Row 2 (kneeling): Bettina Dela Cruz, Anya Feraren, Mika Mabilog, Nik Aguanta, Caitie Fisher, Zoe Legaspi, Jeal Borro, Jamie Alviar, Bryce Vergara, Iyah Naniong, Julia Abalos, & Kimi Feraren
Row 3 (standing): Ela San Pedro, Lily Lector, Saab Enriquez, Yeji Yoon, Yanna Garcia, Micah Parial, Zoe Geronimo, Martina Guevara, Fhrizia Mercado, Zoey San Luis, Sam Maranan, Yana Bichara, Anya Arias, Julinna De Vera, Leilah Tso
A moment that will be remembered in De La Salle Santiago Zobel (DLSZ) sports for years to come, the DLSZ High School (HS) Animo Squad made history by securing the school’s first-ever Gold medal at the 55th WNCAA Cheerleading Competition Juniors Division held on March 16, 2025 at the Rizal Memorial Coliseum, Manila City. This groundbreaking victory was not just about winning — it was about resilience, dedication, and the unbreakable spirit of an all-female squad determined to leave their mark.
This gold medal serves as a symbol of breaking barriers and setting new standards. It further solidifies the importance of a strong foundation, one built through grassroots development, which captures years of investment in our young athletes, from Baby Gap (Grade School Animo Squad) to HS Animo Squad.
May these athletes inspire others to dream big, work hard, and continue the tradition of excellence.
WNCAA Juniors Division Champion Team:
- Julia Felicia Abalos (DLSZ 2026)
- Anika Julienne Aguanta (DLSZ 2026)
- Julianna Marie Alviar (DLSZ 2028)
- Anya Adelle Arias (DLSZ 2025)
- Katelyn Gail Aribon (DLSZ 2025)
- Eliana Bichara (DLSZ 2025)
- Jeal Alexia Borro (DLSZ 2028)
- Sophia Isabel Castro (DLSZ 2025)
- Juliana De Vera (DLSZ 2025)
- Anya Mikhel Feraren (DLSZ 2025)
- Kimi Felicia Feraren (DLSZ 2028)
- Catherine Rose Fisher (DLSZ 2030)
- Alyssa Marella Gantioqui (DLSZ 2026)
- Rianna Angelique Garcia (DLSZ 2026)
- Isabelle Geronimo, Co-Captain (DLSZ 2026)
- Martina Caela Guevara, Captain (DLSZ 2025)
- Zoe Madeleine Legaspi (DLSZ 2026)
- Fhristiansen Gayle Mercado, Treasurer (DLSZ 2026)
- Mikaela Francesca Mabilog (DLSZ 2025)
- Samantha Marie Maranan (DLSZ 2027)
- Aleeyah Louise Naniong (DLSZ 2025)
- Jaimee Micah Parial (DLSZ 2027)
- Kylee Felicity Pardillo (DLSZ 2029)
- Isabella Marie Reyes (DLSZ 2027)
- Jaimie Zuri San Luis, Secretary (DLSZ 2025)
- Caitlyn Marie Sarmiento (DLSZ 2030)
- Brooklyn Kaylie Sauler (DLSZ 2029)
- Mohan Isabelle Tong (DLSZ 2027)
- Sing Ching Leilah Soleil Tso (DLSZ 2028)
- Bryce Regina Vergara (DLSZ 2030)
WNCAA Student Managers
- Maria Daniela San Pedro (DLSZ 2027)
- Samantha Dominique Santiago (DLSZ 2025)
Behind every champion team is a group of dedicated coaches who push, inspire, and believe in their athletes long before they believe in themselves. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations too to Coaches Andro Garde, Lester Go, and Celine Tanjuatco. Cheers to the DLSZ Administration and dear parents for the unwavering support for all our athletes.
This gold medal is as much yours as it is the team’s. It is a team that believed in themselves, fought for their dreams, and made HERstory.
Animo La Salle!