Bonfire.

September 30, 2008. 6:00 PM. Church of the Gesu.
Finally. After six years of being title-less, the Ateneo Blue Eagles was finally hailed as the UAAP Men's Basketball Champions. It was a long wait. But we finally have it. And that's all that matters.

When the season started, I did have the feeling that we had a good chance at winning the title. But of course, who was I to dictate the outcome of the games? Although, in the end, my hunch turned out to be quite accurate. Though it wasn't a perfect season--owing to the loss to FEU--it was one of the best seasons, nonetheless. With only one loss to their name, the Blue Eagles emerged as the obvious victor. It only proves how the formidable a force the team can be.

Though I didn't get to watch the game live (curse you Fil14 report!), it was a moment that I felt really proud to be an Atenean. Watching from MVP, I saw on screen how good the team played. And this may sound mean, but I was overjoyed when Maierhofer got kicked out of the game. But hey, I waited since I was a freshman in high school for Ateneo to get the championship. And I'm a college sophomore now! So it's not surprising that I would be happy for anything that would make the win easier for the team. (I sound desperate. LOL. Maybe I was.)

So now we have it. Season 71 is ours! Just in time for the celebration of Ateneo's 150th year on 2009. It would be sweeter if we can keep the title next year too. But it's too early to worry about that now. Let's just all look forward to the bonfire next Tuesday. Or should I say TIU's DAY? haha.

I'm a bit sad that I wasn't there when Chris Tiu played his last game as a Blue Eagle. But I guess it's enough that I've supported him ever since he started playing for Ateneo. ^^,

But anyway, see you guys at the bonfire!