Arellano University head coach Obet Javier said he is still proud of the Lady Chiefs despite their bridesmaid finish in the NCAA Season 97 women's volleyball tournament.
Javier admitted that even before the start of the season, they were aware that they may have a hard time in Season 97.
"Simula't simula pa, alam ko na puwede naming kalagyan. Talagang alam namin na mahihirapan kami this season," Javier admitted.
"Sabi ko nga sa kanila, targetin lang natin 'yung Final Four, malaking bagay na 'yun. Nu'ng nakaabot kami sa stepladder, sabi ko, nakuha na natin ang target natin, targetin natin ang finals. Malaking bagay na 'yun."
Javier said despite their short preparation time, he is happy with the results of his wards.
"Happy pa rin ako dahil kahit papaano, kasi kahit short lang ang preparation namin at wala kaming exposure na nangyari, kami-kami lang nagkita sa loob, wala kaming naka-tune up ni isa," Javier shared.
"Proud pa rin ako sa nakuha ng team."
The Lady Chiefs ended their run with a 7-2 card in the elimination round, and defeated Jose Rizal University in the stepladder semis. They were swept by the College of Saint Benilde in the finals.
—JMB, GMA News
