DLSZ Lawn Tennis Team Bags Multiple Awards
Congratulations to our DLSZ Lawn Tennis Team for winning the following competitions this Academic Year 2025-2026:
56th WNCAA
The DLSZ Tennis Team won its 12th consecutive WNCAA Championship last February 7 and 11, 2026 at the Miriam Tennis Court in Quezon City. One of the highlights of the competition was the team bringing home the Most Valuable Player award, earned by Jana Jelena Nicole Diaz (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2027). She shares, “As one of the seniors, I would be lying if I said that there was no pressure, because we really wanted to keep our record. Through the guidance of our coach, we were able to give our best and pour our hearts out on the court, all while not forgetting that we also needed to enjoy our time playing against the other schools and supporting our own team. Additionally, our 12-peat is incredibly surreal, and being named MVP was just an extra achievement for me—it shows how much I can achieve when I am with the right people.”
Inter-school Tennis Association (ISTA)
The tournaments took place from November 2025 to February 2026 across different divisions. It was held at the International School Manila (ISM) tennis courts in Taguig City and Colegio San Agustin (CSA) in Makati City.
Junior High School Girls
Rather than letting a missed championship define them, the players leaned into the experience, meeting every challenge with a signature grit. Their season-long dedication proved that character, not just trophies, defines a champion.
Senior High School Girls
During the competition, the team fell a bit short. “We gave it our all on the court, but of course, our opponents did the same,” shares Jana Jelena Nicole Diaz (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2027). The pressure was there for both sides, and every match they played was close, which showed how hard they fought and how much they were willing to give.
“It was disappointing not to finish the way we had hoped, but we understand that this experience will only make us stronger and better players moving forward,” added Jana.
Reaching the finals is still an achievement that the team proudly embraces, and one they are truly grateful for.
Junior High School Boys Division 2
On the other hand, the boys’ team secured the Championship title. Facing formidable opponents, their victory was a clear display of the fighting spirit required to come out on top. This win stands as a testament to their months of rigorous training, hard work, and dedication throughout the entire season.
Senior High School Boys
Additionally, the Seniors made sure they did not close the season without showing exactly what they were made of. They left everything on the court, proving that their years of experience and grit were worth it.
DepEd City Meet
The team won Gold in the DepEd City Meet, representing Muntinlupa last December 5, 2025 at the San Juanico Tennis Court, Muntinlupa City. Through their time together, the student-athletes developed a collective confidence in their shared potential, trusting that there was no challenge they could not tackle if they faced it as one.
Secondary Girls
Jana Jelena Nicole Diaz (DLSZ BRafeNHS 2027)- Gold
Avegail Joy Ansay (DLSZ 2027) – Gold
Claire Justine Casiller (DLSZ 2028) and Michaela Isabel Suarez (DLSZ 2030)– Doubles – Gold
Secondary Boys
Raphael Luis Wong (DLSZ 2028) – Gold
Jairo Zepplin Flores (DLSZ 2029) – Gold
88th UAAP
The team also reached the Final Four (4) in the 88th UAAP Team Games last March 28, 2026 at Colegio San Agustin, Bulacan.
Animo La Salle!
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