MANILA – Arellano University Lady Chiefs’ Regine Arocha decided not to consume the possible extra year to be granted by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Management Committee (MANCOM) as she is willing to move on from her collegiate volleyball career.
After cancelling the remainder of Season 95 due to the coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak, the NCAA MANCOM said that senior players, including Arocha, will be evaluated and given another shot to play next year.
Arocha, however, said that she is not interested to return to the Lady Chiefs since she is set to graduate from her Business Administration course this year.
“Dun naman po sa extra playing year na binibigay nila, ‘di na po siguro ako lalaro,” said Arocha. “Tama na po ‘yung six years in college. Gusto ko na pong gumraduate. My family is waiting for me to graduate po.”
Arocha, who has won three NCAA titles and a Most Valuable Player trophy with the Lady Chiefs, admitted that she was still hurt that her final year with Arellano ended this way but understands the situation.
“Just like what I’ve said in my tweet, it hurts more than a heartbreak! Pinaghandaan po namin ‘yun ng isang taon pero ganyan ‘yung nangyari,” Arocha said.
“As a graduating player, syempre goal po namin ‘yung magandang exit,” she added. “I still can’t believe na ganto ‘yung nangyari. But, alam naman po namin na ‘yung safety po namin ‘yung iniisip nila kaya thankful din po kami sa pagiging caring nila.”/PN
