The College of Agriculture (COA) Reapers reigned supreme once again, triumphing in the women’s volleyball title game to complete an incredible three-peat.
photo by Katrina Elises
Fueled by fierce defense and thunderous spikes, the Reapers obliterated the College of Social Sciences and Humanities (CSSH) Vanguards' dreams of a championship, showcasing their prowess and determination at the University Open Court on October 14.
Executing their plays to perfection, the COA team flipped the switch with a champion’s mindset, dominating every set—25-17, 25-18, 25-17—dismantling the Vanguards' title hopes with unyielding determination and leaving them with a silver medal, while their emphatic victory secured a historic three-peat that further solidified the Reapers' legacy under their college banner.
The first set erupted with a powerful surge from COA, demonstrating their veteran poise and winner's mentality, which left CSSH scrambling to keep up as they expertly avoided careless mistakes that could jeopardize their relentless pursuit of victory, winning the set 25-17.
In an effort to keep pace, the Vanguards adjusted their strategy and attempted to retaliate against the Reapers. However, COA bolstered their defense, blocking every spike and dismantling CSSH's game plan, ultimately capturing the second set with a score of 25-18.
Throughout the final set, the Reapers' spikers controlled the game's tempo, unleashing powerful spikes that the Vanguards struggled to counter. This dominance culminated in a successful grand slam title bid, ultimately sealing the victory with a 25-17 final score.
"Ana jud ko sa ilaha [akong teammates], patience lang jud, salig lang jud sa sarili, syempre kay pang three-peat na ug grand slam na karon na year,” shared Reapers team captain Ivy Taghoy, offering words of encouragement to her teammates to stay focused on each game, especially after the tournament shifted to a bracketing format that posed new challenges for them.
She characterized this year's championship as truly rewarding, highlighting the sacrifices they made by practicing early in the morning while juggling their academic responsibilities and conditioning for their games.
With some senior players, including her, finishing their chapter in the Reapers' dynasty, she challenges the new players, particularly the freshmen, to elevate their commitment, as she looks forward to another grand slam for their volleyball program.
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