GAME ON! GS students strive for gold, faith, and unity in annual sports day

| Lael Binasoy, Denise Bueno/Ignite Jr.

As one of the most anticipated parts of the school year, JCA’s Grade School Sports Day finally arrived on February 18 with the theme, “United by Faith, Strong by Purpose,” with students showing their strengths and abilities while enjoying the competitive spirit.

After a series of games, students learned to show respect, teamwork, and perseverance. 

“Beyond winning or losing, they discovered the importance of cooperation, communication, and trust,” said one of the event organizers, Ms. Sherlyn Serrano.

“Teamwork. They practiced discipline and sportsmanship, learning to celebrate victory with humility and accept defeat with grace. The Intramurals highlighted the value of unity, effort, respect, and the friendships built along the way.”

Students played several games, ranging from tug-of-war to basketball. As each team plays and competes, their section continues to cheer them on with different encouraging words and shouts.

The winning teams among the following games are:

Sportsfest Overall Champion (Grades 1-3): 

• Champion: Righteous Rangers

• 1st place: Christlike Kindness

• 2nd Place: Patient Strikers

Sportsfest Overall Champion (Grades 4-6):

• Champion: Diligent Disciples

• 1st Place: Gentle Dreamers

• 2nd Place: Humble Battlers

Yell Competition (Grades 1-3):

• Grand Champion: Self-Controlled Army of God

• 1st place: Righteous Rangers

• 2nd place: Faithful Victors

Yell Competition (Grades 4-6):

• Grand Champion: Diligent Disciples

• 1st Place: Pure Valiants

• 2nd Place: Persevering Vanguards

Ms. Sports Fest 2026 (Grades 1-3):

• Champion: Mizty Farasha Villapando from Self Controlled Army of God

• 1st runner up: Bernice Elle La Torre from Patient Strikers

• 2nd runner up: Phille Catte Lirazan from Righteous Rangers

Ms. Sports Fest 2026 (Grades 4-6):

• Champion: Yssabelle Sophia Sadiasa from Humble Battlers

• 1st runner up: Psalm Jannah Castillo from Pure Valiants

• 2nd runner up: Nia Ezra Bautista from Meek Warriors

Mr. Sports Fest 2026 (Grades 1-3):

• Champion: Cedrick Nikolae Dizon from Mighty Goodness

• 1st runner up: Philip Christopher Buena from Righteous Rangers

• 2nd runner up: Khalil Andrei Rutas from Christlike Kindness

Mr. Sports Fest 2026 (Grades 4-6):

• Champion: Yohann Mendoza from Meek Warriors

• 1st runner up: Johan Liam Santiago from Pure Valiants

• 2nd runner up: Ethan Angelo Llarena from Humble Battlers

MVPs

• Volleyball MVP: Enzo Chanco

• Basketball MVP: Mark Jacob Romarate