Ateneo Blue Eagles
| Ateneo Blue Eagles | |
| Ateneo de Manila University | |
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| 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.
The Blue Eagles were presented the 2012 Athlete of the Year Award by the Philippine Sportswriters Association (PSA), oldest media organization in the Philippines, last March 16, 2013 for achieving a five-peat championship in the UAAP. This is the first and so far the only five-peat championship by a collegiate varsity basketball team in a major league in the third millennium.
Team Monikers [edit]
When Ateneo started to participate in intercollegiate sports in 1914, its varsity basketball teams were simply referred to by the school community as the Ateneo Seniors and Ateneo Juniors. They were later dubbed the Blue and Whites by the sports press in the early 1920s when Ateneo joined sports leagues. When Ateneo adopted the Eagle as its mascot in 1938, the college and high school varsity basketball teams were given new names, the Blue Eagles and Blue Eaglets. The first women's varsity basketball team was formed in 1974. It joined the league called WNCAA and was named the Blue Eaglettes. This was later changed to Lady Eagles when they transferred to the UAAP. No written article has been found todate to explain why and to provide the exact year this name change happened.[1][2][3][4][5]
Ateneo is one of the four UAAP member schools that participate in all of the fifteen sporting events of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines. The 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 for purposes of distinction. The names of the other varsity teams also have the word blue (except the women's varsity) as part of their moniker to signify that it is an Ateneo team, since blue is one of the school's colors. The varsity team names are as follows:
| Sport | Men's Team Names | Women's Team Names | Juniors' Team Names |
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| 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 | Blue Eaglet 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 |
Mascot and Colors [edit]
Ateneo has long been involved in intercollegiate sports dating back to 1914. It was a pioneer in Philippine collegiate sports. Ateneo 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][6]
The choice of an eagle as school mascot holds iconic significance. Conferred with the title "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 in the field of sports. Furthermore, there is some mythological significance to the eagle as a symbol of power.[3]
The school used to have live eagles as pets in the Padre Faura campus and later on at the Grade School campus in Loyola Heights. A live eagle would lead the men's varsity basketball team at the start of a game in the NCAA as the team enters the basketball court for their warm-up with the school Band playing the fight song, "Blue Eagle - The King".[3]
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 1926 when the sports press reporters noticed that the team would pray the Hail Mary during game time-outs and would win by the skin of their teeth.[8][9]
Member Various Athletic Associations [edit]
The Ateneo de Manila University is a member of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines, the premiere sports league in the country. It fields teams in all fifteen sporting events of the league. Ateneo was a founding member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, which was established in 1924. It left the NCAA in 1978 due to the league-wide violence prevalent at the time, and then joined the UAAP in the same year.[10]
Aside from the UAAP, the Ateneo also participates in other sports leagues/tournaments such as the Father Martin Cup, 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> and the Best Passerelle/ Small Basketeers Program (SBP) <Grade School and High School>. The Ateneo also fields sports teams to the Jesuit Invitational Games (JIGs), an athletic tournament participated by eight Jesuit schools in the Philippines.
Sports [edit]
Basketball [edit]
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Rivals [edit]
The Blue Eagles have had several rivalries throughout the years. Before the NCAA was founded and into the early years after its foundation (1924), Ateneo's fiercest basketball rivals were the UP Fighting Maroons (then known as the Maroon and Greens).[2][11] Ateneo won its first NCAA seniors basketball title in 1928 while the San Beda Red Lions won their first in 1927, and the two went on to develop a rivalry during the 1930s that lasted up to the 1970s. The two schools dominated the NCAA as they traded championships, back-to-back and three-peats. When Ateneo left the NCAA in 1978, it had the most mumber of basketball championship titles in that league at 14 to the 10 of San Beda.
While the Ateneo-San Beda rivalry was ongoing, the seed for a future rivalry was planted after an Ateneo loss to La Salle in the championship game of NCAA season 16 (1939–40). Games between Ateneo and La Salle in the NCAA were always hotly contested but not yet tagged by the sportswriters as a rivalry. When Ateneo and La Salle transferred to the UAAP, San Beda was left in the NCAA. Ateneo and La Salle continued their hotly contested games into the UAAP and the sports press started to write about a rivalry.[11] The basketball games between the Blue Eagles and the Green Archers are 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 intensity of the rivalry has picked up due to Ateneo and La Salle meeting in the UAAP Finals thrice, 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. These games draw huge crowds of students, school faculty/ officials, alums, high government officials such as cabinet members, senators and even a chief justice of the Supreme Court. Former presidents of the Philippines and ambassadors of the United States of America also attend the games.
Records [edit]
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.[12] As of the year 2012, Ateneo has 50 combined NCAA (23) and UAAP (27) basketball titles, which include championships won in men's, women's, juniors' and midgets' divisions. This is more than the total number of combined titles in men's, women's, and juniors' divisions held by University of Santo Tomas, which has 42 (40 UAAP and 2 NCAA), San Beda College, which has 37 NCAA titles, Far Eastern University with 32 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) and Mapúa Institute of Technology also with 23 NCAA titles.
In men's basketball, the Ateneo Blue Eagles have won 22 titles as of 2012, 14 in the NCAA and 8 in the UAAP. The Ateneo Blue Eaglets have 8 NCAA and 17 UAAP titles in juniors basketball, 1 NCAA title in the Midgets division won in 1924, for a total of 26. The Blue Eaglets have won 25 combined NCAA and UAAP titles in the juniors division. This is the most number of juniors title won by a high school team in the major leagues, followed by San Beda with 20 and Mapua with 18. The Lady Eagles have won two UAAP titles.
Basketball Championships
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Blue Eagles
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Blue Eagles
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Lady Eagles
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Blue Eaglets
Juniors Division
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Ateneo has won seven double championships in basketball. These were years when both the Blue Eagles and the Blue Eaglets won the championship in the same year. The years 1975 and 1976 were doubly significant as Ateneo not only won double championships in the NCAA but also a back-to-back double championship, 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 only three-peat double championship in combined UAAP and NCAA history.
Double Championships
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Blue Eagles / Blue Eaglets
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The Blue Eagles have won back-to-back titles six times. Four were won in the NCAA and two in the UAAP. The Blue Eagles became three-peat champions when they won the NCAA title in 1931, 1932 and 1933. They also accomplished a three-peat sweep by going undefeated in these three consecutive seasons, a record which has not been surpassed much less duplicated by any team in the NCAA and UAAP. They were again three-peat champions when they won the championship in 2008, 2009, and 2010, their first in the UAAP. They were the first collegiate team to accomplish a three-peat in both the NCAA and 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 2012, they separated from this group when they won their fifth consecutive title. They are now the sole team in the five-peat championship bracket.
The Blue Eaglets were four-peat champions having won the title in 1983, 1984, 1985 and 1986. They were also three-time three-peat champions and eight times, they won back-to-back titles.
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Back-to-Back Champions
UAAP Season (2)
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Back-to-Back Champions
UAAP Season (5)
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Three-peat Champions
UAAP Season (1)
Blue Eaglets
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Four-peat Champions
Blue Eaglets
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Five-peat Champions
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The Ateneo Blue Eaglets have the most number of UAAP elimination round sweeps at six. The Blue Eagles and Lady Eagles are not as successful. They have not achieved a sweep of the elimination round in the UAAP. However, the Blue Eagles did sweep elimination rounds when they were still playing in the NCAA. They swept the elimination round of three consecutive seasons en route to the 1931, 1932 and 1933 NCAA titles. This double-feat achievement of a three-peat championship via a three-peat sweep is a record that still stands today and may never be broken.
Elimination Round Sweep
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Blue Eaglets
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In the UAAP, the Blue Eagles hold the record for the longest Final Four consecutive appearances. They made 14 Final Four appearances from 1999 to 2012 to La Salle's 16, which is the standing record in most number of appearances. However, Ateneo's 14 appearances are consecutive, whereas only 12 of La Salle's 16 appearances were consecutive.
The Blue Eaglets have the most number of Final Four appearances at 16 as of 2012. This number does not include the four seasons (1997, 1999, 2006 and 2010) when the Blue Eaglets swept the elimination round and automatically advanced to the Finals. These 16 Final Four appearances still tops the 12 appearances each of the Adamson Baby Falcons and UST Tiger Cubs. The Lady Eagles have made six Final Four appearances as of 2012.
UAAP Final 4 Appearances
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Blue Eagles (14)
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Lady Eagles (6)
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Blue Eaglets (16)
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The Blue Eagles, Lady Eagles and Blue Eaglets made it to the Final Four in the same season, five times.
Final 4 Triple Appearances
- 2003
- 2004
- 2005
- 2007
- 2012
The Blue Eagles made eleven trips to the UAAP Finals, and the Lady Eagles had four trips. The Blue Eaglets are tops in the UAAP Finals appearance category. They were in the Finals twenty-seven times. In the Final Four era, they were in the Finals sixteen times as of 2011, while it was ten for second-placer UST Tiger Cubs. The Eaglets also hold the record for the longest Finals consecutive appearance. They were in the Finals in eleven consecutive seasons, from 1994 (season 57) to 2004 (season 67).
UAAP Finals Appearances (1993-start of Final 4 format)
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Blue Eagles (11)
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Lady Eagles (4)
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Blue Eaglets (27)
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UAAP Finals 30 pointers
There are only three players in the new (third) millennium that have scored 30 points or more in the UAAP Finals. All three are Blue Eagles.
- Lewis Alfred "LA" Tenorio - 30 points in 2001
- Rabeh Ahmed Al-Hussaini- 31 points in 2008
- Nicolas Raymond "Nico" Salva - 30 points in 2012
The Blue Eagles also hold the record of winning in the most lopsided game ever in both NCAA-UAAP seniors division history. In NCAA Season 6 (1929), Ateneo blew the NU Bulldogs off the court by the score of 97-9.
The Eagle was not always the King. Up to the 1970s, Ateneo had the most number of collegiate basketball championships in the NCAA. The Blue Eagles had fourteen championship titles when they left the NCAA in 1978. San Beda, their closest rival, was second with only 10 championships at that time. When they transferred to the UAAP, Ateneo struggled to soar high as it did in the NCAA. It took the Blue Eagles eleven years to win a championship again. After this back-to-back (1987 and 1988) championship, Ateneo had to wait another fourteen years for their next championship which happened in 2002.
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 championship of the Fr. Martin Summer Cup in 2006, 2010 and 2012, and the 2008 Nike Summer League. The Blue Eagles also finally won a championship in the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup in 2011. This was their first since participating in 2007.
At the national level, the Blue Eagles won the title of the 2007 Collegiate Champions League, and its successor, the Philippine Collegiate Champions League (PCCL) in 2009 and 2010, giving it the most titles among the tournament's winners. The PCCL is a basketball tournament patterned after the US NCAA Sweet 16. The Philippine version is composed of 16 teams from all over the country which are champions or runners-up of their local leagues.
Champion Seasons Highlights [edit]
UAAP Season 51 (A.Y. 1988-89)
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 strong in game 1, taking a 51–38 lead at halftime. The Red Warriors extended their lead to 20 points at 83–63 in the second half. Ateneo then had a 22–2 run sparked by a three-point shot of 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, proud 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. In the ensuing play, a driving Nonoy Chuatico was blocked. An intentional foul was called on a UE player that gave Chuatico two charities and ball possession to Ateneo. After Chuatico split his free-throws, ball possession was given to Ateneo and the Blue Eagles went to dribble the time away. With three seconds left, Eric Reyes drove to the basket and was fouled. Reyes split his free throws, good enough to seal Ateneo's victory with the final score of 94-92. This win clinched for the Blue Eagles 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.[13]
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 a UP player. 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 the UP baseball coach who happened to be a police officer. As an aftermath of the incident, an ejection penalty was slapped on Ateneo's Canlas.[14]
A UAAP rule 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.[15]
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.[16]
UAAP Season 65 (A.Y. 2002–03)
In Season 65, Ateneo had a new head coach as Joel Banal took over from Joe Lipa whose coaching contract expired at the end of Season 64 (2001–02). 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. Larry Fonacier and Wesley Gonzales were Finals co-MVP.
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. Chris Tiu bagged the Maaasahan Player of the Year Award. Ryan Buenafe and Nico Salva were in the All-Rookie Team. 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 second 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 of the Finals, 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. FEU led throughout the first quarter, ending it with Ateneo down by 9, 22–13. The Tamaraws increased their lead to 11 in the early part of the second period, 24–13 but the Blue Eagles were able to cut the deficit by 1 at the end of the first half, 31–30. FEU increased again its lead, 40–34, early in the third quarter. However, 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 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, the Blue Eagles played against the UST Growling Tigers, who were seeded fourth. At the end of the 1st quarter of the game, the score was tied at 18-all. Then on the 2nd quarter, the Blue Eagles got into their scoring groove and ended the 1st half leading by 8, 38–30. The Blue Eagles continued to dominate in the 3rd quarter, ending it up by 12, 52–40. In the fourth quarter, the Tigers threatened as their offense began to click. Ateneo's Kiefer Ravena made some crucial shots that gave back the Blue Eagles a double-digit lead, 61–51. But the 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 but Ateneo had ball possession. In the ensuing play, Nico Salva was fouled and made his 2 free throws that gave the Blue Eagles the win, 69–66, entering the Finals for the fourth straight year.
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 again the FEU Tamaraws, their previous year's Finals opponent. Game 1, held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Saturday, September 24, 2011, was attended by 18,970 paying spectators. In the first quarter, the Tamaraws upended the Blue Eagles by 5, 14–19. At the early part of the second quarter, the Tamaraws stretched their lead further. However, 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 of 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 by a blowout, 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.
In Game 2, the FEU Tamaraws were still unable to solve the Ateneo puzzle. The Blue Eagles attacked early and ended the first quarter up by 5, 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 outscored FEU by only 1 point, but that was enough to give them the win, 82–69. With the victory, Ateneo won its 21st men's basketball title (NCAA-UAAP combined), its first 4th straight UAAP title and the 7th since it joined the league in 1978. The victory also marked Ateneo's longest championship streak, a new record for the school. 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.
UAAP Season 75 (A.Y. 2012-2013) Five-Peat Champions
Elimination Round
The Blue Eagles opened their five-peat campaign by defeating the Adamson Falcons 73-57, before losing their second game to the UST Growling Tigers in close 70-71 game. After that heartbreaking loss, they eventually got back to their winning ways by winning all of their last five assignments in the first round. They defeated the NU Bulldogs 89-65, De La Salle Green Archers 71-61, UP Fighting Maroons 76-70, UE Red Warriors 68-51 and FEU Tamaraws 74-71.
In the second round of eliminations, the Blue Eagles first faced the UP Fighting Maroons which they defeated, 73-66. Their winning streak continued when they defeated the FEU Tamaraws, 77-64 and De La Salle Green Archers, 77-67. Their winning streak was halted when they got ambushed by the UE Red Warriors, 77-79. The Blue Eagles eventually got back on the winning column when they won their last three assignments in the elimination round. They won against the Adamson Falcons 79-72, NU Bulldogs 70-56 and their controversial win against the UST Growling Tigers 68-66.
Final Four
In their Final Four game they faced their archrival and fourth placer, the De La Salle Green Archers. Unlike their previous two meetings in the elimination round, the Blue Eagles had to come back late in the fourth quarter to win the game. At the end of the 1st quarter, the Blue Eagles was only leading by two, 14-12. Then in the second quarter, the Blue Eagles scored 17 points while La Salle had 14 points resulting in the Blue Eagles leading by 5, 31-26 at the end of the 1st half. In the 3rd quarter, the Green Archers relying heavily on their defense ended the quarter leading Ateneo by 9, 47-38. In the early part of the 4th quarter, the Green Archers increased their lead to as much as 11 points. Then with only six munites to go in the game, the momentum swung to the Eagles as they stepped up on both offense and defense to win the game with a score of 66-63. Kiefer Ravena was named as the player of the game after finishing with a game high 28 points (16 coming in the payoff period) 12 rebounds (7 in the last quarter) and 7 assists (4 in the 4th quarter).
Finals
In the Finals, the Blue Eagles faced the UST Growling Tigers. Game 1, held at the Mall of Asia Arena on Saturday, October 6, 2012, was attended by 20,686 paying spectators. At the end of the first quarter, the Blue Eagles were down by 4, 18-24. The second quarter ended with the Blue Eagles still down, 38-31. At the early part of the third quarter, the Blue Eagles went on a 17-0 run that saw them up by 10, 61-51, at the end of the quarter. At the start of the final quarter, the Tigers had a hot start and retook the lead 71-70. However, the Blue Eagles got back their scoring groove and eventually won the game with a score of 83-78. Nico Salva over shadowed his Finals Game 1 record of last season by scoring 30 points in the game. Salva is the third player in UAAP history to score 30 points in a UAAP Finals game and coincidentally the other two were also Ateneans. LA Tenorio scored 30 points in the 2001 Finals against La Salle and Rabeh Al-Hussaini had 31 points against La Salle in the 2008 Finals.
In Game 2 which was held at the Smart Araneta Coliseum and was attended by 20,186 paying patron. Unlike their previous three meeting this game was close from start to finish. Right after the 1st first quarter, the Blue Eagles is only down by 1, 13-14. At the second quarter the score ended tied at 29-all. The Blue Eagles ended the third on top by 1 47-46. Right at the start of the Final quarter the Blue Eagles went on an 8-0 run before Coach Pido Jarencio of the UST Growling Tigers called a timeout to stop the momentum of Ateneo. They eventually cut the lead of Ateneo to 1 but still their free throw misses didn't helped them. On the dying minutes of the game Kiefer Ravena buried a long jumper to put Ateneo up 65-59 before Jeric Fortuna of the Tigers answered with a three to cut the lead of Ateneo to three 65-62, Fortuna then fould Juami Tiongson but Tiongson missed both of his free throws giving UST a chance to tie the game but Tiongson then steal the ball from Fortuna to give Ateneo their fifth straight championship. Nico Salva was again named as the Finals MVP for the second consecutive year.
Salva together with Greg Slaughter, Tonino Gonzaga, Justin Chua and Oping Sumalinog played their last UAAP game as a Blue Eagle. Salva, Gonzaga and Chua also made UAAP history as the only players to win a championship in all their five playing years in the UAAP. Right after the end of the season, Coach Norman Black also bid his goodbye as the head coach of the the Blue Eagles.
Preseasons (Summer) Bulletins
2008 Preseason - Ateneo won its first title in the Nike Summer League after squeaking past the UE Red Warriors at the 2008 Nike Summer League held at the ULTRA in June 14, 2008. The score was 65-64. Eric Salamat won the MVP award.
2010 preseason - Ateneo won a double championship in the 2010 Fr. Martin Summer Cup. The Blue Eaglets dumped the Arellano Braves, 87–64, while the Blue Eagles upended the Mapua Cardinals, 68-64. Both games were played on June 12, 2010.
2011 preseason - The Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the NCAA champions, San Beda Red Lions, in the Finals of the 5th (2011) Filoil Flying V Hanes Preseason Cup, 75–56 held in June 12, 2011. This is their first title in this tournament since participating in 2007. Ateneo's rookie Kiefer Ravena was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player.
2012 preseason - The Blue Eagles won the championship of the 2012 Fr. Martin Summer Cup. They defeated the Jose Rizal Heavy Bombers, 98–92, in overtime at the San Beda Gym on June 10, 2012.
Notable Years [edit]
Ateneo was a member of the NCAA for 54 years and is in its 35th year in the UAAP as of 2012. This is a total of 89 years of participation in sports in the major athletic leagues in the country. In the eleven-year period spanning from 2002 to 2012, at least one UAAP basketball championship trophy is brought home to Loyola Heights by its varsity basketball teams. The Blue and White teams brought home a total of fourteen UAAP championships during this eleven-year span. The Blue Eagles and the Blue Eaglets each contributed six trophies. The Lady Eagles added two more.
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During this period, the Ateneo varsity basketball teams achieved various kind of streaks. The Blue Eagles accomplished back-to-back championships after bagging the UAAP basketball crown in 2008 and 2009. They were three-peat champions when they won again the UAAP basketball title in 2010, their first in the UAAP. The Blue Eagles achieved another first in the history of their NCAA-UAAP campaigns in 2011 when they won their fourth straight basketball championship. They became four-peat champions for the first time and joined the elite group of three teams that have won four-peat championships in the UAAP. In 2012, they separated from this group when they won their fifth consecutive title. They are now the sole team in the five-peat championship circle.
The Blue Eaglets were back-to-back champions twice, winning the UAAP basketball championships in 2003 and 2004 then in 2008 and 2009. They became three-peat champions when they also won the UAAP title in 2010. All these championships by the Blue Eagles and Blue Eaglets have resulted in double championships. The Eagles and the Eaglets were double champions in 2008, back-to-back double champions in 2009 and three-peat double champions in 2010. Ateneo so far is the only school with a three-peat double championship in combined UAAP and NCAA history. The Lady Eagles have won so far only two UAAP basketball championships. These were won during this era.
The Blue Eagles were in the Final Four in every year during this period. These eleven appearances are part of Ateneo's fourteen Final Four consecutive appearances which is the standing record in the UAAP for the longest Final Four consecutive appearances. During the Blue Era, they made eight Finals appearances and won the championship in six of their appearances. The Lady Eagles made six Final Four appearances and three appearances in the Finals where they won two championships. The Blue Eaglets swept the 2006 and 2010 elimination rounds and were in the Final Four nine times. They won the UAAP basketball championship six times during their eight Finals appearances.
The Blue and White varsity basketball teams have also won championships in pre and post season tournaments during this period.
Year - Champions
- 2005 - Lady Eagles - National Students Basketball Championships / Home and Away Invitational League
- 2006 - Blue Eagles - Fr. Martin Summer Cup
- 2007 - Blue Eagles - Collegiate Champions League
- 2008 - Blue Eagles - Philippine University Games / Nike Summer League
- 2009 - Blue Eagles - Philippine University Games / Philippine Collegiate Champions League
- 2010 - Blue Eagles - Fr. Martin Summer Cup / Philippine Collegiate Champions League
- ** ** ** Blue Eaglets - Fr. Martin Summer Cup
- 2011 - Blue Eagles - Philippine University Games / Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup
Pre - UAAP Season 76 (A.Y. 2013–14) Team Rosters [edit]
The Blue Eagles Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Juan Nicolas V. Elorde | PG | 5' 9" | 165 lbs. | 3rd-Trf. | Junior | De La Salle Zobel |
| 5 | Juan Miguel B. Tiongson | PG | 5' 10" | 170 lbs. | 5th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 7 | John Paul I. Erram | C | 6' 7" | 215 lbs. | 5th | Senior | Pilgrim Christian College |
| 8 | Isaac Jules B. Lim | PG | 5' 6" | 145 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel |
| 10 | Peter Amiel A. Murphy | SG | 5' 10" | 170 lbs. | 1st | Junior | Southville International School |
| 11 | Christopher Elijah Newsome | SF | 6' 2" | 190 lbs. | 4th-Trf. | Junior | Rio Rancho HS New Mexico USA |
| 12 | Gwyne Matthew D. Capacio | SF | 6' 3" | 195 lbs. | 3rd | Senior | De La Salle Zobel |
| 13 | Ryan Clarence J. Buenafe | SF/SG | 6' 2" | 225 lbs. | 5th | Senior | San Sebastian College-R |
| 14 | Kristoffer James B. Porter | PF | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila |
| 15 | Kiefer Isaac C. Ravena | SG/PG | 6' 0" | 180 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 17 | Jerie Marlon A. Pingoy | PG/SG | 5' 9" | 165 lbs. | 1st | Rookie | Far Eastern University - Diliman |
| 18 | Gideon Ira M. Babilonia | C | 6' 6" | 205 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | San Beda Collegeo |
| 19 | Von Rolfe V. Pessumal | SF | 6' 2" | 190 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 21 | Frank B. Golla, Jr. | PF/C | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | 5th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 23 | Antonio Rafael A. Asistio | PG | 5' 8" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 27 | Manuel Vicente D. Tolentino | PF | 6' 3" | 190 lbs. | 1st | Sophomore | Vancouver College Canada |
Team Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Jepoy Erram | Giboy Babilonia | ||
| PF | Frank Golla | Kris Porter | Vince Tolentino | |
| SF | Ryan Buenafe | Chris Newsome | Gwyne Capacio | |
| SG | Kiefer Ravena | Von Pessumal | Earl Murphy | |
| PG | Juami Tiongson | Nico Elorde | Ice Lim | Anton Asistio |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Bo Perasol
- Assistant Coaches:
- Alexander "Sandy" Arespacochaga
- Gene Louis Afable
- Roel Aurelio "Yuri" Escueta
- Gabrielle "Gabby" Severino
- Jose Ricardo "Joe" Silva
- Reynaldo "Jon" Jacinto, Jr.
- Trainer: Andrei Tolentino
Team Staff
- Team Manager: Paolo Trillo
- Student Managers:
- Jover Chavez
- Trinca Diploma
- Cito Mendoza
- Gai Pardilla
- Team Chaplain: Fr. Nemesio Que, S.J.
Medical Staff
- Team Physician: Dr. Jose Raul "George" Canlas
- Team Physical Therapist: Aspi Calagopi
Team Consultant: Norman Augustus Black
The Lady Eagles Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Likhang Hinirang S. Javier | SG | 5' 4" | 120 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | Community of Learners |
| 5 | Gabrielle Bianca N. Veloso | SF | 5' 7" | 120 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College |
| 6 | Ma. Rosario Francheska R. Tantoco | PF | 5' 6" | 125 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | St. Pedro Poveda College |
| 7 | Elrica Aniela V. Castro | SF | 5' 6" | 125 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Assumption Antipolo |
| 8 | Katrina Bianca D. Siy | 1st | Sophomore | ||||
| 9 | Bianca Denise Anne D. Belarmino | PG | 5' 3" | 115 lbs. | 3rd | Senior | Miriam College |
| 10 | Kathleen Therese A. Nuñez | PG | 5' 2" | 110 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel |
| 12 | Sara Monica Isabel D. Bo-ot | SG | 5' 2" | 115 lbs. | 4th | Senior | De La Salle Zobel |
| 14 | Alyanna Francesca D. Nitorreda | PF | 5' 8" | 130 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | Miriam College |
| 15 | Kristina Elizabeth L. Deacon | C | 6' 0" | 140 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Chevalier School-Angeles City |
| 16 | Jonette Marie Uy de Ong | SF | Fairfax High School LA California USA | ||||
| 17 | Marie Claire Therese S. Aseron | SF | 5' 7" | 125 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Assumption Antipolo |
| 18 | Danica Therese I. Jose | C | 6' 1" | 140 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Miriam College |
| 19 | Caramia Angela A. Buendia | C | 5' 9" | 125 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College |
| 21 | Klarrizze Yvhonne M. Posadas | SG | 5' 5" | 120 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | Brent International School |
Team Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
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| C | Danica Jose | Cara Buendia | Tina Deacon | |
| PF | Ther Aseron | Kitkat Nitorreda | Abby Veloso | |
| SF | Uy de Ong | Cheskie Tantoco | Klar Posadas | El Castro |
| SG | Sami Bo-ot | Kai Javier | ||
| PG | Kath Nunez | BD Belarmino |
The Lady Eagles Recruits Class 2013
The Big Three Rookies
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | High School |
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| 5 | Gabrielle Bianca N. Veloso | SF | 5' 7" | 120 lbs. | Miriam College |
| 10 | Kathleen Therese A. Nunez | PG | 5' 2" | 110 lbs. | De La Salle Zobel |
| 19 | Caramia Angela A. Buendia | PF/C | 5' 9" | 125 lbs. | Miriam College |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Christopher John "Epok" Quimpo
- Assistant Coaches:
- Ryan Nelson Pamintuan
- Strength and Conditioning Coach: Mico Dandan
Team Staff
- Team Manager: Erika Caitlin Dy
- Student Managers:
- Sophie Estrella
- Ron Limcaoco
- Jayne Orlina
Medical Staff
- Team Physician: Dr. Jose Raul "George" Canlas
- Team Physical Therapist: Shari Moreno
The Blue Eaglets Basketball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Joseph Matthew M. Nieto | SG | 5' 10" | 130 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 6 | Ivan Michaelo I. Jose | C | 6' 1" | 165 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 7 | Michael Joseph M. Nieto | SF | 5' 10" | 150 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 10 | Martin Mendoza | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| 11 | Miguel Luis M. Calilung | SF | 5' 11" | 145 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 12 | Jose Manuel M. Escaler | C | 6' 2" | 160 lbs. | 4th | Bowditch Middle School California USA |
| 15 | Ferdinand C. Ravena III | PF | 6' 1" | 155 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 16 | Miguel Gabriel Ramos | |||||
| 17 | Norman Aaron D. Black | SF | 5' 10" | 140 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 19 | Jose Lorenzo B. Mendoza | SG | 5' 9" | 135 lbs. | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 20 | Gian Mamuyac | 2nd | Lourdes School-Mandaluyong | |||
| 24 | Jacob Magpoc | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| 26 | Enzo Joson | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Jay Balmaceda | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Juan Paulo Riego De Dios | 4th | |||||
| Ton Joson | 4th | |||||
| Jossier Hassan | C | 6' 3" | 170 lbs. | 2nd | Ateneo de Zamboanga | |
| Mark Salandanan |
Team Depth Chart
| Pos. | Starting 5 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 | Bench 3 |
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| C | Jamie Escaler | Ivan Jose | ||
| PF | Thirdy Ravena | |||
| SF | Michael Nieto | Aaron Black | Mike Calilung | |
| SG | Matthew Nieto | Jolo Mendoza | ||
| PG |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Jose Ricardo "Joe" Silva
- Assistant Coaches:
- Reynaldo "Jon" Jacinto, Jr.
- Pivie Nadal
- Jesus Angelo "Jing" Naynes
- Strength & Conditioning Coach: Aristotle "Aris" Manalo
Team Staff
- Team Managers:
- Marco Alfredo Benitez
- Al Broderick "Blue" Viray
- Student Managers:
- Morgan Acol
- Jonas Ang
- KC Constantino
Medical Staff
- Team Physical Therapist: Badette "Joboy" Tuason, PTRP
The Ateneo Team Glory Be Basketball Roster (Blue Eagles Training Team)
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Kevin John Z. Gamboa | SG | 5' 10" | 170 lbs. | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 11 | Bon Jovi V. Cipriano | PG | 5' 9" | 165 lbs. | Senior | Jose Rizal University |
| 32 | Elmer Mykiel V. Cabahug | SF | 6' 1" | 185 lbs. | Sophomore | Ateneo de Cebu |
| 33 | Josemarie H. Adornado | SF | 6' 1" | 185 lbs. | Senior | La Salle Green Hills |
| 34 | Ariel U. Basas | SG | 5' 10" | 160 lbs. | Freshman | Malayan High School of Science |
| 35 | Robert Mikhail T. Roa | SF | 6' 2" | 190 lbs. | Junior | Hillsborough HS Florida USA |
| 44 | Glen Michael D. Capacio | SF | 6' 2" | 185 lbs. | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel |
| 45 | Francesco Wilfredo T. Asuncion | PG | 5' 8" | 150 lbs. | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 52 | Bon Justin M. Pinat | C | 6' 7" | 215 lbs | Junior | Colegio de San Juan de Letran |
| 55 | Izak Kiefer L. Lim | PG | 5' 9" | 155 lbs. | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 88 | Jose Markus J. Mercado | PG | 5' 9" | 160 lbs. | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila |
| 91 | Tomas Gabriel M. Ramos | PF | 6' 3" | 185 lbs. | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| Niño Jose Alberto D. Atilano | SG | 5' 10" | 170 lbs. | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | |
| Alfonzo F. Gotladera | C | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | Sophomore | San Beda College | |
| Timothy Joseph G. Capacio | C | 6' 4" | 200 lbs. | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Roel Aurelio "Yuri" Escueta
- Asst. Coach: Raymond Leonard "Bacon" Austria
Team Staff
- Student Managers
- Bea Santos
- Simmy Lopez
Notable Players [edit]
Men's Division
1920s
- Ambrosio "Paddy" Padilla, HS '26 AB '30 (Summa cum laude) - King Eagle, 1928 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1929 NCAA defending champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Star player of the 1926-1929 Ateneo Blue Eagles teams who was the highest individual scorer in NCAA Season 6 (1929–30) by scoring 29 points in one game; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila - Gold medal; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 11th (1936) Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 1999 Inductee (first batch), National Basketball Hall of Fame; Awarded on March 3, 2012 by the Philippine Sportswriters Association the Sports Leader of the Millennium Award.
- Jesus "Jess" Suarez, HS '30 AA '32 - Member, 1928 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagle team; King Eagle, 1929 and 1930 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
1930s
- Bibiano "Bing" Ouano, AA '32 AB '34 - Member, three-peat <1931, 1932, 1933> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1933 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila - Gold medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 11th (1936) Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; Coach, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Primitivo "Tibing" Martinez, HS '31 AA '33 - Member, NCAA back-to-back <1931 and 1932> champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1932 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila - Gold medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 11th (1936) Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 1999 Inductee (first batch), National Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Amador Obordo, AA '33 AB '35 - Member, three-peat <1931, 1932, 1933> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1933 NCAA MVP; King Eagle, 1934 Ateneo Blue Eagle team Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila - Gold medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 11th (1936) Summer Olympics in Berlin, Germany - 5th place; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jesus "Bong" Arce, GS '30 HS '34 AA '36 BS '38 - King Eagle, 1937 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1994 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Robert "Bobby" Jones, HS '38 BSC '42 - Member, 1937 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1940 NCAA MVP; Member, 1941 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Simon LaO, GS '35 HS '39 BBA '48 - Member, 1937 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1939, 1940 and 1941 (NCAA champion) Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Eduardo Cortez, BSC '42 - 1939 NCAA MVP; Member, 1941 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
1940s
- Virgilio "Baby" Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - Coach, RP national basketball team to the 3rd (1959) FIBA World Championship in Santiago, Chile - 8th place; Called "The Maestro" by the sports press for his achievements as a coach both in collegiate (seven straight championships in the UAAP) and pro basketball (grand-slam championships); 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 2010 Awardee, Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Sports Hall of Fame.
- Luis Francisco "Moro" Lorenzo, HS '47 AB '51 - King Eagle, 1948, 1949 and 1950 Ateneo Blue Eagles teams; 1948 and 1949 NCAA MVP; Leading scorer in the NCAA with over 30 points a game and broke the 29 points record established by fellow Blue Eagle Paddy Padilla when he scored 34 points in a game against the Mapua Red Cardinals; Given the moniker "Moonshot" by the sportswriters; Member, 1949 NCAA All-Star team; Awardee, 1949 Ateneo Most Outstanding Player of the Year; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1st (1951) Asian Games in New Delhi, India - Gold medal; Named 1949 Mr. Basketball of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ignacio "Ning" R. Ramos, HS '48 - Member, 1949 - 1950 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1st (1951) Asian Games in New Delhi, India - Gold medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila - Gold medal; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
1950s
- Antonio Ma. "Chole" Gaston, HS '49 BS '53 - King Eagle, 1952 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Given the moniker "Cagayan Cyclone" by the sportswriters; 1988 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jose Ma. "Rusty" Cacho, HS '50 BS '54 - Team captain, 1949 Ateneo Blue Eaglets; King Eagle, 1953 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila - Gold medal; 1985 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Honesto "Ness" Mayoralgo, HS '51 BS '55 - King Eagle, 1954 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1985 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Francisco "Frankie/Paking" Rabat, BSBA '57 - 1953 NCAA MVP; Member, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Dubbed by the sports press as the "Rajah of Rebounds"; Youngest member (18 years old), RP national basketball team to the 2nd (1954) FIBA World Championship in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - 3rd place; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Mario "Bay" Ballesteros, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Member, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; Alternate member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (1956) Summer Olympics in Melbourne, Australia - 7th place; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Quinteliano "Tiny" Literal, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Member, back-to-back <1953 and 1954> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball selection team to the 1962 Taipei Goodwill Games; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jose Ma. "Poch" Gayoso, BS '58 - Member, 1954 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1956 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, 1957 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ma. Fernando "Ando" Hernaez, BS '58 - Member, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, 1958 NCAA Selection team to the NCAA-UAAP Goodwill Games and NCAA-Japan Goodwill Games; Member, 1958 All Ateneo Selection that played against the University of San Francisco Dons, 1958 US NCAA Division I champions; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jaime "Jimmy" Pestaño, BS '59 - Member, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, 1958 NCAA Selection team to the NCAA-UAAP Goodwill Games and NCAA-Japan Goodwill Games; Awardee, 1958 Ateneo Best Team Player award; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Edgardo "Ed" Ocampo, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - King Eagle, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1958 NCAA MVP; Member, 1958 NCAA Selection team to the NCAA-UAAP Goodwill Games and NCAA-Japan Goodwill Games; Member, 1958 All Ateneo Selection that played against the University of San Francisco Dons, 1958 US NCAA champions; Given the moniker "Leech Guard" by the sportswriters; Named 1960 Mr. Basketball of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association at the age of 22 years old; Member, RP national basketball team to the 17th (1960) and 19th (1968) Summer Olympics in Rome (11th place) and Mexico City (13th place), respectively; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 1964 pre-Olympics tournament in Tokyo, Japan - 6th place; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 20th (1972) Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany - 13th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 3rd (1959) FIBA World Championship in Chile - 8th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1st (1960) and 4th (1967) FIBA Asia Championships in Manila (champion) and Seoul, Korea (champion) respectively; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; 1999 Inductee (first batch), National Basketball Hall of Fame.
- Cristino "Cris" Arroyo, BS '61 - Member, back-to-back <1957 and 1958> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1960 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Given the moniker " Stretch Arroyo" by the radio sportscasters; 1994 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Amado "Dodo" Martelino, HS '58 BS '62 - Member, 1957 NCAA Juniors Division All-Star team; Ateneo High School 1957 Athlete of the Year; Member, 1958 and 1961 NCAA champions Ateneos Blue Eagle team; Co-Captain, 1961 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1961 Basketball Player of the Year; 1961 NCAA MVP; Nominee, 1961 Mr. Basketball of the Philippines; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jose Ramon "Boogie" Pamintuan, AB '62 - Member, 1958 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1961 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1959, 1960 and 1961 University Athlete of the Year; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
1960s
- Felix "Totik" Flores, BS '64 - Member, 1961 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Alternate member, RP national basketball team to the 17th (1960) Summer Olympics in Rome, Italy - 11th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1964 pre-Olympics tournament in Tokyo, Japan - 6th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 5th (1969) FIBA Asia Championship in Bangkok, Thailand - 3rd place; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jimmy Alabanza, HS '63 BS '67 - King Eagle, 1966 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1966 NCAA MVP; Scored 35 points in a game against La Salle when there was no 3-point shot yet; Recognized as one of the basketball greats by sports writers in the 1960s; An athlete for all seasons - played in four Ateneo varsity teams in the NCAA <basketball, football, volleyball and track & field>; Founding member, Ateneo college Fencing Club; 1994 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; Past President, Ateneo Sports Foundation, 2002–2006; Chairman, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame (2012-present).
- Richard "Ricky" Palou, GS '63 HS '67 BS '71 - Member, 1966 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Member, 1969 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Played pro basketball in the PBA where he was given the moniker "Palpal Palou" by the TV sportscasters; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; Ateneo Athletic Director, 2008–present.
- Marte Samson, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Member, 1969 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 1st (1970) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Seoul, South Korea - Champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 6th (1971) FIBA Asia Championship in Tokyo, Japan - 2nd place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 20th (1972) Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany - 13th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ricardo "Joy" Cleofas, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Member, 1969 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Set a record during his NCAA career by scoring 45 points in a single game; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 1st (1970) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Seoul, Korea - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 20th (1972) Summer Olympics in Munich, Germany - 13th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 7th (1973) FIBA Asia Championship in Manila - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 7th (1974) FIBA World Championship in Puerto Rico - 13th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Francis Arnaiz, Col 1969-1970 - Member, 1969 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 7th (1973) FIBA Asia Championship in Manila - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 7th (1974) FIBA World Championship in Puerto Rico - 13th; Played pro basketball in the PBA where he was given the name "Mr. Clutch"; 2003 Special Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
1970s
- Stephen "Steve" Watson, GS '72 HS '76 BS Candidate (1976–1979) - Member, 1973 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Played in the seniors division when he was still in his 4th year high school; 1976 NCAA MVP; Nominee, All-Filipino Basketball Player of the Year; Member, RP national basketball team to the 8th (1978) FIBA World Championship in Manila - 8th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Federico "Padim" Israel, Jr., AB '78 - Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 8th (1978) FIBA World Championship in Manila - 8th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Bernardo "Joy" Carpio, AB '79 - Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 1977 NCAA MVP; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 4th (1977) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Kuwait - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 8th (1978) FIBA World Championship in Manila - 8th place; Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Matthew "Fritz" Gaston, AB '80 - Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Captain ball, 1977 RP Youth national basketball team to the 4th (1977) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Kuwait - champion; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 9th (1977) FIBA Asia Championship in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - (5th place); Played pro basketball in the PBA; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
1980s
- Gregorio "Ogie" Narvasa II, GS '73 HS '77 BS '81 - King Eagle, 1980 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 1978 Pesta Sukan Tournament in Singapore; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 5th (1978) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Manila - champion; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; President, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame (2011-present);
- Isabelo "Jojo" Lastimosa, Jr., Col 1983-1984 - Member, 1983 and 1984 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 10th (1986) Asian Games in Seoul, South Korea - bronze medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 13th (1998) Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand - bronze medal; 1988 PBA Rookie of the Year; 1996 PBA All Filipino Cup Finals MVP; 8-time PBA All-Star player; Member, PBA's 25 Greatest Players.
- Emilio "Nonoy" Chuatico, Jr., AB '88 - Member, 1987 UAAP Champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (1991) FIBA Asia Championship in Kobe, Japan - 7th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (1991) SEA Games in Manila - Gold medal; No. 8 overall pick 1992 PBA Draft; 2009 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Daniel "Danny" Francisco, GS '83 HS '87 AB '92 - Member, 1985 and 1986 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 10th (1989) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Manila - 3rd place; 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Enrique Mario "Eric" Reyes, BS '91 - Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 9th (1986) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Manila - 2nd place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (1991) FIBA Asia Championship in Kobe, Japan - 7th place; No. 6 overall pick 1992 PBA Draft; 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Rodericko Cesar "Olsen" Racela, HS '87 AB '91 - Member, 1986 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Member, back-to-back <1987 and 1988> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 10th (1989) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Manila - 3rd place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 13th (1998) Asian Games in Bangkok, Thailand - bronze medal; Member, RP national basketball team to the 14th (2002) Asian Games in Busan, South Korea - 4th place; No. 12 overall pick 1993 PBA Draft; Head coach, 2011 RP national U16 basketball team and 2012 RP national U18 basketball team; 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
1990s
- Vincent Paul "Vince" Hizon, BS Candidate (1992–1995) - Member, 1993 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 2001 SEA Games - gold medal; Played in US NCAA Division I; No.8 overall pick 1994 PBA Draft; Given the moniker "The Prince" by the PBA TV sportscasters .
- Robert Vincent Jude "Dudut" Jaworski, Jr., BS '95 - Member, 1993 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; No. 10 overall pick 1995 PBA Draft; Son of basketball great Robert Jaworski.
- Jose Enrico "Rico" Villanueva, GS '94 HS '98 AB '02 MA '04 - Member, 1997 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; 1997 UAAP Juniors MVP; 1998 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2002 UAAP MVP; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 15th (1998) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Kolkata, India - 7th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (2005) and 18th (2007) FIBA Asia Champions Cup in Manila (5th place) and Tehran, Iran (4th), respectively; Member, RP national basketrball team to the 7th (2007) SEABA Championship in Ratchaburi, Thailand - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 4th (2012) FIBA Asia Cup in Tokyo, Japan - 4th place; No. 7 overall pick 2003 PBA Draft; Dubbed the "Raging Bull" by PBA sportscasters; 2005-06 PBA Best Player of the Conference.
- Wesley Gonzales, GS '94 HS '98 BS '02 - Member, 1997 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2002 UAAP Finals co-MVP; No. 9 overall pick 2004 PBA Draft.
2000s
- George Christian "Gec" Chia, BS 2003 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; No. 28 overall pick 2003 PBA Draft.
- Richard "Rich" Alvarez, AB 2003 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2000 and 2001 UAAP MVP; Member, RP national basketball team to the 22nd (2003) SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam - Gold medal; No. 1 overall pick 2004 PBA Draft; 2004-05 PBA Rookie of the Year.
- Ramon Paolo Bugia, GS '95 HS '99 BS '03 - Member, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; No. 17 overall pick 2005 PBA Draft; Member, 2005 PBA All-Rookie team; Awarded a citation by the PBA as the only active player to finish an MBA degree.
- Larry Alexander Fonacier, GS '96 HS '00 AB '04 - Member, 1999 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; 1999 UAAP Juniors MVP; Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2002 UAAP Finals co-MVP; King Eagle, 2004 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 4th (2012) FIBA Asia Cup in Tokyo, Japan - 4th place; No. 14 overall pick 2005 PBA Draft; 2005-2006 PBA Rookie of the Year; Member, 2005 PBA All-Rookie Team; Member, 2007 PBA All-Star Team; Given the moniker "Baby-face Assassin" by the PBA TV sportscasters.
- Lewis Alfred "LA" Tenorio, AB '06 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 2005 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Selected, 2004 and 2005 UAAP Mythical 5; Member, RP national basketball team to the 4th (2012) FIBA Asia Cup in Tokyo, Japan - 4th place; No. 4 overall pick 2006 PBA Draft; Member, 2006 PBA All-Rookie Team; 2009 PBA Most Improved Player; Member, 2009 PBA Mythical First Team; Member, 2009 and 2010 PBA All-Star Team; 2010 PBA Fiesta Conference Finals MVP.
- John Christopher "JC" Intal, AB '07 - Member, 2002 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Co-captain, 2006 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Selected, 2006 UAAP Mythical 5; 2006 UAAP Breakout Player and Player of the Year; No. 4 overall pick 2007 PBA Draft.
- Claiford "Ford" Arao, AB '08 - Member, 2003-2006 Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Co-captain, 2007 Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2007 UAAP Most Improved Player; No. 14 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
- Japeth Paul Aguilar, Col 2004-2005 - Member, 2004 and 2005 Ateneo Blues Eagles team; Transferred to Western Kentucky University, a Division I team in the US NCAA in 2006; RP national basketball team to the 16th (2010) Asian Games in Guangzhou, China - 6th place; RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) FIBA Asia Championship in Wuhan, China - 4th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 9th (2011) SEABA Men's Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia - champion; Member, RP national basketball team to the 22nd (2011) FIBA Asia Champions Cup in Pasig, Philippines - 4th place; No. 1 overall pick 2009 PBA Draft; No. 109th overall pick 2012 NBA D-League Draft.
- Christopher John "Chris" Tiu, BS '09 (Cum Laude) - 2006 UAAP Comeback Player; Selected, 2007 and 2008 UAAP Mythical 5; King Eagle, 2008 UAAP Champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Garnered, 2008 UAAP Maasahan Award; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; Awardee, 2008 Nickelodeon Philippines Kid's Choice Favorite Athlete; 2009 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame - Plaque of Recognition for excellence in sports and academics; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 16th (2010) Asian Games in Guangzhou, China - 6th place; Captain Ball, RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) FIBA Asia Championship in Wuhan, China - 4th place; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 9th (2011) SEABA Men's Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia - champion; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 20th (2009) FIBA Asia Champions Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia - 5th place; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 22nd (2011) FIBA Asia Champions Cup in Pasig, Philippines - 4th place; Captain ball, RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medalist; No. 7 overall pick 2012 PBA Draft.
- Rabeh Ahmed Al-Hussaini, AB Candidate (2005–2011) - Member, back-to-back <2008 and 2009> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2008 UAAP MVP; 2008 Most Improved Player; Selected, 2008 and 2009 UAAP Mythical 5; Co-captain, 2009 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2009 UAAP Finals MVP; 2009 UAAP Most Reliable Player; 2010-11 PBA Rookie of the Year; No. 2 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
- Jose Antonio "Jai" Reyes, GS '01 HS '05 BS '10 - Member, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Team captain, 2004 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eaglets; 2004 UAAP Juniors Finals MVP; Selected, 2004 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; Garnered, 2004 UAAP Juniors Sportsmanship Award; 2005 Ateneo HS Sportsman of the Year; 2005 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2008 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Co-captain, 2009 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2009 Philippine Collegiate Champions League MVP; Member, Ateneo HS varsity Track and Field team - event medalist: Gold - Triple Jump, Silver - High Jump, Bronze - Long Jump; No. 18 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
- Siverino "Nonoy" Baclao, AB '11 - Member, 2008 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Co-captain, 2009 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2008 UAAP Finals MVP; 2008 UAAP Defensive Player of the Year - holds the UAAP record of Most Blocked Shots in a game: 7 blocked shots in the 2008 Finals game against La Salle; 2009 PCCL Model National Collegiate Player of the Year; 2010 Ateneo Sportsman of the Year; No. 1 overall pick 2010 PBA Draft.
- Eric Carlo Salamat, AB Candidate 2013 - King Eagle, 2010 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, three-peat <2008, 2009, 2010> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagle team; 2005 NCAA Juniors Finals MVP; 2008 Nike Summer League MVP; 2008 Unigames MVP; Dubbed "Sultan of Swipes" by the sports press; Awardee, 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corp's Collegiate Basketball Super Senior Player Award; No. 13 overall pick 2011 PBA Draft.
2010s
- Emmanuel "Emman" Monfort, AB '11 - Member, three-peat <2009, 2010, 2011> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; 2010 UAAP Most Improved Player; Co-captain, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; Member, RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; Awardee, 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Senior Player of the Year; No. 16 overall pick 2012 PBA Draft
- Jeffrey Kirk Long, AB '12 - Member, four-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; Co-captain, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; Selected, 2010 Philippine Collegiate Champions League Mythical 5; Selected, 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Mythical 5; 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Defensive Stopper of the Year; 2011 PCCL Model National Collegiate Player of the Year.
- Raymond Leonard "Bacon" Austria, GS '03 HS '07 AB '12 - Member, 2006 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; 2006 UAAP Juniors MVP; Selected, 2006 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; Member, four-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Co-captain, 2011 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; No. 27 overall pick 2012 PBA Draft.
- Luis Lorenzo Gonzaga III, GS '02 HS '07 Col Candidate 2012 - Member, five-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2011-12 Ateneo Step-Up Athlete of the Year; Co-captain, 2012 Ateneo Blue Eagles Team.
- Ryan Clarence Buenafe, AB Candidate 2013 - Member, three-peat <2008, 2009, 2010> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Member, 2012 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2008 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Selected, 2008 UAAP All-Rookie Team; 2010 UAAP Finals MVP; 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Pivotal Player of the Year; Selected, 2006 and 2007 NCAA Juniors Mythical 5; 2006 and 2007 NCAA Juniors Finals MVP; 2007 NCAA Juniors MVP.
- Justin Shaun Chua, AB Candidate 2013 - Member, five-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Co-captain, 2012 Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; 2006-07 Metro Manila Tiong Lian Basketball Association MVP.
- Nicolas Raymond "Nico" Salva, AB Candidate 2013 - Member, five-peat <2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Selected, 2008 UAAP All-Rookie Team; 2009 UAAP Sixth Man of the Year; 2011 and 2012 UAAP Finals MVP; Co-captain, 2012 Ateneo Blue Eagles Team; 2010 Philippine Collegiate Champions League Mythical Five Member; 2010 Philippine Collegiate Champions League MVP; Member, RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Pivotal Player of the Year; Selected, 2007 NCAA Juniors Mythical 5; 2012 PCCL Model National Collegiate Player of the Year.
- Gregory William "Greg" Slaughter, AB Candidate 2014 - Member, 2011 and 2012 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Selected, 2011 UAAP Mythical 5; Three-time (2007, 2008 and 2009) CESAFI MVP; Member, RP national basketball team to the 20th (2009) FIBA Asia Champions Cup in Jakarta, Indonesia - 5th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 16th (2010) Asian Games in Guangzhou, China - 6th place; Member, RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; Selected, 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Mythical 5; Selected, 2012 Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup Mythical 5; 2012 UAAP Game Changing Player of the Year; Selected, 2012 UAAP Mythical 5; Selected, 2012 PCCL Mythical 5.
- Kiefer Isaac Ravena, GS '07 HS '11 BS Candidate 2015 - Member, three-peat <2008, 2009, 2010> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eaglets Team; Team captain, 2010 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eaglets; 2009 and 2010 UAAP Juniors Finals MVP; Selected, 2009 and 2010 UAAP Juniors Mythical 5; 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' College Basketball Juniors Player of the Year; Member, 2011 and 2012 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eagles team; 2011 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball; 2010 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Juniors Player of the Year; Dubbed the "Phenom" of basketball by the sports press; Selected, 2011 UAAP Mythical 5; Awardee, 2011 PSA Tony Siddayao Awards; Member, RP Youth U-18 national basketball team to the 6th (2010) SEABA U18 Championship in Yangon, Myanmar - Gold Medal; Member, RP Youth U-16 national basketball team to the 1st (2009) FIBA Asia U16 Championship in Johor Bahru, Malaysia - 4th place; Captain ball, RP Youth U-18 national basketball team to the 21st (2010) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Sanaá, Yemen - 5th place; Selected, 21st (2010) FIBA Asia U18 Championship Mythical 5; 21st (2010) FIBA Asia U18 Championship Best Forward; 2011 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup MVP; Selected, 2011 Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup Mythical 5; Member, RP national basketball team to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold medal; 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball MVP; Selected, 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps Collegiate Basketball Mythical 5; Selected, 2012 Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup Mythical 5; 2012 UAAP Todo Bigay Player of the Year; Selected, 2012 PCCL Mythical 5; 2012 Ateneo X Factor Athlete of the Year.
Women's Division
- Christiane Marie "Peachy" Cheng, BS '89 - Team captain, 1987 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Eagles team; Member, 1987 RP national women's basketball team.
- Michelle Flordeliz "Mitch" Lazaro, AB '89 JD '93 - Member, 1987 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Eagles team.
- Frances Felene "Frannie" Severino, AB '90 - Member, 1987 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Eagles team
- Erika Caitlin Dy, AB 2004 - 2000 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2004 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Eagles team.
- Kristine "Tin" Chua, AB 2005 - 2001 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Co-captain 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League; Member, 2005 RP national women's basketball team; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 6th (2007) SEABA Women's Championship in Phuket, Thailand - silver medalist.
- Danica Regina "Dcay" Caynap, BS 2005 - Co-captain 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League.
- Stephanie Lauren "Pipay" Lee-Villanueva, BS 2005 - Co-captain 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League; Member, 2005 RP national women's basketball team; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 6th (2007) SEABA Women's Championship in Phuket, Thailand - silver medalist;
- Carolyn Tan-Chi, BS 2006 (Summa cum laude) - 2002 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Awardee, 2002 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award; Member 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League; 2005 and 2006 Ateneo <Ambrosio Padilla> Student-Athlete of the Year; Member, 2004-2006 National Honor Society; Awardee, 2005 Procter & Gamble Student Excellence Award; 2006 St. Ignatius Most Outstanding Scholar.
- Cassandra Noel "Cassy" Tioseco, AB 2007 - 2003 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2005 National Students Basketball Championship MVP; 2006 and 2007 UAAP MVP; Member 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League;; Co-captain, 2006 Ateneo Lady Eagle team; Team captain, 2007 UAAP champions Ateneo Lady Eagles; Selected, 2006 and 2007 UAAP Mythical 5; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportswoman of the Year; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 24th (2007) SEA Games in Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand - bronze medalist; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 6th (2007) SEABA Women's Championship in Phuket, Thailand - silver medalist; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 2009 FIBA Asia Women's Championship in Chennai, India - 10th place; Member, RP national women's basketball team to the 7th (2010) SEABA Women's Championship in Manila - gold medalist.
- Katrina "Kat" Quimpo, BS 2007 - Selected, 2004 UAAP Mythical 5; Member 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League; Co-Captain, 2006 and 2007 (champions) Ateneo Lady Eagles team; 2007 UAAP Finals MVP.
- Marie Angelica "AJ" Barracoso, AB 2008 - 2004 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Selected, 2006 UAAP Mythical 5; Member 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League; Member, 2007 UAAP champions Ateneo Lady Eagles team;
- Therese Diane "Tee Dee" Estrada, BS 2012 - 2007 WNCAA Juniors Division MVP; Selected, 2007 WNCAA Juniors Division Mythical 5.
- Princes Marie Trinidad, BS Candidate 2013 - 2006 WNCAA Juniors Division MVP; Selected, 2007 WNCAA Juniors Division Mythical 5.
- Danica Therese "Dan Dan" Jose, AB Candidate 2015 - 2010 WNCAA Juniors Division MVP; Selected, 2010 WNCAA Juniors Division Mythical 5.
Juniors Division
- John Gilbert "Jun" Reyes, Jr., GS '81 HS '85 Col Candidate '90 - 1984 UAAP MVP; Team captain, 1984 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets; 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ryan Nelson Pamintuan, HS '96 Col Candidate 2000 - 1995 UAAP MVP; Member, 1995 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team.
- Ken Joseph Barracoso, HS 2004 AB 2008 - 2003 UAAP MVP; Member, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team.
- Mark Intal, HS 2004 Col 2008 - 2003 UAAP Finals MVP; Member, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team.
- John David "Jayvee" Dumrique, HS 2009 - Selected, 2007 UAAP Mythical 5; 2008 UAAP Finals MVP; Team captain, 2008 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets.
- Juan Miguel "Juami" Tiongson, HS 2009 AB Candidate 2013 - Member, 2008 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglets team; Selected, 2007 and 2008 UAAP Mythical 5; 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball
- Charles Alek "Chuckie" Dumrique, HS 2010 - Awardee, 2010-11 Moro Lorenzo High School Sportsman of the Year.
- Tomas Gabriel "Tomy" Ramos, HS 2012 - 2011 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, RP Youth U-16 national basketball team to the 2nd (2011) FIBA Asia U-16 Championship in Nha Trang City, Vietnam - 4th place.
- Kristoffer James "Kris" Porter, HS 2012 - Selected, 2011 UAAP Mythical 5; 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball; Member, RP Youth national basketball team to the 22nd (2012) FIBA Asia U18 Championship in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia - 6th place.
- Mark Lawrence Gamboa, HS 2013 - 2012-13 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Basketball.
Football [edit]
The Ateneo varsity football teams have won a total 17 championships, 9 in NCAA and 8 in UAAP. In the NCAA, the seniors and juniors teams have won 6 and 3 titles, respectively. The Blue Booters were the first to win a football 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. In the UAAP, the seniors (men) have won 6 titles while the juniors booters have 2 titles. The Blue Booters were three-peat champions after winning in Seasons 2003-04, 2004–05 and 2005–06, a record that still holds today. The two titles of the Blue Eaglet Booters are back-to-back, Seasons 2008-09 and 2009-10. Football was introduced in the UAAP Juniors Division as a demonstration sport in season 70 (2007–08) and declared a regular sport in season 72 (2009–10).
Football Championships
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The football seniors (men) team in the UAAP did not have much success until the mid-1990s, when they reached the UAAP Finals 4 times in a row, from 1996 to 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 rebirth of the Ateneo men's football team in season 58 (1995–96) under coach Chris Monfort saw the comeback of players Vince Santos (1996 MVP), Blue Avelino and Jet Lacson who all went on leave in the previous season. 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.
In season 68 (2005–06), The Blue Booters won their fifth UAAP championship in a dominating fashion. They swept the season, 10-0, on their way to the championship. This is a first in the history of UAAP football and the record still holds for Ateneo.
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 Booters also hold a record, although something that they cannot boast. They have not won a championship in the UAAP and were even the doormat team in Season 74 (2011–12) as they did not win a single game. However, these losing seasons may become a thing of the past. For Season 75 (2012-12), the Lady Booters have three national players in their roster. In the 2012 national University Games, a preseason tournament that is held during the academic semestral break in October that the Lady Booters join annually, they finished as runner-up. The Finals was a tightly fought game which went into a 10-10 silver goal overtime (full 20 minutes). The final score was 1-0 and the winning goal was scored by their opponent only at the last five minutes of overtime.
In Season 75 (2012-13), the Blue Booters topped the elimination round which gave them the top seed in the Final 4 and a twice-to-beat advantage. The Blue Booters did not have to use this advantage as they defeated La Salle, their Final 4 opponent, 4 - 3, in a penalty shoot-out in game one to advance to the Finals for the first time in six years. In the Finals, the Blue Booters swept defending champion UP in their best-of-three series, to win their sixth UAAP championship. Season 75 was a penalty shoot-out season for the Blue Booters. They won all their games in the Final 4 and Finals via penalty shoot-outs. Below are the Blue Booters who participated in the shoot-outs.
Penalty Shoot-out Kickers:
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Nick O'Donnell was named MVP and Best Goalkeeper, Carlo Liay as Rookie of the Year and Miko Mabanag as Best Midfielder.
UAAP Season 75 (A.Y. 2012-13) Team Rosters [edit]
The Blue Booters Football Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 1 | Nicolas Michael R. O'Donnell | Goalkeeper | 6' 1" | 175 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | St. Mary's Sec Catholic School - Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 2 | Miguel V. Tuazon (Co-capt.) | Fullback | 5th | Postgrad | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 3 | Leandro Martin T. Fabregas | Fullback | 2nd | Junior | Community of Learners | ||
| 4 | Thomas Julio P. Cruel | Halfback | 3rd | Senior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 6 | Christian Jerico Allan B. Noel | Fullback | 2nd | Sophomore | Don Bosco Tech Center - Cebu | ||
| 7 | Philip Armand G. Gozali | Forward | Rookie | Freshman | Xavier School - San Juan | ||
| 8 | Emmanuel Jose Maria D. Paredes | Halfback | 3rd | Junior | Paref Southridge School | ||
| 9 | Jose Antonio G. Sison | Halfback | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 10 | Jacob Jose G. Lorenzo | Halfback | 3rd | Senior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 11 | Wilson Keith B. Marcelino | Fullback | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 12 | Valentino B. Calvo | Forward | Rookie | Freshman | Don Bosco Tech Center - Cebu | ||
| 13 | Christopher J. Sumulong | Halfback | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 18 | Leo Carlo R. Liay | Halfback | Rookie | Freshman | Liceo Scientifico Nicolo Copernico - Brescia, Italy |
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| 19 | Michael Jeremy X. Mabanag | Halfback | 5' 6" | 145 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila |
| 21 | Eric Lorenzo A. Figueroa | Halfback | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 22 | Yu S. Murayama (Capt.) | Forward/ Goalkeeper | 3rd | Senior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 28 | Emilio Felipe C. Pelaez | Halfback | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 31 | John Christopher T. Aw Young | Fullback | Rookie | Freshman | Xavier School - San Juan | ||
| 33 | Antonio Lorenzo R. Bonoan | Fullback | 3rd | Senior | Paref Southridge School | ||
| 92 | Luis Emmanuel S. Mendoza | Fullback | 5' 10" | 170 lbs. | 1st | Junior | Ateneo de Manila |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: John Paul "Jaypee" Mérida
- Assistant Coaches:
- Gregory "Greg" Louie Madrona
- Ryan Marinay
- Joesil Macalisang
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Student Manager:
- Team Chaplain: Fr. Vic Salanga, S.J.
The Lady Booters Football Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 1 | Jasmine Jillian L. Matalam | Goalkeeper | 5' 7" | 135 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Ateneo de Davao |
| 3 | Kathleen Camille M. Rodriguez | Halfback | 5' 3" | 105 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College |
| 4 | Ma. Leah Patricia N. Cruz | Fullback | 5' 3" | 110 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel |
| 5 | Maria Ines G. Lorenzo | Fullback | 5' 3" | 115 lbs. | 4th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College |
| 7 | Mikaela Louise B. Romero (Co-capt.) | Forward | 5' 7" | 135 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | St. Pedro Poveda College |
| 9 | Marie Angelie I. Cadayona | Fullback | 5' 6" | 130 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Ateneo de Davao |
| 10 | Anne Therese Marie B. Martin | Halfback | 5' 1" | 110 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | St. Scholastica's Academy |
| 12 | Angelica Fae G. Tiu (Capt.) | Goalkeeper | 5' 4" | 120 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Immaculate Conception Academy |
| 13 | Mia Angela B. Catedrilla | Halfback | 5' 0" | 100 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Miriam College |
| 14 | Princess Marie C. Trinidad | Halfback | 5' 2" | 115 lbs. | 5th | Senior | De La Salle Zobel |
| 15 | Alexa Monica P. Dabao | Halfback | 5' 3" | 110 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | St. Scholastica's Academy |
| 16 | Kimberlee A. Jimenez | Fullback | 5' 1" | 100 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Miriam College |
| 17 | Ramona Julia D. Sucgang | Forward | 5' 0" | 100 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Miriam College |
| 18 | Alessandra Francesca S. Abraham | Fullback | 5' 1" | 115 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Immaculate Conception Academy |
| 20 | Inez Camille Marie P. Achacoso | Fullback | 5' 6" | 130 lbs. | 5th | Postgrad | St. Pedro Poveda College |
| 24 | Fiona Natasha Jean Faulkner | Halfback | 5' 4" | 115 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Brent International School |
| 25 | Camille Mercedes D. Dayrit | Fullback | 5' 0" | 100 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Colegio San Agustin - Makati |
| 26 | Cecilia Milagros D. Dayrit | Halfback | 5' 0" | 100 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Colegio San Agustin - Makati |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Robert "Bob" Manlulo
- Assistant Coaches:
- Sherwin Belina
- Salvador "Doods" Lansang
- Rochelle Latap
- Kennedy Lander
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Student Manager:
The Blue Eaglet Booters Football Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
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| 1 | Jose Paolo C. Oracion | Goalkeeper | 6' 0" | 160 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 4 | Alfonso Jose O. Escalona | Forward | 5' 7" | 125 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 6 | Nicholas Marco R. Untalan | Halfback | 5' 4" | 110 lbs. | 4th | Colegio San Agustin - Makati |
| 7 | Julian Vincent A. Roxas | Halfback | 5' 5" | 115 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 8 | Jose Celerino R. Rustia (Co-capt.) | Fullback | 6' 0" | 150 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 9 | Miguel Antonio G. Almazan | Forward | 5' 7" | 125 lbs. | 4th | Hollistic Ed. & Dev. Center |
| 11 | Jose Ignatius Mikael C. Soriano (Capt.) | Halfback | 5' 6" | 120 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 13 | Jin Daniel A. Montemayor | Fullback | 5' 3" | 105 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 14 | Paolo Gabriel R. Alilam | Forward | 5' 6" | 120 lbs. | 4th | Don Bosco Tech. Inst.- Makati |
| 15 | Marcus Jacob A. Moulic | Fullback | 5' 6" | 120 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 16 | Felino L. Sanchez III | Halfback | 5' 3" | 105 lbs. | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 17 | Daniel Luis J. De Jesus | Halfback | 5' 10" | 140 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 18 | Jose Roberto A. Andres (Co-capt.) | Fullback | 5' 11" | 145 lbs. | 4th | Ateneo de Manila |
| 19 | Timothy Caleb L. Perdigon | Fullback | 5' 3" | 105 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 20 | Julio Rinaldo D. Nemeño | Goalkeeper | 5' 7" | 125 lbs. | 4th | Don Bosco Tech. Inst.- Makati |
| 21 | Ferdinand E. Dulatre II | Halfback | 5' 3" | 105 lbs. | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 23 | Javier Augustine O. Gayoso | Halfback | 5' 10" | 140 lbs. | 2nd | Caritas Don Bosco School |
| 24 | Xavier Carlos Alvaro C. Alcuaz | Fullback | 5' 10" | 140 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 26 | Leonard Jason D. Gusilatar | Fullback | 5' 5" | 115 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
| 28 | Christian Michael S. Castillo | Fullback | 5' 9" | 135 lbs. | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: John Paul "Jaypee" Mérida
- Assistant Coaches:
- Gregory "Greg" Louie Madrona
- Richard "Pilo" Torres
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Student Managers:
- Enrique Javier R. De Guzman
- Javier Alejandro T. Garcia
- Jose Antonio C. Reyes
Notable Players [edit]
Men's Division
1924-1999
- Celestino Martinez, HS '29 - Member, Ateneo Blue Booters; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jesus "Jess" Suarez - HS '30 AA '32 - Team Captain, 1928 and 1929 Ateneo Blue Booters; Member, 1926-1930 Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Arsenio "Arsenic" Lacson, HS '30 AB '34 - Member, Ateneo Blue Booters; Coach, 1947-48 Ateneo Blue Booters; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jose Ma. Hernandez, HS '34 - Member, 1931, 1932 and 1933 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Simon LaO, GS '35 HS '39 BBA '48 - Team Captain, 1940-41 Ateneo Blue Booters; Member, 1941-42 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1941 NCAA MVP; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ramon "Reca" Cabrera, GS '35 HS '40 - Member, 1941–42 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1994 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Luis "Louie" Javellana, AA '47 LLB '51 - Member, 1947–48, 1948–49 and 1949-50 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Captain ball, 1950-51 Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Virgilio "Baby" Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - Captain ball, 1947-48 defending champion Ateneo Blue Booters; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Luis "Moro" Lorenzo, HS '47 AB '51 - Member, 1947-48 defending champion Ateneo Blue Booters; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jose Carlos "Poch" Estella III, BS '53 - Member, 1951-52 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team captain, 1952-53 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jose Ma. "Rusty" Cacho, HS '50 BS '54 - Member, 1953-54 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, 1952, 1953 and 1954 RP Youth national football team; 1985 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Antonio "Tony" Romualdez, GS '48 HS '52 AB '56 - Member, back-to-back <1953–54 and 1954–55> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- David "Dave" Arcenas, GS '48 HS '52 BS '57 - Member, 1951-52 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; Member, back-to-back <1953–54 and 1954–55> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, 1956 RP national football team to the Asian Football Championship; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Emmanuel "Manny" Bravo, HS '52 AB '56 - Member, 1951–52 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; Member, back-to-back <1953–54 and 1954–55> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1988 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Richard "Dick" Chua, HS '52 AB '56 - Member, back-to-back <1953–54 and 1954–55> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Rafael "Rafa" Ortigas, Jr., GS '49 LLB '60 - Member, 1953–54 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- William "Willie" Wong, HS '54 - Member, 1951-52 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; Member, 1953–54 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team (played for the seniors team while still in 4th year high school); 1953-54 NCAA Rookie of the Year Member, 1954 Fil-Chinese football selection team to Taiwan; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Victor "Vic" Sison, GS '50 HS '54 AB '58 - NCAA Best Goalkeeper; Member, 1954-55 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Co-captain, 1957 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 2nd (1954) Asian Games in Manila; Goalie, RP National Football team to the 3rd (1958) Asian Games in Tokyo, Japan; Named 1956 Mr. Football of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Richard "Dick" Powell, Col 1954-1958 - Member, 1954-55 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team Captain, 1957-58 Ateneo Blue Booters; Member, 1956 RP national football team to Korea and Spain; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Henry Wong, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Team captain, 1954-55 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters; Team captain, 1958-59 Ateneo Blue Booters; Awardee, 1957 and 1958 Ateneo Athlete of the Year for football; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Edgardo "Ed" Ocampo, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Team Captain, 1953-1954 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters; Named 1955 Mr. Football of the Philippines by the Philippine Sportswriters Association at the age of 17 years old; Member, 1955 RP national football team to the Asian Cup; Member, 1956 and 1958 RP national football team; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Oscar "Oskie" Ocampo, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Member, 1957-59 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP Youth national football team to the 1955 Asian Youth Championships in Malaysia and Hong Kong; Member, RP Youth national football team to the 1956 Asian Youth Championships in Malaysia; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Juan Miguel "Johnny" Romualdez, GS '53 HS '58 AB '62 MBM ' 66 - Co-captain, 1957 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; Member, 1958-61 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Member, RP national football team to the 1959 Asian Youth Football Tournament; Captain ball, RP national football team to the 1960 Asian Youth Football Tournament; Member, RP national football team to the 4th (1962) Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia; Member, RP national football team to the 1967 World Cup eliminations; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Eduardo "Eddie" Lagdameo, GS '58 HS '62 BS '67 - Team Captain, 1961-62 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters; 1961 Ateneo High School Athlete of the Year for Football; Co-captain, 1965 Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team Captain, 1966-67 Ateneo Blue Booters; 1966 Ateneo Athlete of the Year for Football; Member, 1962-1965 RP Youth national football team; Member, RP Youth national football team to the 7th Asian Youth Championships in Tokyo, Japan; Member, RP national football team to the 1967 Asian Cup - Eastern Zone in Taipei, 1967 Mexico Olympics Elimination Tourney in Tokyo, Japan, 1971 and 1972 Merdeka Tournament in Kuala Lumpur, 1971 and 1972 Pesta Sukan in Singapore, 1971 Munich Olympics Elimination Tourney in Seoul, South Korea; Inductee, 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Roberto "Bobby" Bunuan, GS '61 HS '65 BS '69 - Team Captain, 1963–64 and 1964-65 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters; Team Captain, 1967-68 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Booters; Member, 1970-1972 RP national football team; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Celso Lobregat, AB'70 - Member, 1967-68 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1967-68 Ateneo Athlete of the Year Team captain, 1968-69 Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Aurelio "Rely" San Agustin, GS '88 HS '92 BS '96 - Team Captain, 1995-96 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters; 1996 & 1997 UAAP Best Goalkeeper; 1996 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year.
- Vincent Joseph "Vince" Santos, BS '96 - Member, 1995-96 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1995-1996 UAAP MVP.
- Patrick Christopher Moran, GS '90 HS '94 Col '98 - Member, 1995-96 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team Captain, 1997 Ateneo Blue Booters.
- Ramon "Monch" Espejo, 1995-1999 - Member, 1995–96 and 1998-99 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; 1997 UAAP Best Midfielder; 1998 UAAP MVP
- Raymond Wilfred "Jonji" Castañeda, GS '91 HS '95 Col '99 - Member, 1995-96 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team Captain, 1998–99 Ateneo Blue Booters.
- Paolo Antonio Aquino, GS '93 HS '97 Col 2001 - 1997 UAAP Rookie of the Year.
- Domeka Garamendi - 1998 UAAP Best Goal Scorer.
- Juan Paolo Buendia, GS '94 HS '98 Col 2002 - 1998 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 1999 UAAP Best Defender.
- Carlo Jose Santos, GS '94 HS '98 Col 2002 - 1999 UAAP Best Goalkeeper.
2000–present
- David Christopher "Chico" Ingles, GS '95 HS '99 Col 2003 - Team Captain, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters.
- Tristan Jason Tongson, GS '97 HS '01 AB '05 - Member, back-to-back <2003, 2004> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
- Emmanuel Michael "Mickee" Gimarino, GS '98 HS '02 AB '06 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
- Ignatius Michael "Mickey" Ingles, GS '98 HS '02 BS '06 - Co-captain, 2003 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Booters team; Team Captain, 2004 & 2005 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters; Awardee, 2005 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award; 2006 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
- Roger Anthony Lastimado, GS '98 HS '02 AB '06 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Season 68 (2005–06) UAAP Best Goal Scorer; 2005-06 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
- Patrick "Pat" Ozaeta, GS '99 HS '03 BS '07 - Member, three-peat <2003-04, 2004-05, 2005-06> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; Season 66 (2003–04) UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2003-04, 2004-05 and 2007 UAAP Best Defender; 2004–05 and 2005-06 UAAP MVP; 2004-05 UAAP Athlete of the Year, men's division; Member, RP national football team to the 23rd (2005) SEA Games; Team Captain, 2007-08 Ateneo Blue Booters; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
- Alvin Perez, GS '99 HS '03 BS '07 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booter team; Team Captain, 2009 Ateneo Blue Booters; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame
- John Paul "Jaypee" Mérida, MA '06 - Member, three-peat <2003, 2004, 2005> UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booter team; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame; Head coach, 2006–present Ateneo HS varsity football team; Head coach, Ateneo Blue Booters team, 2011–present.
- Jerwin Belina, MA '06 - Season 68 (2005–06) UAAP Best Goalkeeper
- Gregorio Gerardo "Gerard" Cancio III, HS '05 BS '10 - 2005 Ateneo HS Sportsman of the Year; 2005 Go-for-the-Goal National Youth Football Tournament MVP; member, 2004 and 2005 Ateneo HS varsity Track & Field team, event medalist - Gold - 100m dash, Silver - 4x100 relay, Bronze - 4x400 relay
- Rufino Samuel "RS" Mantos III, AB '11 - Season 70( 2007–08) UAAP Best Goalkeeper.
- Miguel "Migs" Tuazon, AB '12 - Season 70 (2007–08) UAAP Rookie of the Year; Co-captain, 2012–13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team
- Yu Murayama, HS '07 AB Candidate 2013 - Team captain, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team.
- Michael Jeremy "Mikko" Mabanag, HS 2011 BS Candidate 2015 - 2008-09 UAAP MVP, Member, 2008–09 and 2009-2010 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booter team; Captain ball, 2010–11 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football; Member, RP Youth U-13 national football team; Member, 2009 and 2010 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division football team; Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP Best Midfielder; Member, 2012–13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team.
- Nicolas Michael "Nick" O'Donnell, BS Candidate 2016 - Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP MVP and Best Goalkeeper; Member, 2012–13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team; 2012 Ateneo Blue Eagle of the Year.
- Leo Carlo Liay, AB Candidate 2016 - Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2012–13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Booters team.
Women's Division
- Frances Felene "Frannie" Severino, AB '90 - Member, 1986-1989 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, RP women's national football team.
- Aimee Ann Limketee, BS 2007 - Member, 2003-2007 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Season 69 (2006–07) UAAP Best Defender.
- Isabella Francesca "Belay" Fernando, BS 2008 - Member, 2004-2008 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2012 RP women's national football team.
- Monica Ainhoa Santos, BS 2010 - Team captain, 2006-10 Ateneo Lady Booters; Member, RP women's national football team to the 2nd (2007) Asian Women's Football Championship in Yangon, Myanmar; Member, RP women's national football team to the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Women's Cup in Hong Kong.
- Alice de la Peña, BS 2010 - Member, 2006-2011 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, RP women's national football team to the 2nd (2007) Asian Women's Football Championship in Yangon, Myanmar; Member, RP women's national football team to the 2007 Asian Football Confederation Women's Cup in Hong Kong.
- Mikaela Louise "Milka" Romero, AB Candidate 2014 - Member, 2010-12 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2007 RP Girl's 14-Under national football team to the 2007 Gothia World Youth Cup in Goteborg, Sweden; Member, 2009 RP Girl's U-16 national football team.
- Michela "Mica" Veloso, Candidate 2014 - Member, 2010-2012 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2007 RP Girl's 14-Under national football team to the 2007 Gothia World Youth Cup in Goteborg, Sweden.
- Alessandra Francesca "Frankie" Abraham, Candidate 2014 - Member, 2010-2012 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2007 RP Girl's 14-Under national football team to the 2007 Gothia World Youth Cup in Goteborg, Sweden.
- Mia Angela "Jill" Catedrilla, BFA Candidate 2015 - Member, 2011-12 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2011 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls' Secondary Division football team;
- Ma. Leah Patricia Cruz, BS Candidate 2015 - Member, 2011-12 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2009 RP Girl's U-16 national football team.
- Kathleen Camille Rodriguez, AB Candidate 2016 - Member, 2012 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2009 RP Girl's U-16 national football team; Member, 2011 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls' Secondary Division football team; Member, 2012 RP women's U-19 national football team; Member, 2012 RP women's national football team.
- Ramona Julia Sucgang, AB Candidate 2016 - Member, 2012 Ateneo Lady Booters team; Member, 2011 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls' Secondary Division football team;
- Angelica Fae "Gely" Tiu, AB 2013 - 2012 Ateneo <Ambrosio Padilla> Student-Athlete of the Year; Team Captain, 2009-12 Ateneo Lady Booters team;
Juniors Division
- Carl Matthew Llado, HS 2009 AB Candidate 2013 - Member, 2008-09 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booter team; 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football.
- Emilio Felipe Pelaez, GS 2008 HS 2012 - Member, 2009-10 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; 2011-12 UAAP Football Defender of the Year; Member, 2009 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division football team.
- Eric Lorenzo Figueroa, HS 2012 - Member, 2009-10 UAAP champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Booters team; 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football
- Jose Roberto Andres, HS 2013 - Season 73 (2010-11) UAAP Rookie of the Year.
- Jose Paolo "JP" Oracion, GS 2009 HS 2013 - Season 74 (2011-12) UAAP Football Goal Keeper of the Year.
- Paolo Gabriel Alilam, HS 2013 - 2012 IPPCA Preseason Football Cup Juniors Division Best Striker.
- Javier Augustine Gayoso HS 2015 - Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP Rookie of the Year and Best Midfielder
- Jose Roberto Andres, HS 2013 - 2012-13 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Football.
Volleyball [edit]
The Ateneo Volleyball Program enjoyed a modest success in the NCAA, having won a total of nine championships during a ten-year period from 1967 to 1976. The men's team had two titles and one from the women's, while the juniors team had won six titles. Ateneo dominated NCAA volleyball in the mid-1970s. In 1975, Ateneo had a double championship having won the NCAA volleyball title in the men's and juniors divisions and with the Blue Eaglet Spikers making it as three-peat champions. The following year, Ateneo was already considered a collegiate volleyball power as it not only won the 1976 NCAA volleyball title in all three divisions, thus achieving a triple championship but also the Blue Spikers were back-to-back champions and the Blue Eaglet Spikers were four-peat champions having won the 1972, 1974, 1975 and 1976 NCAA titles. These titles are considered consecutive because games were suspended in 1973.
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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 have been their two Final Four appearances, Seasons 71 (2008) and 72 (2009). Their highest seed in the Final Four has been 3rd place. The Lady Spikers had five Final 4 appearances (Season 70, 72, 73, 74 and 75) with a second seed and twice-to-beat advantage in season 74 and 75. They were the first among the three volleyball varsity teams of Ateneo playing in the UAAP to have reached the Finals (Season 74 and 75). The Blue Eaglet Spikers' best finish has been first runner-up five times. In season 72 (2009), all three Ateneo varsity volleyball teams were in the Final 4.
The Lady Spikers have yet to end a 35-year title drought, although the program has seen improvements lately. In season 71 (2008–09), Roger Gorayeb, a multi-titled coach was hired as head coach of the Lady Spikers. Recruitment of blue-chip high school players went into high gear. Five blue-chip high school players (Fille Cainglet, Jem Ferrer, Dzi Gervacio, Gretchen Ho and A Nacachi), were recruited. Another group, consisting of three high school players, were recruited the following year, season 2009. One of whom was Aerieal Patnongon who stands at 6' 0". Season 2010 was not only another bumper year in recruitment but also an exciting one as Ateneo hit the jackpot when prized-rookie Alyssa Valdez, the most sought-after[17][18] national youth volleyball team standout dubbed the "Phenom" by the sports press[19] and three-time MVP in high school, was among the 5 high school players recruited (Denden Lazaro, Ella De Jesus, Bea Tan and Kiwi Ahomiro). Alyssa Valdez would later break the UAAP women's volleyball record in most points scored in a game on her second year of playing in the league. On January 20, 2013, she scored 35 points (31 spikes, 3 blocks and 1 service ace) in the second round elimination game against Adamson. The standing record before her record breaking performance was 33 points set by an Adamson player in February 14, 2009. Ateneo continued to recruit blue-chip players in season 74 (2011–12). Mary Mae Tajima was recruited from Ateneo de Davao. Standing at 6' 2", she is the women's volleyball team tallest player ever.[20]
The Lady Spikers were in the UAAP Final Four 5 times since season 70 (2007–08). In the summer tournament, Shakey's V-League, which the Lady Spikers use as a preparation for the UAAP, they made the Final Four 3 times since 2008. But the big one was the Lady Spikers garnering its first major championship in thirty-five years when it won the 8th (2011) Shakey's V-League 1st Conference, a pre-UAAP season tournament. In this championship game, the Ateneo player that stood above everybody else was rookie Alyssa Valdez. The 17-year-old prized recruit made it all possible. Her coach for this tournament, Charo Soriano a former star Lady 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.[21]
In season 74 (2011–12), the Lady Spikers ended the elimination round with 11 wins in 14 games, their best elimination round record in 33 seasons in the UAAP. For the first time ever, they were seeded second in the Final 4 with a twice-to-beat advantage. The Lady Spikers did not find it necessary to use this advantage as they beat UST in game 1 of their Final 4 series. With this win, they advanced for the first time to the Finals and had the defending champion De La Salle as their opponent. La Salle swept the elimination round and thus had a thrice-to-beat advantage in the Finals. This means that they have to win only twice in the Finals while the Lady Spikers had to win three times to clinch the title. The Lady Spikers have not won over La Salle in the last four years. This losing streak was broken by the Lady Spikers when they won Game 1 of the Finals. Ateneo finally figured out a way to neutralize La Salle's formidable attacks, solid blocking and floor defense and put the Finals series on equal terms. The Lady Spikers were resolute on defense while turning to the trio of Fille Cainglet, Angeline Gervacio, and Alyssa Valdez for attacks in key stretches to hand the De La Salle Lady Spikers their first and only loss of the season. Unfortunately, the Lady Spikers lost the next two games and their chance for their first UAAP championship. Despite the runner-up finish, Season 74 was considered a good year for the Lady Spikers. Aside from the first-time achievements mentioned above, there were several more. For the first time, the Lady Spikers beat Adamson and UST twice in a season, had 13 wins in a season, won a game in the Final 4 stage and had a rookie (Alyssa Valdez) who scored 30 points in one game.
The Lady Spikers were able to successfully defend their Shakey's V-League Season 8 1st Conference title, emerging as champions of the 1st Conference of Season 9 held in the summer of 2012. They were undefeated in the preliminary, quarter and semi-final rounds of the tournament. The Ateneo Lady Spikers defeated the UST Lady Spikers twice in their Best-of-Three series in the Finals. This makes them a back-to-back champion team. Awarded the Finals MVP plum was Alyssa Valdez who scored a collegiate career-high of 31 points (22 Attacks 8 Service Aces 1 Block) in Game 2 of the Finals. She scored a total of 73 points in the Finals series (59 Attacks 11 Service Aces 3 Blocks). The Lady Spikers garnered their second championship of the year 2012 when they won the 2012 Tuguegarao City Open Invitational held in June 24–30, 2012. They did this in dominating fashion. They did not lose a single set on their way to claiming the championship and the Php500,000.00 top prize.
In order to finally get that elusive first championship in the UAAP Women's Volleyball Division, Head Coach Roger Gorayeb changed his recruitment strategy. For Season 75 (2012–13), he recruited only high school players whom he found are college-play ready. He was able to recruit four, namely: Jirah Llaneta, open spiker (High school three-time MVP awardee), Jho Maraguinot, open spiker (High school Best Attacker awardee and 2012 Palarong Pambansa team captain of the CALABARZON secondary girls volleyball team), Marge Tejada, utility spiker (High school MVP, Best Server and two-time Best Receiver awardee and 2012 Palarong Pambansa team captain of the NCR secondary girls volleyball team) and Giz Tan, setter (High school MVP and five-time Best Setter awardee).
In Season 75 (2012-13), the Lady Spikers made it to the Finals for the second consecutive year. It was a replay of Season 74 as the Ateneo Lady Spikers again faced and were defeated by the De La Salle Lady Spikers in the Finals.
UAAP Season 75 (A.Y. 2012-13) Team Rosters [edit]
The Blue Spikers Volleyball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neil Patrick Z. Flores | Outside Hitter | 5' 10" | 170 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 2 | Duane Craig R. Teves | Outside Hitter | 5' 8" | 160 lbs. | 5th | Senior | Canossa Academy - Lipa |
| 3 | John Joseph V. Sandoval | Opposite Hitter | 6' 1" | 185 lbs. | 3rd | Senior | University of the East |
| 4 | Joshua Alexis Miguel C. Villanueva | Middle Hitter | 6' 5" | 195 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | School of Saint Anthony |
| 5 | E Ricci D. Gonzales | Utility Player | 6' 1" | 185 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Brent International School - Manila |
| 6 | Kevin Jonathan F. Chu | Outside Hitter | 6' 2" | 185 lbs. | 2nd | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 8 | Ysrael Wilson B. Marasigan | Utility Hitter | 6' 1" | 175 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | University of Batangas |
| 9 | Angelino Jose P. Pertierra | Middle Hitter | 6' 5" | 195 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | South Crest School |
| 11 | Rex Emmanuel A. Intal | Middle Hitter | 6' 4" | 190 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 12 | Dan Angelo P. Posadas | Opposite Hitter | 6' 0" | 175 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Davao |
| 13 | John Paul A. Pareja | Libero | 5' 8" | 160 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 15 | Jerrick M. Lim | Outside Hitter | 6' 0" | 180 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Grace Christian College |
| 17 | Bartolome D. Rivera III (Capt.) | Setter | 5' 8" | 155 lbs. | 4th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila |
| 18 | Karlo Martin C. Santos | Setter | 5' 10" | 160 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Immaculate Conception Academy-Cavite |
The Blue Spikers Recruits Class 2013
The Terrible Two Rookies
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | High School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marck Jesus P. Espejo | Sta Elena High School | ||||
| Esmilzo Joner T. Polvorosa |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Oliver Almadro
- Assistant Coaches:
- Timothy James "Timmy" Sto. Tomas
Team Staff
- Team Manager: Philip Ian Maverick Layno
- Student Manager: Reiley Mark Udasco
The Lady Eagles Volleyball Team Roster Pre-UAAP Season 76 (2013-14)
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 1 | Aerieal P. Patnongon | Middle Hitter | 6' 0" | 160 lbs. | 2nd | Senior | University of Santo Tomas |
| 2 | Alyssa C. Valdez | Utility Hitter | 5' 9" | 140 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | University of Santo Tomas |
| 4 | Ma. Gizelle Jessica V. Tan | Setter | 5' 1" | 110 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | University of St. La Salle |
| 5 | Mary Mae A. Tajima | Middle Blocker | 6' 2" | 150 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Davao |
| 6 | Jhoana Louisse A. Maraguinot | Outside Hitter | 5' 8" | 130 lbs. | 1st | Sophomore | De La Salle Lipa |
| 8 | Jorella Marie G. De Jesus | Outside Hitter | 5' 2" | 121 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Saint James Academy |
| 10 | Margarita Anna Marie C. Tejada | Middle Hitter | 5' 8" | 128 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | San Beda College - Alabang |
| 12 | Jamenea A. Ferrer | Setter | 5' 3" | 125 lbs. | 5th | Senior | Hope Christian School |
| 14 | Jirah Mae Patricia S. Llaneta | Outside Hitter | 5' 6" | 115 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | University of Perpetual Help |
| 15 | Fille Saint Merced N. Cainglet | Outside Hitter | 5' 6" | 119 lbs. | 5th | Postgrad | St. Scholastica's College |
| 16 | Rongomaipapa Amy M. Ahomiro | Utility Hitter | 5' 10" | 150 lbs. | 2nd | Junior | Brent International School - Manila |
| 17 | Ma. Beatriz Dominique V. Tan | Libero | 5' 5" | 128 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | University of St. La Salle |
| 18 | Dennise Michelle G. Lazaro | Libero | 5' 5" | 115 lbs. | 3rd | Junior | Colegio San Agustin - Makati |
Team Depth Chart
| Position | Starting 6 | Bench 1 | Bench 2 |
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| Libero | Den Den Lazaro | Bea Tan | |
| Setter | Jem Ferrer | Giz Tan | |
| Outside Hitter | Aly Valdez | Ella De Jesus | Jho Maraguinot |
| Outside Hitter | Fille Cainglet | Jirah Llaneta | |
| Utility Hitter | Marge Tejada | Kiwi Ahomiro | |
| Middle Hitter | Ieal Patnongon | Mae Tajima |
The Lady Blue Spikers Recruits Class 2013
The Big Three Rookies
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | High School |
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| Julia Melissa C. Morado | Setter | 5' 6" | 120 lbs. | Colegio San Agustin Makati | |
| Ana Laureen SR. Gopico | Middle Hitter | 5' 9" | 130 lbs. | Colegio San Agustin Makati | |
| Kassandra Miren C Gequillana | Middle Hitter | 5' 9" | 125 lbs. | St. John's Institute Bacolod |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Roger Gorayeb
- Assistant Coaches:
- Parley Tupaz
- Ma. Rosario "Charo" Soriano
- Kyo Pili
Team Staff
- Team Manager: Tony Boy Liao
- Asst. Team Mgr.: Sherwin Malonzo
- Student Team Mgr: Synjin Reyes
The Blue Eaglet Spikers Volleyball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Johndel Bryant E. Armada | Utility Hitter | 3rd | San Sebastian College-R | ||
| 8 | Gerard Emil V. Bahia | Setter | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 11 | Lorenzo G. Trinidad | Middle Hitter | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 12 | Ericson Marc S. Lopez (Capt.) | Utility Hitter | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 17 | Richmond L. Crisostomo | Outside Hitter | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| Sebastian Enrique E. Cuerva | Outside Hitter | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Rafael C. Santos | Middle Hitter | 3rd | Claret School | |||
| Kyle Lorenzo L. Tusing | Libero | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Lawrence Ignatius L. Luna | Libero | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Raphael Mari Pierre S. Mallari | Setter | 2nd | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Rafael Enrico V. Paurom | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Glenn Gregory S. Torres | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | ||||
| Luciano G. Vivas Jr. | Outside Hitter | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| Antonio Ignacio D. Yatco III | Outside Hitter | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Timothy James "Timmy" Sto. Tomas
- Assistant Coach:
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Student Manager:
Notable Players [edit]
Men's Division
- Amador Obordo, AA '33 AB '35 - Team Captain, 1932 and 1933 Ateneo Blue Spikers; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Oscar "Oskie" Ocampo, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Coach-Team Captain, 1959 Ateneo Blue Spikers; Team Captain, 1960 Ateneo Blue Spikers; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Jaime "Jimmy" Javier, HS '72 BS '76 - Team Captain, 1975-76 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Spikers; 2006 Awardee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Eduardo "Eddie" A. Apacible BS '77 - 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Edmidio "Boy" Ramos, Jr., GS '70 HS "74 AB '78 - Member, 1972-73 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Spiker Eaglets team; Member, 1974-75 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Spiker Eaglets team; Member, 1975-76 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Spikers team; Member, 1976-77 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Spikers team; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Fernando "Andy" R. Nanagas, GS '71 HS '75 AB '79 - 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Luis "Louie" Gepuela, GS '70 HS '75 BS '79 - Member, 1972 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Team co-captain, 1973 Blue Eaglet Spikers; Team Captain, 1974 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers; Member, back-to-back <1975 and 1976> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Spikers team; NCAA Best Setter; 1977 NCAA MVP; Team Co-captain, 1977 NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Spikers; Team Captain, 1978 Ateneo Blue Spikers; Coach, 1983-1986 Ateneo Lady Spikers team; Coach, 1985-1986 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ramon "Choy" Cojuangco, Jr., GS '71 HS '75 - NCAA Best Spiker; 2003 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Francisco "Piquillo" D. Enage IV, GS '72 HS '76 BS '80 - 2012 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Amando "Mandy" Asperas, GS '74 HS '78 BS '82 - Member, four-peat <1974, 1975, 1976 and 1977> NCAA Juniors division champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Member, 1981 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Blue Spikers team; SMVP (Samahan ng Manlalaro ng Volleyball ng Pilipinas) Mythical 6; Coached Ateneo Grade School and College Women's volleyball teams.
- Andre Joseph "AJ" Pareja, BS 2009 - Team Captain, 2009 Ateneo Blue Spikers; Season 72 (2009–10) UAAP MVP and Best Attacker; 2009 National Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Championship Best Blocker; Member, RP National Volleyball Team; 2006 Home and Away Invitational League (HAIL) Best Setter.
- Duane Craig Teves, AB 2012 - UAAP Season 71 (2008–09) Rookie of the Year.
- Neil Patrick Flores, HS 2009 BS 2013 - Petron Volleyball Tournament Most Improved Player.
- Bartolome "Tomie" Rivera III, HS 2009 BS 2013 - 2007-08 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball; Petron Volleyball Tournament Best Setter; 2012 Ateneo Study Hall Student-Athlete of the Year.
- Vian Paulo Serranilla, AB 2012 - 2009 National Inter-Collegiate Volleyball Championship Best Libero.
Women's Division
- Maria Regina Gavino, AB '93 - Member, 1989-92 Ateneo Lady Spikers team Member, RP national volleyball team.
- Kay de Guzman, BS 2001 - Team captain, 2000 Ateneo Lady Spikers team;
- Karla Bello, AB 2007 - Shakey's V-League Season 4 <2007> 1st Conference Best Server.
- Maria Rosario "Charo" Soriano, AB 2007 - 2003 UAAP Rookie of the Year; 2006 UAAP Third Best Scorer; 2006 Home and Away Invitational League (HAIL) Best Server; Team captain, 2007 Ateneo Lady Spikers team; 2007 UAAP Best Scorer and Best Receiver; Shakey's V-League Season 4 <2007> 2nd Conference Most Energetic Player and Season 5 (2008) 1st Conference Best Blocker and Most Improved Player; Head Coach, Ateneo Lady Spikers, Shakey's V-League Season 8 <2011> 1st Conference; Shakey's V-League SEA Club Invitational Guest Player.
- Patricia Lyn "Patti" Taganas, AB 2007 - 2006 UAAP Best Digger.
- Stephanie "Gab" Gabriel, BS 2009 - 2006 Home and Away Invitational League (HAIL) Rookie of the Year and Best Digger; Shakey's V-League Season 6 <2009> 2nd Conference Best Digger.
- Bea Charmaine Pascual, AB 2011 - 2006 UAAP Best Blocker; Team captain, 2008 Ateneo Lady Spikers.
- Ma. Carmina Denise "Kara" Acevedo, BS 2012 - 2007 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Team captain, 2009 Ateneo Lady Spikers.
- Fille Saint Merced N. Cainglet, BS 2012 - Team captain, 2011 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Spikers; Shakey's V-League Season 8 <2011> 1st Conference Most Improved Player; Back-to-Back (2006 and 2007) WNCAA Juniors Division MVP; Three-time (2005, 2006 and 2007) Milo Best 17-Under Women's Volleyball League MVP.
- Jamenea "Jem" Ferrer, AB 2013 - Team captain, 2010 Ateneo Lady Spikers; Member, 2011 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Spikers team; Back-to-Back UAAP Best Setter, Season 72 (2009) and Season 73 (2010); 2007 Shakey's Girls V-League MVP and Best Setter; Shakey's V-League Season 8 (2011) 1st Conference Finals MVP - had a perfect 86-of-86 successful sets in game 2 of the Finals; Shakey's V-League Season 8 (2011) Open Conference & SEA Club Invitational Best Setter; Shakey's V-League Season 9 <2012> 1st Conference Best Setter.
- Angeline Marie "Dzi" Gervacio, AB 2013 - Member, 2011 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Spikers team; Back-to-Back (2006 2007) WNCAA Juniors Division Best Attacker.
- Dennise Michelle "Denden" Lazaro, BS Candidate 2014 - Member, 2011 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Spikers team; Libero, Ateneo Lady Spikers team; Libero, RP Youth 16-Under Girl's national volleyball team to the 7th (2008) Asian Youth Girls 16-Under Volleyball Championships; Member, 2009 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls Secondary Division volleyball team ; 2009 Shakey's Girls V-League Best Receiver; Back-to-Back Shakey's V-League Best Receiver, Season 8 <2011> and Season 9 <2012> 1st Conference; Shakey's V-League Season 8 <2011> Open Conference and SEA Club Invitational Best Digger.
- Alyssa "Aly" Valdez, AB Candidate 2014 - Dubbed the "Phenom" of volleyball by the sports press, news media and volleyball fans; Back-to-Back (2008 & 2009) UAAP Juniors MVP; 2008-09 UAAP Juniors Division Athlete of the Year; Member, 2011 UAAP runner-up Ateneo Lady Spikers team; 2008 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League MVP; 2010 Shakey's Girls Volleyball League Best Attacker; Team captain, RP Youth 16-Under Girl's national volleyball team to the 7th (2008) Asian Youth 16-Under Girls Volleyball Championships in Pasig City, Philippines; Shakey's V-League Season 9 <2012> 1st Conference Finals MVP.
- Margarita Anna Marie "Marge" Tejada, BS Candidate 2016 - 2009 WNCAA Juniors Division Best Receiver; 2011 WNCAA Juniors Division MVP; Season 13 (2011–12) NCAA South Best Receiver; Team captain, 2012 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls' Secondary Division volleyball team; 2012 Palarong Pambansa Girls' Volleyball Secondary Division Best Server; Member, RP Youth national volleyball team to the 4th (2012) ASEAN Schools Games in Surabaya, Indonesia - 4th place.
Juniors Division
- Leonilo "Nilo" Asperas, GS '73 HS '77 - Part of the "Triple A Threat" of the four-peat <1974,1975,1976 and 1977> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Captain Ball, 1976 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team; Member, Milo Mini Olympics Champion team; Member, SMVP(Samahan ng Manlalaro ng Volleyball ng Pilipinas) champion team.
- Raymond "Mon" Azurin, GS '74 HS '78 - Part of the "Triple A Threat" of the four-peat <1974,1975,1976 and 1977> NCAA champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Spikers team.
- Walter Angelo "Gelo" Caancan, Jr. HS 2009 AB Candidate 2013 - 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball
- Jose Antonio Bello, IV, HS 2011 BS Candidate 2015 - 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball
- Rex Emmanuel Intal, GS 2008 HS 2012 - 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball.
- Rafael Santos, HS 2014 - 2012-13 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Volleyball.
Baseball [edit]
History shows that Ateneo is not a powerhouse in the sport of baseball despite having American Jesuits who were former varsity baseball players in their youth as mentors in school during the previous millennium. In the NCAA after 54 years of participation, the Blue Batters and Blue Eaglet Batters have won only 2 championships each. The Blue Batters won theirs in 1927 and 1965, while the Eaglet Batters won in 1965 and 1968. The number of championships can be counted with one's fingers but the consolation is the double championship in 1965. According to UAAP records, Ateneo which joined the league in 1978 won its first baseball titles in Season 75 (2012-13). This was a 35-year title drought which Ateneo ended in a big way. Ateneo won a double championship. The Blue Batters and the Blue Eaglet Batters won their first championship in their respective division in Season 75.
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Blue Eaglet Batters
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Blue Batters
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Blue Eaglet Batters
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The Ateneo Blue Batters have the longest losing streak in UAAP history. From 1992 to 2001, the team did not win a single UAAP baseball game. Then on January 20, 2002 (UAAP Season 64), 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. This was a breakout win for the Blue Batters as they never had a winless season in the next 9 years.
UAAP Season 65 (2002–03) saw the Blue Batters improve on its standing by placing 5th with a 2-8 win-loss record, surpassing the previous year record of 1-9 (6th place). UAAP Season 66 (2003–04) was remarkable as Ateneo defeated La Salle for the first time in over 13 years, 9-8, on a Johnel Clemente RBI single in the 9th. In Season 67 (2004–05), they finished with a 3-7 record 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.
The Blue Batters' breakout year was UAAP Season 68 (2005–06) when the team finished tied for 2nd place with a 7-3 record, setting the best win-loss record in its UAAP history. Up until 2011-12, this team was considered the strongest team ever assembled in its UAAP baseball history. In UAAP Season 74 (2011–12), the Blue Batters duplicated the win-loss (7-3) record and second place finish of the Season 68 Blue Batters. They made the Final 4 as the second-seeded team with a twice-to-beat advantage and batted their way into the Finals for the first time in their UAAP history. They ended the season as runner-up after losing to NU in the Finals. In Season 75 (2012-13), Ateneo and NU met again for the championship. This time the Blue Batters got back at NU and won their first UAAP baseball title.
Baseball was introduced as a demonstration sport in the Juniors Division in UAAP Season 74 (2011–12), where Ateneo finished as runner-up. The following season, the Blue Eaglet Batters won its first baseball title in the UAAP. They were awarded the championship title after sweeping the elimination round.
Past UAAP Seasons Highlights [edit]
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, who had been living in Fremont, California, USA to its already talented lineup. They were led by team veterans John Vincent Zamora (team captain), 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 (left fielder), 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, so far the best 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. They also made history by being the first team to make it to the Final Four.
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). 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. Ateneo finished 4th place with a 3-5 record. Despite the 3-1 start in the 1st round, the Blue Batters lost all their 4 games in the 2nd round.
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 its UAAP history. Had the Adamson Falcons not swept the season, Ateneo would have been 3rd seed in the Final Four. Among the notable games was the high-scoring win against La Salle, where the Blue Batters blasted the Green Archers, 27-14.
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 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 when 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 which ended 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.
UAAP Season 74 (2011–12)
In October 2011, the Ateneo Blue Batters flew to Taichung, Taiwan for an intensive 10-day training at the Si Yen Baseball School. The training program followed a strict schedule and consisted of rigorous skills training sessions, two to three times a day.
This training has done the Blue Batters good. The Blue Batters swept the first round of the eliminations in the UAAP Season 74 baseball tournament, going 5-0, a first time in Ateneo baseball. They beat all their opponents in convincing fashion: Adamson 11-5, NU 13-3, UP 14-3 (5 innings), UST 8-1 and La Salle 8-4.
The Blue Batters had established a six-game winning streak when they continued to win into the second round of elimination, beating UP, 10-0. The streak ended when they lost to Adamson and NU in their succeeding games. Then they beat UST, 12-2, for their seventh win before losing to La Salle, 12-9 to end the elimination round with a 7-3 record. This finish gave them the second seed in the Final 4 with a twice-to-beat advantage and tied the best win-loss record set by the 2005-06 Ateneo baseball team.
Ateneo beat La Salle, 13-4 in 8 innings of a rained-out game of the Final 4, on February 16, 2012 to advance to the UAAP Finals for the first time.
In Game 1 of the Finals against NU in February 23, 2012, Matt Laurel blasted a 3-run homerun in the 1st inning to help power Ateneo past NU, 11-4. Unfortunately, the Blue Batters lost the next two games of the Finals series. Game 3 was a heartbreaking one as Ateneo lost 5-4, on centerfielder Kirk Long's error that enabled NU to score the go-ahead run in the top of the 9th. In the bottom of the 9th, Chip Esguerra flew out, Bocc Bernardo struck out, and Adriane Bernardo flew out to second base to end the UAAP Finals. They finished Season 74 as runner-up. However, it was a season that the players consider as historic as some of their accomplishments were first-time achievements of a Blue Batter team.
Game 3 also saw one of the biggest Ateneo crowds in the history of UAAP baseball, since their first Final 4 appearance in Season 68. Among those who attended were not only family and friends of the players, but also their softball counterparts the Lady Batters, fellow students and alumni, including former Blue Batters Atty. Kristian Ablan, Stefano Baltao, Carlo Banzon, Christopher Chua, Nikko Dizer, Paolo Padla, Justin Zialcita and Jonathan Sibal. Sports columnist, TV commentator and Ateneo professor Sev Sarmenta was also there to cheer on the blue and white.
For the first time, UAAP Baseball had TV coverage on ABS-CBN's Studio 23, shown on delayed telecast a week after the Finals.
In recognition of the Blue Batters reaching the Finals for the first time ever in the UAAP, they were presented the 2011-12 Breakthrough Team of the Year Award during the Ateneo Athletes' Recognition and Awards Night held in March 8, 2012.
The Blue Eaglet Batters also set a record in the UAAP Baseball Juniors Division by scoring 26 home runs in 5 innings and at the same time blanking the Batters of the UST Tiger Cubs in a game in January 28, 2012. They also finished as runner-up in the maiden season of Juniors baseball.
UAAP Season 75 (2012–13)
Before the start of the UAAP Season 75 baseball tournament, the Ateneo Blue Batters went again to Taichung, Taiwan during the semestral break of academic year 2012-13, for an intensive training at the Si Yen Baseball School. This training was productive as the Blue Batters swept the first round of the elimination for the second consecutive year, going 5-0. They beat all their opponents in convincing fashion: Adamson 15-3, La Salle 15-7, UP 14-6, UST 11-3 and NU 9-2. The Blue Batters made it to the Finals as the top seeded team with a win-loss record of 8-2, their best finish in the UAAP. In the Finals, the Blue Batters beat defending champion NU in their best-of-three series to win its first UAAP baseball championship after a 35-year title drought. In the deciding game 3 of the Finals best-of-three series, the Blue Batters shut out NU, 4-0. This was a statement made by the Blue Batters that they have not forgotten their last year's loss to NU in the deciding game 3 of the Finals.
The Blue Eaglet Batters also won their first UAAP Juniors Baseball title in Season 75 (2012-13) on February 9, 2013 after sweeping the elimination round.
UAAP Season 75 (A.Y. 2012-13) Team Rosters [edit]
The Blue Batters Baseball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 2 | Jose Carlo A. Villarin | Outfielder | 5' 9" | 155 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 3 | Kevin John C. Ramos | Infielder/ Pitcher | 4th | Senior | Marist School | ||
| 4 | Iñigo Paolo H. Untalan | Infielder | 5' 5" | 130 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila |
| 5 | Felipe Carlos C. Remollo | Outfielder | 3rd | Junior | De La Salle Zobel | ||
| 6 | Andrew Antonio Augustine R. Tan | Outfielder/ Pitcher | 3rd | Junior | Southridge School | ||
| 7 | Felipe Claudio C. Remollo | Catcher | 2nd | Sophomore | De La Salle Zobel | ||
| 10 | Gabriel G. Bagamasbad (Capt.) | Outfielder | 5th | Senior | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 11 | Fernando Mateo Vicente S. Laurel | Infielder | 5'10 | 2nd | Junior | La Salle Greenhills | |
| 12 | Luke Paolo R. Bernardo (Co-capt.) | Catcher/ Infielder | 4th | Senior | Southridge School | ||
| 14 | Raphael Antonio T. Balagtas | Outfielder | Rookie | Freshman | Northfield School | ||
| 15 | Jose Miguel T. Salud | Pitcher/ Infielder | 6' 1" | 175 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel |
| 17 | Leandro Joaquin D. Banzon | Outfielder | 5' 8" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 18 | Juan Lorenzo W. Agcaoili | Outfielder | 5' 7" | 150 lbs. | 2nd | Sophomore | Ateneo de Manila |
| 19 | Adriane Ros R. Bernardo | Shortstop/ Pitcher | 3rd | Junior | Southridge School | ||
| 23 | Justin Vicente D. Mathay | Infielder | Rookie | Freshman | De la Salle Zobel | ||
| 27 | Lorenzo Miguel G. Ramos | Outfielder/ Catcher | 5' 8" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 32 | Louie Miguel D. Santos | Infielder | 5' 10" | 150 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
| 34 | Ryon Thomas R. Tionloc | Infielder/ Catcher | 5' 9" | 155 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Ateneo de Manila |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Emerson Barandoc
- Assistant Coaches:
- Anthony Dizer
- Jose "Pepe" Jose
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Benjo Afuang
- Student Manager:
- Sofie Bautista
- Zian Seranilla
- Kally Araneta
- Jose Cruz
Baseball Program Head: Randy Dizer
The Blue Eaglet Batters Baseball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | HS Yr. | Grade School |
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| 0 | Juan Miguel Alfonso A. Habana | Outfielder | 2nd | |||
| 1 | Ryan Christopher K. Abis | 4th | Ateneo de Manila | |||
| 2 | Miguel R. Dumlao (Capt.) | Infielder | 4th | |||
| 3 | Marco Luis B. Mallari | Pitcher/ Outfielder | 2nd | |||
| 4 | Conrado Lorenzo R. Banzon | Outfielder/ SS | 3rd | |||
| 5 | Javier Roque D. Banzon | Infielder | 2nd | |||
| 6 | Martin Joseph K. Abis | Outfielder | 3rd | Ateneo de Manila | ||
| 7 | Timothy Michael I. Cu | Outfielder/ Pitcher | 4th | |||
| 8 | Kevin Martin G. Villa | Infielder | 4th | |||
| 9 | Juan Alvaro B. Macasaet | Catcher | 2nd | |||
| 10 | Juan Paulo B. Macasaet | Shortstop/ Pitcher | 3rd | |||
| 11 | Christopher Edward M. Puen | 2nd | ||||
| 12 | Leandro Gariel Ramos | Infielder | 2nd | |||
| 13 | Miguel Martin R. Reyes | Infielder | 4th | |||
| 14 | Gabriel Jose R. Reyes | Outfielder | 2nd | |||
| 15 | Patricio Jose G. Neri | Infielder | 2nd | |||
| 27 | Enrico Rafael H. Untalan | Outfielder | 1st |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Gerry Fernandez
- Assistant Coaches:
- Romeo Jasmin
- Jose "Pepe" Jose
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Student Manager: Raphael "Raph" Roman
Baseball Program Head: Randy Dizer
Notable Players [edit]
Men's Division
- Ambrosio "Paddy" Padilla, HS '26 AB '30 (Summa cum laude) - Member, 1927 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Batters team; Team captain, 1929 Ateneo Blue Batters team; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Celestino Martinez, HS '29 - Member, 1927 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Batters team; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Vicente Diana, Pre-Law '30 - Member, 1927 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Batters team; Member, RP national baseball team to the 10th (1934) Far Eastern Games in Manila; 1982 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Ramon Echem, AB '31 - Member, 1927 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Batters team; 1979 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Amado "Dodo" Martelino, HS '58 BS '62 - Member, 1958-1961 Ateneo Blue Batters; 1997 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Honorio "Baby Boy" Poblador III, GS '59 HS '63 AB '67 - Member, 1965-66 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Batters team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Frank Harn, GS '62 HS '66 AB '70 - Member, 1965-66 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eaglet Batters team; 2000 Inductee, Ateneo Sports Hall of Fame.
- Fernandino "Dino" Lising, HS '86 AB '90 - Member, RP national baseball team.
- John Elis Magnuson, BS '90 - Invitee, RP national baseball team.
- Jonathan Sibal, GS '95, HS '99, AB '03 - Awardee, Season 62 (1999-2000) UAAP Most Home Runs Award.
- Jose Edgardo "Joe" Quiogue, GS '96 HS '00 BS '04 - Pitched a complete 9-inning game in UAAP season 65 (2002–03) which was Ateneo's first victory after a 10-year drought.
- John Vincent Zamora, AB 2006 - Team Captain, 2005–06 Ateneo Blue Batters.
- Melvin Villegas, MA 2005-2006 - Member, RP national softball team to the 22nd (2003) SEA Games in Hanoi, Vietnam - Gold medalist.
- Stefano Gino Baltao, AB 2007 - Team Captain, 2006–07 Ateneo Blue Batters team; Awardee, Season 69 (2006–07) UAAP Most Home Runs Award.
- Nico Lorenzo David, BS 2008 - Awardee, Season 69 (2006–07) UAAP Most Home Runs Award.
- Alexander Frederick Tolome, AB 2009 - Awardee, Season 69 (2006–07) UAAP Most Stolen Bases Award.
- Luke Paolo "Bocc" Bernardo, BS 2013 - 2012 Ateneo Step-up Athlete of the Year; Co-captain, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Batters team.
- Fernando Mateo Vicente "Matt" Laurel, AB Candidate 2014 - UAAP Season 74 (2011–12) Best Slugger; Awardee, UAAP Season 74 (2011–12) Most Most Runs-Batted-In (RBI) and Most Home Runs Awards; Member, RP national baseball team to the 2008 Olympic qualifiers in Taiwan; Member, RP national baseball team to the 26th (2011) SEA Games in Jakarta, Indonesia - Gold Medalist; Member, RP national baseball team to the 26th (2012) Asia Baseball Championships in Taichung, Taiwan; Member, RP national baseball team to the World Baseball Classic Qualifiers in Taipei, Taiwan; Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP co-MVP; Awardee, Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP Most Runs-Batted-In (RBI)and Most Home Runs Awards. Member, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Batters team.
- Adriane Ros Bernardo, AB Candidate 2014 - Member, 2009 and 2010 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division baseball team; Member, RP national baseball team to the 26th (2012) Asia Baseball Championships in Taichung, Taiwan; Member, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Batters team.
- Felipe Carlos "Pelos" Remollo, BS Candidate 2014 - Member, 2009 and 2010 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division baseball team; Member, RP national baseball team to the 26th (2012) Asia Baseball Championships in Taichung, Taiwan; Member, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Batters team.
- Felipe Claudio "Dio" Remollo, BS Candidate 2015 - Season 74 (2011-12) UAAP Rookie of the Year; Member, 2009 and 2010 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division baseball team to the ; Member, RP team to the 2012 Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, South Carolina; Member, RP national baseball team to the 26th (2012) Asia Baseball Championships in Taichung, Taiwan; Member, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Batters team.
- Dylan Francisco "Paco" Tantuico, Jr., BS Candidate 2015 - Member, 2009 and 2010 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division baseball team; Member, RP team to the 2012 Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
- John Charles "Johnny" Altomonte, BS Candidate 2015 - Member, RP team to the 2012 Big League Baseball World Series in Easley, South Carolina.
- Jose Miguel Salud, AB Candidate 2016 - Season 74 (2011-12) UAAP Juniors Division MVP; Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP co-MVP; Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP Rookie of the Year and Best Pitcher; Member, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Batters team; 2012 Ateneo <Guidon-Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year and Blue Eagle of the Year.
Juniors Division
- Paolo Gerardo Mallari, HS 2009 - 2008-09 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball
- Charles Jason Catangui, HS 2011, AB Candidate 2015 - Team captain, 2010–11 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Batters; 2010-11 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball; Member, 2009 and 2011 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division baseball team.
- Jose Miguel "SJ" San Juan, HS 2012 - Team captain, 2011–12 Ateneo Blue Eaglet Batters; 2009–10 and 2011-12 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball; Member, 2010, 2011 and 2012 Palarong Pambansa NCR Boys' Secondary Division baseball team; 2012 Palarong Pambansa Boys' Secondary Division baseball MVP and Best Pitcher.
- Gino Alberto Aganon, GS 2008 HS 2012 - Scored the first home run in season 74, the maiden season of the UAAP baseball juniors division (Baseball was introduced as a demonstration sport in the Juniors Division in UAAP season 74 (2011–12).
- Leandro Joaquin Banzon, GS 2008 HS 2012 - Scored the second home run in season 74, the maiden season of the UAAP baseball juniors division.
- Lorenzo Miguel "Renzo" Ramos, HS 2012 - 2012 Palarong Pambansa Boys' Secondary Division baseball Best Catcher.
- Juan Paulo Macasaet, HS 2014 - Season 75 (2012-13) UAAP MVP; Member, 2012-13 UAAP champions Ateneo Blue Eaglet Batters team;
- Miguel Dumlao, HS 2013 - 2012-13 Ateneo High School Most Outstanding Athlete for Baseball.
Softball [edit]
UAAP Season 75 (A.Y. 2012-13) Team Roster [edit]
The Lady Batters Softball Team Roster
| No. | Name | Position | Height | Weight | Play Yr. | College Yr. | High School |
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| 2 | Antoinette A. Altomonte (Capt.) | Shortstop | 5th | Postgrad | Maria Montessori | ||
| 3 | Ma. Rosella Clara A. Cruz | Infielder | 2nd | Sophomore | Miriam College | ||
| 4 | Maria Beatrice M. Osorio | Infielder | Rookie | Freshman | Paref Woodrose School | ||
| 5 | Angela Carmela R. Natividad | Outfielder | Rookie | Freshman | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 6 | Francesca Leanne T. Capistrano | Outfielder | Rookie | Freshman | St. Paul College - Pasig | ||
| 8 | Francesca A. Altomonte (Co-capt.) | Infielder | 5' 5" | 150 lbs. | 4th | Senior | De La Salle Zobel |
| 11 | Madeleine D. Lhuillier | Catcher/ Outfielder | 3rd | Junior | Brent International School - Manila | ||
| 12 | Clarisse M. Dacanay | Outfielder | Rookie | Freshman | De La Salle Zobel | ||
| 14 | Sarah Stephanie O. Uy | Outfielder | 3rd | Junior | Assumption College | ||
| 15 | Arabela S. Angliongto | Outfielder | 2nd | Sophomore | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 16 | Amanda Anella C. La O' | Pitcher/ Infielder | 4th | Senior | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 18 | Alexandra Nicole L. Huang | Outfielder | Rookie | Freshman | St. Pedro Poveda College | ||
| 34 | Adrianne Mei L. Uy | Outfielder/ Pitcher | 5' 3" | 128 lbs. | Rookie | Freshman | Immaculate Conception Academy |
Coaching Staff
- Head Coach: Ronnie Alvaran
- Assistant Coaches: Santos
Team Staff
- Team Manager:
- Student Manager:
Softball Program Head: Randy Dizer
Notable Players [edit]
- Kristine Marie "Krissie" Drilon, AB 2010 - Member, RP national softball team to the 16th (2010) Asian Games in Guangzhou, China.
- Regina Victoria "Ina" Yulo, AB 2012 - Team captain, 2011-12 Ateneo Lady Batters; 2007-08 UAAP Rookie of the Year.
- Antoinette Altomonte, BS 2012 - Awardee, 2011 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award for Softball
- Amanda Anella "Bada" La O', AB Candidate 2013 - Member, 2009 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls' Secondary Division softball team.
- Francesca "Cheska" Altomonte, BS Candidate 2013 - Member, RP national softball team to the 10th (2010) ASEAN Women's Softball Championship in Jakarta, Indonesia; Member, RP national softball team to the 16th (2010) Asian Games in Guangzhou, China; Member, RP team to the 2011 Asia-Pacific Softball Regional Championship; Member, RP team to the 2011 Big League Softball World Series in Kalamazoo, Michigan.
- Ma. Rosella Clara "Lala" Cruz, AB Candidate 2015 - Member, 2009 and 2011 Palarong Pambansa NCR Girls' Secondary Division softball team; Member, RP team to the 2011 Asia-Pacific Softball Regional Championship; Member, RP team to the 2009 Big League Softball World Series.
Rankings [edit]
This is Ateneo's ranking in the major team sports in the UAAP since 1986, the year the UAAP became an 8-team league:
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Championships [edit]
Overall/General Championships
Ateneo has not won a General Championship in the seniors division since joining the UAAP in 1978. Its best finish was a third place in Season 75 (2012-13).
- Seniors:
- NCAA (1) - 1968-69
- Juniors: (possibly incomplete)
- NCAA (2) - 1967-68, 1976–77
- UAAP (2) - 2000-01, 2001–02
Basketball Championships
- Blue Eagles:
- NCAA (14) - 1928-29, 1931–32, 1932–33, 1933–34, 1937–38, 1941–42, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1957–58, 1958–59, 1961–62, 1969–70, 1975–76, 1976–77
- UAAP (8) - 1987-88, 1988–89, 2002–03, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
- Lady Eagles:
- UAAP (2) - 2005-06, 2007–08
- Blue Eaglets:
- NCAA (9) - 1924-25 (Midgets), 1933–34, 1934–35, 1937–38, 1938–39, 1966–67, 1973–74, 1975–76, 1976–77
- UAAP (17) - 1978-79, 1979–80, 1980–81, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1995–96, 1997–98, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2006–07, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
Baseball Championships
- Blue Batters:
- NCAA (2) - 1927-28 1965-66
- UAAP (1) - 2012-13
- Blue Eaglet Batters:
- NCAA (2) - 1965-66, 1968–69
- UAAP (1) - 2012-13
Football Championships
- Blue Booters:
- NCAA (6) - 1924-25, 1941–42, 1951–52, 1953–54, 1954–55, 1967–68
- UAAP (6) - 1995-96, 1998–99, 2003–04, 2004–05, 2005–06, 2012-13
- Blue Eaglet Booters: (demonstration years in italics)
- NCAA (3) - 1936-37, 1951–52, 1977–78
- UAAP (2) - 2008-09, 2009–10
Volleyball Championships
- Blue Spikers:
- NCAA (2) - 1975-76, 1976–77
- Lady Spikers:
- NCAA (1) - 1976–77
- Blue Eaglet Spikers:
- NCAA (6) - 1967-68, 1969–70, 1972–73, 1974–75, 1975–76, 1976–77
Badminton Championships
- Blue Shuttlers:
- UAAP (3) - 1995-96, 1996–97, 2011–12
- Lady Shuttlers:
- UAAP (2) - 2003-04, 2012–13
Lawn Tennis Championships
- Blue Netters:
- NCAA (1) - 1939-40
- UAAP (1) - 2000-01
Fencing Championships
- Lady Fencers:
- UAAP (1) - 2006-07
- Blue Eaglet Fencers: (demonstration years in italics)
- UAAP (2) - 2008-09, 2009–10
Swimming Championships
- Blue Tankers:
- UAAP (1) - 2012-13
- Lady Tankers:
- UAAP (1) - 2008-09
- Blue Eaglet Tankers: (possibly incomplete)
- UAAP (9) - 2000-01, 2005–06, 2006–07, 2007–08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12, 2012–13
Judo Championships
- Blue Judokas:
- UAAP (5) - 1997-1998, 2004–05, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11
- Blue Eaglet Judokas: (demonstration years in italics)
- UAAP (7) - 2005-06, 2006-07, 2007-08, 2008–09, 2009–10, 2010–11, 2011–12
Taekwondo Championships
- Blue Eaglet Jins: (possibly inaccurate/incomplete)
- UAAP (3) - 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02
Athletics (track and field) Championships
- Blue Tracksters: (Tournaments from 1925-26 until 1952-53 consisted of the relay events and track and field events)
- NCAA (9) - 1925-56 (relay), 1934–35 (relay), 1949-50 (T/F), 1960–61, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1969–70
- Blue Eaglet Tracksters:
- NCAA (10) - 1954-55, 1960–61, 1965–66, 1966–67, 1967–68, 1968–69, 1970–71, 1971–72, 1972–73, 1974–75
- UAAP (24) - 1979-80, 1980–81, 1981–82, 1982–83, 1983–84, 1984–85, 1985–86, 1986–87, 1987–88, 1988–89, 1989–90, 1990–91, 1991–92, 1992–93, 1993–94, 1994–95, 1995–96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02, 2002–03, 2008–09
Chess Championships
- Blue Eaglet Woodpushers: (possibly incomplete)
- UAAP (7) - 1995-96, 1996–97, 1997–98, 1998–99, 1999-00, 2000–01, 2001–02
Sports Facilities [edit]
The sports-loving American Jesuits who took over the administration of the Ateneo de Manila in 1912 and taught at the Ateneo in the 1900s left a legacy in sports to the school. Unlike other schools, Ateneo in the early and mid-1900s, was fortunate to have educators who were former athletes. The American Jesuits were former basketball, baseball and soccer players as well as track and field athletes. They provided the fundamentals of these sports to their students as coaches of the varsity teams. They preached to them the Greek ideal "mens sana in corpore sano" which translates to "a sound mind in a sound body."[9][22][23][24] They believed that sports play an indispensable role in Ateneo's scheme of well-rounded training as it trains character, strengthens the determination to succeed, inculcates a sense of fairness and charity, cultivates humility and graciousness and complements spiritual exercise. Thus the term student-athlete is a buzzword in the campus. Since sports is an important part of the Ateneo educational system, the Jesuits give importance to the construction of sports facilities. The first building to be built when Ateneo moved its main campus to Loyola Heights from Pade Faura was the Blue Eagle gym.[25][26] Since then, Ateneo with the generous financial support of wealthy alumni in some projects has spent much in the construction of numerous sports facilities. Here are the various sport facilities found in the Ateneo Loyola Heights campus:
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Basketball
Football
Volleyball
Softball
Handball
Track and Field
Chess
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Badminton
Lawn Tennis
Table Tennis
Taekwondo
Judo
Fencing
Weights/ Bodybuilding
Swimming
Rifle/Pistol Shooting
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The Blue Eagle Gym
Ateneo is the first school in the Philippines to build a large school gym. The Ateneo gym has a seating capacity of 7,500.[26][27] School gyms in the 1940s were small because their primary purpose was as a practice facility for the school's varsity basketball team and a place for student convocations as a secondary usage. Fr. William F. Masterson, S.J., then the Ateneo Rector had a different concept in mind. He wanted more usage for the gym he envisioned, one that is designed to be revenue generating and home to various varsity teams. Specifically, it was to be an alternate venue to the Rizal Memorial Coliseum for the National Collegiate Athletic Association games. Thus the gym that was constructed stands 213 feet wide and 281 feet long (or 60,863 square feet) and cost Php650,000.00 to construct.[26] The gym is not only the home of the Blue Eagles and Lady Eagles (college varsity basketball teams) but also of the college baseball, chess, fencing, judo, table tennis and volleyball varsity teams. It is the practice facility of these varsity teams. There is a baseball batting cage, a chess room, a fencing strip and a judo training area. The basketball court is converted to a volleyball court when the volleyball varsity teams practice. The Blue Babble Battalion and band use the gym for their practice. It is also used by the university community for big gatherings. The gym houses the University Athletics Office, a sports library, a small dormitory and an exhibit room for the multi-titled Ateneo Blue Eagle Coach Baby Dalupan. There is also a room for trophies, awards and sports memorabilia. Locker and shower rooms are available for the players.
The gym was inaugurated on December 3, 1949 and has undergone several name changes during its history. At its 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 as practice facility of the school's varsity basketball teams and for NCAA basketball games but also as an entertainment venue. Musical concerts were held. Shows of local and American rock-n-roll singer artists were presented at the gym, making it a veritable mini- Araneta Coliseum. The name Loyola Center stuck even after management was reverted 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.[25][26][28]
The Ateneo Blue Eagle gym is a landmark due to the large blue eagle emblem mounted on the facade that can be easily seen from the main public road (Katipunan Avenue) along the front of the school campus.
The Moro Lorenzo Sports Center
The Moro Lorenzo Sports Center is a sports complex built in the Loyola Heights campus to bolster the sports program of Ateneo. Construction of the sports center was started in November 11, 2000 and was fully completed in 2001. It was inaugurated on March 17, 2001 and named after one of Ateneo's basketball players, Luis "Moro" Lorenzo, who played for the Blue Eagles in the 1940s. The sports complex offers facilities such as an indoor basketball court where the university's varsity basketball teams hold their practice, indoor badminton and volleyball courts, indoor track oval measuring approximately 200 meters, a weights room and a fully air-conditioned sports medical clinic. Other facilities include an audio-visual room, locker rooms and Prayer Room.
The Moro Lorenzo Football Field
A new 40 million peso football field was constructed at the Ateneo Loyola campus grounds. Construction started on August 22, 2011 and was finished on December 2012, in time for the opening of the UAAP football season 75. The University Athletics Office and the Luis "Moro" Lorenzo family, as sponsor, have partnered to transform the present Erenchun Football Field into a world-class football pitch which was officially named the Moro Lorenzo Football Field. This football field meets international and Olympic standards.[29] According to the standards set by the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), the minimum acceptable size for a football field is 90 by 45 meters, while the maximum size is set at 120 by 90 meters. Based on these prescribed sizes, the Moro Lorenzo Football Field which is 110 by 70 meter pitch meets world-class standards.[29]
The pitch will be an all-weather field composed of first-generation Princess 77 Bermuda grass imported from Thailand because later-generation grass tends to discolor as it is of lower quality. The Princess 77 is a low maintenance variant similar to those used in golf courses in Hawaii. A grass nursery will be built nearby which will be used to plant more Bermuda grass to be used for replacing dead spots on the pitch over time. The pitch will have drainage and sprinkler systems similar to golf courses to maintain the conditions of the field. The University Athletics Office stressed that it is the first field of its kind in Ateneo so it has to be of high quality. The UAO has also been working with the United States-based Trans-Lux Corporation for an outdoor weatherproof 5 by 4 meter electronic scoreboard with LED lights for the football games. According to the UAO, this will be the first scoreboard of its kind in the Philippines.[29] Floodlights will also be installed over the renovated field so that football games can be held at night.
The Loyola Schools Blue Track Oval
A new track oval is being built around the Moro Lorenzo football field. Both sports facilities are situated on the same place where the old cinder track oval and Erenchun Football Field were located. Work started in late 2011. It will be 400 meters long with eight lanes. The oval meets the standards set by the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) which stipulates that an Olympic-standard race track be at least 400 meters long and have at least four lanes. The actual oval will have a synthetic flooring, specifically the Herculean Spike Resistant Sprint system imported from the Netherlands that costs roughly P19 million. A variant that is accepted by the IAAF. It is water impermeable and spike resistant. The oval flooring will be color royal blue. The track oval will be used primarily by the Track and Field varsity teams which are presently training off-campus. Other Ateneo varsity teams will be using the track oval for their training activities which require running. It may also become a venue for UAAP Track and Field tournaments in the future.[29]
The Loyola Schools Swimming Pool
The Loyola Schools swimming pool is a state-of-the-art short-course pool used for PE swimming classes and by the varsity swimming teams for training and dual meets. It is a 25-meter, 8-lane, roofed and no-wave swimming pool and complemented by a bleachers section for 250 spectators and outside showers. A Php5 million donation from a former member of the Ateneo varsity swimming team, alumnus Cecilio Pedro, BS '75, helped cover part of the Php15 million cost of the sports facility that Ateneo never had since joining the NCAA and UAAP in 1924 and 1978, respectively. Construction was completed on June 28, 2006. The blessing and inauguration was in July 15, 2006.[30]
The Loyola Schools Physical Education Dept. Sports Complex
The Loyola Schools P.E. Dept. sports complex consists of the College Covered (basketball) Courts, two lawn tennis courts, table tennis courts, dancing hall, martial arts gym, a bodybuilding gym, dressing and shower rooms, a half-Olympic swimming pool that is used by both P.E. swimming classes and the varsity swimming teams for training and dual meets and a shooting range used by the rifle and pistol varsity team, the first of its kind in the Philippines. Also in the same complex are the College Athletics office and the offices of the physical education department and a cafeteria.
The Loyola Schools Covered Courts
The Loyola Schools (College) Covered Courts is a sports facility which is part of the Loyola Schools Physical Education Department sports complex. It consists of eight regulation-sized basketball courts which have concrete floors that can be converted to a futsal court and/or volleyball courts. It also has dressing and shower rooms. It was opened for student-use in 1951.
Sports Traditions [edit]
The Ateneo has rich traditions in things that are related to sports. Most of these traditions have been started by the sports-loving American Jesuits after they took over the administration of Ateneo in 1912. However, the sports related traditions that the American Jesuits introduced in the Ateneo were not original ideas but copied from American schools. Team mascot, pep band, organized cheering, cheerleaders and bonfires were all American sports innovations.
Cheering
- The Blue Babble Battalion
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 organized cheering as a means to inspire its athletes. Cheering by Ateneo students during games existed as early as 1914 when Ateneo started to participate in intercollegiate sports. But it was more of an individual or a small group in the Ateneo gallery shouting spontaneous encouragements to the Blue and White team or heckling the opponents. There were no cheerleaders to lead the whole Ateneo gallery to cheer in unison with prepared cheers so as to produce loud and solid-volume cheerings.
Inspired by how American colleges made use of organized cheering to bolster their teams' morale, Fr. Dowd introduced this organized cheering form to the Philippines in the years before the NCAA began. 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".[2][6][31] In the 1940s up to the 1980s, The Ateneo gallery that is called the Blue Babble Battalion referred to the Ateneo spectators in the bleachers section of the coliseum or gym because almost all of the Ateneo gallery was seated there. It was composed mostly of high school students, some Jesuit scholastics and faculty.[2] All of the cheerleaders and the pep band were also there. According to the alumni of the 1950s, one of the reasons they watched from the bleachers section was that they were given a 50% discount if they bought their bleachers tickets for NCAA games at the school cashier's office. They paid only fifty centavos for a one Peso ticket.[4] This preference for the bleachers section changed when the UAAP games started to be held regularly at the Araneta Coliseum in the 2000s. Ateneo students watched the games from both the bleachers and upper box sections of the coliseum, resulting in cheerleaders being thinly spread over a wider area. The Jesuits and faculty deserted totally the bleachers section and watched the games from the lower sections of the coliseum. This reference to the Ateneo gallery as the Blue Babble Battalion was lost over time. Alumni old-timers point to the demographic changes in the Ateneo gallery as one of the causes for this loss. The once solid Ateneo gallery in the bleachers is now dispersed and even mixed with the crowd of the opposing school.[2][32]
- The Sixth Man
The name Blue Babble Battalion would be resurrected later but as the name of a student organization. The Ateneo cheerleaders, cheerdancers, cheerlifters and pep band grouped themselves together under the name Blue Babble Battalion.[33] With the loss of this name to the cheerleaders, the Ateneo community started to call the Ateneo gallery as the Sixth Man of the game.[34][35][36] Sports articles published by the school and Guidon, the official student newspaper of Ateneo, showed that up to the 1980s there were references to the Ateneo gallery as the Blue Babble Battalion, and the name Sixth Man started to appear in sports articles as early as the year 2000.
Ateneo Cheers, Yells and Songs
Ateneo's cheering tradition consists of cheers, yells and songs that imbibed the Ateneo spirit. They added much to the clapping of hands and stomping of feet by inspiring and willing the school varsity teams to victory time and again. There are no records of when and who wrote the Ateneo's cheers and yells. The cheers 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.[6][37] The yells of Ateneo are one to three words of encouragement such as "Fight" and "Get that ball". The Ateneo songs are the opposite of the cheers. They are all intelligible and the composers of some 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 (AB '39) in the summer of 1939. The marching song, "Cheer, cheer and Go!" was composed by Lamberto Avellana (AB '37). Some songs like "Hail! Ateneo Hail!" and the Ateneo Cadet Corps March were adopted and modified from cheering songs of American Jesuit schools, such as Fordham. The music were borrowed and new lyrics were written or the proper names were just changed.[38][39] A cheerbook, titled On Wings Of Blue was published in the 1930s and reprinted in the 1950s and 1987. This first edition contains all the songs, cheers and notes compiled from since the cheering tradition began before the foundation of the NCAA. This small blue booklet featured as well, interesting tidbits about things Atenean such as the colors, shield, motto and the mascot of the school. The 1998 edition has gone through some revisions, including the addition of the Song for Mary.
Ateneo Cheer Rallies
No article has been found so far to establish when Ateneo's historic tradition of cheer rallies started. Alumni old-timers can only remember that they participated in cheer rallies in the 1950s. Cheer rallies were not continuously held. There were periods of several years when the tradition was dormant. The cheer rallies of yesteryears and of today are a lot different in terms of participants and purpose. In the former, only high school students participated while the whole University and alumni participated in the latter. The cheer rallies of earlier years were held to teach and practice the cheers.[12] Today's cheer rallies' main purpose is as a send-off to all the University varsity athletes as they embark on their journey to the battlefield of sports.[40]
- Cheer Rallies of Yesteryears
In the 1950s and 1960s, cheer rallies were held in early June in preparation for the opening of the NCAA season. The cheer rallies were held in the high school covered courts and attended only by the high school students. After the flag ceremony on a Monday morning, classes were suspended for one period to hold the cheer rally which was led by the college cheerleaders. The high school student population was divided into eight groups. Each group was composed of a mixture of 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th year students. Each group would yell the same cheer. There were eight pennants each with an image of different bird species attached to poles. The group that cheered the loudest got the pennant with the image of the eagle, and the group with the lowest noise volume was given the pennant with the image of the crow. Seldom used cheers were practised and the juniors and seniors basketball varsity teams were paraded on the stage. The team captain (King Eagle) of the seniors basketball team gave a short pep talk to the gathered students, promising the school to do their best to win the championship and asking the students to support the team by attending the games.[12]
- Cheer Rallies of Today
Today's cheer rallies are big production events. They have a festive atmosphere. There are musical performances by Atenean music bands and video presentations of notable moments of previous season's campaign. Demonstration squads from different sports like volleyball, taekwondo and judo show their techniques on the hardwood. The Blue Babble Battalion is next as the cheerleders lead the crowd in cheering while the cheerdancers perform their cheering moves. The last part of the event is a basketball game between the current Blue Eagle team and an alumni Blue Eagle team. The top officials of the University are in attendance. The university president, vice-presidents and Directors of various school units are present. They are joined by the alumni. It is a University-wide affair. The crowd is composed of students from the grade school, high school and college. All the varsity athletes from said school departments are paraded before the crowd. The affair is ended with an inspirational talk by the university president who wishes the athletes success in their respective campaigns. Finally the crowd sings the Song for Mary. This event is formally called the Big Blue Eagle Cheer Rally.[40][41]
The Blue Bonfire
Just as the Romans welcomed home their victorious army with a big celebration, so does the Ateneo community welcome home their victorious athletes with a celebratory bonfire. Whenever the men's or women's varsity basketball team win a UAAP championship, a bonfire is held in October. This traditional celebration fetes not only the Blue Eagles and the Lady Eagles, but also all the other varsity teams that won championships during the first semester of the UAAP season. Students, alumni, family members and friends of Ateneans, as well as die-hard fans attend the event to cheer their favorite athletes and to have their picture taken with them in front of the bonfire. They also ask the players to autograph their Ateneo shirt, ball, slam book, magazine featuring their favorite player or other belongings. All the players and coaches are formally presented to the crowd by asking them to go up the stage where some of them give short talks. The program emcees ask questions from the team which answers the crowd are interested to hear. There are many food booths to choose from and local bands to entertain.
This bonfire tradition dates back to 1932 or possibly even earlier when the Blue Eagles won their first NCAA championship in 1928. The 1932 bonfire was held in the Luneta Park.[42] The celebratory bonfire is the culmination of the school's first semester sports season which started earlier in July with a cheer rally.
Athletes Recognition Awards [edit]
Ateneo formally recognizes the best of its athletes annually. The Loyola Schools has its Athletes' Recognition and Awards Night which is held every month of March. Athletes, coaches and team managers of the school's varsity teams attend this awarding ceremony. The first Athletes' Night was held in February 19, 1997, although some of the awards predate this event.[12] The awards given out are the Ambrosio Padilla Student-Athlete of the Year, Study Hall Student-Athlete of the Year, the Guidon-Moro Lorenzo Sportsman and Sportswoman of the Year, Blue Eagle and Lady Eagle of the Year, Step-up Athlete of the Year, the X Factor Athlete of the Year, Team Manager of the Year and the Breakthrough Team of the Year. Below is a list (incomplete) of student-athletes who received these awards:
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Ambrosio Padilla Student-Athlete of the Year
Study Hall Student-Athlete of the Year
Blue Eagle of the Year
Nicolas Michael "Nick" O'Donnell (Football) Lady Eagle of the Year Breakthrough Team of the Year
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Guidon-Moro Lorenzo Sportsman of the Year
Guidon-Moro Lorenzo Sportswoman of the Year
Step-up Athlete of the Year
X Factor Athlete of the Year
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The High School also has their annual recognition ceremonies named the Athletes' Apprecition Night which is also held every month of March. The awards given are the Athlete of the Year and the Most Outstanding Athlete for each varsity sport that Ateneo participates. Here are some of the student-athletes who received these awards:
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Most Outstanding Athletes
Volleyball
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Baseball
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NCAA - UAAP Awardees [edit]
MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
Basketball
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Men's Division
UAAP
Women's Division
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Juniors Division
UAAP
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Football
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Men's Division
UAAP
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Women's Division Juniors Division
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Volleyball
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Men's Division
UAAP
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Women's Division Juniors Division
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Baseball
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Men's Division
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Juniors Division
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Softball
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Men's Division Juniors Division |
Women's Division |
ROOKIE of the YEAR
Basketball
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Men's Division
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Women's Division
Juniors Division
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Football
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Men's Division
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Women's Division Juniors Division
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Volleyball
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Men's Division
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Women's Division
Juniors Division |
Baseball
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Men's Division
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Juniors Division |
Softball
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Men's Division Juniors Division |
Women's Division |
BASKETBALL MYTHICAL 5
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Men's Division
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Women's Division
Juniors Division
UAAP
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ATHLETE of the YEAR
Football
Men's Division
- Patrick "Pat" Ozaeta - 2004 UAAP Athlete of the Year
Volleyball
Girls' Division
- Alyssa "Ly" Valdez - 2008 UAAP Athlete of the Year
Multiple Champions [edit]
From 1924 (NCAA maiden season) to 2012 in the UAAP, Ateneo has formed 84 men's varsity basketball teams. From these teams, about 300 Ateneo Ateneo student athletes have donned the Blue and White jersey. Of these 300 basketball players, some have experienced multiple championships during their time as a Blue Eagle. Here is the incomplete list of players who were multiple champions:
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Back-to-back Champions
1953-1954
1957-1958
1975-1976
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2009-2010
2010-2011
2011-2012
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Three-peat Champions
UAAP
2009-2011
2010-2012
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Four-peat Champions
2009-2012
Five-peat Champions
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The Student-Athletes [edit]
Ateneo is one of the schools in the Philippines where you will find true student-athletes. It is a school whose academic standard is the same for all its students, athletes and non-athletes. This policy has resulted in not a few athletes being dropped from enrolment by the school. On the other hand, the same policy has challenged some of the athletes to excel in both academics and sports. They graduated with Latin honors. Here are some of the student-athletes who excelled in both academics and sports:
- Ambrosio "Paddy" Padilla, HS '26 AB '30 (Summa cum laude) - King Eagle, 1928 NCAA champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; King Eagle, 1929 NCAA defending champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Star player of the 1926-1929 Ateneo Blue Eagles teams who was the highest individual scorer in NCAA Season 6 (1929–30) by scoring 29 points in one game.
- Carolyn Tan-Chi, BS '06 (Summa cum laude) - 2002 UAAP Rookie of the Year; Awardee, 2002 UAAP Athlete-Scholar Award; Member 2005 Ateneo Lady Eagles team, champions: UAAP Season 68, 59th NCR Intercollegiate Basketball Championships, 2005 National Intercollegiate Basketball Championships and 2005 Home and Away Invitational League; 2005 and 2006 Ateneo <Ambrosio Padilla> Student-Athlete of the Year; Member, 2004-2006 National Honor Society; Awardee, 2005 Procter & Gamble Student Excellence Award; 2006 St. Ignatius Most Outstanding Scholar.
- Christopher John "Chris" Tiu, BS '09 (Cum Laude) - 2006 UAAP Comeback Player; Selected, 2007 and 2008 UAAP Mythical 5; King Eagle, 2008 UAAP Champion Ateneo Blue Eagles team; Garnered, 2008 UAAP Maasahan Award; 2008 Ateneo <Moro Lorenzo> Sportsman of the Year.
The Blue Phenomenons [edit]
The sports press and Ateneo fans have dubbed some outstanding student athletes of Ateneo as phenomenons or "phenoms".[19][43][44] These athletes earned this moniker because they had outstanding athletic careers in their chosen field of sports in high school. They were team captains, UAAP MVPs and members of their school's champion UAAP high school varsity team. In collegiate varsity, they were all in the starting line-up in their rookie year. Todate, there are three Ateneo student athletes who have been dubbed as "Phenoms":
- Kiefer Isaac Ravena, GS 2007 HS 2011 BS Candidate 2015 - Basketball[43]
- Michael Jeremy "Mikko" Mabanag, HS 2011 BS Candidate 2015 - Football[44]
- Alyssa "Aly" Valdez, AB Candidate 2014 - Volleyball[19]
The King Eagle [edit]
In the late 1950s, 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.[45] Here is a partial list of the Ateneo men's varsity basketball team captains.
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King Eagles in the NCAA
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King Eagles in the UAAP
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The Blue Olympians [edit]
The Ateneo Blue Eagles have contributed eight basketball players to the Philippine national teams to the Olympics during the years from 1936 to 1972. During this 37-year period, the Olympics was held eight times but Philippine basketball participated only in seven of the eight. The Philippines did not qualify in 1964. While the Blue Eagles did not actually contribute players to each of the seven Olympic events during said period, their contribution roughly comes out to an average of one player per Olympic event without counting thrice Ed Ocampo who was selected to play in three Olympic stagings. The Blue Eagles could have given more players to the national cause if not for the Philippines not qualifying or participating in the basketball event after the 1972 Olympics . Here are the names of the "Blue Olympians".
Olympic Years
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1936
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1960
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Notable Coaches [edit]
Basketball
Men's Division
- Fr. James A. Martin, S.J. - Coach of the Blue Eagle team that won Ateneo's first NCAA basketball championship in 1928, four years after the launching of the NCAA.
- Fr. Matthew "Matty" V. Kane, S.J. - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 8 (1931–32) and Season 9 (1932–33).
- Bibiano "Bing" R. Ouano, AA '32 AB '34 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 29 (1953–54) and Season 30 (1954–55).
- Rafael "Jing" T. Roco, GS '37 HS '41 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 33 (1957–58) and Season 34 (1958–59).
- Virgilio "Baby" A. Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 51 (1975–76) and Season 52 (1976–77).
- Norman Augustus "Mr. 100 Percent" Black - 14 championships: UAAP: 5 (Five Peat) - Season 71 (2008–09), Season 72 (2009–10), Season 73 (2010–11), Season 74 (2011–12) and Season 75 (2012–13); PCCL: 3 (Includes a Back-to-Back) - 2007, 2009 and 2010; UNIGAMES: 2 (Back-to-Back) - 2008 and 2009; Niké Summer League: 1 - 2008; Filoil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup: 1 - 2011; Fr. Martin Cup: 2 - 2006 and 2010; Back-to-Back Awardee, 2010 and 2011 UAAP-NCAA Press Corps' Collegiate Basketball Coach of the Year Award. Got his 100th win in eight seasons in the UAAP on August 4, 2012 when the Ateneo Blue Eagles defeated the UE Red Warriors. On October 11, 2012 after eight seasons, Norman Black closed his UAAP coaching career with five consecutive championships and a 110 - 26 win-loss record, an 81% winning record. On this day, he coached the Blue Eagles to their fifth consecutive championship by beating UST in game 2 of the Finals, 65-62.
Women's Division
- John Flores - 2 championships: UAAP Season 68 (2005–06) and Season 70 (2007–08).
Juniors Division
- Edmundo "Dodie" R. Agcaoili, GS '53 HS '57 BS '62 - 3 championships (includes a Back-to-Back): NCAA Season 49 (1973–74), Season 51 (1975–76) and Season 52 (1976–77).
- Gregorio "Ogie" Y. Narvasa II, GS '73 HS '77 BS '81 - 2 championships: UAAP Season 42 (1979–80) and Season 48 (1985–86)
- Rafael Dimalanta - 3 championships (includes a Back-to-Back): UAAP Season 43 (1980–81), UAAP Season 46 (1983–84) and Season 47 (1984–85)
- Michael "Mike" P. Reyes, GS '80 - 2 championships: UAAP Season 58 (1995–96) and Season 60 (1997–98)
- Alexander "Sandy" S. Arespacochaga, HS '93 Col '97 - 2 championships (Back-to-Back): UAAP Season 62 (1999–2000) and 63 (2000–01)
- Michael Ray "Jamike" Jarin - 6 championships (includes one Back-to-Back and one Three-peat): Season 66 (2003–04), Season 67 (2004–05), Season 69 (2006–07), Season 71 (2008–09), Season 72 (2009–10) and Season 73 (2010–11).
Football
Men's Division
- Arnulfo "Ompong" M. Mérida - 4 championships (includes a Three-peat): UAAP Season 61 (1988–89) Season 66 (2003–04), Season 67 (2004–05) and Season 68 (2005–06).
Trivia on coaches
As of 2012, the Blue Eagles have had 35 coaches. Norman Black is the 35th. Below are the names of 24 of these coaches:
Jesuit priests (5 American and 1 Filipino):
- Fr. John F. Hurley, S.J.
- Fr. James A. Martin, S.J.
- Fr. Matthew V. Kane, S.J.
- Fr. Joseph M. Geib, S.J.
- Fr. Denis Lynch, S.J.
- Fr. Cipriano E. Unson, S.J.
Lay Americans - graduates of US Jesuit schools:
- Al Dunbar (University of San Francisco)
- Norman Augustus Black (St. Joseph's University)
Former Blue Eagles who coached the Blue Eagles:
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Hall of Fame [edit]
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.[39]
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.[46]
ROSTER of INDUCTEES
Fabilioh I - 1979 Induction
- Antonio Jerez, HS '25 - Basketball, Football, Baseball, Handball, Track & Field, Gymnastics
- Ambrosio "Paddy" B. Padilla, HS '26 AB '30 - Basketball, Baseball
- Ramon L. Echem, AB '31 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Pio Isaias Roa, HS '27 AA '29 AB '34 - Basketball, Baseball, Swimming, Track & Field, Coach
- Bibiano "Bing" R. Ouano, AA '32 AB '34 - Basketball, Coach
- Celestino C. Martinez, HS '29 - Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track & Field
- Jose "Jap" Rodriguez, HS '30 - Basketball, Football
- Primitivo "Tibing" C. Martinez, HS '31 AA '33 - Basketball, Football, Baseball, Track & Field, Coach
- Virgilio "Baby" A. Dalupan, GS '38 BBA '49 - Coach, Basketball, Football, Track & Field
- Luis Francisco "Moro" R. Lorenzo, Sr., HS '47 AB '51 - Basketball, Football, Tennis, Track & Field
- Nino Ramirez - Track & Field, Basketball, Tennis
- Dionisio "Chito" Calvo - Basketball, Football, Track & Field, Swimming, Coach
- Arsenio "Arsenic" H. Lacson, HS '30 AB '34 - Football, coach
- Teodoro "Teo" Erenchum - Football coach
- Fr. James A. Martin, S.J. - Basketball & Baseball coach
Fabilioh II - 1982 Induction
- Jose P. Bengzon, AB '16 - Basketball
- Jesus "Jess" L. Suarez - HS '30 AA '32 - Basketball, Football, Track & field
- Amador O. Obordo, AA '33 AB '35 - Basketball, Volleyball, Football, Track & Field
- Rizalino G. Gamban, Sr., HS '32 - Basketball
- Jose Ma. Hernandez, HS '34 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field, Handball
- Robert "Bobby" Jones, HS '38 - Basketball, Track & Field
- George York, Jr., HS '39 - Track & Field, Football, Swimming, Volleyball
- Simon A. LaO, GS '35 HS '39 BBA '48 - Basketball, Football, Tennis
- Luis "Louie" A.L. Javellana, AA '47 LLB '51 - Football
- Ignacio "Ning" R. Ramos, HS '48 - Basketball
- Francisco "Frankie/Paking" G. Rabat, 1953-1956 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
- Victor "Vic" A. Sison, GS '50 HS '54 AB '58 - Football, Volleyball, Track & Field
- Edgardo "Ed" L. Ocampo, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
- Eduardo G. Cortez, BSC '42 - Basketball
- Vicente G. Diana, Pre-Law '30 - Baseball, Track & Field
- Fr. Joseph M. Geib, S.J. - Basketball, Football, Volleyball, Tennis & Swimming coach
- Fr. Edgar A. Martin, S.J. - Athletic Moderator
- Fr. Matthew "Matty" V. Kane, S.J. - Basketball & Volleyball coach
Fabilioh III - 1985 Induction
- Jose Ma. "Rusty" E. Cacho, HS '50 BS '54 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
- Honesto "Ness" O. Mayoralgo, HS '51 BS '55 - Basketball
- Fr. James B. Reuter, S.J. - Basketball coach, Athletic Moderator
Fabilioh IV - 1988 Induction
- Raul A. Torres, HS '31 AB '35 - Basketball, Football
- Cesar Ma. "Tarzan" T. Basa, GS '30 HS '34 BS '39 - Basketball, Football, Swimming, Track & Field
- Juan "Johnny" Ladaw, Jr., AA '39 - Tennis
- Adolfo "Chito" S. Feliciano, GS '41 HS '49 - Shooting
- Antonio Ma. "Chole" Gaston, HS '49 BS '53 - Basketball, Track & Field, Football
- Richard "Dick" Y. Chua, HS '52 AB '56 - Football, Coach, Volleyball
- Luis "Golem" C. Silverio, BS '58 - Golf
- Elpediforo "Elpi" P. Cuna, HS '30 AB '34 - Cheerleader
- Lamberto "Brickety Bert" V. Avellana, GS '28 HS '33 AB '37 - Cheerleader
- Raul S. Manglapus, GS '31 HS '35 AB '39 - Cheerleader
- Fr. Austin V. Dowd, S.J. - Track & Field coach
Fabilioh V - 1991 Induction
- Jose Ma. "Pepot" Gonzales, HS '46 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Jose "Joe" V. Coruña, GS '28 HS '32 AB '36 LLB '39 -Basketball, Football
- Jose Ma. Q. Ansaldo, AB '38 - Football, Tennis
- Romeo R. Echauz, GS '31 HS '35 - Basketball
- Carlos "Carling" L. Sevilla, GS '31 HS '35 AA ' 37 - Basketball
- Enrique "Nene" T. Novales, AA '38 - Basketball
- Fermin B. Fernando, HS '38 - Basketball
- Antonio E. Montenegro, GS '35 HS '39 Col '41 - Basketball
- Benjamin "Ben" B. Bernardino, AA '50 LLB '55 - Track & Field
Fabilioh VI - 1994 Induction
- Jesus "Bong" N. Arce, GS '30 HS '34 AA '36 BS '38 - Basketball
- Ramon "Reca" A. Cabrera, GS '35 HS '40 - Football
- James "Wonder Boy" V. Hampton, Jr., HS '41 - Basketball
- Domingo "Mingging" R. Imperial, GS '41 AB '52 LLB '55 - Basketball, Football
- Miguel "Mike" R. Littaua, Jr., BS '54 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Cristino "Cris" O. Arroyo, BS '61 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Antonio "Tony" A. Guidotti GS '56 HS '60 BS '64 - Basketball, Football
- Jimmy C. Alabanza, HS '63 BS '67 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field, Volleyball
- Luis "Chito" M. Afable, Jr., GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Basketball
- Michael "Mike" L. Escaler, GS '65 HS '69 - Track & Field
- Rafael "Jing" T. Roco, GS '37 HS '41 - Coach, Basketball
- Antonio "Devil Dog" V. Diaz, AB '51 - Football coach
- Oscar "Carrie" L. Sevilla, HS '55 - Coach, Trainer, Basketball
- Fr. Cipriano "Cy" E. Unson, S.J., GS '38 HS '42 - Athletics Moderator
Fabilioh VII - 1997 Induction
- Richard "Dick" Powell, Col 1955-1958 - Football
- Emmanuel "Manny" L. Bravo, HS '52 AB '56 - Football
- David "Dave" L. Arcenas, GS '48 HS '52 AB '57 - Football
- Jesse E. M. Paredes, HS '54 AB '58 - Cheerleader, Swimming, Track & Field
- William "Willie C. Wong, HS '54 - Football, Basketball
- Henry C. Wong, GS '51 HS '55 BS '59 - Football, Basketball
- Roberto "Bobby" R. Littaua, BS '59 - Basketball
- Rafael "Rafa" O. Ortigas, Jr., GS '49 LLB '60 - Football
- Jorge "George" S. Ledesma, GS '53 HS '57 AB '61 - Track & Field, Volleyball, Coach
- Juan Miguel "Johnny" G. Romualdez, GS '53 HS '58 AB '62 MBM '66 - Football
- Edmundo "Dodie" R. Agcaoili, GS '53 HS ' 57 BS ' 62 - Basketball, Coach
- Amado "Dodo" A. Martelino, Jr., HS '58 BS '62 - Basketball
- Felix "Totik" L. Flores, BS '64 - Basketball
- Lawrence J. Gonzales, BS '64 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Rafael "Baby Boy" C. Morales, Sr., GS '64 HS '68 - Basketball, Track & Field, Cross-Country
- Roberto "Bobby" V. Bunuan, GS '61 HS '65 BS '69 - Football
- Richard "Ricky" N. Palou, GS '63 HS '67 BS '71 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Richard "Dick" J. Gordon, HS '62 AB '66 - Cheerleader
- Nilo Claustro S. Verona, Sr., HS '44 - Basketball coach
- Fr. James P. Donelan, S.J.- Softball coach
Fabilioh VIII - 2000 Induction
- Quinteliano "Tiny" Z. Literal, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Basketball
- Antonio "Tony" V. Romualdez, GS '48 HS '52 AB '56 - Football
- Ma. Fernando "Ando" K. Hernaez, BS '58 - Basketball
- Miguel "Mike" M. Jalandoni, HS '55 BS '59 - Basketball, Football, Track & Field
- Jaime "Jimmy" Y. Pestaño, BS '59 - Basketball
- Oscar "Oskie" L. Ocampo, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Football, Volleyball
- Antonio "Tony" L. Jose, GS '52 HS '57 BS Candidate (1957–1961) - Basketball
- Jose Ramon "Boogie" F. Pamintuan, AB '62 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Eduardo "Eddie" E. Lagdameo, GS '58 HS '62 BS '67 - Football, Volleyball
- Honorio "Baby Boy" A. Poblador III, GS '59 HS '63 AB '67 - Track & Field, Softball, Volleyball
- Arsenio Benjamin "Arben" E. Santos, GS '61 HS '65 BS '70 - Track & Field, Football, Basketball
- Frank R. Harn, GS '62 HS '66 AB '70 - Basketball, Softball
- Marte Samson, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Basketball
- Ricardo "Joy" B. Cleofas, BS Candidate (1968–1970) - Basketball
- Lyle "Jun" M. Ross, Jr., GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Basketball, Track & Field
- Andres "Chito" Y. Narvasa, Jr., GS '70 HS '74 AB '78 - Basketball
- Stephen "Steve" H. Watson, GS '72 HS '76 BS Candidate(1976–1979) - Basketball
- Luis "Louie" E. Gepuela, GS '70 HS '75 BS '79 - Volleyball
- Matthew "Fritz" P. Gaston, AB '80 - Basketball
- Cristino "Tito" L. Panlilio, GS '65, HS '69 AB '73 MBA '81 - Basketball, Track & Field
Fabilioh IX - 2003 Induction
- Mario "Bay" S. Ballesteros, BS Candidate (1953–1956) - Basketball
- Rafael "Lito" E. Carvajal, GS '52 HS '56 BS '60 - Basketball
- Abundio "Ding" S. Camua, HS '59 BS '64 - Track & field
- Alfonso "Al" D. Keh, GS '57 HS '61 BS '65 - Track & Field
- Jaime "Jimmy" P. Pinzon, GS '57 HS '62 BS '66 - Track & Field
- Gonzalo "Lito" B. Misa, GS '60 HS '64 AB '69 - Track & Field
- Celso L. Lobregat, AB '70 - Football, Track & Field
- Federico "Padim" D. Israel, Jr., AB '78 - Basketball
- Edmidio "Boy" V. Ramos, Jr., GS '70 HS '74 AB '78 - Volleyball
- Bernardo "Joy" C. Carpio, AB '79 - Basketball
- Louis Philippe "Louie" N. Rabat, GS '71 HS '75 AB '79 - Basketball
- Ramon "Choy" O. Cojuangco, Jr., GS '71 HS '75 - Volleyball
- Gregorio "Ogie" Y. Narvasa II, GS '73 HS '77 BS '81 - Basketball
- Jose Rene D. Banzon, GS '74 HS '78 BS '82 - Track & field, Basketball
Fabilioh X - 2006 Induction
- Edgardo "Ed" V. Bunuan, GS '63 HS '67 AB '71 - Football
- Jaime "Jamie" J. Cruz, GS '69 HS '73 - Track & Field, Basketball
- Vincent "Chot" P. Reyes, GS '77 HS '81 AB '85 - Basketball coach
- Arnulfo "Ompong" M. Mérida - Football coach
Fabilioh XI - 2009 Induction
- Bernabe "Bong" R. Violago, Jr., GS '62 HS '66 AB '70 - Track & Field
- Levi S. Encinas, Jr., GS '69 HS '73 - Volleyball
- Lawrence "Larry" M. Gochioco, HS '74 BS '78 - Volleyball, Track & Field
- Edwin S. Chow, GS ' 72 HS '76 BS '80 - Track & Field
- Emilio "Nonoy" K. Chuatico, Jr., AB '88 - Basketball
- Alejandro "Alex" P. W. Araneta, GS '81 HS '85 BS '89 - Basketball
- Joseph Kenneth "Jet" P. Nieto, HS '85 BS '89 - Basketball
- Joseph "Sep" S. Canlas, GS '81 HS '85 Col '90 - Basketball
- Jose Raul "George" C. Canlas, M. D., GS '74 HS '78 - Sports Medicine
Fabilioh XII - 2012 Induction
- John Gilbert "Jun" Reyes, Jr., GS '81 HS '85 Col Candidate '90 - Basketball
- Rodericko Cesar "Olsen" Racela, HS '87 AB '91 - Basketball
- Enrique Mario "Eric" Reyes, BS '91 - Basketball
- Daniel "Danny" Francisco, GS '83 HS '87 AB '92 - Basketball
- Jun Gonzales - Track & Field
- Antonio C. Cuyegkeng II, GS '58 HS '62 BS '67 MA '76 - Track & Field
- Francisco "Piquillo" D. Enage IV, GS '72 HS '76 BS '80 - Volleyball
- Fernando "Andy" R. Nanagas, GS '71 HS '75 AB '79 - Volleyball
- Eduardo "Eddie" A. Apacible BS '77 - Volleyball
- Agapito "Pitong" Custodio - Volleyball coach
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