Adamson Soaring Falcons

Summary

The Adamson Soaring Falcons are the collegiate men's varsity teams of Adamson University that play in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines which is the mother sports league of the Falcons. The collegiate women's varsity teams are called the Lady Falcons while the high school varsity teams are called the Baby Falcons and Lady Baby Falcons.

Adamson Soaring Falcons
Logo of Adamson Soaring Falcons
SchoolAdamson University
LeagueUAAP
Joined1952 - probationary member
1953 - probationary membership expired
1970 - rejoined as a probationary member
1971 - admitted as a regular member
LocationErmita, Manila, Philippines
Team colorsBlue White
Women's teamLady Falcons
Juniors' teamBaby Falcons
Seniors' general championships
Juniors' general championships

The university's varsity teams also participate in other sports leagues such as the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup, Fr. Martin's Cup, University Games, and Premier Volleyball League.

Team mascot and colors edit

The school's choice of the falcon as its mascot is symbolic. Just as the falcon soars high before inflicting harm on its prey, so do the varsity teams of Adamson soar high to defeat their opponents in a sporting event.[citation needed]

Blue (navy blue) and White are Adamson's official school color.

Varsity team monikers edit

Adamson Team Monikers
Sport Men's Team Women's Team Boys' Team Girls' Team
  Basketball Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Volleyball Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Beach volleyball Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Football Adamson Soaring Falcons No team No team No team
  Baseball Adamson Soaring Falcons No team No team No team
  Softball No team Adamson Lady Falcons No team No team
  Judo No team No team No team No team
  Taekwondo No team No team No team No team
  Fencing No team No team No team No team
  Swimming No team No team No team No team
  Track and field Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Badminton Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Tennis Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Table tennis Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Chess Adamson Soaring Falcons Adamson Lady Falcons Adamson Baby Falcons Adamson Lady Baby Falcons
  Cheerleading Adamson Pep Squad
  Streetdance Adamson CAST Adamson Cauldron Dance Company

Increasing participation edit

The mother sports league of the Adamson Falcons is the UAAP, which has tournaments in fifteen sports. Adamson does not participate in all fifteen sports or all divisions of a sport. The school authorities are now addressing this. They have set as a goal the full participation of the school in all tournaments of the UAAP.

In Season 76 (2013–14), Adamson University fielded high school team in the UAAP girls' division. This high school girls' team participates in the sport of volleyball and is called the Lady Baby Falcons. Also, in Season 76, Adamson fielded teams in the swimming tournament's men's and women's divisions. Then, in Season 77 (2014–15), Adamson fielded a football team in the men's division. In Season 79 (2016–17), Adamson fielded a team for the first time in a volleyball tournament. More teams will be fielded shortly to achieve the goal of full participation.

Team sports edit

Baseball edit

Men's team edit

Adamson Soaring Falcons roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
SF 20   Emmanuel Anabo 6'2" (1.88m) 1st Colegio de San Juan de Letran
G 25   Kenji Cañete 6'0" (1.83m) 1st Colegio de San Juan de Letran
C 23   Mario C. Barasi Jr. 6'7" (2.01m) 2nd University of Perpetual Help System DALTA
F 99   Joshua Barcelona 6'4" (1.93m) 2nd Adamson High School
G 22   Jhon Arthur R. Calisay 6'2" (1.88m) 2nd Technological Institute of the Philippines
G 17   Jed Cedrick T. Colonia 6'2" (1.88m) 4th Sacred Heart School - Ateneo de Cebu
C 23   Mudiaga Ojarikre 6'10" (2.08m) 1st Federal University of Technology Minna
G 24   John Mattroven N. Erolon 6'0" (1.83m) 3rd Adamson High School
G 28   Ahmad Didat Hanapi 6'1" (1.85m) 4th Adamson High School
G 7   Jerom R. Lastimosa 5'11" (1.8m) 4th Asian College - Dumaguete
F 29   Vince G. Magbuhos 6'5" (1.96m) 4th University of the East
C 10   Cedrick R. Manzano 6'4" (1.93m) 1st Hua Siong College of Iloilo
G 3   Mathew Montebon 6'0" (1.83m) 2nd Newark Memorial High School
PG 1   Eli Ramos 6'3" (1.91m) 1st Ateneo High School
G 21   Jose Manuel M. Sabandal 5'11" (1.8m) 4th Adamson High School
G 6   Joshua C. Yerro 6'2" (1.88m) 4th University of Visayas
Head coach
Assistant coach(es)
Team manager
  • Gilbert Cruz

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured
List of recent Head Coaches of Men's Basketball Seniors Division edit

Women's team edit

The current Falcon women's basketball team roster for the UAAP Season 85.

No. Name Pos. Height Weight Play yr. Former School
Rose Ann Dampios
Charlene Carcallas
April Tano
Jamanah Francine Meniano
Novie Ornopia
Nel Leslie Flor
Oluwakemi Victoria Adeshina
Elaine Etang
Dindy Ellaine Medina
Angeline Alaba
Angela Alaba
Kristina Claire De La Cruz
Jemarie Dumelod
Jasmin Catulong
Katrina Mae Agojo
Crisnalyn Padilla
Mae-Ann Dionela

Championships edit

  • The Adamson Soaring Falcons won one UAAP men's basketball championship in Season 40 (1977–78).
  • The Adamson Soaring Falcons won the championship of the 2003 University Games.
  • The Adamson Lady Falcons won back-to-back women's basketball championships twice, 2003-2004 and 2009–2010.
  • The Adamson Baby Falcons were the UAAP juniors basketball champions for six straight years from 1988 to 1993.
  • The Adamson Lady Falcons were the champions in the last 10 seasons of UAAP softball.

Notable players edit

Men's Basketball

Women's Basketball

Beach volleyball edit

The school has men's and women's beach volleyball teams.[1]

Volleyball edit

Notable athletes edit

Softball edit

Cheering Squad edit

The Adamson Pep Squad is the official cheering squad of the university. They are known for their energetic and spirited performances, which have helped them win numerous awards in the UAAP Cheerdance Competition.

Rankings edit

This is the school's ranking in the team sports in UAAP since 1986, the year the UAAP became an eight member-school league.

Note: 1. The rankings from 2003 to 2005 consider the forfeited games of DLSU. UAAP Season 68 suspension of De La Salle University-Manila. 2. NT: No Tournament held due to pandemic. 3. C: Cancelled due to pandemic.

Number of championships edit

The following table shows the number of championships of Adamson University in the University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP).

UAAP Championships
Sport Men's Team Women's Team Boys' Team Girls' Team
  Basketball 1 6 8
  Volleyball 3 0 0 1
  Beach volleyball 0 3 0 '0'
  Football 0 0 0
  Baseball 12 0
  Softball 19
  Judo 0 0 0 0
  Taekwondo 0 0 0 0
  Fencing 0 0 0 0
  Swimming 0 0 0 0
  Track and field 3 2 1 0
  Badminton 0 0 0 0
  Tennis 6 0 0 0
  Table tennis 1 0 1 0
  Chess 4 0 3 0
  Cheerleading 1
  Streetdance 0
Total 30 29 15 0

References edit

  1. ^ Cruz, Danine (September 24, 2018). "LOOK: UAAP Season 81 Beach Volleyball Lineups". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved September 25, 2018.