San Sebastian Stags

The San Sebastian Golden Stags (also SSC-R Stags) are the National Collegiate Athletic Association basketball team of the San Sebastian College – Recoletos.Their 5 consecutive NCAA seniors basketball championships is the longest streak in the NCAA.

The other senior varsity teams may also be referred to as the Stags. The juniors team are the San Sebastian Staglets, while the women's teams are the San Sebastian Lady Stags.

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The Recollect fathers chose a stag for it symbolizes a Christian who, filled with moral ideas, runs fast to God swiftly yet quietly in pursuit of his goals.

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<!-- Image with inadequate rationale removed: -->The use of “Stag” as the moniker of this institution started when it joined the NCAA in 1969. A stag symbolizes a Christian who, filled with moral ideas, runs fast to God swiftly yet quietly in pursuit of his goals

Placing second behind Philippine Christian University in the overall standings last season, the Stags prepare to clinch this season’s overall title through continuous practice, said SSC-R athletics moderator Francisco Gusi. He also mentioned that among the preparations undertaken by their squad is their participation in various off-season tournaments like the Fr. Martin’s Cup and MICABA for the Men’s Basketball and the Shakey’s V-League for Women’s Volleyball. These off-season tournaments provide an avenue for the par-ticipating teams to get more experience, learn more tricks, and gel well with fellow...
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