Tenacious Weapon

CSU Eskrimadors Strikes Domination During CaVRASUC '24

ARNIS COMPETITION- Warriors from Cagayan State University (CSU) stroked their overall victory bagging
11 golds, 5 silvers, and 4 bronze medals held at San Marcos Gymnasium, Cabarroguis, Quirino, April 3.

Louisse Jessica Andam, one of the members of the team, expressed gratitude for the unwavering
support of their coaches despite having struggles throughout their journey as student athletes.

"As a student athlete, sobrang hirap po na i-manage ang time namin, pero thankful pa rin po kami dahil
sobrang supportive ng mga coaches naming," she said.

She also highlighted that, through unity, they were able to win the competition.

"I think 'yung strength po namin is ‘yung unity po namin as a team na we win as one, alam po namin sa
sarili namin na kahit ‘di pa kami nakilaban as long as nakapasok po kami sa CaVRASUC, panalo na kami,"
she added.

Shernan Mamborang and Jay Ar Agbayani, their coaches, showed full support throughout the entire
competition.

The competition featured different categories, including single stick, double stick, and forms (anyo),
allowing students to demonstrate their proficiency in various aspects of Arnis

On the other hand, Nueva Vizcaya State University team with their coach Lourdes Doctor won the
second place with 5 golds, 2 silvers and 10 bronze medals.

In an interview with one of their members, Miguel Pascual Lauria, he believed that unity was their
strength to capture medals in the competition.

"Ang strength po namin is, we are one arnis team in the university, and with the help of camaraderie,
friendship and God's guidance, we managed to earn medals and awards,” Lauria said.
Furthermore, Isabela State University ranked third, garnering 4 Golds, 8 Silvers and 8 Bronze medals,
while Quirino State University won 3 golds, 8 silvers and 8 bronze.

'Undermanned': ISU sinilat ang CSU sa Basketball 3x3 Men para sa korona
Ni Hannah Lopez

Pagtitiwala sa sarili at lakas ang puhunan ng mga manlalaro ng Isabela State University (ISU) matapos
padapain ang Cagayan State University (CSU), 17-14, sa isang makapigil-hiningang sagupaan sa
championship round ng Baskeball 3x3 Men kasagsagan ng CaVRASUC noong ika-4 ng Abril na ginanap sa
QSU-Diffun campus’ basketball court.

Sila April Jay F. Concepcion, Emmanuel L. Espitero, Jordan E. Medios at Mark Roin A. Agustin ng ISU ang
itinanghal na kampiyonato laban sa mga manlalaro ng CSU na sina Jhon Bherdson De Peralta, Joben R.
Bilangel, Jay-ar L. Lana at Adriane Jerry M. Roque.

Walang substitute na naganap sa laro dahil sina Concepcion, Espitero at Agustin lamang ang naroon
ngunit hindi ito naging hadlang sa pagkamit nila ng panalo.

Sa katunayan, simula pa lang ng laro ay naging mainit na ang laban ng dalawang koponan nang maka-
shoot ng magkasunod na dalawang puntos si Concepcion.

Hindi naman ito pinalampas ng CSU dahil nakahabol sila noong mga sumunod na oras, dahilan kung
bakit naging dikit ang laban.

Ngunit sa huli, bigong nadepensahan ng CSU ang korona mula sa ISU, nagtala ito ng tatlong puntos na
kalamangan bilang pinal na iskor, 17-14.

Kaya naman abot-langit ang saya ng kanilang coach na si Sherwin A. Valdez sa pangyayaring ito, aniya
malakas ang CSU kaya nagpapasalamat siya sa Diyos dahil pinagbigyan silang manalo sa kompitisyon.

“Bale ang sinabi ko sa kanila, defense lang, sipagan nila tsaka ayun nga kulang sila. Wala yung isang
player namin. Nagpokus sila sa defense tsaka sa offense,” dagdag pa nito.
Ayon din sa panayam ng school media sa ‘star player’ na si Concepcion, nahirapan silang kalabanin ang
CSU dahil malalaki at mga shooter ang mga ito.

“Ginawa lang namin yung best namin, tapos yung set namin ng play, ‘pag nag-init na kasi yung isang
player e dun mo lang ibigay yung bola,” ani Concepcion.

“Araw-araw kasi palagi kaming nagtatraining, umaga pa lang nagjojogging na kami tapos nagseset kami
ng mga araw para gawin yung mga plays naming,” saad pa nito.

Samantala, sina De Peralta, Bilangel, Lana at Roque ng CSU sa ilalim ng patnubay ni coach Mervin Molina
ay nag-uwi ng pilak na medalya.

Nagkamit naman ng tansong medalya sina Ferdinand Mexia, John Paul Salvaña, Jericho Buen at John Ace
Villasanta ng QSU sa gabay ng kanilang mga coach na sina Aaron Alipio at Lucky Theo Rosales.

Nasa huli naman ang NVSU na sina AJ Kenneth A. Valbuena, Zyrel Joven C. Madera, Geptemfive P.
Mayoya at Mharwenn John T. Ermitanio kasama ang kanilang coach na si Mark Kevin Rimando.

CSU rolls to Basketball 3x3 Women title sweep, downs ISU in championship game
By Hannah Lopez

Cagayan State University (CSU) rose to the top of the heap with a masterful 3-0 sweep of the Basketball
3x3 Women versus Isabela State University (ISU), 15-14, in the recently concluded Cagayan Volley
Regional Association of States, Universities, and Colleges (CaVRASUC) 2024 held at the QSU-Diffun
Basketball Court, April 2-4.

With strength and resiliency, CSU Women shooters composed of players, namely: Jarill An Sauadan,
Aubrey Kyl Sedano, Brenda Encollado, and Brigette Ellein Conay were all-in from the start up to the final
round of the game, making their efforts paid-off and leaving them teary-eyed, as they bagged gold in the
competition.

Jim Eusebio, their coach, stressed that “practice makes perfect” with the guidance of the Lord in order
to win.
“Actually, nahirapahan din kami sa Quirino State University pero mas lalong nahirapan kami sa Isabela
State University,” he added.

Sauadan, the team captain and ‘star player’, also expressed their principle that trusting yourself and God
became the key to their victory.

“Isabela State University po, nahirapan po kami, malakas sila at kinabahan po kami,” she said.

Meanwhile, ISU Women dribblers consisting of players, namely: Pritchy Joy D. Maggay, Reginel S.
Dacquioag, Cristalyn A. Baguisan, and Jenalyn T. Canceran under the guidance of their coach Donato
Ricafrente clinched silver medal.

QSU Women players, namely: Judy-Ann Dagan, Baby Claire Alyza Palaruan, Rianaly Gante and May-An
Bacani took bronze medal with their coaches Rowena Baguilat and Norbert Mangayanan.

Moreover, NVSU Women comprised of players, namely: Paula Marie C. Fernandez, Jaysanne S. Jose,
Jocelyn P. Obena, and Kate Jecel Sampilo with their esteemed coach Maelyn Dianne B. Boy placed last
on the list.

CSU Karatekas Scoop Golds vs. ISU in CaVRASUC '24

With only two competing universities, the Cagayan State University (CSU) Karatedo team scoop 9 gold
medals versus ISU in the overall tally during the recently concluded Cagayan Valley Regional Association
of States, Universities, and Colleges (CAVRASUC) held at Barangay Sto. Domingo,Cabarroguis, Quirino,
April 2.

The team won gold medal in Kata (form). In Individual Male Category CSU bagged 4 gold medals, (-61kg)
Christian Tibis, (-67 kg) Zaldy Borquillo, (-75 kg) Alben Cangas, (-84 kg) Joelious Balbi while ISU got 2
Silver medals, (-55 kg) Kiem Plata, (+ 84 kg) Joebert Dagdag.

In Female Category ISU collected impressive 4 gold medals, (- 50 kg) Sarah Orani, (- 55 kg) Ranifel
Soriano, ( -68 kg) Vicky Buraga, (+ 68 kg) Kristhana Vidad against CSU got 1 Silver, (-62 kg) Aiza Pablo.
ISU team male and female won gold in Kumite (Combat). In Male Category composed of Harold Plata,
Carlos Plata, Kiem Plata, Mark Luis Alicum, and Christian Villena, and in Female Category: Katherine
Arevalo, Jonah Gonzales, and Raniefel Soriano.

Rosel Dayacus, one of the players of CSU, shared that they had been through intensive and training and
grateful to their support system.

"Ah! syempre po puspusang pagti-training po, almost 1-month po kaming nagtrain para sa CaVRASUC,
Ang motivation po namin para manalo is syempre po si Lord and yung family at kaibigan po namin na
nandyan lagi para i-support kami sa laro namin. Ang masasabi lang po namin is we're very proud kasi
nirepresent po namin yung whole CSU po at napakaganda pa ng result ng laro po naming,” she said.

CSU representatives were coached and supervised by veteran in the field and one of the pillars of CSU,
Marvin De Ocampo, Jomel Pinera, and Arnold Taguiam.

The two universities showcased their talents, skills dedication, hard work, and passion throughout the
game. Both teams demonstrate unique strengths and styles, highlighting the diverse nature of Karatedo.