After the University of Perpetual Help System DALTA captured its fourth straight NCAA men's volleyball in Season 99, five graduating seniors will go different ways, but they hope their legacy stays on.
Two of the graduating quintet, Michael Medalla and JC Enarciso, will turn their focus on their academics after helping the ALTAs sweep the Emilio Aguinaldo College in their finale showdown to deliver the school's four-peat and further strengthen their dynasty.
The 24-year-old middle blocker Medalla, who is taking up mechanical engineering, shared he is now preparing for the board exam in October and come early next year he'll be flying to Japan, where he will work under a company that has already hired him as early as now.
Veteran setter Enarciso, meanwhile, said he will finish his internship that has been delayed following his sacrifices for Perpetual's four-peat bid.
But while they have their own plans right now, the duo beamed with confidence that the winning culture at Perpetual will live on, especially with decorated head coach Sammy Acaylar still calling the shots.
"I'm blessed kasi na-end ko ‘yung career ko sa college na champion. ‘Yung mga sinimulan ng past seniors namin for dynasty ng Perpetual, itinuloy lang namin," Medalla told GMA News Online.
"Sana magtuloy-tuloy kahit wala na kami and for sure, malaking inspiration ‘yun sa mga susunod sa amin na manalo pa."
Enarciso, who had been the chief playmaker for the ALTAs in the past four seasons, added: "Sobrang saya kasi ginampanan namin ‘yung pagiging seniors namin tapos nag-iwan kami ng legacy sa mga susunod sa amin through this championship."
Both Medalla and Enarciso still have one remaining playing year that they can use, but they said they will be opting to forego as they are already primed to receive their diplomas.
They, however, would also like to continue their volleyball career elsewhere if given the chance.
"Ipagpapatuloy ko po ‘yung volleyball pero hindi pa alam kung saan," Enarciso shared.
Medalla, who only managed to use two playing years due to the pandemic, said it remains up in the air whether he will still play the sport as he is also learning to speak Japanese due to his impending job.
"Depende kung saan papalarin within those months na meron ako sa Pilipinas," the 6-foot-3 Medalla said.
—JKC, GMA Integrated News
