The University of the East (UE) achieved a historic feat by securing its first-ever golden double in the UAAP Season 87 high school Judo competition. Both the girls' and boys' teams emerged victorious, marking a significant milestone for the university.
UNIVERSITY of the East (UE) made University Athletic Association of the Philippines ( UAAP ) history by posting its first-ever golden double in Season 87 high school Judo action on Sunday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium. UE’s girls team went back-to-back for a fifth UAAP crown with 45 points, while the boys’ squad ruled with 36 points, beating University of Santo Tomas (UST) in the medal countback with four gold medals—the Tiger Cubs also had 36 points but with three golds.
Jhenica Serrano shone brightest for UE by running away with both the Most Valuable Player and Rookie of the Year honors—she capped her gold medal campaign with a victory over teammate and training partner Gabrielle Dizon in the girls’ -44 kgs division. Quency Khian Alcala (-48 kgs), Dennice Tan (-52 kgs) and Lileth Pumay (-57 kgs) completed UE’s golden run with Sophia Novino adding a silver in the -48 kgs category. Myrina Labjahasan’s gold medal in the -70 kgs and Solenn Trillo’s silver in the -63 kgs division set the tone for UE’s domination on the first of the two-day championship on Saturday. The Junior Warriors also fended off UST’s late charge to claim the boys’ overall crown behind a strong performance by Paolo Dolor, who posed a huge win over De La Salle Zobel’s Elijah James Manuel in the boys’ -81 kgs division. Most Valuable Player Chezter Caminong (-66 kgs), Rookie of the Year Deon Ezekiel Ordoño (-60 kgs) and Albrene Borja Jr. (-55 kgs) won UE’s other gold medals in the boys’ contest. “The team’s training is always, and has been, challenging,” UE head coach Rodimple Rodriguez said. “But I always tell the athletes that our ultimate goal is to do well in international competitions, that’s our ultimate target.” UST finished second in both divisions with 31 points in the girls’ side on two gold, four silver and five bronze medals and 36 points in the boys’ contest on a 3-3-6 gold-silver-bronze tall
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