By: Czarina Agaton
Adamson University setter Jennel Arasan is doing an impressive job of inheriting the pivotal role left by Felicity Sagaysay, guiding the Baby Falcons to the Final Four of the UAAP High School Girls’ Volleyball Tournament with poise and faith.
The Baby Falcons secured a twice-to-beat advantage after a hard-fought win against the FEU-D Baby Tamaraws, 18-25, 25-23, 25-21, 25-20, finishing the elimination round in second place with a 9-3 record.
Arasan led the team with 12 excellent sets, fueling Adamson’s 46 attack points, which were spearheaded by Abi Segui and Sam Cantada.
Although they lost the first set, the Baby Falcons remained composed and fought back to redeem themselves.
“Ngayon po talaga, in-expect po namin na mahihirapan po kami, lalo na po ang dami na po napagdaanan ng FEU para mas maging matibay po sila,” she said.
Rather than feeling the weight of the pressure, Arasan draws inspiration from her faith, focusing on taking things one step at a time.
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“Una po, focus po sa goal namin na iglorify po si God talaga. Onte-ontiin po namin, no pressure po, enjoyin lang po namin lahat,” she shared.
As the setter, Arasan understands the importance of consistency in her role to ensure the team’s success, allowing her spikers to execute strong attacks.
“Bilang setter po, kailangan ko po ng consistency sa setting ko pagdating po sa mga spikers kasi po ako po yung nagsisilbing driver nila. So kung wala po yun, wala po silang mabibigay,” she explained.
On Saturday, the Baby Falcons take on the UST Junior Tigresses — a team that they went 1-1 with during the elimination round.
For Arasan, it all boils down to a simple practice of prayer. With faith in themselves and God’s guidance, she believes that as long as she does her part, everything will unfold as it should.
“Nagpi-pray lang po ako palagi kay God na siya na po bahala, ako na po gagawa,” she reflected.
