2 promising Adamson volleyball players are from Sarrat

By Bernard Ver

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Sarrat, Ilocos Norte—Two of Adamson University Falcons’ newbies that soared high in the latest University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Season 81 men’s volleyball tournament are from Sarrat, Ilocos Norte.

Jadewin Gudoy, 18, from Brgy. 21, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, graduated at the Parang Elementary School. He finished his secondary education at the Sta. Rosa National High School. He is now taking-up Bachelor of Physical Education, Major in Sports and Wellness.

The other one is Marc Edsel Garcia, 18, from Brgy. 1, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte. He graduated from Sarrat North Central School, then, Sarrat National High School. He is now taking-up Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Sports, Major in Fitness and Sports Management.

The two Falcons are now official members of the collegiate men's varsity team of Adamson University. They belong to the team of the University that participated in other sports leagues such as the Fil-Oil Flying V Preseason Premier Cup, Fr. Martin's Cup, University Games, and Premier Volleyball League.

Messrs. Gudoy and Garcia are two of the must-watch idols for the Falcons as they are gaining more fans not just in their school but in the entire Philippines and world that watch them during the play.

Recently, Falcons sustained its page-turner event as they added the University of the East to its list of victims, 25-19, 25-19, 25-23, in the UAAP Season 81 men’s volleyball tournament at the Fil-Oil Flying V Centre in San Juan.

Other volleyball rivals are from Far Eastern University, which is leading the standings, University of the East, and Ateneo de Manila University, among others.

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