Letran Knights, Lady Knights and Squires

Victor C. Calvo Jr., OP Source:[1] The Letran Knights and Lady Knights are the collegiate varsity teams representing Colegio de San Juan de Letran in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.

The college's varsity teams also participate in other sports leagues such as the Filoil Flying V Preseason Cup, Fr.

Martin's Cup, Premier Volleyball League, Milcu Got Skills Inter School, among others.

Juan Sanchez, O.P., organized Letran Athletic Club, with the objective of strengthening the solidarity and fraternity among the students and alumni and for the development of the youth by introducing different kinds of sports.

Fr Rector, Calixto Proeto, O.P., Justices Cayetano Arellano and Manuel Araullo and Manila City Engineer Emilio Quisumbing who had previously served as President.

In 1917, the Liga Catolica (the Catholic League), the immediate predecessor of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) among the sectarian schools, was founded and lasted until 1920.

[2] Letran withdrew from the NCAA in 1933 as a form of protest for the unjust decision of the league management during the Letran-Ateneo basketball game.

Letran was one of the institutions who formed the first interschool league in the Philippines, the Liga Catolica, in 1917 until 1920.

The Lady Knights debuted in the NCAA in 1977 and were coached by Herminio "Boggs" Rivera.

The men's volleyball team last won the title during the 2009–2010 season bannered by Peter Warren Pirante, Erickson Ramos, and Renz Ordonez.

NCAA Season 99 In 2023, the Lady Knights' tandem of Chamberlaine Cuñada and Lara Mae Silva upset the undefeated Perpetual Lady Altas to claim its second NCAA women's beach volleyball title.

Team was led by Joaquín Loyzaga Sr. and Letran Football Hall of Famer, Joaquin Lopez.

The Letran Booters won several titles in the NCAA, most notably during the 1980s, when they beat a favored Mapua team with Taiwanese and foreign-bred players.

In season 2002, its juniors team, the Letran Squires, won the NCAA title in a clean sweep manner, beating everyone and winning all of their matches.

This team was coached by Bernie Cordero and Perival Acabado and a double MVP award were given to Bobby Durano (Forward) and Bryan Alvarez (Attacking Midfield).

Due to financial restraints, Letran College discontinued the seniors football program in 2003.

Their last championship run was during the 2009-10 season, where they beat the two-time defending champions CSB Blazers.