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Perpetual's Mark Gojo Cruz

Romwel Anzures

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<div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1725962987364IMG_4936.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Perpetual young star Mark Gojo Cruz. Photo from NCAA Philippines."/><span class="fr-inner">Perpetual young star Mark Gojo Cruz. <em>Photo from NCAA Philippines.</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — University of Perpetual Help System DALTA young ace Mark Gojo Cruz made an impressive collegiate debut as the Altas defeated Jose Rizal University on Tuesday afternoon.</p><p>The former Junior Altas star, who was instrumental in their NCAA Season 99 Finals run, poured 15 points, five rebounds, and three assists in 23:02 minutes of action for Perpetual.</p><p>&quot;Okay naman, pero unang panalo pa lang kaya wag dapat magpa kampante,&quot; he said during the post-game presser. </p><p>Helping him in his move to college is his former high school coach Jeoph Cleopas who is also a part of the Altas&#x27; coaching staff, with his presence being vital in Gojo Cruz&#x27;s transition to the seniors team. </p><p>&quot;Yung transition ko, may mga struggles talaga pero kasama naman yun,&quot; admitted Gojo Cruz. </p><p>&quot;Pero malaking tulong [yung presence ni Coach Jeoph]. Pag may mali ako, siya laging nag sasabi. Then same lang din naman halos yung sistema nila, tapos yung defense namin siya nagtuturo sa akin,&quot; he bared.</p><p>But aside from the support of Cleophas, another fan of Gojo Cruz is the new head coach of the Altas — Philippine hoops icon Olsen Racela. </p><p>&quot;Nakita ko na yan sa Juniors eh. Sanay yata siya pag may mga tambol at nagche-cheer,&quot; said Racela in a separate interview. </p><p>&quot;But like I said before, si Gojo will be a huge part of the future of the Perpetual program. Ang gusto ko rin sa kanya, he&#x27;s a two-way player. So he&#x27;s a huge part of the future of our program.&quot;</p><p>Gojo Cruz is thankful for the guidance of the former San Miguel Beermen star.</p><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0)"><span><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1725963120342IMG_4937.jpeg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="Perpetual young star Mark Gojo Cruz. Photo from NCAA Philippines."/><span class="fr-inner"><span contenteditable="true" id="isPasted">Perpetual young star Mark Gojo Cruz. <em>Photo from NCAA Philippines.</em></span></span></span></span></span></div><div style="margin-bottom:0px;line-height:normal;-webkit-text-stroke-width:0px;-webkit-text-stroke-color:rgb(0, 0, 0);min-height:13.8px"><span></span></div><p>&quot;Nakakatulong si Coach O dahil sa experience niya. Tapos guard pa kami parehas, so kapag may matutura siya sinasabi niya talaga sa akin lahat,&quot; he said. </p><p>&quot;Grateful ako ka Coach Olsen. Although rookie ako, bino-boost niya lagi yung confidence ko,&quot; he added. </p><div><strong>RELATED VIDEO:</strong></div><div><ivs-player data-ivs-key="e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603" data-ivs-spid="3001339" data-ivs-vid="3068314"></ivs-player></div><script src="https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/js/loader.js"></script>

<p>University of Perpetual Help System DALTA young ace Mark Gojo Cruz made an impressive collegiate debut as the Altas defeated Jose Rizal University on Tuesday. </p>

University of Perpetual Help System DALTA young ace Mark Gojo Cruz made an impressive collegiate debut as the Altas defeated Jose Rizal University on Tuesday.

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Perpetual rookie Mark Gojo Cruz grateful for guidance of Olsen Racela

Romwel Anzures,

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Published Sep 10, 2024 08:12 PM PHT

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