Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — The National University Pep Squad retained their University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) Cheerdance title on Saturday night (October 3) at the Mall of Asia Arena.
According to NU’s head coach Ghicka Bernabe, they were confident that they could successfully defend their title with the way they conducted their practices.
“Hindi kami naging worried na mabilis itong maagaw sa amin, yung championship na ito,” she said.
The champion mentor revealed that they had to change their theme a month ago because they had a similar one with University of Sto. Tomas which was African-inspired.
Bernabe added that she was happy with her team’s performance, which garnered a winning score of 668.
“Maganda naman yung kinalabasan. Nagustuhan naman ng tao and definitely dinala niya kami sa three-peat.”
Despite some miscues in their routines, Bernabe was proud on how her squad executed their difficult pyramids sequence.
“Honestly nagkaroon siyempre ng parang (doubt) kung ano kaya ang mangyayari sa judgment,” said Bernabe.
“Noong nagkamali yung players ko dun sa isang pyramid, yung pumasok sa isip ko, apat na pyramid yung nilaban ko eh. Parang lahat ng universities hindi naglabas ng apat na mahirap na pyramid.”
NU joined University of the Philippines and University of Sto. Tomas as the only schools to cap three consecutive UAAP Cheerdance crowns.
