in the late 1950s that the sports press started referring to the team captain of the Ateneo men's varsity basketball team as the King Eagle. The sports scribes got this name from the school's fighting song, Blue Eagle - The King, which they hear being sang by the Ateneo gallery during the games when the Blue Eagles were still playing in the NCAA. Edgardo "Ed" Ocampo of the back-to-back 1957 and 1958 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team was the first team captain to be called King Eagle.[8]
The Ateneo de Manila University is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, where it fields teams in all events. It was also a founding member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which was founded in 1924. The Ateneo left the NCAA in 1978 due to the league-wide violence prevalent at the time, and then joined the UAAP in the same year.[3]
Aside from the UAAP, the Ateneo also participates in the Father Martin Cup, Nike Summer League, Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Cup, Philippine University Games (Unigames), Philippine Collegiate Championship League (PCCL), Shakey's V-League, Rizal Football Association (RIFA), Philippine Athletic Youth Association (PAYA), Private Schools Athletic Development Association (PRADA) <High School and Grade School>, Milo Best Small Basketeers Program (SBP) <Grade School>. The Ateneo also fields sports teams to the Jesuit Invitational Games (JIGs), an athletic tournament participated by eight Jesuit schools in the Philippines.
Ateneo is one of the four member schools that participate in all of the sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The Blue Eagle is the mascot of all the varsity teams participating in these sporting events. However, only the men's varsity basketball team is called the Blue Eagles. The names of the other participating varsity teams are as follows:
| Sport | Men's Team Names | Women's Team Names | Juniors' Team Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basketball | Blue Eagles | Lady Eagles | Blue Eaglets |
| Football | Blue Booters | Lady Booters | Blue Eaglet Booters |
| Volleyball | Blue Spikers | Lady Spikers | Blue Eaglet Spikers |
| Baseball | Blue Batters | Blue Eaglet Batters | |
| Softball | Lady Batters | ||
| Badminton | Blue Shuttlers | Lady Shuttlers | |
| Tennis | Blue Netters | Lady Netters | |
| Table Tennis | Blue Paddlers | Lady Paddlers | Blue Eaglet Paddlers |
| Track & Field | Blue Tracksters | Lady Tracksters | Blue Eaglet Tracksters |
| Swimming | Blue Tankers | Lady Tankers | Blue Eaglet Tankers |
| Fencing | Blue Fencers | Lady Fencers | Blue Eaglet Fencers |
| Judo | Blue Judokas | Lady Judokas | Blue Eaglet Judokas |
| Taekwondo | Blue Jins | Lady Jins | Blue Eaglet Jins |
| Chess | Blue Woodpushers | Lady Woodpushers | Blue Eaglet Woodpushers |
The Blue Eagles have had many rivalries over time. Before the NCAA was founded and into the early years after its foundation, Ateneo's fiercest basketball rivals were the UP Fighting Maroons (then known as the Maroon and Greens).[9][10]
During the early days of the NCAA, the Blue Eagles developed a rivalry with the San Beda Red Lions as they traded championships in the 1930s up to the 1950s. A small rivalry began with the De La Salle Green Archers when they scored an upset win over Ateneo in Season 16 (1939-1940) of the NCAA. That 1939 upset by De La Salle planted the seed for a new rivalry that continues to this day in the UAAP.[9]
The games between the Blue Eagles and the Green Archers are among the most anticipated matches in every UAAP season. During the 1988 season, Ateneo was the defending champion and they faced La Salle in the Finals. A deep Ateneo lineup ended up winning the crown, triggering a full-blown rivalry. Recently, the rivalry has picked up a notch higher as both Ateneo and La Salle have become frequent UAAP Final Four participants, even clashing in the UAAP Finals in 2001 (won by La Salle), 2002 (won by Ateneo), and 2008 (won by Ateneo). The UAAP is guaranteed high TV ratings and sold-out tickets, resulting in scalping, when Ateneo and La Salle clash on the hardcourt.
UAAP and NCAA
The late Ateneo college athletic moderator, Fr. Edgar A. Martin, S.J., once said that "basketball brings glory to Ateneo". The student-athletes of Ateneo share in this belief.[11] As of the year 2011, Ateneo has 49 combined NCAA (23) and UAAP (26) basketball titles, which include championships won in men's, women's and juniors' basketball divisions. This is more than the total number of titles held by University of Santo Tomas, which has 42 (40 UAAP and 2 NCAA), San Beda College, which has 35 NCAA titles, Far Eastern University with 30 UAAP titles, Colegio de San Juan de Letran with 26 NCAA titles, De La Salle University, which has 23 (10 in the NCAA and 13 in the UAAP), Mapúa Institute of Technology with 23 NCAA titles, University of the East which also has 18 UAAP titles and San Sebastian College – Recoletos with 17 NCAA titles.
In men's basketball, the Ateneo Blue Eagles have won 21 titles as of 2011, 14 in the NCAA and 7 in the UAAP. In juniors basketball, the Ateneo Blue Eaglets have 9 NCAA titles (includes a Midgets title won in 1924) and 17 UAAP titles, for a total of 26. Ateneo's women's basketball team also has 2 UAAP titles.
Ateneo has also won 7 double championships in basketball. These were years when both the Blue Eagles and the Blue Eaglets won the championship in the same year. Double championships were won in 1933, 1937, 1975, 1976, 2008, 2009 and 2010. The years 1975 and 1976 were doubly significant as Ateneo not only won double championships in the NCAA but was also a back-to-back double champion, a feat that they repeated with championships in both the seniors and juniors divisions in 2008 and 2009 in the UAAP. In 2010, Ateneo won again the championships in both men's and juniors basketball, annexing the first and only three-peat double championship in combined UAAP and NCAA history.
The Blue Eagles have won back-to-back titles 5 times. Three were won in the NCAA (1953 and 1954, 1957 and 1958, 1975 and 1976) and two in the UAAP (1987 and 1988, 2008 and 2009). The Blue Eagles also became three-peat champions when they won the title in 1931, 1932 and 1933, a feat which they later duplicated in 2008, 2009, and 2010, their first in the UAAP. In 2011, they joined an elite group in the UAAP when they won the 2011 UAAP Men's Basketball Championship. They became the fourth UAAP team to be four- peat champions, joining UE, UST and La Salle.
In the UAAP, the Blue Eagles hold the record for the longest Final Four consecutive appearance. They made 13 Final Four appearances from 1999 to 2011 to La Salle's 15, which is the standing record in most number of appearances. However, Ateneo's 13 appearances are consecutive. Only 12 of La Salle's 15 are consecutive. The Blue Eagles also made 10 trips to the Finals: 1987, 1988, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011.
The Blue Eaglets were four-peat champions having won the title in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986. They were also two-time three-peat champions after winning the title in 1978, 1979 and 1980, then in 2008, 2009, and 2010. Five times, they won back-to-back titles, 1933 and 1934, 1937 and 1938, 1975 and 1976, 1999 and 2000, 2003 and 2004.
In the UAAP, the Ateneo Blue Eaglets have the most number of elimination round sweeps at 6 (1984, 1986, 1997, 1999, 2006, and 2010). They also have the most number of Final Four appearances at 15 as of 2011. This number does not include the 4 seasons (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2010) when the Blue Eaglets swept the elimination round and automatically advanced to the Finals. These 15 Final Four appearances still tops the Adamson Baby Falcons' 12 and UST Tiger Cubs' 11 appearances. The Blue Eaglets are also tops in the Finals appearance category. They were in the Finals 16 times as of 2010, while it was 10 for second-placer UST Tiger Cubs. The Eaglets also hold the record for the longest Finals consecutive appearance. They were in the Finals in 11 consecutive seasons, from 1994 (season 57) to 2004 (season 67).
In women's basketball, the Ateneo Lady Eagles have 2 UAAP titles. They were champions in 2005 and 2007. They have made five Final Four appearances as of 2011 and four trips to the Finals: 1987, 2004, 2005, 2007.
Other Leagues and Tournaments
In addition to the NCAA and UAAP championships, recent victories of the Blue Eagles include the back-to-back titles (2008 and 2009) and the 2011 championship in the annual Philippine University Games, the championships in 2006 and 2010 of the Fr. Martin Summer Cup and the 2008 Nike Summer League. The Blue Eagles also finally won a championship in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup in 2011. This is their first since participating in 2007.
The Blue Eagles also won the national championships of the 2007 Collegiate Champions League and its successor, the Philippine Collegiate Champions League, in 2009 and 2010, the most among past winners.
UAAP Season 50 (A.Y. 1987-88)
Finals
As the top seed, Ateneo had to win only once, while number 2 seed University of the East had to win twice to clinch the championship.
UE started the game strong, taking a 51–38 lead at halftime. The Red Warriors extended their lead to 20 points at 83–63 but Ateneo had a 22–2 run sparked by a three-point shot by Jet Nieto to tie the game at 85–all. However, it was not until the last 1 minute and 43 seconds that the Blue Eagles tasted the lead for the first time on baskets by Nieto and Jun Reyes, 92–86. The Red Warriors, holders of 18 UAAP basketball championship titles were not ready to give up the fight. UE tied the score anew at 92–all on free throws in the last minute of the game. During the ensuing play, a driving Nonoy Chuatico was blocked and an intentional foul was called on a UE player. After Chuatico split his free-throws and Ateneo retaining possession, the Blue Eagles wasted time until a driving Eric Reyes was fouled with three seconds left. Reyes ended the game by splitting his free throws, and the final score was 94-92, giving Ateneo their first UAAP championship since joining the league in 1978. It was a tough win for the Blue Eagles as they played without their prized center 6' 6" Danny Francisco, who was recuperating from surgery on his lungs. The victory was fashioned before a predominantly Ateneo crowd of 7,000 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum.[12]
UAAP Season 51 (A.Y. 1988-89)
Ateneo abandoned its game against the University of the Philippines (UP) with the Fighting Maroons leading 83–69 and with 1 minute and 21 seconds left in the game when a melee broke out. It was caused by Ateneo's Joseph Canlas tripping UP's Joseph Marata. This resulted in the two players trading punches which led to a bench-clearing incident by the other players from both sides. An unidentified spectator who fired a gun to break up the fight was accosted by UP baseball coach and police officer Boy Codiñera. As an aftermath of the incident, an ejection penalty was slapped on Ateneo's Canlas.[13]
The UAAP rule currently in place penalized Ateneo with a game forfeiture and no point earned (a loss under ordinary circumstances merited one point and two points for a win). However, Ateneo coach Fritz Gaston appealed the decision which the UAAP Board granted, ruling the game as an ordinary loss for Ateneo and giving them one point.[14]
Finals
Ateneo clinched the twice-to-beat advantage in the elimination round finale where the Blue Eagles beat the Green Archers 85-83. This game served as the de facto Game 1 of the best-of-3 series against La Salle.
In Game 2 of the best-of-3 series, Ateneo had to claw their way back from a ten-point deficit midway in the first half, 21–11. After the Blue Eagles have recovered, they kept the score close from then on. The smell of victory came in the last four minutes when the Blue Eagles wiggled out of the game's last deadlock at 66-all with a decisive 8-2 run that moved them in front, 74-68 going into the last two minutes of the game. Joseph Canlas scored four of Ateneo's eight points run, which ended with a Jun Reyes conversion off a steal from an archer. La Salle managed to close the gap to four points, 74-70 with free throws off Jet Nieto's foul. At this juncture, the Blue Eagles put a defensive lid on the Green Archers' ensuing plays, preventing La Salle from scoring. Ateneo had the last ball possession and wisely used up the clock. Danny Francisco, a 6' 6" revelation then iced the contest with two free throws off an Archer's foul for the final count, 76-70, giving Ateneo the win and a successful defense of their crown. Their back-to-back title run was their fourth in post-war years and their first in the UAAP basketball tournament.[15]
UAAP Season 65 (A.Y. 2002-03)
In Season 65, Joel Banal took over the head coaching job from Joe Lipa after the Blue Eagles lost to La Salle in the Season 64 Finals. The Blue Eagles started the season strong but after which they suffered one to many losses. By the early part of the second round of eliminations they were sporting a 4-5 win-loss record. However, they were able to turn around this losing record when they won their last 5 games to end the elimination round with a 9-5 win-loss record which gave them the third seed in the Final Four.
Final Four
In the Final Four, the Blue Eagles faced second seed UE Warriors, which had a twice-to-beat advantage. In the first game, they beat UE, 84-78. The second game on September 22, 2002 was a close one. It was tied at 70 with 7.8 seconds left. A crucial turnover by a Red Warrior gave possession of the ball to the blue shirts. With time running down, Gec Chia received a pass from LA Tenorio and converted a last second shot, sending the Blue Eagles into the Finals, 72-70.
Finals
In Game 1 versus the Green Archers on September 26, 2002, the Blue Eagles were down 52-60 at the start of the fourth quarter. A three-point shot by Larry Fonacier and back-to-back fastbreak plays by Sonny Tadeo and LA Tenorio cut La Salle's lead to one, 59-60. Near the end of the fourth quarter, Ateneo was able to grab the lead. Enrico Villanueva then made a crucial three-point play which increased their lead, 69-64. With just 9.2 seconds left in the game and the Blue Eagles leading, 72-70, Green Archer Mac Cardona had the ball and a chance to either go for the tie or for the win. However, Larry Fonacier blocked both of Cardona's two attempts, sealing the Blue Eagles' win.
In Game 2 on September 29, 2002, La Salle won, 85-77, despite the 25 points of Ateneo's Larry Fonacier. The series was tied at 1-1.
In the deciding third game of the championship series on October 5, 2002, both teams were hot with their three-point shooting. The fourth quarter saw the Blue Eagles leading, 70-62, with 2 minutes left. A three-pointer by Epok Quimpo increased the lead to 11 and sent the Ateneo crowd, sensing victory, into a frenzy. The Blue Eagles ended their fairytale season with the final score 77-70. Fonacier was Finals MVP together with Wesley Gonzales.
UAAP Season 71 (A.Y. 2008-09) Double Championship
Seniors
In season 71, the Blue Eagles were unbeaten past the mid-way of the 1st round of eliminations. During their sixth game of the season on July 31, 2008, their 5-game winning streak was halted by a loss to the FEU Tamaraws, 72-66, despite Rabeh Al-Hussaini's 33 points and 20 rebounds. Since this was the sole loss of the Blue Eagles in the first round of eliminations, they topped the standings, with a 6-1 win-loss record. They went on to sweep the second round of eliminations, ending their regular season atop the standings with a 13-1 win-loss record and a twice-to-beat advantage in the Final 4 round. It also put them on record as having swept all their opponents except FEU in the elimination rounds.
In the Final Four, the Blue Eagles routed the UE Red Warriors in game 1 of the semifinals, 70-50, to advance to the Finals. In Game 1 of the Finals, they beat the La Salle Green Archers with a score of 69-61. The game was dominated by Rabeh Al-Hussaini, season 71 MVP, who scored 31 points. The Blue Eagles were crowned the UAAP season 71 champions after beating the Green Archers again in Game 2, 62-51. It marked the third time in four title meetings that the Blue Eagles bested the Green Archers. The Blue Eagles also completed a sweep of the Green Archers in their four meetings in Season 71.
Ateneo won all the individual UAAP awards for Season 71 in the men's basketball category. Rabeh Al-Hussaini won the season MVP Award and the Most Improved Player Award. Nonoy Baclao garnered the Finals MVP Award and the Defensive Player of the Year Award. Ryan Buenafe was chosen Rookie of the Year. Finally, Chris Tiu and Al-Hussaini were in the Mythical Five.
Juniors
The Blue Eaglets finished the eliminations tied with De La Salle Zobel, both with a 12-2 win-loss record. However, they earned the No.1 seed in the Final Four due to a higher quotient. The Blue Eaglets defeated the Adamson Baby Falcons 78-45 to earn a slot in the UAAP Juniors' Basketball Finals. They swept the FEU-FERN Baby Tamaraws in the Finals, 72-62 and 71-60, to win their 15th UAAP title.
UAAP Season 72 (A.Y. 2009-10) Back-to-Back Double Championship
Seniors
First Round Eliminations
On the second day of the opening games last July 12, 2009, the Blue Eagles began the defense of their crown with a close 63-59 win over the highly favored FEU Tamaraws. In their second game which was against the UE Red Warriors on July 16, 2009, they rallied from a 17-point deficit and went on to beat the Warriors by 15 points, 72-57. Reigning Most Valuable Player Rabeh Al-Hussaini led all scorers with 27 points. In game 3, the Blue Eagles routed the UST Growling Tigers, 93-77. Point guard Emman Monfort, who was recalled for duty in UAAP season 72 from Team B, did the most damage to the Growling Tigers with his 6 treys and a career-high 20 points. This winning streak was stopped by a loss to the UP Fighting Maroons, 58-68, on July 26, 2009. After this loss, the Blue Eagles were again on a winning mode. They defeated the Adamson Falcons, 61-51 on July 30, 2009, the NU Bulldogs, 75-47 on August 1, 2009 and the De La Salle Green Archers in overtime, 76-72, on August 9, 2009, to end the first round of eliminations on top of the standings with a 6 wins 1 loss record.
Second Round Eliminations
The Blue Eagles swept the second round of eliminations. In their first game of the second round, Rabeh Al-Hussaini led the Blue Eagles with 30 points and 12 rebounds to an 80-75 victory over the UE Red Warriors. Their second game played on August 16, 2009 was another win, an 81-65 victory over the De La Salle Green Archers. After this win, the Blue Eagles were victorious again as they defeated the UST Growling Tigers, 80-70, led by Kirk Long with 21 points. This was followed by their 25th straight win over the Adamson Falcons, 61-52. In their next game a week later, the Blue Eagles defeated the UP Fighting Maroons, 93-75. After that, in the last game of the eliminations, the Blue Eagles came back from an 18-point deficit in the third quarter to win over the FEU Tamaraws, 74-73. The Blue Eagles ended the eliminations with a 13-1 win-loss record and secured the top Final Four seed.
Final Four
The Ateneo Blue Eagles held a twice-to-beat advantage over their Final Four opponent, the UST Growling Tigers. However, the Blue Eagles did not have to use this advantage as they put on a strong start and a stronger finish in defeating UST, 81-64, to claim the first finals slot in the 72nd UAAP men's basketball tournament. They won even without one of their key players, power forward Nico Salva, who was suspended for throwing a punch at one of the FEU players in their last game of the elimination round. This win gave the Blue Eagles a second straight finals appearance, their third under the leadership of coach Norman Black.
Finals
The Blue Eagles faced the UE Red Warriors in the best-of-three Finals. Before the start of Game One of the championship series, three Blue Eagles were given special awards. Rabeh Al-Hussaini and Eric Salamat were recognized as the UAAP Jollibee Doubles Duo, Nico Salva was given the KFC UAAP Sixth Man of the Year award, and Eric Salamat was awarded the PS Bank UAAP Maaasahan Player of the Year. In Game One, the Blue Eagles recovered after their 17-point lead was erased by the UE Red Warriors by halftime, and went on to defeat the Red Warriors, 78-71. In Game Two, in spite of their regaining the lead at halftime, the Blue Eagles were defeated by the UE Red Warriors, 68-88. However, in Game Three, the Blue Eagles relied on an uptempo and aggressive offense anchored on fast break plays and played tight defense to secure an early lead. They pressed the Red Warriors without let up to win the championship, 71-58. This marked the second time the Blue Eagles won back-to-back championships since they won against UE and La Salle in 1987 and 1988, respectively. With this win, Ateneo registered its first back-to-back double championships in the UAAP, a feat which was last accomplished during their 1975 and 1976 double championships in the NCAA.
Juniors
The Ateneo Blue Eaglets opened their season with back-to-back losses first to the De La Salle Zobel Junior Archers, then to the UST Tiger Cubs. The Eaglets lost two more games in the second round. They ended the elimination round with a 10-4 win-loss record and were seeded third in the Final Four where they faced the UST Tiger Cubs which had a twice-to-beat advantage. The Blue Eaglets won their Final 4 series with the Tiger Cubs and entered the Finals for the fourth consecutive year. They had now to defend their crown against the top-seeded DLSZ Junior Archers. The Blue Eaglets took Game 1, 80-73, a game highlighted by Kiefer Ravena's 33 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 4 steals, and 4 blocks. However, in Game Two, Ravena's output was limited, and the Blue Eaglets lost as La Salle went on a 14-2 run in the latter portion of the fourth quarter to end the game, 57-53. However in Game 3, the Blue Eaglets maintained a lead in the endgame to finally clinch the title with a win, 61-56, giving them their sixth back-to-back championship title.
UAAP Season 73 (A.Y. 2010-11) Three-Peat Double Championship
Seniors
Compared to the previous two seasons, Season 73 saw the Blue Eagles less dominant. The Blue Eagles started the season flat as they lost their opening game against FEU. They went on to lose three more games in the course of the elimination rounds. The losses included one to arch-rival La Salle in the first round, a secound round loss to UE and another loss to FEU in the Eagles' last game of the eliminations. They ended the elimination round with a 10-4 win-loss record, good enough for the second seed in the Final Four round.
Final Four
The Blue Eagles faced an Adamson Falcons squad determined to exact payback for their elimination-round defeats in game one of their Final Four series. After a close match in the first few minutes of the game, Ateneo erected a 10-point lead after the first quarter, 22-12 and ending the half 39-29. During the second half, the Blue Eagles increased their lead to 18, 60-42, and went on to win, 68-55. The win, the 28th in a UAAP win streak over Adamson dating back to 1997, sent them to the Finals for the third straight year, this time against the FEU Tamaraws.
Finals
The Blue Eagles had yet to beat the Tamaraws in Season 73. FEU was favored to repeat their elimination rounds victories over Ateneo in the Finals. However, in Game 1, the Blue Eagles relied on their defense, rebounds, and fast-break plays to erect what proved to be an insurmountable 20-6 lead midway through the first quarter, which ended with Ateneo leading by an 18 point margin, 26-8. In the second period, Ateneo continued to outscore FEU, ending the half with a score double FEU's points, 42-21. The second half saw the Blue Eagles increase their lead to a high of 26 points, 47-21, before going on to win 72-49.
An embarrassed FEU squad sought to avoid a repeat of the Game 1 rout by pounding the Blue Eagles early on in Game 2 of the Finals. FEU led throughout the first quarter, ending it with Ateneo down by 9, 13-22. The Tamaraws increased their lead to 11 in the second period, 13-24. The Blue Eagles cut the deficit to seven, 24-17, and snatched the lead at 28-27. However, FEU ended the first half with a 4-2 run that left Ateneo down by 1, 30-31. The third quarter saw FEU increase its lead, 34-40. The Blue Eagles responded with their own scoring run to retake the lead at 52-48, and ended the third quarter leading 52-50. The fourth quarter featured several lead changes before Ateneo went on a 6-0 scoring run to lead by 5, 61-56, mainly due to Ryan Buenafe's plays in the paint. FEU cut the lead to 2 points, 61-59, through free throws. Then, Buenafe buried a 3-point shot on an isolation play to increase the lead to 5, 64-59. The shot proved to be the game-winner as FEU was unable to overcome Ateneo's lead. In the ensuing play, Bacon Austria was fouled and converted one free throw to further increase the lead, 65-59. A final basket by FEU did not alter the outcome as the Blue Eagles went on to win, 65-62. Ryan Buenafe was named the Finals MVP. This was Ateneo's third straight UAAP title, its first post-war and UAAP 3-peat. This also gave Ateneo the first and only double 3-peat in UAAP and NCAA combined history.
Juniors
The Blue Eaglets had a dominant season, sweeping the elimination round, 14-0. This gave them an outright Finals slot and a thrice-to-beat advantage against their eventual opponents, the UST Tiger Cubs. The Blue Eaglets lost Game 1 to the Tiger Cubs, but went on to win the next two games, giving them their third straight title. Kiefer Ravena was named Finals MVP.
UAAP Season - 74 (A.Y. 2011-12) Four-Peat Champions
Elimination Round
The Blue Eagles opened its four-peat campaign by sweeping the first round of eliminations. They defeated the Adamson Falcons 55-51, extending a win streak to 29 that dated back to 1997, the De La Salle Green Archers, 81-72, the NU Bulldogs 86-62, the UE Red Warriors 73-61, the UP Fighting Maroons in what some refer to the "Battle of Katipunan", 77-57, the UST Growling Tigers, 66-53, and the FEU Tamaraws, 69-49.
In the second round, the Blue Eagles first faced the FEU Tamaraws. Unlike their first round game, the Blue Eagles had to come back in the final minutes of the fourth quarter, relying on a steal by Emman Monfort and two baskets by Ravena to tie the game at the end of regulation. The Blue Eagles then won in overtime, 74-67. The Blue Eagles then proceeded to defeat the UST Growling Tigers, 82-57, the UE Warriors, 74-70, the DLSU Green Archers, 79-62, the UP Fighting Maroons, 73-58. They then defeated the NU Bulldogs, 61-39, forcing NU into the lowest recorded scoring output of a UAAP team based on records from the league statisticians. In the final game of the elimination round, the Blue Eagles were defeated by the Adamson Falcons, 46-62. This ended a 29 game winning streak.
With their win-loss record at 13-1, the Blue Eagles entered the Final Four as the top seed, and with a twice-to-beat advantage.
Final Four
In their Final Four match, the Blue Eagles played against the UST Growling Tigers, who were seeded fourth. At the end of 1st quarter of the game both teams are tied at 18-all. Then on 2nd quarter the Blue Eagles got into their groove and ended the 1st half leading by 8, 38-30. On the 3rd quarter the Blue Eagles continued to dominate, ending the 3rd up by 12, 52-40. In the fourth quarter, the Tigers threatened as their offense began to click, led by rookie Kevin Ferrer. Ateneo's Kiefer Ravena made some crucial shots and gave the to give the Blue Eagles back a double-digit lead, 61-51. But UST Growling Tigers responded with a barrage of 3-point shots. With 5.5 seconds remaining, Ateneo's lead was cut down to 1 point. The Tigers fouled Nico Salva, who made his 2 free throws and gave the Blue Eagles a 3 points lead. The Blue Eagles won, 69-66, entering the Finals for the fourth straight year. Greg Slaughter, Kiefer Ravena and Nico Salva led the Eagles with 17, 13 and 12 points respectively.
The Blue Eagles set a UAAP record in Season 74 by advancing to the Final Four for the 13th straight year. Ateneo's 13th straight semifinal appearance surpassed the 12 consecutive Final Four stint set by La Salle from 1994 to 2005.
Finals
In the Finals, the Blue Eagles faced the FEU Tamaraws, who defeated the Adamson Falcons twice in the Final Four.
Game 1 was attended by 18,972 paying spectators held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, September 24, 2011. In the first quarter, the Tamaraws upended the Blue Eagles by 5, 14-19. By the second quarter, the Tamaraws managed to stretch the lead further, but the Blue Eagles rallied to tie the score at 33-all at the end of the half. The third quarter saw the Blue Eagles go on a scoring tear highlighted by slam dunks by Greg Slaughter and Nico Salva, putting them up by 11 points going into the fourth period. In the final quarter, the Blue Eagles continued to outscore the Tamaraws, and eventually won Game 1, 82-64. Nico Salva was declared player of the game, finishing with a high of 24 points, with perfect field goal and freethrow shooting percentages coupled with 6 rebounds.
Game 2 saw the Blue Eagles attack early, to end the first quarter on op 23-18. FEU responded in the second quarter to take the lead going into halftime, leaving Ateneo behind by 1, 35-36. The Blue Eagles then proceeded to outscore the Tamaraws 22-9 in the third quarter, giving them a double digit lead heading into the final quarter, 57-45. In the fourth period, the Blue Eagles then outscored FEU by 1, but that was enough to give them the win, 82-69. With the win, Ateneo won its 21st men's basketball title (NCAA-UAAP combined), its first 4th straight UAAP title, the 7th since it joined the league in 1978. The victory also marked Ateneo's longest championship streak. Ravena led the Blue Eagles in scoring with 18 points and Nico Salva was named the Finals MVP. Long, Monfort and Austria played their last game in the UAAP and capped off their collegiate career with a championship.
Pre-Season Tournament
In the preseason, the Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions in the Finals of the Filoil Flying V Hanes Pre-Season Cup 75–56. Ateneo's rookie Kiefer Ravena was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
The Blue Eagles Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Bon Jovi V. Cipriano | PG | 5' 9" | 150 lbs. | 1st | Senior | Jose Rizal University |
| 5 | Juan Miguel B. Tiongson | PG | 5' 9" | 150 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 6 | Emmanuel N. Monfort | PG | 5' 6" | 135 lbs. | Final Year | Senior | Ateneo de Iloilo |
| 7 | Luis Lorenzo C. Gonzaga III | SG | 6' 1" | 170 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 8 | Nicolas Raymond J. Salva | SF/PF | 6' 4" | 185 lbs. | 4th | Senior | San Beda College |
| 10 | John Paul I. Erram | C | 6' 7" | 190 lbs. | 3rd (Transf.) | Junior | Pilgrim Christian College |
| 11 | Gwyne Matthew D. Capacio | SF | 6' 2" | 170 lbs. | 1st | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel |
| 12 | Jeffrey Kirk Long (Capt.) | SF | 6' 1" | 170 lbs. | Final Year | Senior | Faith Academy |
| 13 | Raymond Leonard S. Austria (Co-capt.) | SG/SF | 6' 1" | 180 lbs. | Final Year | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 15 | Kiefer Isaac C. Ravena | PG/SG | 5' 11" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 17 | Christopher Lou D. Sumalinog | SF | 6' 2" | 175 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Don Bosco Tech Center - Cebu |
| 18 | Justin Shaun R. Chua | PF/C | 6' 5" | 210 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Chiang Kai Shek College |
| 19 | Von Rolfe V. Pessumal | SF | 6' 1" | 160 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 20 | Gregory William F. Slaughter | C | 7' 0" | 250 lbs. | 4th (Transf.) | Sophomore | Massaponax HS Virginia USA |
| 21 | Frank B. Golla, Jr. | PF | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | 3rd | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 22 | Jeric P. Estrada | C | 6' 6" | 195 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | San Sebastian College-R |
Team Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Greg Slaughter | Justin Chua | Jepoy Erram | Jeric Estrada |
| PF | Nico Salva | Frank Golla | Gwyne Capacio | |
| SF | Kirk Long | Tonino Gonzaga | Oping Sumalinog | |
| SG | Kiefer Ravena | Bacon Austria | Von Pessumal | |
| PG | Emman Monfort | Juami Tiongson | Jon Cipriano |
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Medical Staff
Team Staff
The Lady Eagles Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Denise Patricia L. Tiu | PF | 5' 8" | 4th | Senior | Immaculate Conception Academy |
| 6 | Angelina Karla G. Morales | SG | 5' 4" | 3rd | Junior | San Beda Alabang |
| 7 | Elrica Aniela V. Castro | SF | 5' 6" | Rookie | Freshman | Assumption Antipolo |
| 8 | Corinne Maxine Marie B. Javier | C | 5' 10" | 4th | Senior | Assumption College |
| 9 | Therese Diane B. Estrada | SF | 5' 7" | 4th | Senior | Miriam College |
| 10 | Samantha Nicole N. Ong | SG | 5' 5" | 4th | Senior | Immaculate Conception Academy |
| 11 | Valerie Jiselle T. Chua | PF | 5' 8" | 4th | Senior | Jubilee Christian Academy |
| 12 | Sara Monica Isabel D. Bo-ot | PG | 5' 2" | 2nd | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel |
| 13 | Jennifer Ann C. Dimaano | SG | 5' 4" | 3rd | Junior | Miriam College |
| 14 | Sarah Michelle S. Mercado (Capt.) | SF | 5' 7" | 5th | Senior | Miriam College |
| 15 | Maria Ariela A. Torre | PG | 5' 4" | 2nd | Junior | Community of Learners Foundation |
| 16 | Maria Rosario Francesca R. Tantoco | SF | 5' 6" | Rookie | Freshman | St. Pedro Poveda College |
| 17 | Marie Claire Therese S. Aseron | SF | 5' 7" | Rookie | Freshman | Assumption Antipolo |
| 18 | Allysa Grace B. Dogong | G | 2nd | Sophomore | Diliman Preparatory School | |
| 21 | Danica Therese I. Jose | C | 6' 1" | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College |
| Bianca Denise Anne D. Belarmino | G | 2nd (injured) | Sophomore | Miriam College | ||
| Alyanna Francesca D. Nitorreda | PF | 5' 8" | Injured | Freshman | Miriam College | |
| Likhang Hinirang S. Javier | Injured | Freshman | Community of Learners Foundation |
Team Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Danica Jose | Corine Javier | ||
| PF | Ish Tiu | Val Chua | Ther Aseron | |
| SF | Sarah Mercado | Teedee Estrada | Cheskie Tantoco | |
| SG | Sam Ong | El Castro | Angel Morales | |
| PG | Jen Dimaano | Lang Dogong | Sami Boot | Aila Torre |
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Medical Staff
Team Staff
The Blue Eaglets Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Gerard S. Austria | PF | 6' 0" | 155 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 5 | Mark Lawrence Z. Gamboa | SG | 5' 9" | 135 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 6 | Izak Kiefer L. Lim | PG | 5' 9" | 140 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Cebu |
| 7 | Joseph Angelo G. Ladaban | PG | 5' 7" | 130 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 8 | Antonio Rafael A. Asistio | PG | 5' 8" | 130 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 10 | Emilio Martin M. Puno | SF | 5' 10" | 140 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 11 | Gabrielle Martin D. Capacio | PF | 6' 1" | 155 lbs. | 3rd | De La Salle Zobel |
| 12 | Lambert Adrian V. Tenorio (Capt.) | SG | 5' 9" | 135 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 13 | Javier Ricardo O. Consunji | PG | 5' 7" | 125 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 14 | Kristoffer James B. Porter | C | 6' 4" | 205 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Cebu |
| 15 | Francesco Wilfredo T. Asuncion | PG | 5' 8" | 135 lbs. | 4th | Colegio San Agustin |
| 16 | Ferdinand C. Ravena III | SF | 5' 10" | 135 lbs. | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 17 | Norman Aaron D. Black | SG | 5' 8" | 125 lbs. | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 18 | Janus Kyle Cristian L. Suarez | SG/SF | 6' 0" | 155 lbs. | 4th | |
| 19 | Tomas Gabriel M. Ramos | PF | 6' 2" | 165 lbs. | 4th | Colegio San Agustin |
| 20 | Karol Lolek V. Vitangcol | C | 6' 5" | 200 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
Team Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Kris Porter | Bolek Vitangcol | ||
| PF | Tom Ramos | Gabe Capacio | Kyle Suarez | |
| SF | Ged Austria | Thirdy Ravena | Mio Puno | |
| SG | Mark Gamboa | Lambert Tenorio | Aaron Black | Jeo Consunji |
| PG | Kiefer Lim | Anton Asistio | Fran Asuncion | Anjo Ladaban |
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Physical Therapist: Badette "Joboy" Tuason, PTRP
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The Ateneo Team Glory Be Basketball Roster (Blue Eagles Training Team)
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josemarie H. Adornado | SG | 5' 11" | 160 lbs. | Junior | La Salle Green Hills | |
| Jose Leandro A. Alonte | PG | 5' 7" | 135 lbs. | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Niño Jose Alberto D. Atilano | SG | 5' 10" | 150 lbs. | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Zachary F. Aquino | SG | 5' 11" | 190 lbs. | Freshman | Temple City HS California USA | |
| Al Gerion C. Bugarin | PF | 6' 3" | 180 lbs. | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Elmer Mykiel V. Cabahug | SF | 6' 1" | 170 lbs. | Freshman | Ateneo de Cebu | |
| Glen Michael D. Capacio | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel | ||||
| Timothy Joseph G. Capacio | PF | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Juan Nicolas V. Elorde | PG | 5' 9" | 145 lbs. | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel | |
| Vince Anthony M. Fran | C | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | Senior | La Salle Green Hills | |
| Kevin John Z. Gamboa | SG | 5' 10" | 155 lbs. | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Jose Markus J. Mercado | PG | 5' 9" | 140 lbs. | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Christopher Elijah Newsome | SF | 6' 2" | 160 lbs. | Freshman | Rio Rancho HS New Mexico USA | |
| Kristian G. Panganiban | PF | 6' 3" | 175 lbs | Senior | Austria | |
| Robert Mikhail T. Roa | SF | 6' 2" | 170 lbs. | Sophomore | Hillsborough HS Florida USA | |
| Jay Jericho R. Sacluti | SG | 6' 0" | 155 lbs. | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Paul John M. Siarot | C | 6' 4" | 185 lbs. | Junior | Pilgrim Christian College | |
| Jose Luis Z. Sollano, III | PG | 5' 9" | 145 lbs. | Sophomore | La Salle Green Hills |
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Men's Division
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Women's Division
The Ateneo varsity football teams have won a total 15 championships, 8 in NCAA and 7 in UAAP. In the NCAA, the seniors (men) and juniors teams have won 6 (Seasons 1924-25, 1941-42, 1951-52, 1953-54, 1954-55 and 1967-68) and 2 (Seasons 1936-37 and 1977-78) titles, respectively. The Blue Booters were the first to win a championship in the NCAA when they won the title on the maiden season of the NCAA in 1924. They also won their first back-to-back (1953 and 1954) championship in the NCAA. While in the UAAP, the seniors (men) and juniors booters have won 5 (Seasons 1995-96, 1998-99, 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2005-06) and 2 (Seasons 2008-09 and 2009-10) titles, respectively. The Blue Booters were three-peat champions after winning in 2003, 2004 and 2005. The two titles of the Blue Eaglet Booters are back-to-back (2008 and 2009).
The football seniors (men) team in the UAAP never had much success until the mid-1990s, when they reached the UAAP Finals 4 times in a row, from 1996-1999. Months after winning the 1995-1996 Chipper Afable Cup (beating NAVY FC in the finals, 3-0), the Blue Booters won their first ever UAAP title in 1996, by beating arch-rival La Salle in the Finals by 2 goals to 1. Both goals were scored by Vince Santos. In the following two years, they lost in the Finals to the Green Archers, but were able to regain the title in 1999.
The re-birth of the Ateneo men's football team in the 1995-96 season under coach Chris Monfort saw the return of comeback players Vince Santos (1996 MVP), Blue Avelino and Jet Lacson. The returning 1994 team members were Domeka Garamendi, Rely San Agustin (team Captain) and Pat Moran. The team was further boosted by 5 rookies, namely: Monch Espejo (1998-1999 MVP), Mark Ramos, Karlo Laurel, Tojun Malvar and Jonji Castañeda who would become the team captain in 1998.
Castañeda and the other senior members of the team took over the leadership role in the team with the departure of the 1996 seniors (San Agustin, Santos, Garamendi and Lacson). With help from new blood in Paolo Aquino, Paolo Buendia, Carlo Santos and Panky Abijay, they were able to regain the title in 1999.
The 1999 men's team also holds the record for most goals scored in a UAAP game. They scored 41 goals in a 41-0 win over Adamson University. All eleven Ateneo starters scored in this game. Carlos Leus lead the way with 13 goals, Monch Espejo with 9 and Paolo Aquino adding 5.
The Blue Booters hold the record for the longest championship streak in the UAAP. They accomplished this when they won the football title in Season 66 (2003-04), Season 67 (2004-05) and Season 68 (2005-06), a three-peat championship achievement. Not to be outdone, the Blue Eaglet Booters also hold the record for the longest championship streak in the UAAP juniors division. They are back-to-back champions as they won the title in Season 71 (2008-09) and Season 72 (2009-10). The Lady Blue Booters also hold a record, although something that they cannot boast. They have not won a championship in the UAAP.
The Blue Booters Football Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rufino Samuel R. Mantos III | Goalkeeper | 5' 10" | 155 lbs. | 5th | Senior | |
| 2 | Miguel V. Tuazon | Center-back | 5th | Senior | |||
| 3 | Antonio Lorenzo R. Bonoan | Full-back | 3rd | Junior | Southridge School | ||
| 4 | Thomas Julio P. Cruel | Full-back | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 6 | Jose Antonio G. Sison | Midfielder | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 7 | Jacobo Jose G. Lorenzo | Midfielder | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 8 | Paul Eusebius K. Cheng | Full-back | 4th | Senior | Xavier School | ||
| 10 | Ceasario Rex P. Kapunan | Full-back | 5th | Senior | |||
| 11 | Fernando Anton S. Amistoso, Jr. | Midfielder | 4th | Senior | |||
| 12 | Keith Elbert C. King | Midfielder | 3rd | Senior | Xavier School | ||
| 14 | Jose Marko G. Oppus | Full-back | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 15 | Francis Louie M. Mendoza | Midfielder | Senior | ||||
| 17 | Carl Matthew R. Llado | Full-back | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 18 | Juan Gabriel Q. Faustino | Goalkeeper | 4th | Senior | |||
| 23 | Gabriel G. Manalo | Full-back | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 34 | Emmanuel Jose Maria D. Paredes | Winger | 2nd | Sophomore | Southridge School | ||
| Michael Jeremy X. Mabanag | Midfielder | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Christian Jerico Allan B. Noel | Rookie | Freshman | Don Bosco Tech Center - Cebu | ||||
| Ansel Marcus Kurt G. Alvarez | |||||||
| James Reynard M. Arco | 4th | Senior | |||||
| Yu Murayama |
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Team Staff
The Lady Booters Football Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jasmine Jillian L. Matalam | Goalkeeper | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Davao | ||
| Ma. Leah Patricia N. Cruz | Rookie | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel | ||||
| 4 | Celina Simone E. Jaldon | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Davao | |||
| 5 | Maria Ines G. Lorenzo | Full-back | 3rd | Junior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| Kimberlee A. Jimenez | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College | ||||
| 8 | Yvette Marie C. Gaston | Midfielder | 4th | Senior | De La Salle Zobel | ||
| 9 | Marie Angelie I. Cadayona | Full-back | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Davao | ||
| 10 | Kirsten Erika A. Casas | Winger | 4th | Senior | |||
| 11 | Kyra R. Tagbo | Midfielder | 3rd | Junior | La Salle Antipolo | ||
| 12 | Angelica Fae G. Tiu | Goalkeeper | 3rd | Junior | |||
| 14 | Princes Marie C. Trinidad | Midfielder | 4th | Senior | De La Salle Zobel | ||
| 15 | Mikaela Louise B. Romero | Full-back | 5' 7" | 125 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | St. Pedro Poveda College |
| 16 | Maria Francesca T. Tayco | Center Forward | 2nd | Junior | Brent International School Subic | ||
| 20 | Inez Camille Marie P. Achacoso (Capt.) | Full-back | 4th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 23 | Dominique Alessandra Marie R. Garcia | Center Forward | 4th | Senior | St. La Salle Bacolod | ||
| 25 | Camille Mercedes D. Dayrit | Full-back | 3rd | Junior | Colegio San Agustin | ||
| 26 | Cecilia Milagros D. Dayrit | Midfielder | 3rd | Junior | Colegio San Agustin | ||
| Anne Marie Christine S. Del Carmen | 2nd | Junior | De La Salle Zobel | ||||
| Michela C. Veloso | 2nd | Sophomore | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||||
| Alessandra Francesca S. Abraham | 2nd | Sophomore | Immaculate Conception Academy |
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Team Staff
The Blue Eaglet Booters Football Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jaime Miguel L D. De Guzman | Goalkeeper | 3rd | |||
| 3 | Jin Daniel A. Montemayor | Full-back | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 7 | Paolo Gabriel R. Alilam | Midfielder | 3rd | Don Bosco Tech Institute | ||
| 8 | Jose Celerino R. Rustia | Full-back | 3rd | |||
| 9 | Eric Lorenzo A. Figueroa | Midfielder | 4th | |||
| 10 | Jean Mari N. Clariño | Center Forward | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 13 | Nicholas Marco R. Untalan | 3rd | ||||
| 14 | Christopher Emmanuel J. Sumulong | 4th | ||||
| 16 | Carlos Alberto G J. Monfort | Midfielder | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 21 | Micah Jibril P. Alampay | Goalkeeper | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 23 | Jose Ignatius Mikael C. Soriano | 3rd | ||||
| 24 | Jose Roberto A. Andres | Full-back | 3rdd | |||
| Emilio Felipe C. Pelaez | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Francisco Gabriel D. Sevilla | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Jaime Antonio S. Valera | 3rd |
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Team Staff
1925-1999
2000–present
The Ateneo Volleyball Program has a very rich tradition of winning in the NCAA. The Ateneo varsity volleyball teams have won a total of 13 championships, all in the NCAA. The men's team had 3, the women's had also 3 and the juniors team has won 7 titles. In 1975 and 1976, Ateneo won the NCAA volleyball title in all three divisions, a back-to-back triple championship. Ateneo also has two double championships, in 1974 (Women's and juniors) and in 1977 (men's and juniors).
The Blue Spikers were three-peat champions, having won the NCAA championship in 1975, 1976 and 1977. The Lady Blue Spikers were also three-peat champions but had achieved theirs earlier than the men's team. They were NCAA champions in 1974, 1975 and 1976. The Blue Eaglet Spikers were more successful, having won seven (1967, 1969, 1972, 1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977) NCAA titles. The last four were consecutive, thus making them a four-peat champion.
In the UAAP, Ateneo has still to win a title since transferring from the NCAA in 1978. The best performance so far of the Blue Spikers and the Lady Blue Spikers have been their Final Four appearances, twice (Season 71 and 72) and thrice (Season 70, 72 and 73), respectively. Both teams' highest seed in the Final Four has been 3rd place. The Lady Blue Spikers' 35 years drought may soon end as the Ateneo Volleyball Program has been very robust lately. In season 71 (2008-09), Roger Gorayeb, a long-time champion coach was hired as head coach of the Lady Blue Spikers. Recruitment of blue-chip high school players went into high gear. Five blue-chip high school players (Jem Ferrer, Fille Cainglet, Dzi Gervacio, Gretchen Ho and A Nacachi) were recruited. Another big group consisting of 3 high school players were recruited the following year, season 2009. One of whom was Aerieal Patnongon who stands at 6' 1". Season 2010 was not only another bumper year in recruitment but Ateneo also hit the jackpot when Alyssa Valdez, a much sought after national youth volleyball team member and three-time UAAP Juniors MVP, was among the 5 high school players recruited (Denden Lazaro, Ela De Jesus, Bea Tan and Amy Ahomiro). Ateneo continued to recruit blue-chip players in season 2011. Mary Mae Tajima and Ma. Sarah Lauren Cruz were recruited from Ateneo de Davao. The former, standing at 6' 2", is the women's volleyball team tallest player ever while the latter is a multi-position volleyball player.
All these quality recruitments have started to bear results. The Lady Blue Spikers were in the UAAP Final Four thrice since season 70 (2007-08). In the summer tournament, Shakey's V-League, which the Lady Blue Spikers use as a preparation for the UAAP, they made the Final Four 3 times since 2008. But the big one is the Lady Blue Spikers garnering its first major championship in 35 years when it won the 8th (2011) Shakey's V-League 1st Conference, a pre-UAAP season tournament. In this championship, the Ateneo player that stood above everybody else was Alyssa Valdez. The 17-year old prized recruit made it all possible. Her coach for this tournament, Charo Soriano a former Lady Blue Spiker herself, had this to say about the prized recruit, "She really pulled it through for us". It was one big and glorious night for Alyssa Valdez and the mighty Ateneo women's volleyball squad.[16]
The Blue Spikers Volleyball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Patrick Z. Flores | Outside / Opposite Hitter | 5'10" | 155 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 2 | Jose Antonio M. Bello IV | Libero | 5' 9" | 140 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 3 | Xavier Conrad F. Senoren (Capt.) | Outside Hitter | 6' 0" | 165 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | De La Salle Zobel |
| 4 | Julborg L. Africa | Opposite / Outside Hitter Setter | 5' 9" | 150 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Canossa Academy - Lipa |
| 5 | E Ricci D. Gonzales | Middle Hitter | 6' 1" | 165 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Brent International School |
| 6 | Kevin Jonathan F. Chu | Outside / Middle / Opposite Hitter | 6' 1" | 170 lbs. | 1st | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 8 | Ysrael Wilson B. Marasigan | 5' 11" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | University of Batangas | |
| 9 | Duane Craig R. Teves | Outside Hitter | 5' 8" | 145 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Canossa Academy - Lipa |
| 12 | Dan Angelo P. Posadas | Middle Hitter | 6' 0" | 155 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Davao |
| 13 | John Paul A. Pareja | Outside Hitter | 5' 7" | 140 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 14 | Marc Eddi L. Ferrater | Opposite / Outside Hitter | 5' 7" | 130 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Muntinlupa Science HS |
| 15 | Jerrick M. Lim | Middle Hitter | 6' 0" | 160 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Grace Christian College |
| 17 | Bartolome D. Rivera III | Libero | 5' 7" | 140 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 18 | Eduardo Francisco R. Ortega | Setter | 5' 10" | 155 lbs. | 5th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
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The Ateneo Volleyball Team B Roster (Blue Spikers Training Team)
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeriel David Apelar | Outside Hitter / Setter | 5' 9" | 145 lbs. | Freshman | Lakewood HS California USA | |
| 8 | Walter Angelo R. Caancan, Jr. | Opposite Hitter | 5' 7" | 140 lbs. | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| Raymond Joseph C. Cruz | Middle Hitter | 6' 5" | 185 lbs. | Sophomore | San Beda College | |
| Jarvis P. Dela Cruz | Setter | 5' 6" | 125 lbs. | Freshman | La Salle Green Hills | |
| Bon Justin M. Pinat | Opposite Hitter | 6' 8" | 200 lbs | Sophomore | Colegio de San Juan de Letran | |
| 7 | John Joseph V. Sandoval | Opposite Hitter | 6' 1" | 170 lbs. | Junior | University of the East |
| Paul John M. Siarot | Middle Hitter | 6' 5" | 190 lbs. | Junior | Pilgrim Christian College | |
| Victor Miguel Uy | Outside Hitter | 5' 10" | 145 lbs. | Freshman | La Salle Green Hills |
The Lady Spikers Volleyball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Alyssa C. Valdez | Outside Hitter | 5' 9" | 135 lbs. | 1st | Sophomore | University of Santo Tomas |
| 3 | Gretchen O. Ho | Middle Hitter | 5' 8" | 130 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Immaculate Conception Academy |
| 5 | Mary Mae A. Tajima | Middle Hitter | 6' 2" | 140 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Davao |
| 6 | Angeline Marie A. Gervacio | Outside / Middle / Opposite Hitter | 5' 6" | 143 lbs. | 4th | Senior | St Scholastica's College |
| 7 | Aillysse Carol O. Nacachi | Middle Hitter | 5' 8" | 132 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Canossa Academy Lipa |
| 8 | Jorella Marie G. De Jesus | Outside Hitter | 5' 2" | 120 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Saint James Academy |
| 9 | Ramona Jessica A. Bagatsing | Outside / Middle / Opposite Hitter | 5' 9" | 140 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | San Beda College Alabang |
| 10 | Ma. Sarah Lauren F. Cruz | Middle / Outside Hitter | 5' 8" | 135 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Davao |
| 11 | Natasha Graciela T. Faustino | Setter | 5' 3" | 130 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Colegio San Agustin |
| 12 | Jamenea A. Ferrer | Setter | 5' 3" | 125 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Hope Christian School |
| 13 | Dennise Michelle G. Lazaro | Libero | 5' 5" | 115 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Colegio San Agustin |
| 15 | Fille Saint Merced N. Cainglet (Capt.) | Outside Hitter | 5' 6" | 120 lbs. | 4th | Senior | St. Scholastica's College |
| 16 | Rongomaipapa Amy M. Ahomiro | Opposite / Middle Hitter | 5' 10" | 140 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Brent International School |
| 17 | Ma. Beatrice Dominique V. Tan | Outside Hitter Libero | 5' 5" | 128 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | University of Saint La Salle |
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The Blue Eaglet Spikers Volleyball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
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| 1 | Kyle Lorenzo L. Tusing | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| 2 | Enrico Miguel S. Dizon | 4th | ||||
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| 11 | Rex Emmanuel A. Intal | Middle Blocker | 6' 3" | 170 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 12 | Ericson Marc S. Lopez | 3rd | ||||
| 15 | Marc Carlo M. Victorio | Libero | 3rd | |||
| 17 | Richmond L. Crisostomo | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| 18 | Miko Antonio A. Manaloto | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
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Men's Division
Women's Division
Juniors Division
The Ateneo de Manila Blue Batters had the longest losing streak in UAAP history. From 1992-2001, the team did not win a single UAAP baseball game. Then on January 20, 2002, the team finally won its first UAAP game after 10 years by beating National University, 16-9. Oliver Ryan Chong recorded the final out, catching a flyball in left field. Jose Edgardo Quiogue pitched a complete 9 innings to record the win.
In the 2002-2003 UAAP season, the Blue Batters improved on its standing by placing 5th overall with a 2-8 record, surpassing the previous year record of 1-9 (6th place). In 2003-2004, the team was 1-9 and the following year, 2004–2005, they finished with a 3-7 record, which was then the Blue Batter's best record in UAAP history, to place 4th overall. It would have been the Blue Batters' first Final Four appearance had UST not swept the elimination round and was declared champions of UAAP season 67.
Season 68 (2005–06)
In UAAP Season 68, the Blue Batters added RP national softball team catcher Melvin Villegas, pitcher Rommel Sta. Ana, infielder Inly Amable, and 1st baseman/designated hitter Jonathan Sibal, a comebacking Ateneo Blue Batter (1999–2003) who had been living in Fremont, California, USA to its already talented lineup. They were led by the veterans, team captain John Vincent Zamora, Stefano Gino Baltao, and Nikko Anthony Dizer. The team also recruited ILLAM (International Little League Association of Manila) standouts Alexander Frederick Tolome (shortstop), Carlo Lorenzo Banzon (centerfielder), and Carlo Olivares (leftfielder), all of whom became starters.
Thriving on pressure, the Blue Batters won 5 of their games by just 1 run, most of them in come-from-behind fashion. But they also thrashed an opponent, La Salle, in 8 innings, 17-7, in the second game of the season for its first mercy rule victory in more than a decade. The Blue Batters ended the season with a 7-3 record, currently the best record in their UAAP history. They became the first Ateneo team in over a decade to beat each UAAP team at least once in a season.
The Final Four that season consisted of UP (8-2 record, 1st place), UST (7-3 record, 2nd place due to quotient rule), Ateneo (7-3 record, 3rd place due to quotient rule), and NU (5-5 record, 4th place). UP, enjoying a twice-to-beat advantage, easily eliminated NU in the first game of the Final Four to claim first UAAP Finals berth. Ateneo won its first Final Four game in history on February 16, 2006 by defeating UST, 12-5, to set up a do-or-die Game 2. However, Ateneo lost Game 2, 10-5, to end its magical season.
UAAP Season 69 (2006–07)
UAAP Season 69 was a heartbreaking season for the Ateneo Blue Batters as it was found out at the end of the season that star rookie Michael Justine Zialcita, a U.S. citizen, was not able to submit all the required documents for player's eligibility. Thus, he was declared ineligible despite having Filipino parents. A UAAP Board ruling wiped out all of Ateneo's wins that season and forfeited their Final Four slot that year. Ateneo finished with a 3-5 record, good for 4th place. Despite the 3-1 start in the 1st round, the Blue Batters lost all their 4 games in the 2nd round to finish 4th.
UAAP Season 70 (2007–08)
UAAP Season 70 was a miserable one for Ateneo Blue Batters who were sorely missing the services of Zialcita, having left for the USA to play college baseball. Under the leadership of team captain Stefano Gino Baltao, the team finished 1-9, beating only archrival La Salle in the first round, 10-0.
UAAP Season 71 (2008–09)
Season 71 was a rebirth for the Ateneo Blue Batters. Led by team captain Nikko Anthony Dizer and supported by seniors Alexander Frederick Tolome, Carlo Lorenzo Banzon, and Carlo Olivares, the team finished with a 6-4 record (second best in school history) and placed 3rd at the end of the season. Had the Adamson Falcons not swept the season, Ateneo would have been 3rd seed in the Final Four which would have been composed of Adamson (1st), UP (2nd), Ateneo (3rd), and UST (4th). Among the notable games was the high-scoring win against La Salle, where the Blue Eagles blasted the Green Archers, 27-14. This could be a record-setting highest total runs combined in UAAP history.
UAAP Season 72 (2009–10)
Coming from last year's successful run, the Blue Batters looked forward to another successful campaign in Season 72. However, the team ended up with a winless season, going 0-10 for the first time since the 2000-2001 UAAP season. Key player departures, most notably last year's captain Nikko Anthony Dizer (eligibility limit), outfielder Carlo Olivares (graduation) and DH Christopher King Chua (graduation) seriously affected the team's performance. The Blue Batters also suffered a blow in their first game of the season against UST as pitcher Carlo Lorenzo Banzon, then playing shortstop, was injured in a collision trying to cover second base on a steal. He fractured his right shin and was unable to return, thereby ending an illustrious UAAP career. Pitcher/shortstop Alexander Frederick Tolome took over the leadership duties but without their starting pitcher, the Blue Batters lost all 10 games to end the season winless.
The Blue Batters Baseball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 3 | Kevin John C. Ramos | Infielder / Pitcher | 3rd | Junior | Marist School | ||
| 6 | Andrew Antonio Augustine R. Tan | Infielder / Pitcher | 2nd | Sophomore | Southridge School | ||
| 7 | Matthew Aaron R. Reyes (Capt.) | Outfielder | 5th | Senior | Montessori | ||
| 9 | Cesar Paolo Juan D. Esguerra II | Baseman | 2nd | Sophomore | La Salle Greenhills | ||
| 10 | Gabriel G. Bagamasbad | Outfielder | 4th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 11 | Fernando Mateo Vicente S. Laurel | Infielder / DH | 2nd | Sophomore | La Salle Greenhills | ||
| 12 | Luke Paolo R. Bernardo (Co-capt) | Catcher / Infielder | 4th | Senior | Southridge School | ||
| 5 | Felipe Carlos C. Remollo | Outfielder | 2nd | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel | ||
| Felipe Claudio C. Remollo | Catcher | Rookie | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel | |||
| 19 | Adriane Ros R. Bernardo | Catcher / Pitcher / Shortstop | 2nd | Sophomore | Southridge School | ||
| Juan Lorenzo W. Agcaoili | Outfielder | 5' 6" | 125 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Charles Jason E. Catangui | Pitcher | 5' 10" | 145 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Iñigo Paolo H. Untalan | Infielder / Outfielder | 5' 4" | 125 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | |
| John Charles A. Altomonte | Rookie | Freshman | La Salle | ||||
| Ricardo Luis Puno | Rookie | Freshman | Southridge School | ||||
| Dylan Francisco S. Tantuico, Jr. | Baseman / Pitcher | 6' 2" | 165 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel |
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The Blue Eaglet Batters Baseball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
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| 6 | Martin Joseph K. Abis | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Ryan Christopher K. Abis | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Leandro Joaquin D. Banzon | Catcher | 5' 6" | 125 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Roberto Jose P. da Silva III | Pitcher | 6' 0" | 155 lbs. | 4th | ||
| David Dionisio | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Alfredo Francisco C. Fucio | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Luis Gabriel A. Mendoza | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Lorenzo Miguel G. Ramos | Outfielder/ Baseman | 5' 6" | 125 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Jose Miguel L. San Juan | Pitcher/ Short Stop | 5' 9" | 140 lbs. | 4th | ||
| Luke Anthony A. Santos | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Cyril John V. Sindac | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Ryon Thomas R. Tionloc | Baseman | 5' 7" | 130 lbs. | 4th |
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Men's Division
Juniors Division
The Lady Batters Softball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Playing Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 2 | Antoinette A. Altomonte | Baseman | 4th | Senior | Muntinlupa National HS | ||
| 3 | Tiffany Pauline D. Mathay (Capt.) | Shortstop | 5th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 4 | Francesca Dominique A. Santos | 4th | Senior | ||||
| 5 | Maria Gianina Dita R. Fortun | 5th | Senior | ||||
| 7 | Regina Victoria A. Yulo | Pitcher | 5th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 8 | Francesca A. Altomonte | Baseman | 5' 5" | 150 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | |
| 9 | Amanda Anella C. La 'O | Pitcher | 3rd | Junior | |||
| 10 | Veronica Antonia L. Abello | Catcher | 4th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 11 | Madeleine D. Lhuillier | Outfielder | 2nd | Sophomore | Brent International School | ||
| 13 | Patricia Monica B. Remoquillo | Outfielder | 2nd | Junior | PAREF Woodrose School | ||
| 3 | Rosella Clara Cruz | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College | |||
| 15 | Sarah Stephanie O. Uy | Outfielder | 2nd | Sophomore | Assumption College | ||
| 17 | Gianna Gabrielle R. Banzon | Outfielder | 4th | Senior | Assumption College | ||
| 21 | Maria Isabel Elena N. Campa | Baseman | 5th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 44 | Marianna Carmela Isabel L. Vargas | 3rd | Junior |
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This is the school's ranking in the major team sports in the UAAP since 1987, the year the UAAP became an 8-team league:
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| A.Y. | Basketball | Football | Volleyball |
| 1987–1988 | 3rd | ||
| 1988–1989 | 3rd | ||
| 1989–1990 | 2nd | ||
| 1990–1991 | 2nd | ||
| 1991–1992 | 2nd | ||
| 1992–1993 | 2nd | ||
| 1993–1994 | 3rd | ||
| 1994–1995 | 2nd | 2nd | |
| 1995–1996 | 1st | 5th | |
| 1996–1997 | 2nd | 3rd | |
| 1997–1998 | 1st | 4th | |
| 1998–1999 | 2nd | 3rd | |
| 1999–2000 | 1st | 4th | |
| 2000–2001 | 1st | 2nd | |
| 2001–2002 | 2nd | 2nd | |
| 2002–2003 | 2nd | 4th | |
| 2003–2004 | 1st | 4th | |
| 2004–2005 | 1st | 2nd | |
| 2005–2006 | 3rd | 3rd | |
| 2006–2007 | 1st | 3rd | |
| 2007–2008 | 2nd | 2nd* | 3rd |
| 2008–2009 | 1st | 1st* | 2nd |
| 2009–2010 | 1st | 1st | 3rd |
| 2010–2011 | 1st | 2nd | 5th |
| 2011–2012 | 4th |
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Overall/General Championships
Basketball Championships
Baseball Championships
Football Championships
Volleyball Championships
Badminton Championships
Lawn Tennis Championships
Fencing Championships
Swimming Championships
Judo Championships
Taekwondo Championships
Athletics (track and field) Championships
Chess Championships
Ateneo was the first school to field an organized cheering squad in the Philippines. It all began when Ateneo's Fr. Austin Dowd, S.J. sponsored cheering as a means to inspire its athletes. Prior to being a member of the NCAA where it was one of the founders, Ateneo participated in an athletic league called Liga Catolica. It dominated its opponents in this league but found itself struggling to win when it played matches against the University of the Philippines. Inspired by how American colleges made use of cheering to bolster their teams' morale, he introduced to the Philippines a new art form, cheering. He recruited the first three cheerleaders of Ateneo, namely, Leon Ma. "Rah-jah" Guerrero HS '31 AB '35, "Crown Prince" Elpediforo Cuna HS '30 AB '34 and Jumpin' Jess Paredes HS '31 AB '35. During those early years, there were only three cheerleaders each NCAA season and they were fondly called the Princes of Personality. The name Blue Babble Battalion came much later. There is no official record in Ateneo history when this name was introduced. Ateneo alumni old-timers only recall that this name was already in use in the 1950s. However, cheerleader Jesse Paredes, HS '54 AB '58 (son of one of the pioneer cheerleaders of Ateneo, Jess Paredes), clarified that "the Blue Babble Battalion was the Ateneo gallery, not the cheerleaders. That is why it is a battalion". [10][1][2][3][4][5]
Ateneo's cheering tradition comprises cheers and songs. There are no records of when and who wrote the Ateneo's cheers. They are said to have been inspired by Roman traditions. Contrary to popular belief, the cheers themselves have no literal meaning such as Fabilioh and Halikinu, which some mistake for Greek or Latin words. They are just letters put together and have a rhythmic sound.[17] However, the Ateneo songs are the opposite of the cheers. They are all intelligible and the composers of most of them are known. After the eagle was officially chosen as the school's mascot, the fighting song, "Blue Eagle - The King" was composed by Raul Manglapus in the summer of 1938. The marching song, "Cheer, cheer and Go!" was composed by Lamberto Avellana. [18]
Ateneo was the first school to have its own performance gym. The gym was inaugurated on December 3, 1949 and has undergone several name changes during its storied life. At christening in 1949, it was called the Ateneo Gym. In the late 1960s until the mid-1970s, the gym was leased to Emerito Ramos, Sr., an alumnus (HS ' 25) and was renamed the Loyola Center. With this change in management, the gym was used not only for NCAA basketball games but also as an entertainment venue. Musical concerts were held. Shows of American rock-n-roll singers were presented at the gym, making it a veritable mini- Araneta Coliseum. The name Loyola Center stuck even after management was reverted back to the school when the lease contract expired. It was in the year 2000 when the gym was undergoing renovation that it got its present name, the Blue Eagle Gym. [19]
Basketball
Men's Division
Women's Division
Juniors Division
Football
Men's Division
The Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame is where the victories and memories of Ateneo athletic heroes of yesteryears are forever enshrined so that the Atenean may know his heritage, that he may cherish it, take pride in it and preserve it; that he may pass it on to those that follow in the noble lineage of Loyola; that the whole world may know; that the old Atenean may relive the glories of the past, and the young Atenean may have a spring whence to draw inspiration.[18]
In 1978, a committee of the Ateneo Alumni Association composed of some hard-core alumni and headed by Naning Yengko, AB 38 made the dream of an Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame (ASHOF) come true. The first induction of the ASHOF was held in 1979 at the Manila Hotel where Ambrosio Padilla (HS '26 AB '30), Moro Lorenzo (HS '47 AB 51) and thirteen other Ateneo great athletes were inducted.
The second induction included basketball greats Frankie Rabat and Ed Ocampo. There were also great coaches, namely, Louie Javellana, Ted Erenchun and Baby Dalupan whose nominations to the Hall of Fame were easily approved.
Starting with the 1988 Induction, selection of new inductees were more structured and organized. The 2000 Induction saw the ASHOF moving to its new home at the north end of the Moro Lorenzo Sports Complex. Here, the relics, memorabilia, pictures and trophies of great athletes and teams can be viewed.[20]
ROSTER of INDUCTEES
Fabilioh I - 1979 Induction
Fabilioh II - 1982 Induction
Fabilioh III - 1985 Induction
Fabilioh IV - 1988 Induction
Fabilioh V - 1991 Induction
Fabilioh VI - 1994 Induction
Fabilioh VII - 1997 Induction
Fabilioh VIII - 2000 Induction
Fabilioh IX - 2003 Induction
Fabilioh X - 2006 Induction
Fabilioh XI - 2009 Induction
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