ORGANIZERS of the University Athletic Association of the Philippines are toying with the idea of adding guest school teams in the high school division.
The idea stemmed from the participation of non-UAAP teams Southridge of Muntinlupa and Claret School of Quezon City in the ongoing 74th UAAP boys’ football meet at the University of the Philippines pitch at the Diliman campus in Quezon City.
“This is an experiment. So far, it’s doing well,” said UAAP Football Commissioner Rely San Agustin.
The Southridge Admirals are a step closer into entering the Final Four, after beating Claret School of Quezon City, 3-0.
The Admirals now have a 3-1-5 win-draw-loss record, going into their final game in the elimination round.
Agustin said that their move to add guest squads are being done at the high school level in football because for so many years, only four schools are competing.
Organizers are hopeful that they can expand this in other junior level events next year.
“We will stick with this muna,” added San Agustin.
In the future, football-savvy schools like Don Bosco and Xavier School could come in if the UAAP’s guest program works well.