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    La Salle seniors Alba, De la Cruz take time to celebrate win as pros beckon

    Lady Spikers senior duo thankful for title win
    May 16, 2023
    Jolina dela Cruz La Salle vs UST
    Mars Alba and Jolina Dela Cruz are grateful to be crowned champions in their senior year.
    PHOTO: Patrick Romero

    BEFORE deciding whether to stay for their final UAAP playing year or move to the pro ranks, Mars Alba and Jolina Dela Cruz are taking time to celebrate their victory with the La Salle Lady Spikers.

    Moments after lifting the UAAP Season 85 championship trophy, the Lady Spikers honored their veteran duo with the honorary 'Archer Stance' on center court.

    READ: La Salle completes comeback to dethrone NU as volleyball champion

    "Pinagtulungan talaga naming maabot itong goal na ‘to kasi sa five years ko dito sa La Salle, ngayon lang ako nakaranas ng championship," said Alba, Season 85 women's volleyball Best Setter and Finals MVP.

    Mars Alba Jolina Dela Cruz archer stance UAAP Season 85

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      "Pakiramdam ko nasa cloud nine kami eh. Kanina, parang ‘nananaginip ba ko?’ Ganito po pala talaga feeling [ng champion," she added.

      DLSU Lady Spikers UAAP Season 85 champions

      Dela Cruz was named First Best Outside Hitter is also "enjoying the moment" ahead of a crucial career decision.

      "Sobrang saya sa pakiramdam kasi sobrang tagal naming hinintay 'yung chance na ganito," said Dela Cruz. "Sobrang thankful kami kay God kasi kami nabigyan ng opportunity na mag-champion."

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      PHOTO: Patrick Romero
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