The De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) Lawn Tennis Team has once again proven its dominance in the sport, securing multiple championships in various prestigious competitions- 55th Women’s National Collegiate Athletic Association (WNCAA) (Champion), Muntinlupa Division Meet (Gold) and PCA Inter-High School Girls Tennis Tournament (Champion). The young and talented athletes showcased their skill, determination, and sportsmanship, bringing pride to the school and to the entire Lasallian community.
WNCAA Champions
Congratulations to the DLSZ Lawn Tennis Team for their remarkable victory in the 55th WNCAA Tennis Tournament that was held last January 31, 2025 at Meralco Tennis Court, Pasig City. The team has not only emerged as champions this year, but they have also secured this prestigious title for an impressive 11 consecutive years.
Participating schools:
- De La Salle Santiago Zobel
- St. Paul Pasig
- Assumption College
- Miriam College
The tournament format is a single round robin event, and the team with the most number of wins will be the champion. The team was undefeated the whole tournament and did not lose a match in the tie.
Here are the team members:
• Avegail Joy Ansay (DLSZ 2027)
• Claire Justine Casiller (DLSZ 2028)
• Jana Jelena Diaz (DLSZ 2027)
• Maxine Carissa Favis (DLSZ 2025) – MVP
Muntinlupa Division Meet, Gold
They also won Gold in the Division Meet held last January 23, 2025 at the San Juanico Tennis Club and will be representing Muntinlupa City for the upcoming NCR Meet this March.
During the competition, Avegail Joy Ansay won her singles match and Claire Justine Casiller and Michaela Isabel Suarez won their doubles match.
Here are the team members:
Avegail Joy Ansay (DLSZ 2027)
Claire Justine Casiller (DLSZ 2028)
Michaela Isabel Suarez (DLSZ 2030)
PCA Inter-High School Girls Tennis Tournament Champions
The DLSZ Lawn Tennis Team triumphs as the 41st Philippine Columbian Association (PCA) Inter-High School Team Tennis Tournament Champion last December 8, 2024, at the Philippine Columbian Association Tennis Courts, Paco, Manila.
The tournament format is a single round-robin event, wherein the top two (2) in each bracket will be heading to the semi-finals. The DLSZ team performed exceptionally well against the participating schools- Paref Woodrose, De La Salle Lipa, La Salle Green Hills, Miriam College, and International School Manila (A and B). Towards the final round, they remained undefeated against San Beda, culminating in a well-deserved victory.
Here are the team members:
Avygail Joy Ansay (DLSZ 2027)
Justine Claire Casille (DLSZ 2028)
Maxine Carissa Favis (DLSZ 2025)
Louraine Jallorina (DLSZ 2028)
Michaela Isabel Suarez (DLSZ 2030)
Their outstanding performance in these tournaments exemplifies the values of perseverance and sportsmanship that our school continually promotes. Congratulations and thank you to Coach Hans, Coach Jed, parents, and the rest of the team.
Animo La Salle!