Hustle and Intensity: JCA JSH sets Boys Basketball

By: Rodge Depra, Cha Villadolid, Gaile Villavicencio

Throughout the second day of the Junior High School Sports Fest, each team displayed stellar performances packed with energy during the men’s and women’s basketball games last February 20.

With every game on the line, every player gave everything they had to ensure their team’s chance at the number one spot.

𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗱

In the last three-game schedule, the Violet Vanguards defeated the Yellow Chevaliers in a hard-fought semifinals game, 58-55.

Enzo Daquigan powered the Vanguards with 19 points (13 in the first half), four rebounds, and two steals, while Denver Ardenio and Andren Manlangit each scored 16 and 13, respectively, to help clinch the Vanguard’s victory.

𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘀

After a grueling series over series, the Blue Seraphim and Orange Embers advance into the Basketball Finals; on only the second day of the sportsfest, they meet in a fierce showdown to claim the title as kings of basketball for this year’s Intramurals.

The Seraphim, however, took charge of the match, with Prince Pancho’s 25 points in a valiant clash versus the embers in the first half, and Jam Duque with 14 points, four steals, and five rebounds to clinch victory in the finals, seizing the crowns of the championship in a dramatic 48-46 finale.

Despite falling short, Asher Bautista led the Embers with 20-points and three rebounds, along with Emman Cabriana’s 13 in a tight and contested battle.

Photos by: Prince Cambri, Ameillie Ferrer, Angela Manahan