Batch 1993 84 v.s. Batch 1998 71

"I had battle to keep challenging myself

when you get to a certain pinnacle.

You've got to find someways to keep going

out there and play 82 games. That's why I

Squads '93: Roman James Laygo Kent Yuipco Richborn Cagas

Ariel Egay Ernie Eludo Joram Bacor Charlito Casinero Ceasar Zabala Adolfo Aure

A tattoo "Ace card" carved on the outside of Ceasar's right bicep provides justice. Give reason. Establish character. Basically, they are the complete definition of a team who has become unanimously, unconvincingly but unquestionably the best basketball team in this tournament. Ace card represents that team '93 is numero uno. As They go to the whole with lay-ups; as they snatch rebounds, drop dimes, score at will, nullify weak shot attempts, pick and rolls-- his tattoo stands out.

Focus. They can see clearly now. The rain is gone. There are no obstacles in their way. no more blinding lights. No more gossips to misinform them.

Yes, team '93 is still #1. Team '93 is the 2007 SNC CUP champions.

Highlights of the game. Garbage time. A time-honored basketball tradition, as in time to sit starters, time to empty the bench and little time remaining. The outcome has long been decided, and the end is near. But wait. A play destined for a highlight reel can happen at any moment -- even in garbage time.

Coach Adolfo Aure reached deep into his respective bench for Richborn Cagas, who would turn garbage time into showtime. He is prototypical slow big guy with razor-sharp elbows and seriously bad intentions. In his first game, he comes up with it after a scrum under the net. He looks to dump the ball to an open teammate, but no one's there. So he takes a giant step forward. Bad move. Referee Gastardo calls for a three-second violation. Another referee calls for a traveling violation. His move electrifies the crowd and sends his teammates leaping up from their seats.

Inbox score: Laygo 50pts. Yuipco 10pts. Bacor 8pts. Egay 8pts. Zabala 6pts. Eludo 2pts. Casinero Cagas

Nota bene: Misspelled words and names if found, insert the missing letters.

Batchmates,

Welcome to the big dance. Before our championship game on Saturday, we wanted to take the time to thank all of you. We greatly appreciate the e-mails from those who wrote us expressing their support. We also wanted to let you know how proud we are carrying team '93, wearing the blue and red jersey. We can't wait to get out there and show everyone what team '93 are capable of. We'll see you at SNC gym on Saturday morning, 8:30a.m.

Sincerely,

Squad ' 93

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