Arellano Chiefs
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The Arellano University Chiefs are the athletic teams of Arellano University
. The school's teams compete in the NCAA
and the NCRAA
. The team has several intercollegiate
varsity
sports teams for women and men at Arellano.
in 2006 when they were defeated by the Saint Francis of Assisi College
Doves. In a repeat finals appearance in 2007, head coach Leo Isaac
finally led the Chiefs to the championship with a 67–64 game three win against the EAC
Generals
. The Chiefs relied on their defense to stop EAC's Ronjay Buenafe
, while supporters of the rival teams had to be restrained inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum
. The then Baby Chiefs also defeated the Olivarez College
juniors team in their own title series to ensure both NCRAA basketball titles would go to their Juan Sumulong Campus
.
In 2008, the Chiefs reigned anew against 2006 tormentor St. Francis in two games., while the Baby Chiefs also swept the Dovelets in juniors' competition to keep both basketball trophies. The Chiefs' NCRAA championship caused their qualification to the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship
for basketball. In the PCC, they defeated UCN
Golden Dragons in the first round, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by three-peat NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions
.
The Chiefs were able to qualify anew for the 2009 NCRAA finals, but they were defeated by upstarts Universal College
Golden Dragons in overtime to deny the Chiefs of a third consecutive championship, while the Baby Chiefs were luckier as they defeated the Rizal Technological University
Baby Thunders to clinch their third consecutive championship.
The Chiefs are also the reigning three-time Fr. Martin's Cup champions, their last championship coming in 2009 against Philippine Merchant Marine School.
With the departure of Philippine Christian University
(PCU) Dolphins
after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and Arellano was one of the schools that lodged their application. Arellano was named as one of the frontrunners, but the NCAA Policy Board fail to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season
.
However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and Arellano, along with the AUF Great Danes
and fellow NCRAA member EAC Generals
were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships.
The Chiefs finished their 2009 campaigned fifth, the best among the guest teams, with an 8–10 record. At the end of the tournament, Giorgio Ciriacruz was named as part of the Mythical Five (all-NCAA team), the only player from a guest team to be named in the five-member roster.
On the Season 87
of NCAA
, Isiah Ciriacruz won't play for the season due to a sustained injury and Adrian Celada was named as Team Captain.
Arellano University
Arellano University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Manila, Philippines, established in 1938 by Florentino Cayco, Sr. as the Arellano Law College which was later known as Arellano Colleges...
. The school's teams compete in the NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is an athletics association of nine colleges and universities in the Philippines. Established in 1924, the NCAA is the oldest athletic association in the Philippines...
and the NCRAA
National Capital Region Athletic Association
The National Capital Region Athletic Association is an athletic association in Metro Manila , Philippines established in 1993...
. The team has several intercollegiate
College athletics
College athletics refers primarily to sports and athletic competition organized and funded by institutions of tertiary education . In the United States, college athletics is a two-tiered system. The first tier includes the sports that are sanctioned by one of the collegiate sport governing bodies...
varsity
Varsity team
In the United States and Canada, varsity sports teams are the principal athletic teams representing a college, university, high school or other secondary school. Such teams compete against the principal athletic teams at other colleges/universities, or in the case of secondary schools, against...
sports teams for women and men at Arellano.
History
Originally as the Arellano Flaming Arrows, the team won the National Student's Championship (NSC) in the 1970s. Years later, the Chiefs entered the best-of-three finals in the men's basketball division of the NCRAANational Capital Region Athletic Association
The National Capital Region Athletic Association is an athletic association in Metro Manila , Philippines established in 1993...
in 2006 when they were defeated by the Saint Francis of Assisi College
Saint Francis of Assisi College System
Saint Francis of Assisi College is a system of private, Catholic-oriented but non-sectarian Philippine educational institutions, offering complete education from pre-school up to the graduate or masteral level of education...
Doves. In a repeat finals appearance in 2007, head coach Leo Isaac
Leo Isaac
Leandro Isaac is a retired basketball player in the Philippine Basketball Association. He is the former head coach of the Barako Bull Energy Boosters in the PBA...
finally led the Chiefs to the championship with a 67–64 game three win against the EAC
Emilio Aguinaldo College
The Emilio Aguinaldo College is a private school in Manila, Philippines. It runs under the management of the Marian Clinics Incorporated.-Faculties and Schools:The college offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the following disciplines:...
Generals
EAC Generals
The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals are the varsity teams of Emilio Aguinaldo College of Ermita, Manila. They currently play at the Universities and Colleges Athletic Association and the National Capital Region Athletic Association ....
. The Chiefs relied on their defense to stop EAC's Ronjay Buenafe
Ronjay Buenafe
Ron Jayson Buenafe , better known as Ronjay Buenafe, is a Filipino professional basketball player who currently plays for the Rain or Shine Elasto Painters in the Philippine Basketball Association. He had a successful rookie season earning All-Rookie first-five for the 2007-08 campaign...
, while supporters of the rival teams had to be restrained inside the Rizal Memorial Coliseum
Rizal Memorial Coliseum
The Rizal Memorial Coliseum is one of two indoor sporting arenas located inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Philippines, the other being the Ninoy Aquino Stadium...
. The then Baby Chiefs also defeated the Olivarez College
Olivarez College
The Olivarez College is located in Dr. A. Santos Avenue, Sucat Road, Parañaque, Philippines. It is the only school in Parañaque City that is accredited by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools, Colleges and Universities and the Philippine Association of Colleges and Universities -...
juniors team in their own title series to ensure both NCRAA basketball titles would go to their Juan Sumulong Campus
Arellano University
Arellano University is a private, nonsectarian university located in Manila, Philippines, established in 1938 by Florentino Cayco, Sr. as the Arellano Law College which was later known as Arellano Colleges...
.
In 2008, the Chiefs reigned anew against 2006 tormentor St. Francis in two games., while the Baby Chiefs also swept the Dovelets in juniors' competition to keep both basketball trophies. The Chiefs' NCRAA championship caused their qualification to the 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship
2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship
The 2008 Philippine Collegiate Championship is the inaugural tournament of the Philippine Collegiate Championship for basketball. The champion teams from the University Athletic Association of the Philippines , National Collegiate Athletic Association , the Cebu Schools Athletic Foundation, Inc...
for basketball. In the PCC, they defeated UCN
Universal College
Universal College, formerly the Universal College of Nursing, is a school located in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was established in 2005.-External links:*...
Golden Dragons in the first round, but they were eliminated in the quarterfinals by three-peat NCAA champions San Beda Red Lions
San Beda Red Lions
The San Beda Red Lions are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of San Beda College.San Beda is the only founding member left in the league....
.
The Chiefs were able to qualify anew for the 2009 NCRAA finals, but they were defeated by upstarts Universal College
Universal College
Universal College, formerly the Universal College of Nursing, is a school located in Parañaque City, Metro Manila, Philippines. It was established in 2005.-External links:*...
Golden Dragons in overtime to deny the Chiefs of a third consecutive championship, while the Baby Chiefs were luckier as they defeated the Rizal Technological University
Rizal Technological University
Rizal Technological University is an educational institution situated in Mandaluyong City, Philippines. RTU was established on July 11, 1969 and formerly known as the Rizal Technological College....
Baby Thunders to clinch their third consecutive championship.
The Chiefs are also the reigning three-time Fr. Martin's Cup champions, their last championship coming in 2009 against Philippine Merchant Marine School.
With the departure of Philippine Christian University
Philippine Christian University
The Philippine Christian University is a private university along Taft Avenue, Manila. It was founded in 1946 through the initiatives of the Laymen of the Evangelical Association of the Philippines. Originally named as Manila Union University, it was renamed as Philippine Christian College...
(PCU) Dolphins
PCU Dolphins
The PCU Dolphins are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of the Philippine Christian University.Their 2004 title was their only NCAA basketball title....
after exposure of several juniors' players enrolling with forged documents, the NCAA originally opened its doors for new members, and Arellano was one of the schools that lodged their application. Arellano was named as one of the frontrunners, but the NCAA Policy Board fail to garner enough number of votes to admit a new member which closed the doors for new members for their 2009–10 season
NCAA Season 85
-Awardees:*Most Valuable Player: John Wilson *Rookie of the Year: Sudan Daniel -Bracket:-Volleyball:The volleyball tournaments commence on August 16, 2009 at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium...
.
However, the NCAA invited "guest teams" instead, and Arellano, along with the AUF Great Danes
AUF Great Danes
The Angeles University Foundation Great Danes are the varsity teams of Angeles University Foundation of Angeles, Pampanga.They will play as a guest team in the 2009–10 season of the National Collegiate Athletic Association . Their men's basketball team won the 2007 National Inter-Collegiate...
and fellow NCRAA member EAC Generals
EAC Generals
The Emilio Aguinaldo College Generals are the varsity teams of Emilio Aguinaldo College of Ermita, Manila. They currently play at the Universities and Colleges Athletic Association and the National Capital Region Athletic Association ....
were accepted as guest teams for the 2009–10 season, where they are also eligible to win championships.
The Chiefs finished their 2009 campaigned fifth, the best among the guest teams, with an 8–10 record. At the end of the tournament, Giorgio Ciriacruz was named as part of the Mythical Five (all-NCAA team), the only player from a guest team to be named in the five-member roster.
On the Season 87
NCAA Season 87
-Awards:*Most Valuable Player: Calvin Abueva, San Sebastian College-Recoletos*Rookie of the Year: Josan Nimes, Mapua Institute of Technology-Bracket:-Awards:*Most Valuable Player: Rey Nambatac, Colegio de San Juan de Letran...
of NCAA
National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines)
The National Collegiate Athletic Association is an athletics association of nine colleges and universities in the Philippines. Established in 1924, the NCAA is the oldest athletic association in the Philippines...
, Isiah Ciriacruz won't play for the season due to a sustained injury and Adrian Celada was named as Team Captain.