The San Sebastian Golden Stags (also known as SSC-R Stags) are the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Philippines) basketball team of the San Sebastian College – Recoletos. Their 5 consecutive NCAA seniors basketball championships was the longest streak in the NCAA.

San Sebastian Golden Stags
Logo of San Sebastian Golden Stags
SchoolSan Sebastian College – Recoletos
LeagueNCAA
Joined1969
LocationC. M. Recto Ave., Manila
Team colorsRed and Gold
Women's teamLady Stags
Juniors' teamGolden Staglets
Seniors' general championships
  • NCAA: 4
    (1984-1985, 1988-1989, 1989-1990, 1994-1995)
Juniors' general championships
  • NCAA: 6
    (2005, 2006, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012)

The other senior varsity teams may also be referred to as the Stags. The juniors team are the San Sebastian Staglets, while the women's team are the San Sebastian Lady Stags.

Monicker edit

 
Logo used until NCAA Season 95

The Recollect fathers chose a stag for it symbolizes a Christian who, filled with moral ideas, runs fast to God swiftly yet quietly in pursuit of his goals.

The use of the stag as SSC-R symbol started when SSC-R, originally an exclusive school for boys, joined the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In religion, the stag is a symbol of moral ideals. It was used by the early Christians as an emblem of Christ and as a figure of the apostles. It became the symbol of administration of baptism because of its capacity to carry heavy load or object. It was also used as the symbol of the catechumen who aspired for martyrdom.

Some of the Holy Fathers presented the Stags as model of what a Christian should do when a pagan threatens him. That is to run away fast to God. A fitting comparison because aside from swiftness coupled with quietness in the pursuit of goals, the stags is gifted with speed and nimbleness to evade dangers. Like a stag, a Christian should be quick to avoid the practice and agencies when they become moral threats. In the same manner, without the hunter knowing it, the stag would lead the hunter out of the jungle into a cleared area. A Christian should do no less. Even as he evades the temptations of the consumeristic and materialistic establishments, he should guide the owners and consumers out of the jungle of sin to the cleared area of salvation.[1]

Bravo edit

Literally, it means, “brave” a word taken from “bravura” which means “courage”. But courage does no mean being the “siga-siga” type who does not run away from a fight. It means evading or running away from dangers of his soul. A coward runs away with a trembling heart and a broken spirit. A courageous man runs away with a firm heart, a strong faith and triumphant soul, and we salute this type of man.[1]

Colors edit

The colors Red and Gold were adopted as to identify San Sebastian College during the National College Athletic Association. Red symbolizes sacrifice, martyrdom, bravery and baptism. The element of Gold represented by its shimmering color, on the other hand, stands for endurance and the perennial quest for high standards – inner strength in the quest for excellence – symbolic of the loyal dignity of a true Christian. Thus, the Sebastinian renders sacrifices and, in a way, martyrdom, for he submits himself to the pains of rigorous training and discipline in his quest for glory. This entails bravery not only in fighting for victory but in accepting defeat graciously as well; and endurance to be able to withstand pain.[1]

Corporate support edit

In 2016, Foton Motor Philippines, the exclusive distributor of Foton motor vehicles in the Philippines signed an agreement to support the athletics program of the San Sebastian College and helping in the growth and success of the school athletes. The agreement signing was witnessed by Foton officials Rommel Sytin and Alvin Lu and San Sebastian officials Atty. Raymund Munsayac and Coach Roger Gorayeb.[2]

Basketball edit

The San Sebastian Stags Basketball Team edit

The Golden Stags have won 12 titles in the NCAA since 1973. Their last title was in 2009-10. The team featured the then-rookie Calvin Abueva who would become the most outstanding player in the school's history.

NCAA Season 98

San Sebastian Golden Stags roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
PF/C 1   Una, James 2nd San Sebastian College – Recoletos
G/F 3   Felebrico, Tristan 2nd San Sebastian College – Recoletos
PG 4   Are, Rafael 1st San Sebastian College – Recoletos
PF 18   Barooga, Khit 1st San Sebastian College – Recoletos
C 7   Sumoda, Jessie 5th Adamson University
PG 11   Escobido, Raymart 1st San Sebastian College – Recoletos
F 12   Shanoda, Cris Jacob 4th St. Stephen's High School
CG 13   Altamirano, Camillus  (C) 3rd University of the East
G/F 9   Concha, Liam Luis 1st San Sebastian College – Recoletos
F 19   Calahat, Rommel 4th Assumption College of Davao
PG 22   Mendoza, Kennedy Israel 4th
PF/C 27   Cosari, Ammar 3rd University of the Visayas
F 25   Suico, Vince Ian 3rd Sacred Heart School – Ateneo de Cebu
F 35   Paglinawan, Arvin 1st Ateneo de Davao University
CG 52   Aguilar, Ameer Nikko 1st San Sebastian College – Recoletos
PF/C 24   Rodriguez, Russel 1st Colegio de San Juan de Letran
F 23   Villapando, Kenneth 4th San Sebastian College – Recoletos
SF 10   Yambing, Rhinwil 1st San Sebastian College – Recoletos
Head coach
  •   Egay Macaraya
Assistant coach(es)
  •   Melo Banua
  •   Louie Bautista
  •   Jay Legacion
  •   Jeff Codera
  •   Franco Atienza
Team manager
  •   Rye Joson

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Updated: 2022-10-22

Depth chart edit

Pos. Starting 5 Bench 1 Bench 2
C Una Sumoda Rodriguez
PF Villapando Cosari Suico
SF Yambing Shanoda Concha
SG Altamirano Felebrico Aguilar
PG Desoyo Are Escobido


Juniors' Roster edit

San Sebastian Staglets roster
Players Coaches
Pos. No. Nat. Name Height Year High School
  Espina, Jerwin
  Singson, Ramon Benedict
  Singson, Elijah Francis
  Montero, Jericho
  Pesigan, Mil
  Malinao, Jomar
  Omega, Jude Martin
  Rueda, John Rave
  Bituin, Joepil
  Abalos, Rafael
  Atienza, Amiel
  Mariano, Jm
  Soria, Marc Jelo
  Tizie, Yannick
  Arceo, Rob Jerico
  Sartorio, Jasper
  Bah, Alpha
Head coach
  • Vacant

Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  •   Injured

Beach volleyball edit

NCAA Season 93

Women's

  • Alyssa S. Eroa
  • Dangie V. Encarnacion
  • Daureen Claire A. Santos

Men's

  • Elino Elmer B. Lazaro
  • Jahir S. Ebrahim
  • James Christian B. Eugenio

Juniors

  • Raxel Redd Catris
  • Stephen John Sundiang
  • Romeo Teodones, Jr.

Track and field edit

  • Joselito Gando(Coach)
  • Kim Cedrick Galang (The Fastest Man Alive, 2012-2013 NCAA MVP)
  • Arthuro Oliveros Jr.(Road Runner)
  • Daryl Ceballos
  • Justin Tabunda (2006-2007 NCAA MVP)
  • George Kheanou Luis (Rookie of the Year)
  • Isidro Del Prado Jr.
  • Oliver Ocampo
  • Jose Florentino Bagallon
  • Andrezel Chuaquico
  • Emmanuel Manzanero Jr.
  • Antonio Asuncion Jr.(former 1998-1999 NCAA MVP)
  • Rayven Lozares (former 1999-2000 NCAA MVP)
  • Anthony Cabling (former 1997-1998 NCAA MVP)
  • Michael Bautista
  • Rowie Sioson
  • Kayson Ki
  • Edward Brojan

Championship seasons '98,'99,'00,'06

Swimming edit

  • Jeng Reamillo (rookie of the year, mvp)
  • Daryl Pat Buensuceso (1984-85 Overall Swimming Champion - Junior Division Team Member, 3-time medallists)
  • Emman "Mr. Perfect" Morandarte (Fastest Swimmer Alive, Swimmer of the Year 2017, Athlete of the Year 2017, Time Magazine Most Influential Man of the Year 2017, NCAA Season 93 MVP, NCAA Season 93 Rookie of the Year, 17 time gold medalist)

San Sebastian cheerleading squad edit

The NCAA Cheerdance Competition is an annual one-day event of the National Collegiate Athletic Association for cheerleading. It was sponsored by Nestlé in 2004 and 2005 and was known as the NCAA Nestlé Non-Stop Cheerdance Competition. On 2007, the competition was sponsored by Samsung and was called as Samsung NCAA Cheerdance Competition. They won 2nd Runner-up in 2004 and 1st Runner-up in 2005.

All member schools field in their respective pep/cheering squads in a predetermined sequence. The sequence is determined by drawing of lots a week before the competition. Judges who are known for their prowess in cheerleading, dancing and gymnastics, plus a representative from Nestlé, determine the winning pep squad (when they sponsored the event).

It is the only coeducational sport in the NCAA. However, it is not counted in the tabulation to determine the General Champion

The official cheerleading squad of San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Manila is the Golden Stags Cheerleading Squad (GSCS).

Volleyball edit

The Sebastian Lady Stags was the most number of championship in the NCAA with 23 championship titles.

Team roster edit

  San Sebastian Lady Stags[3]
No. Name Position
1 Santos, Katherine
2 Cañete, Reyann
3 Bermillo, Jewelle (c) L
4 Marasigan, Christina
6 Tan, Roxanne L
7 Requierme, Shane
8 Dionisio, Kristine Joy MB
9 Sison, Alexia Vea S
10 Tan, Kamille Josephine Amaka
11 Ultu, Angela Nicole
13 Carreon, Jamille Veronica
14 Ordoña, Bianca
16 San Juan, Alyssa Joy
Guibao, Jamie Annika (r)
Roger Gorayeb HC
NCAA Season 95 [4]
San Sebastian Lady Stags
No. Name Position
1 DAPOL, Mary Rhose (c) Outside hitter
2 CANETE, Reyann
3 REQUIRME, Shannai Shane Middle blocker
4 CONSUEGRA, Queene
5 AREVALO, Coleen Dorothy
6 TAN, Roxanne Libero
7 CAPUTOLAN, Alla Mae
9 SISON, Alexia Vea Setter
10 TAN, Kamille Josephine Amaka
11 LIM, Catherine Gabrielle Libero
12 DELA CRUZ, Christine
13 CARREON, Jamille Veronica
14 ORDONA, Bianca
19 BIGATA, Sherielyn Middle blocker

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ a b c "SIGNS & SYMBOLS OF a SEBASTINIAN | San Sebastian College Recoletos Manila". Archived from the original on 2016-08-07. Retrieved 2016-08-02.
  2. ^ "Top PH sports backer Foton throws full support behind San Sebastian athletic program". Sports Interactive Network Philippines. March 14, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2016.
  3. ^ Carandang, Justin Kenneth (June 8, 2022). "NCAA Season 97 volleyball line up". GMA News. Retrieved November 4, 2022.
  4. ^ Escarlote, Mark (December 27, 2017). "LOOK: NCAA Season 93 team rosters". ABS-CBN Sports. Retrieved December 27, 2017.