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Chrizel, a senior athlete who is also serving as the Student Council STEM Representative, remarked that she was enthusiastic and grateful about the return of ISAC, and it was especially notable for being her final inter-school tournament as a Monarch athlete. She said, “It’s my last year on the varsity team, so I have to exert everything while I enjoy the sport that I love, which is volleyball.”
Even before the official line-up for SISC’s delegation was selected, Chiara and Chrizel prepared physically and mentally to build their capabilities and confidence to compete. Continuous conditioning exercises, volleyball skill practices, and matched tune-ups were some of the important training they did. ISAC training not only involved skill but also strategic thinking and confident collaboration in the court.
As an extended conclusion to the school pride festivities initiated during Spirit Week, the school Athletics Department held the Faculty and Student Ball (FaStBall) 2022 — a mini sports tournament in the Monarch’s Gym last October 28 and November 11 for JHS and SHS respectively.
‘The tournament allowed students and faculty members alike to competitively participate in the school’s three main sports activities: volleyball, football, and basketball. The event also aimed to promote student-teacher camaraderie in days of respite from academic activities.
Due to the past quarantine restrictions of the COVID- 19 pandemic, FaStBall 2022 marked its return since 2019, as well as the first major intra-school sports event for this school year and after two virtual learning years.
Chiara prioritized blocking out negativity to focus on her goal of winning and how she’ll perform. The Team Captain mentioned that her physical preparations included consistent conditioning and maintenance of a balanced diet and rest to keep her body healthy.
Chrizel, who believed that preparation requires effort and discipline, said that “being able to be surrounded by a supportive atmosphere, have the time to work out and have a balanced diet, and seek guidance from God were the things that made me prepare for the tournament.”