The season, using the theme 'New Heroes of the Game,' will be officially ushered in with a grand opening rite unfurling a t 2 p.m. before the Knights and the Bombers clash at 3 p.m. and the Pirates and the Blazers face off at 5:30 p.m.'We will continue championing new heroes to carry the legacy of the NCAA,' said NCAA and JRU president Dr. Vincent Fabella during yesterday's season launch at the MOA Arena lobby.
Management Committee chair Paul Supan of JRU, for his part, said the league theme also pays tribute to all the NCAA family who will all contribute in making the season a success.'Cheering fans, hardworking players, competent officials and dedicated coaches make the sport beautiful,' said Supan. 'They are the true heroes of the game.