Ivy Lacsina couldn’t hold back her tears upon learning that all three of her younger sisters had committed to continue their volleyball journeys with Adamson University in the UAAP Girls’ Volleyball Tournament.
The former National University standout shared that she was completely caught off guard by the announcement, revealing that her sisters had intentionally kept their decision a secret to surprise her.
“Actually, wala akong masyado naging part doon. Surprise nila yan sa akin kaya super naiyak talaga ako nung sinabi nila sa akin na mag-Adamson sila,” said Ivy following the Chargers’ straight-set win over Capital1 last Tuesday.
The 25-year-old winger expressed how thrilled she felt by the news, especially since not just one — but all three — of her sisters will now get the chance to compete in the UAAP. For Ivy, it’s a golden opportunity for their growth as young athletes.
“Siyempre super happy ko po kasi hindi lang sila isa, hindi lang dalawa, tatlo pa po sila. Lagi ko naman pong sinasabi sa kanila na proud ako kung ano ‘man gagawin nila sa buhay kasi alam ko ‘yung mga sisters ko is matiyaga sila and may dream talaga sila,” she shared.
Ize, the eldest of the trio, is a 5-foot-8 middle blocker. Iya, just 14 years old, plays as an open spiker, while the youngest, 11-year-old Ishaa, is a setter. All three will be under the tutelage of Baby Falcons head coach JP Yude.
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Beyond the excitement, Ivy admitted the news also brought a deep sense of relief to their family, especially after learning that all three were granted scholarships — easing the financial load that comes with supporting multiple student-athletes.
“Sobrang laking help sa’min kasi less na rin sa scholarship, ganyan. Alam namin na napapa-proud namin yung parents and natutupad namin yung dream naming magkakapatid na halos lahat kami nasa sports,” she said.
Now based in Metro Manila while their parents remain in Pampanga, Ivy shared her commitment to guiding her sisters not just as an older sibling but also as a mentor for navigating the challenges of Manila’s competitive volleyball scene.
“Ang sabi ko lang naman sa kanila ay iga-guide ko sila sa magiging journey nila, kasi siyempre sanay sila sa Pampanga, at matatangkad lang sila pero mga baby girls pa rin sila,” Ivy said.
“Kaya kailangan pa talaga nila ng guidance mula sa parents namin, kina Mama — lalo na sa akin — dahil alam ko na kung ano ang magiging galawan sa UAAP at sa volleyball world dito sa Manila,” she added.
Having experienced the thrill and pressure of UAAP herself, Ivy said she feels excited for her sisters to grow through the same journey, especially with the level of competition and exposure that comes with it.
“Super excited for them kasi iba na rin ‘yung laruan sa UAAP. ‘Yun ‘yung gusto kong ma-experience nila kasi siyempre sa province, iba rin ‘yung paglalaro doon. So gusto ko ma-experience nila ‘yung mas high-level na paglalaro. Looking forward ako and nandito lang naman ako para i-guide sila,” she said.
“Masaya ako kasi nasa UAAP na sila and looking forward ako sa magiging journey nila sa Adamson.”
