Thrilling Triumphs

By Yuna Lee

It is with immense pleasure and excitement that we bring you the latest updates from the highly anticipated ACSC (Asian Christian Schools Conference) sports tournaments, where Dalat International School (DIS) proudly participated, displaying immense talent, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

Our Varsity Boys Volleyball team set the stage at Yongsan International School of Seoul (YISS) in South Korea, while the Varsity Boys Soccer squad demonstrated their skill and passion at Grace International School (GIS) in the picturesque city of Chiang Mai. In the meantime, our Varsity Girls Volleyball team captivated and thrilled the crowd on our home campus with their spectacular performance throughout the tournament.   

Incredible was the palpable excitement that swept through our campus last week as students eagerly anticipated the opportunity to witness an ACSC (Asian Christian Schools Conference) event live and cheer passionately for our beloved Varsity Girls' Volleyball team. Indeed, it was an incredible experience, with countless moments filled with immense pride, bringing together students, parents, teachers, and friends, all of whom came to show their unwavering support for our team at home base. In the midst of the electrifying atmosphere, our school's well-earned reputation for enthusiastic crowds lived up to expectations, with stomping feet and resounding cheers echoing from every corner of the stadium, creating an unforgettable and truly spirited experience.

Invigorated by the thrilling sports action, last Saturday became a day to remember as it marked the grand culmination of the ACSC (Asian Christian Schools Conference) tournaments. In the Varsity Girls Volleyball tournament, our remarkable team made a lasting impression by securing a resounding victory in the fifth-place game, displaying remarkable determination and high spirits. 

Yeonsoo Kim (12), the dedicated Varsity Girls Volleyball team manager, expressed her admiration for the team, stating, "In this journey, our girls have exemplified unwavering determination and unparalleled resilience, making it nothing short of extraordinary. I am genuinely overflowing with pride for our team, and this experience will forever be etched in the hallowed halls of our memories."

In addition, the Varsity Boys Volleyball team embarked on an impressive journey, displaying their resilience and determination throughout the tournament, ultimately securing a well-deserved third place.

In the final Varsity Boys Soccer match, the boys delivered a spectacular performance, ending the tournament on a high note by clinching a magnificent victory and securing third place. Josiah Andrews (12), a valuable contributor to the Varsity Boys Soccer team, offered a profound reflection, stating, "Infused with a dynamic energy catalyzed by the tournament's electric atmosphere, our gameplay enhanced our teamwork and rhythm, making it an incredibly enjoyable experience, and I am immensely proud of our collective performance."

In closing, the ACSC (Asian Christian Schools Conference) tournaments have not only showcased our school's talent but also the unifying spirit and camaraderie that define our community at its core. In recognizing the outstanding performances of all our teams, congratulations are extended throughout the campus, and we eagerly anticipate witnessing their continued success and growth in all of their future endeavors.