De La Salle Santiago Zobel School’s Junior Lady Archers marked history as the 56th season WNCAA champions after defeating Chiang Kai Shek College with a total score of 65-61 on December 7, 2025, at Chiang Kai Shek College (CKSC) Main Campus, Manila City.
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After fourteen long years, the wait has finally come to an end, and a new chapter of history has been written. The WNCAA championship is more than an athletic achievement; it is the culmination of profound perseverance, unwavering commitment, and the collective spirit that the team carried through every challenge they faced. Junior Lady Archer Vienne Diaz (DLSZ 2026) shared, “After fourteen years, we did not simply win, we made history.”
The team’s journey was shaped by consistency, discipline, and determination. Day after day, they pushed beyond their limits, driven by the belief that this moment was worth every sacrifice. Through moments of doubt, fatigue, and uncertainty, they anchored themselves by keeping God at the center of their every action. In Him, the team discovered purpose, strength, and the courage to continue.
This victory extended far beyond the team. It belonged to the coaches, whose leadership and dedication have guided them; to the players who came before them, those who fought, struggled, and laid the groundwork for this moment; to the players’ families and friends, whose unwavering support kept them grounded; and to the entire Lasallian community, whose belief in the Junior Lady Archers remained steadfast through every season of waiting.
Today, they celebrate not only a championship but the breaking of barriers long thought unbreakable. This triumph is a powerful reminder that with faith, unity, and perseverance, even the longest waits can end in victory.
United Collegiate Championship League
Additionally, the DLSZ Junior Lady Archers secured the First Runner Up title against the Philippine College of Criminology on December 8, 2025, at the United Collegiate Championship League.
Competing against collegiate-level athletes, the team displayed commendable discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
In recognition of their exceptional individual performances, Sofia Alessandra Martinez (DLSZ 2028) and Mary Georgeilene Gales (DLSZ 2028) were selected as members of the tournament’s Mythical Five. This distinction underscores their significant contributions to the team’s success and highlights their growing prominence within the sport.
This achievement marks an important milestone for the Junior Lady Archers, reflecting the team’s continued development and their ability to compete at a high level even against more experienced opponents. Their performance stands as a testament to the dedication and potential of the athletes and the program as a whole.
Congratulations, Junior Lady Archers, for the back-to-back wins! Animo La Salle!
