James Gavina

Sports Writer for @TheGUIDONSports | Follow me for coverage of Ateneo Volleyball | tweets are my own personal views | Personal account: @JamesGavina

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JUST IN: The UAAP releases the new revised schedule that includes a fourth game day per week.

The Blue and Lady Eagles will play UP on March 4, Wednesday at the MOA Arena to start Season 82.

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Ponggay Gaston’s versatile game has taken her to new heights as a volleyball player. From manning the net as a middle blocker to defending the floor as a libero, this photo essay explores her journey to becoming an invaluable piece for the Lady Eagles.

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From young underdogs to UAAP finalists, the story of Ateneo’s Fab 5 is one of triumph and heartbreak. Follow their journey as The GUIDON Sports recaps their legacy and impact in the UAAP.

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UAAP Season 83’s cancellation has starved fans and athletes from a year’s worth of collegiate sporting action. However, the decision to cancel the season was made in good faith given the health concerns, financial implications, and logistical issues.

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Every year, the Ateneo community holds the Bonfire, a night to celebrate the season’s accomplishments. With the COVID-19 pandemic halting all sporting events, The GUIDON Sports takes a trip down memory lane on this uniquely Atenean celebration.

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JUST IN: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UAAP Board of Trustees has decided to cancel Season 83 to ensure the safety and health of the student-athletes and all those involved in the league.

Read the full memo here:

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Thank you @vanie_g for being our first athlete on Fast Break!

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In the first episode of Fast Break, The GUIDON Sports gets to know Vanie Gandler of the Ateneo Women's Volleyball Team with 45 seconds on the clock.

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Despite being away from their families, Ange Kouame, Pat Maagdenberg, and Will Navarro have all found a home and a brotherhood in the halls of Ateneo.

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As Ateneo continues the shift to online learning, The GUIDON's October issue explores the events that transpired within and beyond the Loyola Schools amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Read the October issue here: https://t.co/EJ47wOJPqs

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BREAKING: The UAAP selects Cignal TV as the league’s official broadcasting partner for the next six seasons. Fans can watch games live on TV 5’s One Sports and other affiliate channels on Cignal starting Season 83.

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Popularized by the NBA, the bubble model is one of many scenarios the UAAP is considering for Season 83. Here is how the collegiate league can pull it off despite having significantly less resources than the pro league.

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The GUIDON Sports takes a trip down memory lane as we revisit the last decade of Ateneo Women's Volleyball history that featured three championships and seven finals appearances.

Browse the full album here: https://t.co/CxsXHmNPfk

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LOOK: 6’4” Nigerian wing spiker Aimar Okeke (@AimarChidi) adds talent and depth to the Ateneo Men’s Volleyball Team this UAAP Season 83. Okeke represented Nigeria in the 2019 FIVB Volleyball Boys’ U19 World Championship.

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LOOK: The UAAP Season 82 Closing Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 25, at 4 PM. Catch the livestream on the ABS-CBN Sports official website, Facebook page, or YouTube channel.

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From the Ateneo Intramurals Athletics Council:

"The Ateneo IAC stands in solidarity with ABS-CBN and over 11,000 workers who have lost their jobs during this pandemic."

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#NoToABSCBNShutdown
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"UAAP’s graduating seniors...could still return for Season 83."

“They are still qualified to play as long as they are still 25-years-old...The student-athletes can enroll to a second degree or at the graduate school.”

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OUT NOW: Despite the cancellation of UAAP Season 82, the stories of the second semester Ateneo teams still deserve to be heard.

Check out The GUIDON Sports UAAP Season 82 Second Semester Primer here: https://t.co/63U9AFUzMQ

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LOOK: The UAAP releases a memo announcing the official cancellation of Season 82. Further details to follow.

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JUST IN: UAAP Season 82 has been officially cancelled in light of the extended enhanced community quarantine. | via @uaap_official

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JUST IN: The UAAP has announced the tentative cancellation of the remaining tournaments in Season 82.

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JUST IN: The UAAP has cancelled all Junior competitions and will work towards an alternative format for the Seniors Division.

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