June 20, 2009
PBA Legends Down Under 2009
De La Salle Alumni Australia - 33
Ateneo Alumni Australia - 14
This time around, we didn't, or should I say - couldn't - prepare well for the rematch. Injuries and other personal and business commitments, it was impossible to get everyone to turn up for practice. With only 3 weeks to prepare, including a practice game for 4 of the players the night before the main event, we could smell trouble brewing for us.
We also knew how hungry for a revenge Team Ateneo was.
June 20, 2009, Saturday, 6:30 PM. The time has come once more.
But we were committed more than ever. Knowing that we've under-prepared for this big game, we promised ourselves that we'll perform to our outmost best --- just like any La Sallian would.
Late additions Vergel Alcantara and Andrew "Abs" Abei (La Salle Kingsgrove) helped our cause.
In the locker room, we devised a very simple plan: play hard, play smart and have fun: ANIMO!
It was such a blessing to see that everyone contributed --- and contributed very well. It was such a great team effort.
Once again, with God's help, it was a great victory.
From left to right:
Joey Jimenez Reyes (La Salle - Manila)
Red Policarpio (La Salle - Kingsgrove)
Andrew Abei (La Salle - Kingsgrove)
Jo Paolo Policarpio (La Salle - Zobel)
Mark Picones (La Salle - Greenhills)
Will Manay (La Salle - Lipa)
Nito Lopez (La Salle - Manila)
Robert Chanco (La Salle - Zobel/Manila)
Don Aquiatan (La Salle - Lipa)
For more photos:
De La Salle vs Ateneo [Alumni Australia]
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