Published March 10, 2023 5:27pm
Updated March 10, 2023 5:27pm
Chris Hubilla has turn out to be the epitome of coronary heart for his San Beda University highschool group.
In the Red Cubs’ battle towards College of Saint Benilde-La Salle Green Hills of their do-or-die Final Four match within the NCAA Season 98 juniors basketball match, the San Beda star ahead posted 37 factors and 14 rebounds in a valiant effort on Thursday.
However, they got here out on the shedding facet, 89-85, which ended their hopes of defending the NCAA highschool basketball crown.
“Ginawa talaga namin ‘yung gusto namin. Nagtrabaho kami. Hindi lang namin nakuha ‘yung gusto namin,” an emotional Hubilla mentioned after the match.
(We did what we wished to do. We labored, however we simply couldn’t get it.)
Despite their efforts, Hubilla mentioned the sport simply wasn’t meant for the Taytay-based squad.
“Proud nga ‘yung coach namin sa’min kasi binuhos na namin, wala talagang natira samin. Wala talaga, parang ‘di talaga sa amin ‘yung larong ‘yun,” Hubilla mentioned.
(Our coach was happy with us for giving our all, nevertheless it appeared prefer it was not meant for us.)
“Masakit man pero kailangan naming tanggapin kasi at least sabi ng coach namin, umabot kami sa Final Four. Kahit na maraming nagba-bash samin, pinapatunayan lang namin. Wala talaga, binuhos na namin lahat.”
(It’s laborious however we have to settle for it as a result of, our coach mentioned, at the very least we made it to the Final Four. Even although we’ve bashers, we simply proved them flawed. We actually gave our all.)
It was an extended journey for San Beda as they first wanted to face San Sebastian College-Recoletos in a playoff recreation for the final Final Four spot, then the Mapua Cardinals for an opportunity to remain within the hunt for a twice-to-beat benefit.
They gained the playoff bonus in a decent contest towards LSGH, nevertheless it was the robust Greenies squad that punched a ticket to the finals after back-to-back wins within the Final Four.
Add to the Red Cubs’ mishaps have been the accidents which hit them left and proper. Hubilla himself was not immune as he needed to play by way of an ankle damage within the do-or-die match.
“Medyo masakit pero hindi ko na iniisip kasi sobrang happy ako sa support ng [San] Beda community, wala na po akong masabi. Kaya naiiyak ako kasi binuhos ko lahat pero kinulang talaga,” mentioned the emotional Hubilla.
(The damage nonetheless hurts by some means however I didn’t thoughts it as a result of I used to be very completely happy from the assist we received from the San Beda neighborhood. I’ve no phrases. That is why I’m emotional as a result of I gave my all nevertheless it nonetheless was not sufficient.)
His coach Mikko Roldan was completely happy about Hubilla’s unforgettable efficiency.
“Sabi ko nga sa kanya, ‘Chris, I’m proud of you. Hanggang dulo hindi ka bumitaw, nagpapakamatay ka para sa teammates mo. HIndi namin makakalimutan ‘to,'” mentioned Roldan.
(I advised him, ‘Chris, I’m happy with you. You didn’t surrender till the tip, you gave all the things on your teammates. We is not going to overlook this.’)
Even LSGH head coach Renren Ritualo acknowledged Hubilla’s impression on the sport.
“He’s not just a talent. Ang lakas ng katawan eh, kahit anong bangga mo, they bounce back. I really appreciate his game.”
(He’s not only a expertise. His physique is robust, regardless of how a lot you push them, they bounce again. I actually recognize his recreation.)
With his season finished, the 20-year outdated Grade 11 scholar mentioned he’ll now work on his weaknesses earlier than deciding on his subsequent strikes, which is able to possible contain the collegiate ranks.
“Sa ngayon po, wala pa pong [plano]. Sa ngayon, parang mag-focus po muna ako sa weaknesses ko and sa mga kulang ko pa po para mag-improve. Saka na po ako mag-isip kung saan po ako, kung palarin ulit,” the standard Hubilla mentioned.
(For now, there aren’t any plans but. I’ll focus first on my weaknesses to enhance earlier than considering of my subsequent vacation spot, if I’ll nonetheless be fortunate.)
The San Beda ahead admitted he had obtained affords, however couldn’t make a remark but.
“‘Di pa naman ako nakakapili and ‘di ko alam kung interested pa sila sa akin,” mentioned Hubilla.
(I’ve not made a alternative but and I’m not certain if they’re nonetheless interested by me.)
—JMB, GMA Integrated News
Source: www.gmanetwork.com
