March 11, 2012 - A dark early rise. I woke up at exactly 5am because I need to be at McDo beside DLSU to meet up with Masa. Why? Because we'll be watching the Eagle Ridge Volleyball tournament in Cavite. So we decided to meet up there by 7am because the event will start at 9am. Masa fetched me from McDo by 7:30am and we headed to our destination. Good thing we're up early and there is no traffic but the thing is... we don't know where it is exactly, that Eagle Ridge Golf club place.
We reached Cavite and now is the time for the hunt. So we just travelled straight and looked for a gas station where we can ask for directions. I asked the gasoline boy which direction shall we take. He said that we missed a turn. So we headed back and looked for the turn he is pointing at. Being human species from the north, this place is really something new. So we asked again for directions. This time, I asked the tricycle driver and said that we are on the right track. we just have turn left on where he pointed. So we did such.
We entered a village-like place. The place is really cozy. Just like province because of the fresh air but with civilized structures. We just have to open the window just to feel how fresh the air is. No signs of pollution and all compared to Manila's ever lasting dirty air. Along the way, we are seeing street signs that are AWESOME. We saw signs like California, Los Angeles, and such. I think the street names are inspired from America's states. After around 10 minutes of travel, we finally found the place. We can hear the crowd going wild as we just parked the car.
Masa with FEU's Gyzelle Sy
We were almost just in time when we took our seats. The game system is in a round-robin basis and the top 2 will battle for the championship. The elimination round will be in a best of 3 sets basis. The finals will be decided with a best of 5 sets. The first game was DLSU Lady Spikers vs UST Tigresses. The Lady Spikers overpowered the tigresses in the first set as they scored 25 against UST's 15. The second set was a close one for UST as they scored 23 against DLSU's 25. They did their best to beat the Lady Spikers but the defending champions still have their A-game.
Masa with Lady Spiker Mika Reyes (#3)
After the game, we decided to take a picture with the team. But unfortunately, they went inside the shower/locker room instantly and we decided to just wait for the next after game.
Masa with Lady Spiker's Head Coach Ramil de Jesus
Me with Lady Spiker's Head Coach Ramil de Jesus
Me with Lady Spiker Mika Reyes (#3)
Me with FEU's Gyzelle Sy
Lady Spiker Cha Cruz signing Masa's shirt
Lady Spiker Cha Cruz signing Masa's shirt
Me with Lady Spiker Mika Reyes (#3)
After that breathtaking moment, we decided to go to the canteen to find out that they sell expensive beverages. So we decided to buy something to eat just a few steps outside the court. Outside, there is this hotdog stand. There we decided to have our merienda. The next game is 3 hours from now because the games in between consists of the men's and women's game which doesn't include the lady spikers. So we ended up chilling outside until their next game.
Masa with Lady Spiker Cha Cruz (#11)
Me with Lady Spiker Cha Cruz (#11)
Masa with Lady Spiker Melissa Gohing (#5)
Masa with Lady Spiker Michele Gumabao (#7)
Me with Lady Spiker Melissa Gohing (#5)
The next game of the Lady Spikers is against FEU. I forgot to take down the score, sorry... But the thing here is, the Lady Spikers won.
Me with Lady Spiker Michele Gumabao (#7)
After the game, we then now decided to take a picture with the team and have our shirts signed. Of course it's something new seeing the players up close after a game like this. Usually when a volleyball game is held at Flying V arena, the players walk straight to their locker room. After that, they go again straight to their shuttles and the fans don't have a moment like this. So we savored this moment!
Masa with Lady Spiker Cienne Cruz
Masa with Lady Spiker Camille Cruz
Me with Lady Spiker Camille Cruz (I look so gay LOOOOL)
Me with Lady Spiker Cienne Cruz
Masa and I ate lunch after the picture taking moments. Not very surprising but we AGAIN bought hotdog sandwiches for lunch. For it is the cheapest food back there. LOL. Then while chilling beside the hotdog stand, we saw the Lady Spikers after their refreshing shower before eating their lunch. Because I haven't got a nice picture with Mika Reyes, I decided to have a picture with her again haha.
Me with Lady Spiker Mika Reyes (#3)
Just look how tall we are. HAHAHAHAHA JK
Then after some time of waiting, we decided to watch a game of men's volleyball team. I forgot again what teams were rallying their skills out but while we were watching, we saw the twins Camille and Cienne near us. So when the set ended, we decided to have a picture with them and have our shirts signed too.
DLSU Lady Spikers vs. UE video
The third game came. DLSU vs UE. The Lady Spikers got the first set. This match is somehow depressing for the UE squad as in the second set, coach Ramil changed his players as he changed all the starters with the bench players. This will be the first time I'd be seeing Wensh Tiu play. I was astonished how Wensh played that time. I might even say that she's the one who's gonna replace Cha in terms of offense but who knows, Camille Cruz might be playing in the 75th season and her offensive power is still comparable to Cha's.
After the game against UE, we decided to buy some ice cream. While doing so, we saw Ara Galang. We decided also to take a picture with her.
Me with Lady Spiker Victonara Galang (#10)
Masa with Lady Spiker Victonara Galang (#10)
Lady Spikers practicing before the final game
The final game between the DLSU Lady Spikers and UST Tigresses began. Masa and I cheered our heart out as we shouted our university cheers! The first set ended with a score of 25-17.
Now the second set began. You know, I';m not just good with the details this time because... I don't know. Well anyway, the Lady Spiker got the seconds set once more with a score of 25-23. The score tells us that the fight was really close. All I can remember is how Masa and I cheered intensely.
Anyway, the last set came. This time, the Lady Spikers ended the set with a score of 25-20. The Tigresses showed a very good game but of course, the defending champions still have the edge and won the tournament again. Still, good game UST Tigresses :D
After the game, we talked to Cha Cruz to have a picture with the team. She said that they'll change first. So Masa and I waited for them. It's already around 10pm that time. We waited for about 20 minutes and they already went outside the locker/shower room. So we approached Cha again and gathered her teammates! We were so happy to have a photograph with them! It feels like it's just once in a lifetime experience.
Me with Lady Spiker Abi Maraño (#2)
Masa with Lady Spiker Abi Maraño (#2)
As we leave the venue, Cha asked "uuwi na kayo?" well we replied with a "oo e, late na :)" and she replied back with "sige ingat kayo ha :)" Hahaha Masa was overflowing with joy that time!
Guess what, while we reversing the car, he accidentally bumped into another car. HAHAHAHAHA. Well we assumed that it's just the plate number that we bumped on so we just carried our trip to his condo. Being a real friend, he let me stay in his condo over the night to avoid the notorious Taft area.
Before we ended up in his condo, we first bought something to eat from McDonald's. Then we headed towards his condo. Inside, I excitedly uploaded all of our pics and tagged along our friends who didn't make it with us! I forgot what their reasons were but I believe in the saying "Pag gusto may paraan, pag ayaw maraming dahilan." But I think their reasons were reasonable because it's a sunday and it's a family day of course.
I tagged Mico in this pic of Camille's signature on a clapper. It's the best I can get for my friend, his idol's signature. Well at least this made him smile for the moment. Is it? LOL. Anyway, ANIMO LA SALLE!!!
Smile :)
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