Fitness and Finest: JHS caps off Intramurals 2025 with a blast

By: Yuri Naranja, Prince Cambri

Marking the revelation of the Junior High School (JHS) Intramurals 2025, themed “Believe, Strive, Triumph: Fitness to Finest,” students were gathered with their respective teams yesterday, February 21, at Seed Dome.

The event commenced with an opening prayer led by Mr. Amado Sabangan Jr., followed by a morning devotion, praise and worship led by Sir Uel and Angelica Ibale, and a warm-up exercise.

Cheers and chants electrified the atmosphere as each team competed for the yell competition, with Ephraim Buenaflor and Ryiand Centeno serving as emcees.

In the 100m Dash Grade 7-8 Category, the following finest students took the crown:

Boys Division (Grade 7-8)

• Jiro Shaune Jacob – First Place

• Joban Dhaliwal – Second Place

• Akiro Carl Banal- Third Place

Girls Division (Grade 7-8)

• Renzy Rizano – First Place

• Hanniah Aberin – Second Place

• Eleijah Semana – Third Place

Boys Division (Grade 9-10)

• Sean Ombac – First Place

• Xyruz Mesa – Second Place

• Cayniel Bautista – Third Place

Girls Division (Grade 9-10)

• Arrielle Berber – First Place

• Monalyn Eugenio – Second Place

• Hanna Agustin – Third Place

In the 200m Relay, the following teams took the crown:

• (Boys Grade 7-8) Robie Verzo, Rucxle Salazar, Hugh Collin Baul, DJ Concepcion – First Place

• (Girls Grade 7-8) Jasie Ramos, Qwynzy Ritualo, Iya De Vera, Angel Durante – First Place

• (Boys Grade 9-10) Xyruz Mesa, Miggs Canido, Jian Ofrecio, and Geuno Regalado – First Place

• (Girls Grade 9-10) Arrielle Berber, Kyla De Guzman, Clarisse Mora, and Nathania Vigilancia – First Place

Into the battle of wit and focus, the brightest minds who claimed victory are:

• Clarence Acay – First Place (Chess, Boys Category)

• Chloe Anne Acay – First Place (Chess, Girls the Category)

• Marcus Lacson – First Place (Scrabble, Boys Category)

• Princess Balanga – First Place (Scrabble, Girls Category

• Ethan Ferrer – First Place (GoG, Boys Category)

• Ghellina Plana – First Place (GoG, Boys Category)

In the battle of paddles and rackets, the following champions emerged victorious:

• Ruhan Garing – First Place (Table Tennis, Boys)

• Elaizah Tionloc – First Place (Table Tennis, Girls)

• John Khyenine Pablo – First Place (Badminton, Boys 7-8 Singles)

• Louise Grace Teves – First Place (Badminton, Girls 7-8 Singles)

• Ephraim Buenaflor – First Place (Badminton, Boys 9-10 Singles)

• Lilleona Conti – First Place (Badminton, Girls 9-10 Singles)

• Jonmar Ocbeña & Jezreel Avillano – First Place (Badminton, Mixed Doubles 7-8)

• Kian Dagalea & Naomi Adah Bergante- First Place (Badminton, Mixed Doubles 9-10)

These outstanding students rose to the top for the Mythical Five of Basketball:

Boys Division (Grade 7-8)

• Tyler Saito – MVP

• Prince Pancho

• Calvin Chua

• Ryle Espenilla

• Emerence Balingut

Girls Division (Grade 7-8)

• Renzy Rizano – MVP

• Karmella Boncan

• Eleijah Semana

• Hanna Agustin

• Precious De Guzman

Boys Division (Grade 9-10)

• Xyruz Mesa – MVP

• Carlisle Borris

• Nathan Pelito

• Prince Pancho

• Gershen Binasoy

Girls Division (Grade 9-10)

• Monalyn Eugenio – MVP

• Kim Ross Manzano

• Arrielle Berber

• Victoria Bautista

• Renzy Rizano

• Jhade Limbaga

Ballers showcased their range in the 3-Point Shoot-Out, as Yohan Cadimas and Renzy Rizano ruled the Grade 7-8, while Miggs Canido and Monalyn Eugenio seized the gold medal in the Grade 9-10 category.

Brains and brawns were on display in the Tug of War competition, with the Purple Vanguards winning the Boys’ Grade 7-8 event and the Red Conquerors excelling in the Girls’ Grade 7-8 division.

The Purple Vanguards were hailed as the Yell Competition champions, while the Orange Embers earned the title of the Most Disciplined Team. Wrapping it up, the overall champions of the JHS Intramurals 2025 were the Orange Embers, with the Red Conquerors and Purple Vanguards finishing in 2nd and 3rd place, respectively.

Photos by: Robert Lazaro, MJ Brioso, Mark Sison, Gabb Soliman, Elijah Miguel Jardinez